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Life Transitions
Coaching to Support Your Next Steps
You Can Find the Direction that Makes Sense To You, and The Steps That Will Take Your There.
You Just Need a Process that Keeps You Steady As You Go.
Sometimes things change, and sometimes we need things to change.
Finding the confidence and clarity around transitions is essential to shaping your next phase so it fits you and lets you grow.
Finding the confidence and clarity around transitions is essential to shaping your next phase so it fits you and lets you grow.
Without fixed and steady reference points, we are almost sure to become hopelessly lost.
Your past experiences may prove of limited use if you're facing significant change which takes you into truly new territory. Even if this new territory is of your own choosing.
Travelling into the unknown alone is daunting. You don't know what you don't know. It's like you're a novice all over again, and that makes it hard even to recognise what would help you along.
It's easy to begin to doubt yourself, to let mounting anxiety and fear get the better of you.
Even as you try to keep on an even keel, you hesitate, you hang back from making decisions, you procrastinate. You start to second-guess yourself, and then to berate yourself for letting yourself (and possibly others) down.
Travelling into the unknown alone is daunting. You don't know what you don't know. It's like you're a novice all over again, and that makes it hard even to recognise what would help you along.
It's easy to begin to doubt yourself, to let mounting anxiety and fear get the better of you.
Even as you try to keep on an even keel, you hesitate, you hang back from making decisions, you procrastinate. You start to second-guess yourself, and then to berate yourself for letting yourself (and possibly others) down.
Transitions can make us feel apprehensive, lost and overwhelmed.
With a suitable structure and support, you can feel safe, inspired and confident.
Fundamental Conflict:
Integrity or despair
Integrity or despair
Keep A Steady Footing, with Every Step You Take
It's possible to travel a long way, one step at a time.
A journey of 20 miles can be accomplished in thick fog, where you can only see one yard in front of you.
The challenge is that the next yard only comes into view as you traverse the yard before it. Standing where you are, no matter how long you remain here, will not reveal what you're seeking.
It is possible to take confident steps, even if you don't have an exact plan for every mile of the journey ahead.
It is possible to make choices that feel authentic and take into account the multiple contexts that matter to you.
You can put together a dynamic, flexible 'map' of the territory you're stepping into, that keeps you safe as the next steps emerge.
Coaching can provide the structure and support that helps you shift from feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed to a new curiousity and excitement about what's next for you.
I'm here to help you get there.
Margarita Steinberg
Wellbeing and Relationship Coach
Nobody knows better for you than you.
I coach you through the process of mapping out everything in play for you, so that you arrive at the right decision for you.
Each stage of the exploration is approached as a structured process, with the results of one stage becoming the foundation for the next.
It is amazing how far and how fast you can travel one clear step at a time!
I coach you through the process of mapping out everything in play for you, so that you arrive at the right decision for you.
Each stage of the exploration is approached as a structured process, with the results of one stage becoming the foundation for the next.
It is amazing how far and how fast you can travel one clear step at a time!
To find out if I'm the right coach for you, and to ask any question you might have, book a no-obligation discovery call with me today.
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Open to possibilities - if they match what I'm looking for
Margarita opened up the space to be, one in which I can reflect on things and move forward without feeling like I'm drowning.
A definite sense of being open to possibilities, but only if they correspond to what I'm looking for.
Margarita opened up the space to be, one in which I can reflect on things and move forward without feeling like I'm drowning.
A definite sense of being open to possibilities, but only if they correspond to what I'm looking for.
"Margarita opened up the space to be, one in which I can reflect on things and move forward without feeling like I'm drowning.
A definite sense of being open to possibilities, but only if they correspond to what I'm looking for."
Judith Good, Professor of Interaction Design and Inclusion
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A definite sense of being open to possibilities, but only if they correspond to what I'm looking for."
Judith Good, Professor of Interaction Design and Inclusion
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Group Coaching Programmes
As well as working with clients 1-to-1, I run two related group programmes.
