What is “Coaching” ?
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.”
Coaching Services
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Professional Coaching
For professionals looking for a thought partner to help them make progress and see results on a professional goal.
What you’ll get:
Sample Coaching Session | complimentary coaching session to give you an idea of what coaching will be like if we partner (45 minutes)
Discovery Session | complimentary session to discuss your goals and create your custom coaching plan (30 minutes)
6-12 Coaching Sessions | weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly 1:1 zoom sessions for 3 to 12 months (60 minutes each)
Support Between Sessions | unlimited email support between sessions during the entire engagement
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Parental Transition Coaching
For expecting or new parents who are looking to explore how to stay engaged in their career & further their professional aspirations while building confidence in how to manage the changes in their work & life.
What you’ll get:
Sample Coaching Session | complimentary coaching session to give you an idea of what coaching will be like if we partner (45 minutes)
Discovery Session | complimentary session to discuss your goals and create your custom coaching plan (30 minutes)
6-12 Coaching Sessions | weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly 1:1 zoom sessions for 3 to 12 months (60 minutes each)*
Support Between Sessions | unlimited email support between sessions during the entire engagement
*Coaching can begin anywhere in the journey: preparing for parental leave, during leave, or after you return to work.
Examples of potential pathways
Depending on the specific outcome you are hoping to achieve and by when, engagements may range from short-term (3 months) to long-term (12+ months). During your free 1:1 introductory session, we would assess what might be a good fit. Examples:
“I received developmental feedback that I need to improve my Leadership skills in order to be ready for a promotion. I want a partner who can help me close this gap, so I can be promoted in 6 months.”
“I’m going through a big transition at work. I want a thought partner for a 6 month period who will help me get ready for the change and be there with me through the change.”
“I have a pattern of work-related stress and burnout. I want a partner who I can work with on an ongoing monthly basis in order to proactively manage it.”
“I’m looking for a new role. I want a partner for the next 3 months who can help me gain clarity on my values and what’s important to me in my next role, and also help me build confidence as I interview.”
“I am a new mother on maternity leave. I am returning to work in 3 months, and feeling so overwhelmed thinking about how I’m going to juggle my workload, evolving in my career, and being a mom. It feels impossible! I want a partner for 6 months to help me prepare to return and then support me with boundary setting after I return.
What to expect
The coaching relationship is most effective when the person being coached, the client, is ready and willing to be coached. They have a sense of what they would like to move or change. At the start of the engagement, we will partner to align on:
The outcome you are looking to achieve
How we’ll know we are on the right track
How we can best work together
As your coach, you can expect me to:
Commit to an open, honest, and collaborate relationship
Respect confidentiality
Support you in identifying goals and strategies to reach your aspirations
Help you gain clarity about what you value and/or your vision for a specific area
Encourage you to take action, initiate moving to what you want, including resolving challenges to moving forward
Listen carefully to what you say, asking questions, and providing feedback
Share resources and tools
Acknowledge and honor you and your unique process
As the person being coached, I expect you to:
Be committed to your own goals and vision
Come to each session prepared with what you want to discuss
Experiment with new approaches, behaviors, and perspectives
Take ownership of your progress and success
Keep focused on what matters to you
Provide me feedback on whether the coaching is valuable and focused on what you feel you need