Practicalities

The coaching relationship will be based on a series of regular interactions jointly designed by client and coach. Usually this will take the form of a conversation at a pre-agreed time. This may be weekly, monthly or on a more ad hoc basis, although my view is that a regular commitment and an agreed timescale give the process more direction and, therefore, more significance.

The coaching conversations can take place face to face or over the telephone or Skype. Email support is also available, although usually as a supplement rather than a replacement to the conversations.

The subject matter will be your decision, as will the length and frequency of the conversations. Experience has shown that one hour at regular intervals is a good average. However, some people prefer a little and often whilst others work better with periodic sessions of up to half a day.

Like many coaches I charge on a sliding scale with different rates for Corporates, Small Businesses and Individuals. Please contact me directly to discuss your situation so that we can agree which category you fall into.

Having agreed the rate we can then also agree a package or you can work on a more ad hoc basis if you prefer. If you wish to work in this way, arrange an hour and see how it goes. Then, have another one as and when needed, and as time permits, or when another issue raises itself. This approach can work well.

My personal opinion is that what works better is a regular commitment (to yourself) and an ongoing relationship being formed between us.

My recommendation to you is that you see me as a part of your business: somebody who will be there for you over the long term, supporting you and your business as you grow and change. There will always be things you want to work on and whether you choose to bring business of more personal issues to the sessions, over time you will feel the benefits of our work together.

The advantage of having made this regular commitment is that you will see each session as part of a bigger strategy and can use the time between the sessions more productively as you work towards measurable and accountable goals. You will continue to have me with you to provide a baseline to measure your progress and help you readjust if your goals are not being met and celebrate when they are.

Face to face coaching can take place at the East Road practice, or at other agreed locations to suit you.

All fees are payable before (or at the start of) the session.