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You Begin to Feel Like a Treasure Chest
"Margarita has a fantastically reassuring presence – calm and soothing in a way that gives you a sense of peaceful discovery, and real and composed enough to inspire real change. Her guidance feels delicate and not at all intrusive – you learn that the best way to climb a mountain is to take a walk (be brave, keep going, and plan as you go along).
She is able to connect on a truly genuine level - her approach is that of personal relation, engagement and understanding.
A career coaching conversation leads to an endeavour in discovering your own depths – whilst still keeping it closely concerned with real prospects. Margarita's guidance leads your thinking into a more resourceful and confident place. You begin to feel like a treasure chest, able to pick which one of your jewels to frame next.
It is easy to get overwhelmed when diving deep, especially if the depths are within. Having a guide able to lovingly give order to your disorganised flow of personal discoveries encourages you to go deeper. I have a structuring problem – it is easy for me to respond to an impulse (a catalyst phrase, question, or take a thinking turn), to fish out a profound confession or an exciting idea; it is much more difficult though to give it shape and dimension, to link it with its sister-ideas, and to take it further to give it flesh. Margarita's compassionate listening somehow gives me an anchor and a pair of wings in a most inspiring two-for-one bargain."
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"Margarita has a fantastically reassuring presence – calm and soothing in a way that gives you a sense of peaceful discovery, and real and composed enough to inspire real change. Her guidance feels delicate and not at all intrusive – you learn that the best way to climb a mountain is to take a walk (be brave, keep going, and plan as you go along).
She is able to connect on a truly genuine level - her approach is that of personal relation, engagement and understanding.
A career coaching conversation leads to an endeavour in discovering your own depths – whilst still keeping it closely concerned with real prospects. Margarita's guidance leads your thinking into a more resourceful and confident place. You begin to feel like a treasure chest, able to pick which one of your jewels to frame next.
It is easy to get overwhelmed when diving deep, especially if the depths are within. Having a guide able to lovingly give order to your disorganised flow of personal discoveries encourages you to go deeper. I have a structuring problem – it is easy for me to respond to an impulse (a catalyst phrase, question, or take a thinking turn), to fish out a profound confession or an exciting idea; it is much more difficult though to give it shape and dimension, to link it with its sister-ideas, and to take it further to give it flesh. Margarita's compassionate listening somehow gives me an anchor and a pair of wings in a most inspiring two-for-one bargain."
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Paulina T.
Art Historian
"Margarita has a fantastically reassuring presence – calm and soothing in a way that gives you a sense of peaceful discovery, and real and composed enough to inspire real change. Her guidance feels delicate and not at all intrusive – you learn that the best way to climb a mountain is to take a walk (be brave, keep going, and plan as you go along).
She is able to connect on a truly genuine level - her approach is that of personal relation, engagement and understanding.
A career coaching conversation leads to an endeavour in discovering your own depths – whilst still keeping it closely concerned with real prospects. Margarita's guidance leads your thinking into a more resourceful and confident place. You begin to feel like a treasure chest, able to pick which one of your jewels to frame next.
It is easy to get overwhelmed when diving deep, especially if the depths are within. Having a guide able to lovingly give order to your disorganised flow of personal discoveries encourages you to go deeper. I have a structuring problem – it is easy for me to respond to an impulse (a catalyst phrase, question, or take a thinking turn), to fish out a profound confession or an exciting idea; it is much more difficult though to give it shape and dimension, to link it with its sister-ideas, and to take it further to give it flesh. Margarita's compassionate listening somehow gives me an anchor and a pair of wings in a most inspiring two-for-one bargain."
Paulina T., Art Historian
Read the full testimonial →
She is able to connect on a truly genuine level - her approach is that of personal relation, engagement and understanding.
A career coaching conversation leads to an endeavour in discovering your own depths – whilst still keeping it closely concerned with real prospects. Margarita's guidance leads your thinking into a more resourceful and confident place. You begin to feel like a treasure chest, able to pick which one of your jewels to frame next.
