Hi, I’m Kristin Ransome
I am an ICF Certified Integral Life Coach (PCC), with a Masters degree in behavioual science.
I call myself a “Creativity-Coach” because to me, creativity is the ability to bring something new into being - and when we look closely enough, we can see that life itself is an act of creativity, and the choices we make along the way are what create us. Creativity is one of our most powerful skills, yet sadly something many people neglect as they grow older - limiting their capacity for choice and change.
I first discovered my passion and curiosity for creativity as a young child - standing next to the piano, watching my grandmother's hands dance across the keys, bringing a beautiful melody to life. I was in awe of how such beautiful harmony could be created by a human being. When I began playing piano myself, I had a natural talent and could play by ear - but I suffered with the most horrendous performance anxiety, to the point where I would freeze when another person walked into the room. My music got trapped inside me, layered with shame, doubt and guilt.
I share this story because I feel that every single person has “music” to share with their life energy - and I call this joy. The coaching journey I take people on has a simple mission: to live not in pursuit of the things that bring you joy, but as an expression of your joy. Learning how to express yourself joyfully is the highest form of creativity. There are many different roadblocks we all face when experiencing and expressing joy, many of which revolve around getting lost in the unconscious patterns of our own minds - this is where I support you.
As your coach, I will work with you for a fixed period of time - helping you get clarity on the change you are seeking in your life, and how to bring creativity to the choices you are making. I help you develop greater self awareness on how you are getting stuck, and design personalised practices to help you physically move forward.
This work is deeply personal, and purposeful to me. I feel a lot of compassion towards every single person who I work with, and believe that trust and open communication is key to a successful coaching-relationship. I dedicate an entire ‘introductory session’ so that we can get to know one another, and for you to share your intentions for change with me - this way we can both feel if the coaching program is a good fit, and move forward with a shared intention to create change.
If this resonates with you - please do reach out, I would love to be a part of your journey.
What does life coaching entail, exactly?
You are facing some sort of challenge in your life - a coach works with you to get clarity on the hidden forces that are contributing towards this challenge, and to develop the self awareness and competencies needed to make positive change in your life.
Does this sound really broad? Well - it is, because every person comes with a unique challenge which requires personalised support. Below are some of the common challenges people come to Kristin with:
Common challenges people seek coaching for include…
Feeling stuck
Feeling uninspired / disengaged / demotivated
Wanting change but not knowing where to start
Finding balance with competing priorities
Self doubt
Procrastination
Inner criticism
Low confidence
Going through a transitionary period
Uncertainty
Lack of purpose
Lack of clarity on your goals
… and more!
A coach works with you in a few different ways
1:1 sessions to engage in deep, open conversation. We use these 1-hour sessions to get clarity on the challenge you are facing, how it is impacting your life, and how you are currently responding to it. We have these 1:1 sessions on a bi-weekly basis for +-6 months, during which we discuss how you are progressing with the coaching program - a personalised plan designed to help you create long-lasting behavioural change, which involves the two aspects below:
Self observation exercises. Kristin will design personalised self-observation exercises (such as guided journalling questions to reflect on) to empower you to gain more awareness of the choices you are making, and the impact they are having in your life. Many of the challenges we face are due to unconcious behaviours ruling our life - these exercies aim at helping you notice your own unconscious behaviours, and to evolve them into something new.
Practice. It is not enough to just ‘talk’ about our problems, we need to learn how to physically respond to them in new ways - this is what practice is for. Kristin will design personalised practices which aim to steer your previously unconscious behaviour in a new direction, helping you make noticeable, positive change over the course of the program - which has long lasting effects in your life thereafter.
So, it’s not just 1 session?
Nope. In order to create long-lasting behavioural change you need to commit to a dedicated set of practices over a prolonged period of time - this is why we engage in a +-6-month coaching program, not just a one-off session. Without doing so, you will likely slip back into old habits / patterns, and be right back where you started.
Below are some points which may help you understand how the coaching program works:
+-6 month commitment
10-12 sessions; 45min - 1hour each
Bi-weekly
Online via Google meet
Defined outcomes
You decide on 3 observable outcomes you want to experience by the end of the program - we work towards these over the 6 months
Introductory session is used to discover and align on these outcomes; what is your intention for change?
Checkpoints are used to reflect on the progress made towards these outcomes
Closure session is used to extract key learnings from the program, and how you plan to use these in your life going forward
Do the work
Engage with self observation exercises and practices in between sessions
Come to each session prepared to discuss your learnings, challenges and questions
I’m interested!
What are the next steps?
Schedule an introductory session. Fill out the form below to schedule an introductory session with Kristin. She will respond via email to arrange a date & time for you to meet.
Commit to the program. Once you have had your introductory session with Kristin, and aligned on your intentions for change - begin your +-6month coaching program!
FAQs
Why is the coaching program 10-12 weeks? Can’t I just have one session?
Life Coaching aims at empowering you to cultivate long-lasthing change in your life - which requires you to become aware of the habits and unconscious beahviours that are keeping you ‘stuck’, and to practice competencies that move you forward. This takes time.
If you met with a coach for just one session - sure, you might have a few “ah-ha” moments, but you are unlikely to cultivate longer lasting behavioural change. While your mind can learn something new in one conversation, your nervous system takes a lot longer to adjust. I always like to say to my clients: what is the conversation you hope to have with yourself in 6-months time?
How much does the coaching program cost? And do I need to pay upfront?
There are two payments required for the program.
Introductory session: this is a separate line item, in case you decide after the introductory session that you are no longer interested in commiting to the coaching program. It is a nice way to assess your own intentions, and to see if Kristin is a good fit to work with you. This is a fixed rate of €60 for a 1-hour session. You will pay this amount before your introductory session.
Program fee: this will be discussed in the introductory session, as it will depend slightly on the duration of the program. You will settle 50% of the fee before the program begins, and the remaining 50% when you are mid-way through the program. These dates can be agreed upon in your introductory session.
How does life coaching differ from therapy?
Therapy deals with healing pain, dysfunction and conflict within an individual or in relationships. The focus is often on resolving difficulties arising from the past that hamper an individual’s emotional functioning in the present, improving overall psychological functioning, and dealing with the present in more emotionally healthy ways.
Coaching, on the other hand, supports personal and professional growth based on self-initiated change in pursuit of specific actionable outcomes. Coaching is future-focused, and the coaching relationship emphasizes action, accountability and follow-through.
How does life coaching differ from mentorship?
The biggest difference between a mentor and a coach is who asks the questions.
A mentor is an expert who provides wisdom and guidance based on his or her own experience. Generally, you would ask a mentor a set of intentional questions in order to learn from their experience, skills and/or knowledge.
A coach is a professional who creates a space for self inquiry and personal change. Gernally a coach is the one asking the questions to you, encouraging you to reflect on parts of yourself which you were previously unaware of. They will help you uncover the obstacles in your path, and design personalised practices to develop the necessary competence to move foward.