Garth Gibson
Life and retirement coach in South Africa, online or in person
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $180 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Purpose and directionLife transitionsRetirement and midlifeStress and overwhelmGoal setting and accountabilityWork-life balanceMindfulness and meditationSleepStress and burnoutHealthy habits |
| Also coaches | Spiritual coach, Health coach and Speaking coach |
| Based in | South Africa |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | International Coaching Federation certified; Member of Positive Intelligence |
| Practice | Life Coach For You |
Garth Gibson is a life and retirement coach in South Africa. He helps people who feel stuck, need a sounding board, or are moving into a new stage of life. He draws on a corporate career, raising children, staying fit, managing money and handling stress. He is ICF certified. Sessions run over Zoom, with in-person meetings possible for local clients. Each new client starts with a free intro session.
What Garth helps with
Garth works with people who feel stuck or out of balance. He also helps those going through a change in life stage.
- Feeling stuck or out of balance
- Moving through a new life stage
- Planning for retirement and what comes next
- Managing stress and improving sleep
- Understanding and handling strong emotions
- Speaking clearly and setting boundaries in conversations
- Managing time and priorities
- Building stronger relationships with family, friends and colleagues
Who Garth works with
Garth coaches people who feel stuck, people who want a sounding board, and people moving from one life stage to another. This includes those thinking about retirement. Clients can be based anywhere, since sessions run online. Local clients can meet him in person.
How Garth works
Coaching starts with a free intro session to check the fit and talk through goals. Sessions are held on Zoom and usually last 60 minutes. Local clients can ask for in-person sessions. A typical program runs from one to eight or twelve sessions. Client and coach sign a written confidentiality agreement before the second session. Topics include mindfulness, meditation, stress, sleep, emotions and communication.
Background and qualifications
Garth is certified by the International Coaching Federation and is a member of Positive Intelligence. He brings what he calls elderhood to his sessions. That means real life experience from a corporate career, education, raising children, staying healthy and fit, managing finances and handling stress. He also teaches simple rules for relationships: Keep promises, make declarations, listen and clarify in conversation. He uses this experience to help clients see options for action.
Garth Gibson pricing
Programs and services
- Free intro session
- One-on-one coaching by video
- Coaching programs of one to twelve sessions
- In-person sessions for local clients
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The CoachVouch take
Garth brings decades of corporate, family and personal life experience to his coaching, with a focus on retirement and life-stage change.
Best for people in South Africa or online who feel stuck or are moving into a new stage of life such as retirement.
Common questions
How much does Garth Gibson charge?
Coaching with Garth runs $90 to $180 an hour. Message Garth from this page for an exact quote.
What does Garth Gibson help with?
Garth Gibson helps with feeling stuck or out of balance, moving through a new life stage, planning for retirement and what comes next and managing stress and improving sleep.
Does Garth Gibson coach online?
Garth is based in South Africa. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Garth Gibson certified?
Garth Gibson lists: International Coaching Federation certified; Member of Positive Intelligence.
How long is a coaching program with Garth?
Programs run from one to eight or twelve sessions, depending on what client and coach agree. Sessions usually last 60 minutes.
Does Garth coach in person?
Sessions are held on Zoom. Clients based locally can ask for in-person sessions.
How do I contact Garth Gibson?
Send Garth a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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