As I’ve coached dozens and dozens of lesbian women over the years, it has occurred to me that for many (I’d like to say ’some’ but then, maybe I’d be deluding myself!), the process of reaching out and getting some good ol’ dating or relationship coaching (even while knowing it could make a dramatically positive difference in one’s life), is – as one of my mentors would say – a daunting, scary or, even radical, idea…
I hope in this post to explain to you why it is worth considering the perhaps ‘radical’ idea of ‘trying some love coaching’…
Let me begin with those who are at least somewhat ‘warmed up’ to the idea. Perhaps you are someone who has gotten over the initial hump – you’ve gotten results in the past from getting some coaching or expert help in some life area – and you’ve taken a peek at some of what we’ve been talking about here on Coach Sappho’s blog and on Coach Sappho’s website.
Or, perhaps you’ve even furthered your curiosity by ’sampling’ some of what I suggest such as…
- Sticking a toe in the water and signing up for Coach Sappho’s ‘Luscious Love’ Quiz, which is, by the way, free, easy to sign up for and quick to complete. I’m sure if you have signed up and, even better, taken the quiz, you’ve found out the water isn’t too cold AND you’ve gained something from the experience. Less painful even, than having your temperature taken (by mouth, of course!). Â
- Wading into the pool by joining a free resource such as Lez Be Together, our community for lesbian couples and individuals who desire deeply satisfying, lasting relationships. Or, signing up for free updates from Coach Sappho’s Blog.
- Diving in by hiring me as your coach or, if you are single, joining our premiere social club
If this is you, congratulations. You are already experiencing the results of investing in you and your happiness. My advice to you is to: take the next step! However you define that…if you want help identifying your ‘next step’ just contact me to discuss.
Or, if this is not you, no problem, keep reading. You’ve not yet warmed up to the idea of a love coach helping you bring even more love into your life, and you’re still skeptical. You continue to ask ‘why should I give a damn’?
I could quote you studies that show individuals in happy relationships are healthier, wealthier, etc. And other studies showing that happy singles are healthier than unhappy ones. I could also quote studies that challenge many of the myths about love relationships you need to get clear on to prevent relationship trouble, breakups, etc.
Unless you’ve ‘given up’ on love, and, in particular, being part of a deeply satisfying, LASTING relationship (and if you have, you really need to consider getting to know me better!), I know you have got to be saying to yourself:Â how can I get more of that???
For those of you who hesitate to join us in any way just yet, consider the following analogy: (more…)
It’s been quite busy around here, necessitating my decision to change the time and day of Coach Sappho’s podcast.  I’ve moved Coach Sappho’s podcast to the first and third Thursdays of each month at 4p ET. Please make note of it. If you’re already a podcast subscriber, you’ll get a show reminder by Wednesday.
Barb Elgin, (AKA 'Coach Sappho'), MSW, LCSW (Florida), is a Certified Singles Coach, dating and relationship coach, with over 20 years of professional experience. She has received specialized training in relationship coaching with the Relationship Coaching Institute, as well as personal, corporate and business coach training with Coachville.