It is easy to get overwhelmed when diving deep, especially if the depths are within. Having a guide able to lovingly give order to your disorganised flow of personal discoveries encourages you to go deeper. I have a structuring problem – it is easy for me to respond to an impulse (a catalyst phrase, question, or take a thinking turn), to fish out a profound confession or an exciting idea; it is much more difficult though to give it shape and dimension, to link it with its sister-ideas, and to take it further to give it flesh. Margarita's compassionate listening somehow gives me an anchor and a pair of wings in a most inspiring two-for-one bargain."
Paulina T., Art Historian
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You may be wondering
The range of approaches that a professional can choose from goes far beyond what most people are even aware exists.
My clients experience surprising relevations at every session. They leave each session equipped with a new perspective that moves them beyond the territory where they'd been stuck. Plus, I work with them to devise clear action steps that foster new levels of clarity and confidence.
My clients experience surprising relevations at every session. They leave each session equipped with a new perspective that moves them beyond the territory where they'd been stuck. Plus, I work with them to devise clear action steps that foster new levels of clarity and confidence.
If you were already at a stage where you felt ready to set clear goals and able to take consistent action, you would be forging ahead. You would probably not need to engage a coach. :)
My coaching input, and the tasks I set in the courses around Life Transitions, relies on giving you easy-to-follow steps to help you get to clarity.
My particular strenght as coach lies in helping clients explore the subtle, less-tangible, aspects of the complex situations they find themselves in.
I respect my clients' choices. Once you're clearer about your situation and your options, if you'd rather pause before making any decisions or taking any specific steps, that is completely up to you.
My coaching input, and the tasks I set in the courses around Life Transitions, relies on giving you easy-to-follow steps to help you get to clarity.
My particular strenght as coach lies in helping clients explore the subtle, less-tangible, aspects of the complex situations they find themselves in.
I respect my clients' choices. Once you're clearer about your situation and your options, if you'd rather pause before making any decisions or taking any specific steps, that is completely up to you.
Talking to a professional who guarantees confidentiality and a safe space is likely to feel less awkward than talking to familly or friends who are too close and too involved to make space for your feelings and experiences - or to provide constructive guidance.
I've spoken with many people in a similar situation to yours, so you can be confident and assured of a sympathetic ear. During our time, I'm entirely devoted to listening to you and helping you.
I've spoken with many people in a similar situation to yours, so you can be confident and assured of a sympathetic ear. During our time, I'm entirely devoted to listening to you and helping you.
It is quite common for people to struggle with some aspect of this type of exploration, in ways that are not readily comprehensible to the person themselves.
My previous career as a teacher of Argentine Tango had alerted me to this, so I trained in counselling skills before I began studying for my coaching qualification. This means that I am more equipped than most coaches to handle the full range of emotional responses and difficulties.
My experience demonstrates that, with the right support, people do get beyond emotional turmoil that had initially kept them blocked. Sometimes we need to feel heard, seen and accepted - received, even as we are struggling with something. This need doesn't mean that you'll stay stuck forever, or that you're trying to offload responsibility. We all need care and compassionate company at times!
The testimonials shown on the 'Real Experiences' page attest to how well-supported my clients feel.
Read clients' testimonials →
My previous career as a teacher of Argentine Tango had alerted me to this, so I trained in counselling skills before I began studying for my coaching qualification. This means that I am more equipped than most coaches to handle the full range of emotional responses and difficulties.
My experience demonstrates that, with the right support, people do get beyond emotional turmoil that had initially kept them blocked. Sometimes we need to feel heard, seen and accepted - received, even as we are struggling with something. This need doesn't mean that you'll stay stuck forever, or that you're trying to offload responsibility. We all need care and compassionate company at times!
The testimonials shown on the 'Real Experiences' page attest to how well-supported my clients feel.
Read clients' testimonials →
It is up to you to know how long you're comfortable to keep hoping your situation will resolve by itself.
I just want you to know that things could absolutely get better - and quickly!
Our culture emphasises personal independence, but that often leaves people struggling on their own, when some skillful guidance would swiftly smooth the path for them and reduce the amount of distress they experience along the way.
