FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Mindset Coach?
As a mindset coach, I help women develop the mental framework needed to overcome challenges and achieve success in the area of life you decide you want to see change in (career, relationships, family, business, etc.). Together, we identify the root cause of challenges and break through mental and emotional blocks that may be holding you back. By understanding your current mindset, I’ll help you create a clear action plan to overcome obstacles and move toward your goals with confidence and clarity.
What does a Mindset Coach do?
As a mindset coach, I offer support in key areas such as goal setting, problem-solving, building self-confidence, managing stress, overcoming overwhelm, and improving communication skills. My approach includes providing tailored feedback and strategies to help you achieve your desired outcomes. I also use techniques like cognitive behavioral approaches, language pattern reframes, and habit anchoring to help shift thought patterns that may be holding you back.
A mindset coach can play a pivotal role in unlocking your potential and expanding your vision of what’s possible. With guidance, structure, and accountability—essential components for success—I’ll support you in staying on track and pushing beyond your perceived limits.
Through encouragement and unbiased advice, I’ll help you overcome obstacles and grow into a more confident, resilient, and self-aware version of yourself while fully realizing your potential.
A mindset coach can play a pivotal role in unlocking your potential and expanding your vision of what’s possible. With guidance, structure, and accountability—essential components for success—I’ll support you in staying on track and pushing beyond your perceived limits.
Through encouragement and unbiased advice, I’ll help you overcome obstacles and grow into a more confident, resilient, and self-aware version of yourself while fully realizing your potential.
Who can benefit from Mindset Coaching?
My style of mindset coaching is for women who are ready to break free from self-doubt, negative thinking, and limiting beliefs. It’s for those who want to improve their emotional intelligence, build confidence and resilience, and take back control of their thoughts, emotions, and habits. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by self-sabotaging behaviors, as a a mindset coach I can help you rediscover your most authentic self.
My common clients include:
– Professional women seeking more confidence and fulfillment in their careers, personal life and relationships
– Women navigating "life quakes" or major life disruptions who want clarity and to feel empowered in the transition
– Expat women adjusting to a new life abroad, feeling disconnected and seeking to rebuild their sense of self
– Mothers entering a new phase of life as their children grow, searching for purpose and direction for what comes next
– Women torn between career ambitions and starting a family, seeking clarity and direction
– Women tired of repeating the same negative patterns and outcomes in their work or relationships
– Any woman facing perfectionism, stress, fear, overwhelm, procrastination, or negative self-talk that wants to see their life and mindset change
My common clients include:
– Professional women seeking more confidence and fulfillment in their careers, personal life and relationships
– Women navigating "life quakes" or major life disruptions who want clarity and to feel empowered in the transition
– Expat women adjusting to a new life abroad, feeling disconnected and seeking to rebuild their sense of self
– Mothers entering a new phase of life as their children grow, searching for purpose and direction for what comes next
– Women torn between career ambitions and starting a family, seeking clarity and direction
– Women tired of repeating the same negative patterns and outcomes in their work or relationships
– Any woman facing perfectionism, stress, fear, overwhelm, procrastination, or negative self-talk that wants to see their life and mindset change
Why is Mindset Coaching Important?
Mindset coaching is a powerful tool for personal development, focusing on understanding and transforming the way individuals think and approach life. It helps cultivate a positive attitude and builds self-awareness. In mindset coaching, there’s a belief that you can change anything in your life if you follow the right path.
Having, or being in the "right mindset" is crucial across many aspects of life—it enhances professional success, strengthens family bonds, and fosters confidence and "anything is possible" type of thinking. Resetting a negative "stuck" mindset to a more positive mindset, you'll stay focused on your goals and work toward them with determination and enthusiasm.
Mindset coaching also emphasizes building a healthy relationship with oneself and others. It encourages self-respect, accountability for one’s thoughts and actions, and honest, open communication. These skills not only improve personal relationships but also lead to more meaningful and fulfilling connections.
Working with an experienced coach (instead of only reading self-help books and listening to podcasts) helps accelerate this transformation - through accountability for change - providing clarity and saving time by avoiding common pitfalls.
Having, or being in the "right mindset" is crucial across many aspects of life—it enhances professional success, strengthens family bonds, and fosters confidence and "anything is possible" type of thinking. Resetting a negative "stuck" mindset to a more positive mindset, you'll stay focused on your goals and work toward them with determination and enthusiasm.
