About Me

Dr. Lisabeth Saunders Medlock

In my professional life I have reinvented myself over the past 18 years. I received a doctorate in Clinical/Community Psychology and focused on child and family therapy and prevention programming for youth. For the past thirteen years, I have worked with non profit and community based organizations in implementing outcome measurement and developing and implementing strategic and operational plans. I have also worked with organizations to improve services through conducting needs and assets assessments and developing standards. My transition into Life Coaching represents a blend of my training and work as a therapist with my focus helping organizations set and achieve goals. I am currently working on life coaching certification through the ICF.

How I Coach Clients

As your coach, I will inquire, encourage, advise, challenge, make requests, and listen for your truth so that you remain aligned with who you are, your goals, your values, and your vision. My focus will be completely on you and what you want in life; I stand for you first and foremost, not just your goals.

The coaching relationship is designed by both of us, and may be refined through ongoing two-way feedback. Even though I am committed to the journey, you will ultimately be responsible for actions taken (or not taken) in your life throughout the process.

I Make Specific Requests: From time to time, I will make a direct request, such as "Will you accomplish X by the end of the month?” You may accept the request, counter-offer (e.g.: “I can’t do X, but I can do Y”) or decline. I will always support you, whichever way you respond.

I Am Direct: When I hear a funny tone in your voice or notice something amiss, I will ask you about it. Often, it is these small moments that offer the chance to resolve something. However, I will not confront you; I will merely invite you to take a closer look.

I Give Homework: I typically ask you to determine two or three goals or actions to focus on between our calls. If I am pushing you too much, say so. If you want to be pushed harder, just ask.

What I do as a Coach:

  • I assist you in designing your future and setting and achieving your goals, rather than getting over your past
  • I give you the encouragement and support that you need to move forward.
  • I assist you in strengthening existing skills and implementing new skills.
  • I challenge you to consider possibilities and see yourself in new ways.
  • I support you in moving from where you are now to where you want to be.
  • I hold your agenda and am on your side as you experiment with new ways of doing and being.
  • I am a sounding board for ideas, action plans and goals.