What is Coaching?
At Embrace Life Coaching, I am dedicated to empowering individuals like you to release your inner strength and achieve your wildest dreams.
Coaching is a collaborative process that aims to unlock an individual's potential and maximise their performance in various aspects of life, whether personal or professional. Unlike mentoring or counselling, which often involve providing advice or solutions, coaching focuses on empowering individuals to find their own answers, make informed decisions, and take action towards their goals.
I work closely with my client to facilitate self-discovery, goal setting, and action planning. Through thought-provoking conversations, active listening, and powerful questioning techniques, I will help the client gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and create sustainable change.
Coaching operates on the belief that individuals possess the resources and capabilities needed to achieve their objectives but may require support and guidance to tap into them fully. By fostering self-awareness, accountability, and growth mindset, coaching enables clients to unlock their potential, realise their aspirations, and lead more fulfilling lives.
Overall, coaching serves as a transformative journey that empowers individuals to thrive, both personally and professionally, by leveraging their strengths, values, and aspirations.
About Rachael Smith
Rachael is a guiding light for people seeking balance and fulfilment in their both their professional and personal lives. With an innovative and exciting journey in Education since 2003, Rachael brings a wealth of experience and empathy to her coaching practice. As an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Parent Coach, she's not just a coach; she's a beacon of light for those at life's crossroads.
Rachael Smith
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Certified Parent Coach
Rachael's passion for empowering clients is palpable in every session. Her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to her clients' growth make her coaching sessions not just transformative but truly empowering experiences.
When she's not igniting sparks of clarity and confidence in her clients, Rachael can be found sharing her wisdom as a tutor and assessor with the Irish Lifecoach Institute, where she trains the next generation of coaches.
Rachael's impact extends far beyond the coaching room. She's a sought-after speaker, captivating audiences with her insights at workshops, events, and talks for companies and organisations. Her expertise has graced the airwaves of Ireland's leading Health and Wellbeing podcasts, and her voice resonates as a regular guest on National radio channels.
With Rachael by your side, navigating life's challenges becomes an exhilarating journey of self-discovery and growth. Are you ready to create waves in your life? – Rachael is here to help you make it a reality.
Rachael’s Qualifications include:
Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation
Advanced Diploma in Business and Personal Coaching
Diploma in Business and Personal Development Coaching
Certificate in Parent Coaching
Masters in Education (Hons)
Bachelor in Education (Hons)
Some of Rachael’s other experiences include:
Irish Lifecoach Institute: Core tutor and Professional Skills Assessor
Guest speaker on National radio and some of Ireland’s leading Health and Wellbeing podcasts
Mindset Coach for Health & Nutrition Programmes
Member of the International Coaching Federation
Leadership Role in Education
Member of the National Teaching Council
Member of the Professional Support Team for the Droichead Process for Newly Qualified Teachers
Member of the Board of Management in a local school
Certified Level 1 & 2 Reiki Practitioner
Services
Personal/Life Coaching
This aims to support individuals in achieving excellence and fulfilment across various areas of their lives. It provides a supportive and transformative space for individuals to explore, grow, and thrive, ultimately enhancing their overall well-being and success in life.
1 - Empowerment:
Letting go of excuses, fostering unshakeable confidence, and encouraging you to take ownership of your life without apology. It's time to embrace your uniqueness and unleash your true potential.
2 - Mindset Mastery:
Step out of your comfort zone, embrace challenges, and develop the mindset needed to overcome limiting beliefs. Together, we'll cultivate resilience in the face of setbacks, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth.
3 - Skills Development:
From effective planning to boosting productivity, cultivating persistence, and nurturing a positive outlook, you will unlock the essential skills needed to thrive in both your personal and professional life.
4 - Goal Setting & Accountability:
Set ambitious yet achievable goals, stay focused, motivated, and take consistent action towards your aspirations. Through coaching, you'll turn your dreams into tangible realities, one step at a time.
5 - Transformation & Growth:
The ultimate goal is to facilitate your transformation and facilitate your journey towards lasting growth and fulfilment. Together, we'll embark on a transformative journey that will empower you to become the best version of yourself.
