Things to consider before giving somatic-oriented coaching a go
You might be wondering what somatic-oriented coaching will do for you… which is a fantastic question, and I am quite curious to learn your response. And while I can’t predict the outcome for you, I can share 3 things you might want to consider that can directly impact the quality of any coaching experience.
1. Your Willingness To Put In The Effort For Yourself.
Participation is required. It can’t be done for you or to you. Common phrases like 'We get what we give', 'We reap what we sow', and 'You are what you eat’ all convey the same important message — (in the realm of coaching) it is ultimately you who must engage — it asks for attention. For curiosity. For a willingness to stay with experience long enough to notice it.
If you prefer quick answers, external advice, or someone directing your next move, this approach may feel slow or like you’re wearing your shoes on the wrong feet.
If you’re open to exploring your own responses — even when they’re unclear — it may feel different. Not better. Not worse. Just different.
2. Your Belief That What You Are Doing Is Useful & Will Help You.
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t — you’re right.”
– Henry Ford
In our case, it’s not about whether you can do it, but whether you’re willing to notice what arises. There’s an interesting psychological phenomenon called the Galatea effect — simply put, it’s the idea that your belief in your own abilities can influence how fully you engage and how much you notice along the way. Your expectations of yourself shape your effort and attention, which can make the experience feel richer or more limited.
If you approach coaching (or any modality for that matter) expecting it won’t be useful, you’re likely to hold back. If you approach it with blind certainty, you might miss what’s actually happening.
What tends to help most is steady curiosity paired with reflection. Certainty isn’t required — just openness to noticing and engaging with your own process.
3. The Quality Of Connection You Have With The Facilitator Offering The Service.
There’s no framework that can replace relational fit.
You don’t have to admire your facilitator.
You don’t have to agree with everything they say. But you do need to feel at ease enough to be honest.
Sometimes, everything looks aligned on paper — credentials, philosophy, approach — the connection simply isn’t there and the chemistry isn’t there.
That’s not failure.
That’s information.
If something feels off, trust that. It’s worth listening to that signal rather than overriding it in the name of commitment. And, if this sentiment is present, it's your body's way of saying that you're not aligned —which is kind of awesome because you’re essentially listening to your embodied signals!
And now that you know all of that - how is this landing?
I believe we are all on unique journeys of self-discovery. The true value isn't found in a final destination or something you acquire, but in the quality of the connection you build with yourself along the way. If you're feeling pretty good about 1 & 2 and are even slightly curious about exploring 3, feel free to book a discovery call.