Coaching Welcome
Working with a coach is a great way to develop yourself as a person, explore possibilities for life change, enhance your creativity, improve your leadership skills, etc. If you have never worked with a coach before, you may have some questions. On this page, you will find some information which may help you understand what you can expect and how our coaching sessions will work.
You’ll be the one setting the agenda for our sessions and taking responsibility for making the changes in your life. I’ll focus our conversations, helping you to think bigger, reach higher, and creatively explore your options. Together, we’ll discover where you are now, where you want to go, and what’s holding you back. Then, we’ll create a plan and walk the path together as you make your goals a reality!
Before our first session, it will be helpful for you to clearly identify at least one thing you would like to work on with me and/or fill out the intake form. You might choose:
- A habit or skill you want to develop
- A dream or goal you’d like to pursue in a focused way
- Discovering or understanding your gifts or calling
- A practical change you’d like to make in your life
Still not sure? Here are a few questions to get you thinking:
- What are your 3 biggest challenges right now?
- What would life be like if all of these challenges were resolved?
- What will life be like in 1 year if none of these challenges are resolved?
- What’s keeping you from resolving these challenges on your own?
Client Policies and Procedures
I am committed to helping you get the most benefit and value from our coaching sessions. In order to maintain a successful coaching relationship, please review the following policies and procedures. If you have any questions about them, please contact me.
Coaching Agreement
All specific information regarding our coaching sessions (such as frequency and duration of sessions, fees, etc.) will be agreed upon in advance and you will receive a copy of this agreement for your records.
Calls
Unless other arrangements are made in advance, you will be responsible for calling me or meeting me in my online meeting room at your scheduled session time. If this is ever a problem, please let me know ahead of time so other arrangements can be made.
Scheduling Changes
If you need to reschedule a session, please give me the courtesy of at least a 24-hour notice and I will be happy to reschedule it. If you have an emergency and cannot give a 24 hour notice, please contact me as soon as possible and we will work it out. If you must cancel a call and do not provide adequate notice, I may not be able to reschedule it and you will still be responsible for the agreed upon payment for the session.
Missed Calls
If you are more than 15 minutes late for a call, I will assume the session is canceled and will not be rescheduled. In the case of an emergency, I will certainly do whatever I can to be reasonable and flexible. If you are late for the call, the session will still end at the designated time.
In addition, you can cancel and reschedule up to two sessions within any six week period. If you miss more than that, we will need to discuss your commitment to your coaching program to determine if coaching is still the best choice for you.
Problems
At some point during our coaching sessions, I will probably be challenging some of your ideas or actions as you work toward your stated goals. Please know that this is part of the normal coaching process and in no way does it reflect any negative judgement towards you. I want you to know that you are always welcome to question me or let me know if I say or do something that is upsetting or does not feel right to you. My commitment to you is to make the coaching partnership productive, rewarding, safe and fun!
Preparing for Your Coaching Session
Come to your coaching session ready to work. Your coaching call is an investment in yourself and your future. Make the most of that investment by being prepared for the session.
Before the Call
- To make the most of our scheduled time, you may find it helpful to spend a few moments before your session reflecting on what would benefit you the most from the session.
- Get comfortable and find a quiet place so you can concentrate during the call.
- Be sure to have paper and pen or some other way to take notes throughout the call.
- Your sessions can be recorded and provided to you upon request. No sessions will be recorded without your express knowledge and consent.
During the Call
You will set the agenda for each call. You will always have the opportunity to share what is most important to you at that particular time. It is important to remember that we have a limited amount of time together during the session, so I do encourage you to keep what you share as relevant and to the point as possible. Sometimes though, it is OK (even necessary) just to rant or to process through things that are emotional for you. Whatever happens in our sessions is OK. There is no right or wrong when it comes to the agenda you set.
After the Call
- If it is helpful to you, you are welcome to make notes of any commitments or action steps you made and e-mail them to me.
- Follow through with any action items you chose in the session.
- Notice the ah-ha moments and increased awareness you may experience between sessions. It can be helpful to keep a coaching journal where you can capture new awareness and ideas that come up for you.
I look forward to working with you!
