Professional and Life coaching is still a comparatively new field; people often find they
still have questions about how it works, even when they know enough about
coaching that they want to give it a try.
Here are some answers to some of the more common questions that I've heard...
How Will We Work Together?
As a trained and certified coach and with my many years of experience providing
telephone-based support, I am very comfortable coaching my clients over the
phone. Not only this an effective method of delivery, it also provides an added
level of convenience for my clients, making it easier to keep appointments and
therefore get the results you want.
Because I'm a bit of a geek myself, I use email and various instant messaging
applications regularly so I am readily available to my clients
electronically for short questions and quick updates in between sessions, or on a more
regular basis when the coaching relationship is designed that way.
When working local clients, I frequently schedule in-person intake sessions
and have been known to meet them in person for regular sessions on occasion as well. Time and travel expenses usually apply
and will be negotiated at the time of arrangement.
How Often Will We Communicate and for How Long?
Coaching sessions are typically a half hour in length, 3-5 sessions per month
for the duration of the agreement, for an average of approximately two hours of
time per month. Some clients find that they need longer sessions on a less
frequent basis if they are working through larger projects and have sufficient
momentum to carry them longer between coaching conversations. I readily
accommodate a variety of needs, often changing frequency and length of coaching
sessions to meet the shifting requirements of my clients.
What If I Just Want Coaching for a Short Project?
While I offer a discount for longer-term coaching agreements (three months or
longer), it is not uncommon for clients to arrange for shorter term coaching
agreements to work through a single specific project. Ask for what you want - we'll
work something out!
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