Dee Polat

My coaching style is holistic, intuitive, client-focused, and integrates my diverse cultural background and work experience. With a safe and warm presence, I use my training in adult development and coaching to frame things as an embodiment of who my clients are (and want to be) and empower them with the confidence and skills they need to see their purpose in life and lead a life of joy and fulfillment.

I think only the client can determine if our partnership was successful in helping them realize their goals. However, I make sure my clients have clarity around their stated goals and why achieving them is important to them. I partner with them to identify the steps and actions that they can use to assess and track progress. I also help them identify potential challenges to realizing their desired goals and equip them with the mindset and tools they need to overcome them.

Ask them probing questions aimed at building greater self-awareness such as activities that bring them the greatest joy, how they describe themselves, and values that are meaningful to them. Administer assessments to shed light on their personality preferences and default strengths to help identify pursuits most aligned with their interests/natural talents. Ask aspirational questions to understand their current reality and the opportunities/challenges they see for themselves in the future.

My coaching superpower is my ability to develop my clients' potential, see the possibilities they deny in themselves, and inspire conversations that lead to greater self-awareness and understanding. I have a passion for holding space for my clients to thrive using a personalized coaching style that’s informed by my intuition, empathy, and unique experiences.