I just want you to know that things could absolutely get better - and quickly!
Our culture emphasises personal independence, but that often leaves people struggling on their own, when some skillful guidance would swiftly smooth the path for them and reduce the amount of distress they experience along the way.
The range of approaches that a professional can choose from goes far beyond what most people are even aware exists.
My clients experience surprising relevations at every session. They leave each session equipped with a new perspective that moves them beyond the territory where they'd been stuck. Plus, I work with them to devise clear action steps that foster new levels of clarity and confidence.
My clients experience surprising relevations at every session. They leave each session equipped with a new perspective that moves them beyond the territory where they'd been stuck. Plus, I work with them to devise clear action steps that foster new levels of clarity and confidence.
If you were already at a stage where you felt ready to set clear goals and able to take consistent action, you would be forging ahead. You would probably not need to engage a coach. :)
My coaching input, and the tasks I set in the courses around Life Transitions, relies on giving you easy-to-follow steps to help you get to clarity.
My particular strenght as coach lies in helping clients explore the subtle, less-tangible, aspects of the complex situations they find themselves in.
I respect my clients' choices. Once you're clearer about your situation and your options, if you'd rather pause before making any decisions or taking any specific steps, that is completely up to you.
My coaching input, and the tasks I set in the courses around Life Transitions, relies on giving you easy-to-follow steps to help you get to clarity.
My particular strenght as coach lies in helping clients explore the subtle, less-tangible, aspects of the complex situations they find themselves in.
I respect my clients' choices. Once you're clearer about your situation and your options, if you'd rather pause before making any decisions or taking any specific steps, that is completely up to you.
Talking to a professional who guarantees confidentiality and a safe space is likely to feel less awkward than talking to familly or friends who are too close and too involved to make space for your feelings and experiences - or to provide constructive guidance.
I've spoken with many people in a similar situation to yours, so you can be confident and assured of a sympathetic ear. During our time, I'm entirely devoted to listening to you and helping you.
I've spoken with many people in a similar situation to yours, so you can be confident and assured of a sympathetic ear. During our time, I'm entirely devoted to listening to you and helping you.
It is quite common for people to struggle with some aspect of this type of exploration, in ways that are not readily comprehensible to the person themselves.
My previous career as a teacher of Argentine Tango had alerted me to this, so I trained in counselling skills before I began studying for my coaching qualification. This means that I am more equipped than most coaches to handle the full range of emotional responses and difficulties.
My experience demonstrates that, with the right support, people do get beyond emotional turmoil that had initially kept them blocked. Sometimes we need to feel heard, seen and accepted - received, even as we are struggling with something. This need doesn't mean that you'll stay stuck forever, or that you're trying to offload responsibility. We all need care and compassionate company at times!
The testimonials shown on the 'Real Experiences' page attest to how well-supported my clients feel.
Read clients' testimonials →
My previous career as a teacher of Argentine Tango had alerted me to this, so I trained in counselling skills before I began studying for my coaching qualification. This means that I am more equipped than most coaches to handle the full range of emotional responses and difficulties.
My experience demonstrates that, with the right support, people do get beyond emotional turmoil that had initially kept them blocked. Sometimes we need to feel heard, seen and accepted - received, even as we are struggling with something. This need doesn't mean that you'll stay stuck forever, or that you're trying to offload responsibility. We all need care and compassionate company at times!
The testimonials shown on the 'Real Experiences' page attest to how well-supported my clients feel.
Read clients' testimonials →
It is up to you to know how long you're comfortable to keep hoping your situation will resolve by itself.
I just want you to know that things could absolutely get better - and quickly!
Our culture emphasises personal independence, but that often leaves people struggling on their own, when some skillful guidance would swiftly smooth the path for them and reduce the amount of distress they experience along the way.
I just want you to know that things could absolutely get better - and quickly!
Our culture emphasises personal independence, but that often leaves people struggling on their own, when some skillful guidance would swiftly smooth the path for them and reduce the amount of distress they experience along the way.
Do you need help with a transition?
Book a no-obligation call with Margarita today.