Mindset coaching also emphasizes building a healthy relationship with oneself and others. It encourages self-respect, accountability for one’s thoughts and actions, and honest, open communication. These skills not only improve personal relationships but also lead to more meaningful and fulfilling connections.
Working with an experienced coach (instead of only reading self-help books and listening to podcasts) helps accelerate this transformation - through accountability for change - providing clarity and saving time by avoiding common pitfalls.
What is NLP & TimeLine Therapy®?
These are the two coaching modalities I have trained to be a Practioner in, and certified by the American Board of NLP and TimeLine Therapy (since 2018).
NLP, or Neuro-Linguistic Programming, is a powerful coaching method that helps individuals shift their mindset by understanding the connection between thoughts (neuro), language (linguistics), and the mind's (programmed) behavior. It’s rooted in the idea that the way we think and speak to ourselves influences our actions and outcomes. By identifying and re-programming unhelpful thought patterns, bad habits and behaviours, NLP empowers you to develop positive self-talk and habits to achieve your goals with greater clarity and confidence.
TimeLine Therapy® takes this transformation a step further. It’s a technique designed to help release negative emotions like fear, anger, hurt or guilt, and let go of self-limiting beliefs formed by past experiences. Many of the stressors and triggers we face today actually stem from unresolved experiences/emotions stored in the unconscious part of the mind. TimeLine Therapy® helps you release the past, preserve the positive learnings and create a mindset shift around these experiences. This process fosters emotional healing, helping you feel lighter, more empowered, and finally free to move forward.
Together, NLP and TimeLine Therapy® provide tools to quiet the inner critic, reset a limited, stuck or "negative" mindset which unlocks your full potential—building the foundation for unwavering self-belief and self-acceptance.
NLP, or Neuro-Linguistic Programming, is a powerful coaching method that helps individuals shift their mindset by understanding the connection between thoughts (neuro), language (linguistics), and the mind's (programmed) behavior. It’s rooted in the idea that the way we think and speak to ourselves influences our actions and outcomes. By identifying and re-programming unhelpful thought patterns, bad habits and behaviours, NLP empowers you to develop positive self-talk and habits to achieve your goals with greater clarity and confidence.
TimeLine Therapy® takes this transformation a step further. It’s a technique designed to help release negative emotions like fear, anger, hurt or guilt, and let go of self-limiting beliefs formed by past experiences. Many of the stressors and triggers we face today actually stem from unresolved experiences/emotions stored in the unconscious part of the mind. TimeLine Therapy® helps you release the past, preserve the positive learnings and create a mindset shift around these experiences. This process fosters emotional healing, helping you feel lighter, more empowered, and finally free to move forward.
Together, NLP and TimeLine Therapy® provide tools to quiet the inner critic, reset a limited, stuck or "negative" mindset which unlocks your full potential—building the foundation for unwavering self-belief and self-acceptance.
What’s the Difference Between a Mindset Coach and Psychologist, Counsellor or Therapist?
It’s important to understand that as a mindset coach, I am not a psychologist, counsellor or therapist. Therapist's work with individuals struggling with mental health issues, such as trauma, clinical depression, or anxiety disorders. In contrast, mindset coaches empower those seeking greater optimism, clarity, and productivity in their lives by guiding them toward new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
While there are some similarities between mindset coaches and mental health professionals, their focus differs. For example, both may help clients reframe negative thoughts, try new mindfulness habits or foster a more positive outlook. However, mindset coaching emphasizes practical strategies and behavior changes to help clients optimize their lives and achieve personal growth, rather than addressing deeper mental health concerns. Please note: I will never diagnose, treat, or manage mental health disorders.
While there are some similarities between mindset coaches and mental health professionals, their focus differs. For example, both may help clients reframe negative thoughts, try new mindfulness habits or foster a more positive outlook. However, mindset coaching emphasizes practical strategies and behavior changes to help clients optimize their lives and achieve personal growth, rather than addressing deeper mental health concerns. Please note: I will never diagnose, treat, or manage mental health disorders.
How does Mindset Coaching work?