Personal and Professional Workshops
These workshops offer invaluable opportunities for individuals to enrich various aspects of their lives, both personally and within the workplace. Tailored to the needs of organisations, these workshops provide essential skills development, heightened self-awareness, and well-being promotion in both personal and professional contexts. By investing in these workshops, organisations can foster a healthier, more engaged, and more productive workforce.
Here's a glimpse of the workshops I offer and their potential benefits:
1 - Building Resilience:
Participants learn strategies to deal with challenges and setbacks, fostering resilience in personal and professional spheres. Workshops help navigate transitions and adapt to change effectively, fostering resilience and growth amidst organisational or personal changes.
2 - Personal Growth:
Focuses on improving individual productivity, time management, goal setting, and prioritisation skills to enhance personal effectiveness and achievement. Participants learn techniques to overcome procrastination, boost motivation, and achieve desired outcomes in personal and professional endeavours.
3 - Communication Skills:
Develop skills and strategies to manage and resolve conflicts effectively in personal and professional relationships, fostering better communication and collaboration.
4 - Creating Boundaries:
Explores the importance of setting healthy boundaries in personal and professional relationships, promoting self-care and well-being.
5 - Work-Life Integration:
Explore strategies for balancing personal and professional responsibilities, promoting well-being and satisfaction in both domains. Workshops raise awareness and provide tools for maintaining and promoting positive mental well-being.
These workshops are designed to empower individuals to thrive personally and professionally, enhancing their overall well-being and contributing to a more harmonious and productive work environment.
Get In TouchTestimonials
Please feel free to read what some of my recent Clients are saying.
Lisa Downey
Marketing Executive | KORE Insulation
We had the honour of having Rachael speak with the women of KORE on International Women's Day this March. Rachael brought such energy to the group, and gave us an hour of focus, clarity and inspiration. She spoke about lies we tell ourselves, and brought the group together where we shared stories and goals for the future. The webinar ended on a high and we didn't want Rachael to leave! Our first corporate speaker, and one we will have every year. Thank you Rachael, you're first class!
Lisa
Re Emerge
Rachael has presented to members of our program multiple times. She has a lovely way with people and shows an abundance of empathy, consideration and respect to the group. Her content is meaningful and well considered and I highly recommend Rachael.
Claire
Personal Coaching
Rachael is an amazing coach. She listens, understands and is so gifted at asking questions that get to the heart of what is going on in a situation or experience. I’ve benefited so much from our sessions and I’d recommend Rachael to anyone who is considering coaching! Thanks Rachael.
Mike Finnegan
Health and Fitness Business Owner
I honestly couldn't speak more highly of Rachael's coaching services. I am an online health and fitness coach and not only do I do one to one coaching with her myself but she also works closely with all my clients. Her care and attention to detail is incredible, you never feel like just another client to her, she really listens and cares about you as well. I would 100% recommend her if you need guidance, whether that be career, relationships or general wellbeing, Rachael is your woman.
Joanne
Personal Coaching
I had the pleasure of attending an online event facilitated by Rachael, called, “Be your own Best Friend.” Rachael covered a lot of very useful information on the night. I then decided to contact Rachael for 1:1 coaching. I am so glad that I did. Rachael made me feel so comfortable, safe & supported. I will be forever grateful.
Justine
Personal Coaching
I first met Rachael last summer at a seminar and have since attended many of her workshops. Every single session has been so worthwhile and I have gained valuable insight into myself and how I can help myself to be the best, most authentic version of me. Rachael is very relatable, understands the struggles we all have and gives meaningful advice as to how we can lead a fulfilled life. She has been an excellent role model for me personally and I'm so delighted I've come across her.
Emma
Career Coaching
Rachael, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you for all the support you’ve provided me over the past 6 months! I have had countless aha moments and can genuinely say that I am a different person to the woman you first spoke to in July. Your collaborative style, empathetic approach and infectious enthusiasm has been integral in this change! I definitely feel that my life is heading in the right direction now and I am so excited to see what the future holds for me! Thank you for doing what you do, it is an invaluable skill and is literally life changing!
June
Personal Coaching
Rachael is a wonderful listener with a lovely warm nature and caring manner. She is full of empathy and I felt she understood everything I wanted to explain. She really helped me through a difficult time and clarified how to move forward. I found the sessions with Rachael truly uplifting and energising. Thank you.
