CUTV News Radio spotlights Gail Rappolt of Illumination Coaching

Hamilton, Ontario – Gail Rappolt is the founder of Illumination Coaching, where she offers executive coaching, coaching for personal and professional transition, and small business consulting.

“My role is to help clients shine a light on themselves as living frameworks,” says Gail. “If we think about ourselves as living frameworks, how we think (mind), how we feel (heart), how we sense (body), and how we intuitively know (soul) - all come from a place of presence and awareness. A coach creates an environment that allows the client to explore all aspects of that framework. I hold safe space for them to dream. I ask the tough questions and stand beside them as they explore what’s been blocking them from moving forward toward their goals.”

Gail’s approach to coaching grew out of years of public sector work where she served in a variety of roles - as a classroom teacher and later as a consultant, principal and superintendent.

Gail says that being an effective coach requires the ability to listen deeply, to ask powerful open-ended questions, and to help clients identify the blocks that are keeping them from reaching those goals and dreams.

“Growing and raking risks takes courage and feels scary. Learning to hold space and creating an alliance and trust with a client is the cornerstone of my work and I can’t do it unless I am centered myself. That’s why I have my own coach and do my own work. Coaching requires me to be fully present and listen with eyes, ears, heart and mind.  People must feel completely safe to say their greatest fears out loud, to own their biggest dreams, to share sadness if they need to, or share joy in whatever way is comfortable for them.”

For more information on Illumination Coaching, visit http://illuminationcoaching.ca