In coaching I typically work in "programs" where you'll attend a series of weekly sessions to achieve the key goals we've outlined you wanted to achieve in the beginning of the program. Each week you'll learn a new concept or we'll unravel the root cause to a challenge you're facing. Then you'll be given homework and I'll make accountability check in's with you between sessions to see how you are implementing the concepts or new habits discussed in session.
For example;
If you had the goal of improving your ability to set healthy boundaries, whether at work or in your personal life. Over the course of the program, we’ll explore the mindset shifts and communication techniques needed to achieve this. Each week, you’ll have specific action steps to practice, like saying "no" to requests that don’t align with your priorities or initiating honest conversations, with accountability check-ins to track your progress and refine your approach.
If you had the goal of rediscovering your identity after a big life transition, such as moving to a new country, changing careers, or becoming a parent. Throughout the program, we’ll work on reconnecting you with your core values, passions, and strengths. Each week, you’ll have reflective exercises, such as journaling prompts or trying new activities that align with your interests, along with accountability check-ins to help you rebuild a strong sense of self and confidence in who you are.
Note: Whereas mental health professionals often work in a slower pace with bi-weekly or monthly sessions and there is usually no personal connection, contact or accountability between sessions.
For example;
If you had the goal of improving your ability to set healthy boundaries, whether at work or in your personal life. Over the course of the program, we’ll explore the mindset shifts and communication techniques needed to achieve this. Each week, you’ll have specific action steps to practice, like saying "no" to requests that don’t align with your priorities or initiating honest conversations, with accountability check-ins to track your progress and refine your approach.
If you had the goal of rediscovering your identity after a big life transition, such as moving to a new country, changing careers, or becoming a parent. Throughout the program, we’ll work on reconnecting you with your core values, passions, and strengths. Each week, you’ll have reflective exercises, such as journaling prompts or trying new activities that align with your interests, along with accountability check-ins to help you rebuild a strong sense of self and confidence in who you are.
Note: Whereas mental health professionals often work in a slower pace with bi-weekly or monthly sessions and there is usually no personal connection, contact or accountability between sessions.
What’s the Difference Between a Mindset Coach and a Life, Career, or Executive Coach?
Life coaching is a type of coaching practice that helps individuals achieve personal goals by identifying areas for improvement and creating actionable plans. Life coaches work broadly, addressing various aspects of life - such as career, relationships, family, health, wellbeing, and personal growth.
A career coach helps individuals navigate their professional journey, offering guidance on career transitions, job searches, resume building, and personal branding. They help clients identify their strengths, set career goals, and create actionable plans to achieve them.
An executive coach works with leaders, managers, and executives to enhance their leadership skills, decision-making abilities, and overall performance. They focus on areas like communication, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking, empowering clients to excel in their roles and drive organizational success.
Mindset coaching, on the other hand, focuses solely on transforming your internal thoughts, beliefs, and behvaiours as well as external habits to help you create transformational change in your life.
The main difference between coaching modalities is in the focus—life coaching covers a wide range of goals, while mindset coaching dives deeper into mental and emotional patterns to drive meaningful change. While life, career or executive coaches may touch on mindset, mindset coaches specialize in uncovering and shifting limiting beliefs for deeper personal growth.
A career coach helps individuals navigate their professional journey, offering guidance on career transitions, job searches, resume building, and personal branding. They help clients identify their strengths, set career goals, and create actionable plans to achieve them.
An executive coach works with leaders, managers, and executives to enhance their leadership skills, decision-making abilities, and overall performance. They focus on areas like communication, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking, empowering clients to excel in their roles and drive organizational success.
Mindset coaching, on the other hand, focuses solely on transforming your internal thoughts, beliefs, and behvaiours as well as external habits to help you create transformational change in your life.
The main difference between coaching modalities is in the focus—life coaching covers a wide range of goals, while mindset coaching dives deeper into mental and emotional patterns to drive meaningful change. While life, career or executive coaches may touch on mindset, mindset coaches specialize in uncovering and shifting limiting beliefs for deeper personal growth.
If you’re ready to shift your mindset and step into your most fearless, authentic self, mindset coaching could be the game-changer you’ve been looking for.
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"After working with Janel I now believe in my ability. I like that she helped me to feel safe and we connected well together. I am confident to be myself and I now speak my own words with ease. My days are now easier living in the present. I am happier and people love the energy I give. Thank you!" - Tiarna
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