Susan
Business Owner
I couldn't be more satisfied with how much progress and changes I have made since working with you. Over the past few weeks and months I have worked on areas of my life I neglected or didn't prioritise for reasons like fear and procrastination. After a session with you I was raring to go with motivation and got so many ideas for my work and personal life. Thank you so much for giving me the shove I needed and getting my momentum back. I loved all our sessions and had a great laugh with you each time. I will definitely be back to work with you again.
Paul
Personal Coaching
Thank you so much Rachael, I found the workshop excellent. I had forgotten my ambitions and dreams, with your help I have found my way again. I have a new drive, no more time wasting. I will be the best me.
Jennifer
Workshop Participant
Thank you so much for last night. It was such a lovely experience. I found it so personal and lovely to hear about yourself and your goals. It made it so relatable and a very safe and comforting environment. A big takeaway for me was the analogy of the miles and to make your goals realistic and find out the main points that need to be completed in order for the goal to become a reality, I have never had it explained in such a way. It really hit home, I think the workshop was amazing. It was such a lovely and warm environment. You have the most wonderful presence. I was singing your praises all day to my friends.
Sarah
Workshop Participant
I am working from home and trying my best to balance this with family life in a busy house. I look forward to your workshops as they are time just for myself. I really feel I have gotten a lot from each workshop. I am using your time management advice every day and it has really helped me keep structure at this strange time. Your last workshop on changing how you talk to yourself to change your life really impacted on me. You have made me see that I need to be kinder to myself and that I am doing my best. If I can keep using the tools from that workshop I really think it will change my life in a lot of ways for the better. I am looking forward to the next workshop on setting goals.
Anne
Scoil Maelruain Junior, Tallaght
Rachael, your parenting workshop has changed my life!!! I’m forever grateful to you for showing me a different way to live
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What is Coaching?
Coaching is a professional relationship designed to assist a client to identify and work towards achieving their personal or business goals or aspirations. It involves partnering with a client in a thought-provoking process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential. (ILI & ICF definitions)
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2. Is there a minimum amount of sessions I must sign up for?
No, coaching is a bespoke process with flexibility aligned to your needs. It allows individuals to tailor their coaching experience to their specific needs and preferences. Some may benefit from ongoing sessions to delve deeper into their goals and challenges, while others may find clarity or resolution after just one session. It's all about empowering clients to take charge of their personal and professional development journey in a way that works best for them.
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3. Is there anything I need to do before our session?
We can have a complementary connection call beforehand to ensure alignment and clarity between coach and client. It allows for setting expectations, discussing logistics, and addressing any initial questions or concerns. I will provide you with my Coaching Agreement which must be reviewed and signed by you before Coaching begins. This helps to establish a clear understanding of the coaching relationship and its parameters.
I ask clients to consider what they want to bring to the session beforehand to foster readiness and intentionality. This preparation can include reflecting on specific goals, challenges, or areas of focus they wish to explore during the session. However, it's reassuring to know that even if clients are unsure, there's an opportunity at the start of the session to clarify and prioritise their objectives together.
Overall, this proactive approach ensures a smooth and productive coaching experience, where clients feel prepared and supported from the outset. -
4. Will you give me specific advice on how to achieve my goals?
The approach I follow is non-directive, which means that I don't provide specific advice on how to achieve your goals. Instead, I create a supportive and empowering environment where you take the lead in generating ideas and solutions. It's about fostering self-discovery and self-reliance, where you explore your own challenges, values, and motivations. This approach is designed to empower you to take ownership of your goals and actions, leading to personal and professional growth and development.
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5. Will my sessions be confidential?
Certainly. Maintaining confidentiality is paramount in coaching, and your sessions will be held in a completely confidential and non-judgmental space. This commitment to confidentiality aligns with the International Coaching Federation Code of Ethics, of which I am a member. You can trust that any information shared during our sessions will be kept confidential to ensure your privacy and trust are respected.
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6. What is the cost of the sessions?
The cost of the sessions will be determined based on your specific needs and requirements. Once you reach out to me, I will provide you with a quote tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your needs further and receive a personalised quote.
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