Jewish Communal Professional
and Rabbinical Coaching Services

Top performers throughout the world have coaches- from athletes and dancers to musicians and actors. And while the sports and classical musical fields long ago embraced coaches to improve performance, many Jewish clergy and Jewish communal professionals are just starting to realize the value of a coach who is independent of their professions.

What is Coaching?
Coaching is an interaction and on-going dialogue that occurs between a professional coach and Jewish clergy or Jewish communal professional, that produces desired performance, change or transformational results by promoting personal and organizational awareness, purpose, competence, and well-being. Many Jewish communal professionals use coaches as a sounding board.

What Does The Coach Do?
The coach facilitates the performance, learning and development of the Jewish communal professional or Jewish clergy member. A coach helps the Jewish communal professional/clergy set realistic goals as well as clarifying organizational goals. An important role of a coach is to support the professional in achieving their goals. A coach provides the structure and support needed to help the professional make the changes necessary to accomplish their goals. This is done through activities to promote self-awareness, the motivation to change, and the desire to raise the performance bar.

How Does The Coaching Process Work?

1. Initial inquiry or contact.
2. Initial session to determine probability that the relationship can work.
3. Assessments.
4. Establishment of initial goals and plan.
5. Coaching sessions may be in person or via phone.
6. Goals and refined and an action plan developed.
7. Fees: Paid either by the client’s organization or by the client.

Confidentiality: The coach must respect the professional’s rights to privacy, confidentiality, and autonomy. Confidentiality will always be a critical issue in coaching especially when there is “dual” accountability.

Why Coaching Works?
A professional coach can give you what you need to grow beyond your current level of performance. A coach gives you structure- guidelines, information, tasks, and deadlines, so you have a format to work with as you begin to make changes. A good coach also nurtures you by unconditionally accepting you, continuing to support your in the face of normal setbacks, and celebrating your accomplishments.

Common Topics / Issues
Dealt With In Rabbinic Coaching:

• Working The Kiddush

• Building A Constituency

• Working Well With the Chazzan

• Leadership Style

• Supervision/Coaching Styles and Process

• Conflict Management

• Assertiveness Issues

• Personal Productivity: Time Management, Balancing Work and Personal Life

• Career Path Transitions

• Dealing With The Former Rabbi Who Will Not Leave The Building

• Procrastination

• How to Use Lay Leadership to Champion Your Goals

• Improving Interpersonal Communication Skills: Listening, Communication

How To Get Started?
Contact us through the telephone or email to setup the first, no -obligation session. This session is designed to determine whether I can help you with your issues. It also gives you the opportunity to determine if you will be comfortable working with me during this process.