Professional Coaching for Engineers
Strengthen these 3 competencies through coaching and you will go places.
EQ
Emotion Intelligence
SI
Strength Intelligence
SA
Situation Awareness
Hello Fellow Engineer,
As you continue to thrive in your role at the company you've always admired, you may notice that success in the engineering world is not solely determined by technical expertise. Factors such as emotional intelligence (EQ), mindset, interpersonal skills, and decision-making significantly impact your personal and professional growth.
As a Professional Life Coach for Engineers, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities you face in your career. I'm here to help you cultivate greater self-awareness, foster a growth mindset, and enhance your emotional intelligence, allowing you to excel in both your professional and personal life.
Coaching is about moving forward and navigating life's complexities. By working together, we can identify the barriers that may be holding you back and develop a practical plan to steer you in the right direction. Additionally, I'll support you in maintaining momentum by finding ways to stay accountable and committed to your goals.
Remember, personal growth and development are integral to achieving success in all aspects of life. Embrace the journey of enhancing your EQ and mindset, and you'll be well on your way to reaching your full potential as an engineer and individual.
WHY
COACHING
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” – African proverb
Unlock Your Potential: The Power of Professional Coaching for Success!!!
Some of the world's most successful individuals have relied on professional coaches to guide them toward their goals. You're not alone in seeking this support!
Top 5 reasons to consider hiring a professional coach:
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Overcome obstacles: Break free from being stuck and move forward with confidence.
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Silence self-doubt: Quiet your inner critic and unleash your true potential.
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Sharpen focus: Eliminate distractions and maintain focus on achieving your goals.
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Improve relationships: Strengthen connections and elevate how others perceive you.
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Navigate transitions: Tackle personal and professional changes with grace and resilience.
Invest in yourself and experience the transformation that professional coaching can bring to your life.
Your Coach
Pierre Castro, P. Eng., FCPC, ACC
Professional Coach
Pierre Castro is an ICF ACC credentialed and FLOW Certified Professional Coach (FCPC) who brings to the table over 20 years of combined life experiences in engineering and project management. He helps busy professionals gain the mindset so they can achieve what they want in their lives.
His approach to coaching honours the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Values of Professionalism, Collaboration, Humanity, and Equity. He applies FLOW coaching method to his practice, and is bound by the ICF Code of Ethics.
When not coaching, he loves travelling, hiking, and practising martial arts.
Pierre has coached professionals from...
Testimonials
“After just a single 30-minute session, I immediately began a more meaningful, deeper, targeted examination of myself and my goals, where I want to go and how I plan to get there. You’re a natural coach and I think you have a bright future if you stay your current course.”
Sr. Drilling Engineering Consultant
A. Sylvester
“My experience with Pierre as my coach has been amazing and positive. He is personable, helpful, patient and committed. Thank you Pierre for helping me through life’s challenges, in my career and my wellbeing.”
Planning Analyst
Maria P.
“Pierre is a great listener and asked thoughtful questions that stimulated analysis of how I can reach my goals. The guidance and visual support in mapping out a plan helped bring focus to what is necessary for success. I found inspiration and energy to implement my strategic plan. The experience is valuable and I strongly recommend it for anyone managing changes and competing priorities.”
Financial Services Manager
William Allaye-Chan
“During our coaching sessions, Pierre honed my focus so I was able to realize my own needs and goals. His thought-provoking questions allowed me to gain clarity and focus, and I walked away more driven than before. I would happily recommend Pierre to anyone seeking a coach.”
TwoThree One Inc
Keren Stephenson
“Working with Pierre has been a great experience. He has helped me with my struggles in making some major decisions in my life. He is easy to talk to and I felt at ease with every session we had together. I highly recommended him as a coach.”
Technician
M. Cartledge
“In working with Pierre, he provided me a thoughtful, insightful and empathic approach in addressing my perceived life challenges. Rapport was easily established as he conveyed a sense of trust and respect early in our dialogue. His way of being easily assisted in exploring the areas of my life I felt needed reflection. His supportive and encouraging words made for a very positive experience as I look forward to incorporating many of the themes he allowed me to realize. Thankful for the opportunity having worked with him.”
Manager
Ron I.
"Pierre listens, his insightful questions provoked thought, allowing me to see old behavior from a different perspective. He helped me focus on what is important to me."
Sr. Optimization Engineer
Anson M.
"I have known Pierre for almost 4 years. He used to be my mentor to help me in my career journey in Canada as an immigrant engineer. He is extremely personable and has the ability to connect with his clients and to begin work with them at whatever stage they are in at the time. He is trustworthy, incredibly generous, always encouraging, and patient and insightful guide through both life and career experiences in pursuit of goals and dreams. I achieved a lot in my career since I started with him 4 years ago. I am more confident and fulfilled individual today as a result of Pierre's coaching. As a result, I highly recommend Pierre as a coach at different levels: life, career and financial planning."
Environmental Coordinator
Ammar Keykoni
FAQ
What is Coaching?
Professional Coaching is a professional partnership between a qualified coach and an individual that supports the achievement of extraordinary results, based on goals set by the individual. Through the process of coaching, individuals focus on the skills and actions needed to successfully produce personally relevant results. The individual chooses the focus of conversation, while the coach listens and contributes observations and questions as well as concepts and principles which can assist in generating possibilities and identifying actions. Through the coaching process the clarity that is needed to support the most effective actions is achieved. Coaching accelerates the individual's progress by providing greater focus and awareness of possibilities leading to more effective choices. Coaching concentrates on where individuals are now and what they are willing to do to get where they want to be in the future.
How do you help your clients?
In my practice, I coach you the person and not the problem. I follow your interests and ask you provocative questions to help you find your own answers so you can define your own path. I help you identify whats holding you back, and what excites you. And through that, we can discover your purpose and passions. Together we are co-conspirators in creating a road map to help you progress and stay on track.
What happens during a coaching session?
We have a structured conversation where I ask you guided questions to help you find the answers within you. We gain an awareness of your situation, your desired goals, and limiting beliefs. We then identify what are your motivations for achieving the goals. After all that, we explore your options and create a plan. Once a plan is established, we then brainstorm ways to achieve and stay focused.
How does coaching differ from traditional therapies?
Coaching can be distinguished from therapy in a number of ways. First, coaching is a profession that supports personal and professional growth and development based on individual-initiated change in pursuit of specific actionable outcomes. These outcomes are linked to personal or professional success. Coaching is forward moving and future focused. Therapy, on the other hand, deals with healing pain, dysfunction and conflict within an individual or a relationship between two or more individuals. The focus is often on resolving difficulties arising from the past which hamper an individual's emotional functioning in the present, improving overall psychological functioning, and dealing with present life and work circumstances in more emotionally healthy ways. Therapy outcomes often include improved emotional/feeling states. While positive feelings/emotions may be a natural outcome of coaching, the primary focus is on creating actionable strategies for achieving specific goals in one's work or personal life. The emphases in a coaching relationship is on action, accountability and follow through.
How are your coaching services delivered?
Professional Coaching services are delivered either in person, via Zoom, or through the phone.