FAQ's for Tim Warneka

Q: Is Tim really a black belt?
A: Yes. Tim has been practicing the Japanese martial art of Aikido since 1989 and holds black belt rank. Tim's ranking is accredited through the United States Aikido Federation (USAF) affliiated with the International Aikido Federation (IAF) headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. (Aren't you glad you asked?!?). You can learn more about Tim's background and training here.

Q: What's the difference between "coaching" and "counseling"?
A: Counseling is a scientific method for helping you get back to every-day normal function when life issues get in your way. (Read more about mental health issues here.) Coaching is a process that has been empircally shown to help people get from good to GREAT. Read Tim's Coaching FAQ's here.

Q: Doesn't talking to a mental health professional make me a sissy?
A: Not at all! In fact, it takes a great deal of courage to face your emotional life. We turn to professionals all the time ... including doctors, lawyers and car mechanics. You'll actually make your life easier by talking to Tim about your mental health issues. Read Tim's Mental Health FAQ's here.

Q: I'm worried that my boss or co-workers will know I'm talking to a mental health professional. Will they find out?
A: Not unless you tell them! Tim provides his clients with the highest levels of confidentiality allowed by law.

Q: A friend once ran into his boss in a waiting room! Will this happen to me if I meet with Tim?
A: Never! Tim works out of a private home office. He schedules his clients far enough apart so you can avoid the embarrassment of "bumping into" a friend, someone from your church, a colleague or your boss.

Q: My spouse was kept waiting for over an hour by another mental health professional! Will this happen to me if I meet with Tim?
A: Never! Tim understands how valuable your time is. Tim's "No Wait" scheduling process keeps the focus on YOU. When you arrive, Tim will be waiting for you. You will never wait for Tim.

Q: How much do your services cost?
A: It depends on what you need. When you work with me, you'll get the expertise you need, exactly how you need it. I am committed to offering the potential for greater success to everyone regardless of income. Each month I set aside several scholarship sessions for people who cannot afford my full rate.

Q: I'm interested in Integral Counseling. Can Tim do that?
A: Yes! Integral theory provides a powerful metholody for creating success in people's lives. It is based on the work of modern-day philosopher Ken Wilber, who's integral theory is designed to include the best of ancient, modern and post-modern wisdom traditions from around the globe. Integral Counseling is a method of helping people achieve mental health, while Integral Coaching helps people discover the secrets to superior performance and success.

Q: If I work with you, am I going to have to learn a martial art?
A: Nope. Only if you want to (most of my clients don't).

Q: So what's with this Aikido stuff?
A: Aikido is a revolutionary non-violent Japanese martial art developed by a gentleman named Morihei Ueshiba (referred to as "O'Sensei" or Great Teacher by Aikido students).

The term Aikido translates as "The Way of Harmony" or "The Art of Peace". While it is wonderful to talk about peace, love and harmony, these words mean nothing unless they are accompanied by right action.

The genius of Master Ueshiba is that he actually discovered a way to live our lives with more peace, love and harmony.  Learn more about Aikido here.

Q: Peace, love and harmony?!? Aren't martial arts about hurting people?
A: Many martial arts are about hurting people. The martial art of Aikido is different because Aikido studies the paradox that is human nature by studying how we can keep both ourselves and others (including those who attack us) safe. In this sense, Aikido is amazingly revolutionary.

Q Where can I learn more about Aikido?
A: Glad you asked! You can learn more about Aikido by visiting this page.

Q: Tim is a life & relationship coach, leadership coach, mental health counselor and keynote speaker? Can one person do all these things effectively?
A: Yes. People are people, and the strategies that create effectiveness for in the workplace are often the same strategies that build success for people at home.

By studying the science of human potential for over 20 years, Tim has learned how do adapt an integrated approach in order to best meet your needs.

Learn more about Tim's motivational Keynote speaking here.

Learn more about Tim's books here.

Q: How about references? Can I talk to some of the client's you've worked with?
A: Coaching and counseling -- just like medicine and law -- are professional services. As an experienced professional, Tim holds all client information in the strictest confidentiality allowed by law. Feel free to explore this site to read the many testimonials satisfied clients have provided for Tim.

Q: Doesn't Tim do work with Catholic Servant Leadership?
A: Yes he does! For more information on Catholic Servant Leadership, please be sure to visit the Catholic Servant Leadership website!

Q: Does Tim work with other faiths beside Roman Catholic?
A: Absolutely! Tim holds a deep appreciation for every faith tradition around the world. Tim has worked with people of various Christian faiths (Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian), Buddhists, Islamic, Taoist ... and many other faiths. Tim also works quite effectively with atheists (people who do not believe in God) as well as agnostics (people who are not sure God exists).

Q: Do I have to live in Cleveland, Ohio in order to work with Tim?
A: Not at all. People from around the United States and around the world have benefited by working with Tim.

Some clients set up sessions via telephone or email. Other clients fly or drive into Cleveland periodically in order to work with Tim.

Still other clients prefer the convenience of bringing Tim to them (such as with keynote presentations and leadership training ... and even for life coaching, relationship coaching and/or leadership coaching!).

Call today! Tim only works with a select group of clients.

If you think you have what it takes to work with Tim, feel free to email Tim directly or call/text him at (440) 944-4746.