Frequently Asked Questions
What is coaching?
Coaching is a professional partnership between a qualified coach and an individual or team that supports the achievement of desired outcomes, based on goals set by the individual or team.
What are the benefits of coaching?
People who engage in a coaching relationship can expect to experience fresh perspectives on personal challenges, opportunities, improved thought-process and decision making, improved interpersonal effectiveness, and enhanced confidence in performing work duties.
How can you determine if coaching is right for me?
To determine if you could benefit from coaching, start by summarising your expectations out of coaching. When an individual has a fair idea of the desired outcome, a coaching partnership can be a useful for developing a strategy for how to achieve that outcome.
How many coaching sessions would I need?
It depends on your specific requirements, outcome you want to achieve, expectations and the coaching type. For example, Leadership coaching, 3 to 6 months of working with a coach may work. For career coaching, 3-5 sessions may suffice. For other types of coaching, people may find it beneficial to work with a coach for a longer period. Factors that may impact the length of time include: the goals, the ways individuals prefer to work, frequency of coaching sessions.
Is information provided by me and conversations shared during coaching confidential?
Yes, absolutely. All matters, information provided by and conversations shared between the parties during the term of the coaching contract and thereafter will be completely confidential until such time as they are reported by the client to those concerned.
Are all reports, correspondence and information generated during coaching kept secure?
Yes, absolutely. All correspondence, notes, reports, information generated during the term of this Coaching Program will be kept in a secure location and secure facility. No person except myself as your Professional Coach has access to your file.