The Role of a Coach
When you think about the role of an athletic coach the following attributes typically come to mind:
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Assesses your strengths and opportunities for growth. |
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Develops your unique talents and skills. |
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Guides your overall physical and mental conditioning. |
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Motivates you to achieve your best possible performance. |
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Bolsters your motivation when you experience a setback. |
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Maintains your focus on individual and team objectives. |
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Integrates you and others into a smoothly functioning team. |
As a personal and organizational coach I perform precisely the same role, the only difference being that my focus is on your life, career and business success.
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How the Process Works
| The coaching process I employ involves four distinct phases, each with a specific purpose. |
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Complimentary 1-Hour Discovery Meeting |
- Discuss your current situation and the type of support you are seeking.
- Clarify what you hope to achieve and determine if that is a realistic objective.
- Explain my coaching techniques and principles in detail.
- Decide if my approach is a good fit for your needs.
- Agree upon fees, the frequency of our meetings, times and locations, etc.
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Initial "On the Clock" High-Level Planning Meeting |
- More deeply explore your current situation and objectives.
- Identify alternative road maps for achieving those objectives.
- Explore various assessment instruments we might want to employ.
- Discuss potential types of data gathering and other homework you might need to undertake.
- Agree on next steps and assignments to be completed prior to our next meeting.
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Regularly Scheduled Progress Review Meetings |
- Continue to revisit and refine your objectives as new information is presented.
- Continue to explore your personal strengths, aptitudes, learning edges, and blind spots and their implications for achieving your objectives.
- Assess progress made and modify the coaching game plan, as necessary.
- Agree on next steps and assignments to be completed prior to our next meeting.
- Reaffirm our mutual commitment to continuing the coaching relationship.
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Final Process Wrap-Up Meeting |
- Revisit your original coaching objectives.
- Review your accomplishments and identify what's left to be done.
- Identify personal strategies for sustaining your momentum going forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is coaching the same as counseling or therapy?
No. Counseling and therapy attempt to identify and modify emotional or behavioral patterns that are negatively impacting a person's life in a significant way and generally involve delving into the past to locate the root causes. Coaching is future focused and helps people create and implement strategies to proactively move their life, career or business toward a desired goal.
Is there a firm time commitment and predictable duration for the process?
No. Every person and their needs are unique and there is no way to predict how many meetings might be beneficial. At such time that you feel that we are no longer making progress you are free to end the coaching relationship. I also retain the right to end the coaching relationship if I determine that you are no longer making progress toward your objectives.
What is the cost?
Coaching appointments are charged at an hourly rate and I offer a sliding scale depending on your particular circumstances. If you miss a scheduled appointment without providing advance notice you will be charged for the session. We will discuss the specifics of fees and payment options at the complimentary initial consultation.
Pay for Your Coaching Session
How long are the coaching sessions?
Coaching sessions are generally 1 hour. We may occasionally arrange longer or shorter sessions depending on your particular circumstances. We will discuss and reach agreement on a meeting schedule at the complimentary initial consultation.
How frequently will we meet?
I generally like to meet on a weekly basis to build and sustain momentum in the process. I am willing to consider meeting more or less frequently depending on your particular circumstances. We will discuss and reach agreement on a meeting schedule at the complimentary initial consultation.
Do we meet in person or over the phone?
I prefer to meet in person for the initial complimentary consultation. Subsequent meetings commonly will take place over the telephone. We will discuss and reach agreement on our regularly scheduled meeting logistics at the complimentary initial consultation.
Must I be dealing with a problem to benefit from coaching?
No. Unlike counseling or therapy which assists you in overcoming obstacles, coaching is focused on exploring future possibilities and proactively taking control of your life to achieve desired objectives.
How will we know when we’re done?
The first step of the coaching process involves clarifying the desired outcomes you hope to achieve from our work together. When you are well on the road to achieving your objectives we will assess your need for ongoing support and mutually agree to end the process/relationship at a particular point.
Is what we discuss confidential?
Everything we discuss is kept in strict confidence and will not be shared with anyone without your awareness and explicit approval.
Is coaching covered by my insurance?
No. I do not deal with insurance companies.
Do all coaches work in the same way?
No, just like physicians, chiropractors, attorneys or any other professional, each coach has a personalized style of working that fits their personality, education and the focus of their practice. I encourage you to do some homework and interview various coaches until you find one that is a good fit with your personality and desired objectives.
Contact me and let’s discuss if my services are a good fit for your needs.
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