We have tried to answer some frequently asked questions about what we do. Because everyone's situation is so very different, we recommend getting in touch and talking to us in person, but check out the questions and answers below.
What is coaching?
Coaching is a working partnership between a coachee and a coach. The relationship is predominately focused on providing a supportive framework to make sense of a current situation, address what needs to be accomplished in order to achieve results.
Coaching helps as it clarifies your thoughts, your direction and your goals to then bring about the desired change.
What are the benefits for me?
Personal
- Realisation that you can do it
- Feeling in control of your life
- Better decision-making through increased self-awareness
- Feeling comfortable in your 'work skin'
- Insights into your patterns of behaviour/thinking what's helpful what's not
- Regular opportunity and forum for self-development
- Clarity about what you want and how to acquire it
- Improved confidence and self-esteem
Practical
Dependent on the challenges currently facing you Coaching will help you to turn your intentions into reality and achieve results! Can you afford not to invest in yourself?
What are the logistics?
The base coaching is minimum 1 hour coaching session per month. Phone calls are included in your coaching fee regardless of where you live in the world. This is supplemented by e mail coaching at 'no extra charge'. And laser coaching calls in the interim when needed. You take on as much homework as you choose as most of the learning/growth/actions happen between sessions.
How long would we usually work together?
We usually start with a 3 to 6 month period. I usually ask my clients to stay with me for as long as they enjoy the coaching and are benefiting by getting more value than money that they're paying. This could range from three to twelve months or even a couple of years.
What does coaching provide?
This is different for each and every client, most often than not I hear words, like accountability, support, focus, direction, clarity, sounding board, challenge, but more importantly we are after a specific result that will make a difference in your life.
Do you have a specific niche?
I find that I enjoy working with women and men on relationship issues, challenging behaviours either in self or others, helping clients cope with change either on a personal level or in a professional setting, maternity/paternity challenges, and work life challenges of small business owners, senior managers and or executives.
Do I have any Guarantee?
If, once you receive your welcome pack and completed your first session and you are not happy I will cheerfully refund your money in full.
This is a one- time only option which you may exercise at the end of your first session. (i.e. it's your back door!).
What if I decide not to finish the coaching term?
If at some point during the coaching you are not getting VALUE we will both know it!. You may cease coaching at the end of any four week cycle and get a full refund for the unused portion. You would then be charged at normal rate for the coaching you have used, rather than the discounted rate.
Who are your clients?
My client's are a combination of women and men mainly in the 30- 50 age range. Mainly professional in business who have hit a particularly difficult emotional time and are conscious that they need to stay focused to direct the business forward. Two other favourites are clients who are emotional eaters and therefore I run a weight management coaching programme and I really enjoy working with people who KNOW they need to change some aspect of their life but have had several unsuccessful attempts at sustaining the change.
How much does it cost?
It's a very difficult thing to estimate how much time you'll need to work through your challenges and achieve your goals as they differ dramatically from person to person, but we have found that the following schedules and payment structures allow us to make a positive impact whilst managing costs. Click here for more info.