About Frank Harper

Frank Harper, MA

Frank is a business and personal life coach with a focus on transition. He holds a Masters Degree in Guidance Counselling from Ball State University and Bachelors in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University. He completed the Managerial Coach Certificate program at the Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University. He is currently on the coaching staff of the CCB Executive MBA program.

Frank's coaching practice, Life Visions Coaching is based out of his home office in Marietta. He has lived in the Atlanta metro area since 1987 and practices his craft through his company, Harper Instructional Design Specialists, Inc., a Georgia corporation since 1990.

Life Visions Coaching helps clients find their own solutions, by asking questions that give them insight into their situations. Frank believes the client is the expert in his or her own life and is best qualified to decide where to go. He holds a client accountable, so if a client agrees to a plan to achieve a goal, he will help motivate them to complete their plan. Frank's coaching helps clients visualize how their life will look when those goals are met.

Life Visions is owned by HIDS Incorporated of Marietta, GA

HIDS was formed in 1990 as a Georgia corporation and has provided technical writing services to the IT industry. It currently sponsors Life Visions Coaching to provide coaching services to the general public.

"I had the opportunity to experience Frank's approach as a professional coach while working as the coach/instructor for Kennesaw State University's Coach Certificate Proagram. His approach as a trusted thought partner along with his certification from that program as a coach positions him to serve his clients well." G,G. CEO/Lead Consultant at Leadership Center East

"I found Frank Harper to be insightful, encouraging, challenging and patient. In a professional manner he creates a non-threatening environment and develops through a conversational method a positive relationship where I was able to openly express my goals, plans, strengths, hesitancies, doubts and concerns."
"I found Frank to be a focused, non-judging, honest coach who through a process of give and take allowed me to achieve a better understanding of what I wanted to accomplish and how I could actualize those wants.
The process was valuable and well worth the time commitment." G.H. HR Director 2008

" I have known Frank for more than 15 years as a technical communicator, peer, and friend. He is a skilled professional who delivers quality product and performance consistently. His versatility as a leader, trainer, mentor, and team player enables him to communicate effectively and to succeed in any role he chooses." P.S., June 17, 2008