Since the 80’s, when coaching was not widely known, the options for help were limited. Choices were working with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or a social worker. It was called “therapy”, or more technically referred to as psychotherapy. By its nature, psychotherapy can take years of work. That’s because it is often based on the belief that current behavioral issues are based on personality disorders or abnormal psychology. To understand and address those issues, psychotherapy examines life’s experiences as distant as one’s childhood in order to achieve change in current behaviors.
Today people want more immediate solutions. Although therapy still has an important role in some lives, the issues many people face that daily cause frustration, anxiety, and moodiness are nothing more than naturally flowing complications from living and working in a complex world;
In comparison, personal coaching delivers results in a relatively short time, often just a few months. It is circumstance driven. It leads to change and improvement in life more quickly and easier than psychotherapy. It does not carry the stigma of “being in therapy” as people are familiar with the idea and role of coaching from other areas of life.
“More people than you realize rely on coaches today. It may be the greatest untapped resource for individuals. Athletes, singers, actors and business leaders are familiar examples of the types of people who turn to coaching,” explains Bill McAdory, Professional Coach. “When you think about it, this should not be surprising. Why would we have coaches for activities like sports and acting but not also turn to coaches to help us reach our personal and professional goals? The reason is that most people are not aware of what a Professional Coach can do for them personally, or the difference between therapy and coaching. Therefore it is not an option they consider.”
Coaching is an investment in self — the greatest investment you can make. Who you choose as your coach is key.
Bill McAdory began his career in 1973 as a coach before personal coaching had a name. He began his professional life as a successful corporate executive, working in the board rooms and top-level offices of Fortune 500 companies as an executive in the traditional sense. In that role, he came to realize that even successful, high-powered business people have issues. Only by resolving those issues could they be effective leaders driving company-wide successes. Thus began his dual role as a personal coach to high level executives in both their professional and personal lives.
Bill earned a reputation in corporate America as “the one to call when you meet life head on.” He underwent years of education and mentoring with nationally known leaders in the personal coaching field to develop his skills and insights. In 1998, Bill realized that the most rewarding work in his career in corporate America was personal coaching. He decided this was his calling.
With that realization, Bill began studying neuropsychology at Emery University in Atlanta that year. He successfully completed all requirements of the three year degree program. Why neuropsychology? Bill explains, “Neuropsychology is the blended science of neurology and psychology. Neuropsychology explains the reasons why people are unable to change on their own and deal with the issues blocking their success. I knew instinctively that this is what had been missing in my work and that of other personal coaches. My work since then has demonstrated that the knowledge and insights of neuropsychology lead to more quick and effective results than traditional coaching – and psychotherapy.”
Since that career shift, Bill has helped hundreds of individuals through all manner of life’s transitions and challenges — from life altering, to the common issues of our daily lives, to identifying and understanding the profound changes in lifestyle that Baby Boomers face today as they enter retirement. He has a unique ability to help people discover why they are “stuck” and what to do about it.
Here are some comments from those who have worked with Bill McAdory, Professional Coach.
“Bill has both experience and gifts. The combination makes him a truly remarkable person. His business experience gives him insight and his social/emotional intelligence allows him to use it in the service of others. In the words of George Santayana he has “Something rarer and finer far than ability…he has the ability to recognize ability”
Sean McGrory. - Partner, CFO Miller Valentine Group
Bill is the person who helped me view my life differently from which I have benefited professionally as well as personally.
Jim Gravel. - CFO Catholic Healthcare Partners (CHP)
“I love Bill’s no-nonsense approach to identifying and solving problems. He has an impressive ability to see through the clutter and get to the bottom line. Most importantly, I always feel better about myself after spending time with Bill. He is a master of his craft.”
Dave Ross – Real Estate Consultant
“Bill is a truly engaging leader. He is strategic, motivating, dedicated and truly cares about people. Bill inspired me, as well as others, to be better leaders. He is a wonderful coach and mentor. His positive influence will be felt by many for years to come.”
Michelle F. Frambes. - Human Resource Manager CHP
“Bill was a very innovative and effective. He is one to bring about needed change with the only the best in mind. He can always be counted on for high integrity and sparkling insight into creative problem solutions.”
Kevin G Grosse. – Engineer Hill-Rom
“Bill’s leadership, coaching skills and problem solving abilities are a huge plus to any organization and personal relationship.”
Mike Duwell. Director Business Development Hill-Rom
