What I Do
When we are not totally happy with our lives, it is so easy to expect other people to change, or even worse, to expect your world to change. Of course, this will never happen. If you are unhappy or frustrated or if you simply want to make changes in your life, it is yóu who needs to make some changes. You can never be exempt from problems and setbacks, you can never be exempt from hurt and pain, but you can change your reaction if and when it happens to you. So why not invest in your mental well-being, because you will have happier and more content life experiences. You deserve it!
With the guidance of life coaching, you can solve the real problem and you can develop more than one (standard) reaction to life’s challenges. Allow me to coach you into a more desirable life!
What is Transformational Life Coaching?
“Changing yourself changes life’s experiences (CYCLE).”
There are many types of life coaching. I have been trained to be a transformational life coach: real change comes from within. When you are not satisfied with a situation, there is no point in trying to change the other person. You can only change an unwanted situation by changing yourself: your behavior, your reaction, your perception. I can also coach you into realizing your desires and wishes or into better performance (for example work or sport).
Why would you want to work with a life coach?
There are many types of life coaching. I have been trained to be a transformational life coach: real change comes from within. When you are not satisfied with a situation, there is no point in trying to change the other person. You can only change an unwanted situation by changing yourself: your behavior, your reaction, your perception. I can also coach you into realizing your desires and wishes or into better performance (for example work or sport).
My Proposition
I coach in English / Ik coach in Nederlands.
I offer you an honest conversation. Honesty is not always easy to find. Tough and stubborn problems occur when, somehow, you cannot be honest to yourself, because you protect yourself from looking at the real problem. Determining the real problem is already half the solution. Not solving the real problem will not lead to well-being nor to success. After determining the real problem you will need to work hands-on with
rolled-up sleeves to change your perception and your behavior.
There can be many reasons to avoid difficult questions in a conversation: awkward silences, tension, social approval, shame, guilt, secrets, just to name a few. Especially in those difficult questions,
high-quality solutions can be hidden.
No wasting time, money, or energy. No dependency. When we can solve your problem and get you going in 1 session, I will not make it more than 1 session. I respect your time and money as if it were mine. You are always welcome to come back for more.
I bring to the table a unique combination of a solid life coaching education, practical training and experience, academic theory on behavior and well-being (borrowed from marketing and entrepreneurship theory), and life experience. I have firmly trained to feel, to think, to listen, to observe, to use my intuition, to ask the difficult question, to think outside the box, to be brave and to separate the rational from the irrational.
Grace Kakiay
A little
About me
I am a late middle-aged single mother of two daughters. I was born in Indonesia and live in Amsterdam since I was three years old. I studied, worked in the international apparel industry, got married, became a full-time housewife and mother, divorced, trained for Transformational Life Coach, have successfully finished two master studies at the VU (Marketing executive version) and at the VU/UvA (Entrepreneurship full-time version). I have a dog, I love badminton (high level national and international), pilates, barre-class, gardening, and dinners with friends.
Life experience topics
The advantage of growing older is becoming more experienced in life. Literally. Therefore I
would like to highlight a couple of topics.
Possibly useful
ideas to consider
I have found several great theories during my studies and the ones listed below have become my favourites. They have proven to be very useful and clarifying in life coaching. I will briefly explain them.
Deci and Ryan (1998): Authors have developed a universal theory (meaning it applies to everybody regardless of age, culture, gender, history) that says that everybody has a certain need for autonomy, relatedness and competence to feel well.
Practical details
Prices online coaching sessions
90,-
Standard
euro incl. vat.
50,-
Student
euro incl. vat.
160,-
Company
euro incl. vat.
Sessions in person are possible. Extra costs will be charged depending on the situation.
Let me know and we will discuss the possibilities. If you do 8 sessions, you will get the 9th one for free.
Appointment, payment, cancellation policy
To make an appointment please send an email to grace.kakiay@gmail.com with your phone number, I will call you to make an appointment. An appointment is confirmed when 50% of the rate has been received. An invoice can be supplied on request. The payment has to be made in full directly after the session. In case of cancellation or rescheduling within 48 hours before an appointment, I will have to charge 50% of the rate.