· All information shared during a session is kept strictly confidential.
· Most coaching takes place over the phone. Where geographically possible,
I prefer to do the Intake Session in person, but this isn’t a necessity.
· Some clients find it hard to believe that coaching can be effective over the phone. The best way to experience this is to arrange a complimentary sample session. Most reputable coaches offer this service, and clients should avail themselves of this offer before committing to a coach.
Complimentary Sample Session (no strings attached)
· To get a better understanding of coaching, and determine if it’s right
for you, Green Side Up Coaching offers a complimentary 30-minute sample
session over the phone.
· You can bring anything to this session: a situation in your life,
a need for more balance, a career choice, etc. Or we can explore where
you are in your life, what you’d like more or less of.
· Whatever the topic, you’ll walk away knowing you’ve been heard. You may even gain a new perspective on your current situation, or an action to help move you forward!
Intake Session
· Once you decide to work with Green Side Up Coaching, we’ll schedule
an “Intake Session” and I’ll send you an intake package with some
prep work.
· Typically
the “Intake Session” is a face-to-face meeting (where possible) that
lasts for about 2 hours.
· The purpose of this session is to design our alliance and answer any
questions you may have. We’ll discuss where you are today, and clearly
identify the motivating purpose that has brought you to coaching. We’ll also begin the process of identifying what shifts you’d like
to see in your life.
· Since this session will set the foundation for our relationship, we’ll talk logistics (schedule, payment, etc), discuss how you’d like your coach to be (design the coach), and introduce some coaching tools and terminology so you’ll know what to expect (educate the client).
· After the intake session,
we’ll begin regularly scheduled weekly 40-minute phone sessions. The
initial commitment is for 3 months, after which our agreement will
be month-to-month.
· You bring the agenda
to each call. During the call, I’ll ask questions, we’ll explore different
perspectives, and I’ll hold you accountable for your commitments.
· Although we’ll deal with current situations and issues in your life, I’ll ensure that we don’t lose sight of the bigger picture: the changes you seek in your life.
· Since much of the learning in coaching comes from the introspection and action taken between sessions, I may give you a powerful question to ponder, or request that you take a specific action before your next session. These assignments serve to deepen your learning and keep you in action.