Coaching Connexions


Relationships Coaching

I believe one way to measure life’s success is the number of  stories one can share from one’s own life experience. I also believe that i am blessed with unlimited stories that i can tell”. I encourage people to dive deep within to unravel the hidden treasure they hold.

As a relationship coach my interest lies in working with people who are facing a challenging time in their relationships either with partners, family or friends. I truly believe that each of us needs a web of relationships to sustain and nurture us and that each of us goes through phases where one experiences conflict or negativity in the very same web of relationships. This can be very painful and draining. Meaningful relationships is a core value for me. To be able to be with people as they connect better with themselves and others is what I now recognise as my calling in life.

I am a patient listener and am genuinely interested in people. It is this quality that is a good match to the skill required in my professional role as a relationship coach.

For someone who has always walked the lesser known path from a long tryst with youth living on the streets in Mumbai city to working on women’s issues with a development organisation  it was people and connecting with people that has been the central focus my life.

My current area of interest and expertise is behavioral and development programs ranging from Transformational Leadership to Sensitivity training. My competence lies in individual, group and organization process development. I have  about 10 years of experience in the field of consulting, facilitating, and mentoring and coaching  individuals, in a wide range of organization setups.

I am also passionate about food, organise food tours and love cooking myself. My other interests are travel, adventure sports and my 13 year old son amaan.

Relationship coach Hadley Earabino has responded to a few FAQ’s

What is relationship coaching?

Relationship coaching is a life coaching specialization that helps people find greater fulfillment in their personal relationships. A relationship coach can help you set relationship goals, understand your current partnership, thrive inside your marriage, grieve a lost loved-one, or take your long-term romance to the next level.

Relationship coaches typically have experience and training in various relationship dynamics, from romantic relationships to family relations and friendships.

For some relationship coaches, it is not necessary to work with both partners in a relationship. Coaching helps clients let go of their own painful thoughts, and create their own relationship vision. This means clients are able to enjoy a satisfying relationship even without their partner's participation in the coaching process.

Relationship coaches also work with people who are not yet in a relationship. They will work with singles who have a history of troubled relationships, who have difficulty knowing what they want in a relationship, or just want to stay on track with their plan to find a deeper connection with someone.

Relationship Coaches, just like life coaches, take healthy people and make them high performing. A relationship coach can help you quickly uncover the essence of what you want out of a partnership, guide you around painful issues, and create a safe cocoon as you face your fears and discover your true desires.

Is relationship coaching the same as "couples therapy"?           

Relationship coaching is not "couples therapy," just as life coaching is not psychotherapy. If therapists are surgeons, coaches are personal trainers.

If you're having relationship troubles, a coach might help you clear up your thinking, get some perspective, or set inspiring new goals. However, in the case of problems with incapacitating mental illness, couples therapy would be recommended.

Unlike therapy, relationship coaching rarely requires you to re-tell your childhood story, but it can help you find peace with where you are now.

Can a relationship coach save my marriage?

Relationship coaching might help untangle love knots, but it doesn't purport to "save" marriages. Coaching clarifies relationship issues---separating what we can control with what we cannot. It brings the bright light of awareness into the hidden corners of resentment, fear and avoidance.

Marriages often benefit from coaching, but each marriage has its' own unique set of difficulties, so it is impossible to say whether or not a marriage will grow stronger through the process of coaching.

How do I choose a relationship coach?

Contrary to what many clients expect, geographic proximity is not always important when looking for a coach. Many relationship coaches work over the phone, via email and Skype, which allows for greater flexibility for both coach and client.

Can a relationship coach help me keep my family together?

Relationship coaches help families get around painful issues, but it doesn't promise to "keep families together." Coaching brings a family's problems out into the light, where they can be considered openly. For example, it might help individuals to see what part they play in the family dynamic-what is their business, and what is somebody else's business.