Your interest begins with an initial email or phone conversation. Its exploration.
- If looking for executive leadership coaching/consulting: We will discuss those professional services, which may include: assessments, design of a leadership program, possible 360s and individual coaching. Our discussion will be the basis of a proposal or a scope of engagement. Services are customized to the organizational context so our conversation is important to build a relevance & the key aspects of this relationship.
- For personal coaching: We also begin with an initial phone conversation. This is a chance to share your situation and identify what a possible coaching topic might be (this does not have to be fully determined at this time). I can tell you about what coaching is, what a coaching approach does & is used for, and some of the choices you have in a coaching approach. It is also an opportunity to bring forward your concerns and interests.
Overall, in both I share with you different ways of working and structuring a coaching engagement. We can talk about practical concerns and scheduling. You will have the info you need to see if you want to move forward.
How coaching can be structured.
Coaching can be: i) session by session or ii) via a coaching program.
If you are interested in coaching toward better discovering your topic, we may begin session by session, using the benefits of coaching, practices, and in-session experiences to move you toward gaining clarity and comfort on a topic. If you are ready to move into a coaching engagement right away, I usually recommend a coaching program.
Executive coaching is always via a coaching program, and we design it around particular competencies.
When you get started, your first session will be an intake.
Definitions ~
- An intake – Is a time to gather more information about you, your topic, and its relationship to your work and/or life. I may ask you about many areas of your life, to coach you and not just your topic. A meeting of 60-90 minutes. It is often insightful.
The intake may also include an intake form, or it may be fully addressed through the intake meeting. Between the two sessions, I prepare for you a coaching program including specific practices and activities to support you.
Then we start coaching. In your 2nd session, I offer you a development plan.
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- From our discussion, I then provide you with a plan/proposal including: a structure,
approach, duration, and cost of our coaching work. Two main options are:
– Session by Session, or
– A Coaching Program (monthly and program based)Many prefer using a coaching program. It has the benefit of using a specific purpose and 3-5 outcomes that guide your program. It can accelerates your progress & allow you to develop embodied (useable) skills, which requires time & commitment.
- From our discussion, I then provide you with a plan/proposal including: a structure,
- Once we agree, we start meeting at a mutually determined schedule. Venues include: my Berkeley office, your workplace, by phone, Skype or video call. We may meet in public settings like cafes. We can adapt, esp. for travel schedules.
Continuing: A beginning, middle, and how to close.
Pricing
Pricing can be session by session (session fee) or built around a coaching program (entire program fee, paid monthly).
Completion & Ending
You may end the engagement at any time without penalty.
You can read here: Coaching What to Expect
Or Contact me via email or phone to start your discussion.
