Coaching Guidelines:Welcome!
I have positive expectations for a coaching relationship that helps you to
create the life YOU want to live. To partner together professionally, I want
you to be familiar with the following guidelines.
Terms of Coaching:
I invite you to think of Coaching as a process. Many people create change for
themselves in a short time. However, to refine and sustain the change takes
several months. Although not binding, I would ask that you expect our
Coaching relationship to last at least 3 months.
Fees:
My Coaching fee is due each month, payable to My Life Coach or Michele Caron. If you pay by
credit card, I will go ahead and autocharge you each month that you wish to
continue.
Your Coaching fee includes: 3 scheduled calls per month (generally, sessions will be held the first, second and fourth week
of each month, with any intervening weeks used for more challenges and
trying things out on your own), MBTI and Strong career testing if
desired, unlimited e-mails between sessions; and unlimited short (5-10 minute)
calls as needed to report emergent problems or successes. Please email me at
michele@mylifecoach.com and let
me know when to call you if you have some news. You can also call me at
888-332-3613, but sometimes you will get my machine, as I am frequently
busy with calls! Email is usually the fastest way to reach me.
Procedure:
I will call you at the specified time. If you wish to connect with me in
between sessions with a challenge, a success or an inquiry, I will make every
attempt to respond to your e-mail at
michele@mylifecoach.com within 24 hours, with an email or short phone call
at your discretion. I'm happy to provide this extra level of service at no
additional charge.
Changes:
If you need to reschedule our appointment, please give me 24 hours notice.
Unless there is an emergency or illness, if you do not show up for a scheduled
call, we will not make up that time. If I need to reschedule, I will give you
at least 24 hours notice as well, barring an emergency or illness.
Problems:
If I ever say or do anything that upsets you or doesn't feel right, please
bring it to my attention so that we can resolve it as soon as possible. My
objective is to have a coaching relationship that is fully open, honest, real
and trusting in our communication styles. We should both realize that
communication via telephone or email entails extra challenges since we can not
see body language, facial expressions, etc. Therefore we give each other
plenty of latitude, and promptly ask for clarification if there is a mis-connection.
Coaching Agreement
Coach
I agree to serve as your Coach - to partner with you to identify and
achieve your personal and/or professional goals.
As your Coach, I cannot guarantee results. You will create powerful
results by having the courage and determination to forward the action in your
life.
During the time we spend together in our coaching sessions, I will
devote my time, thoughts, and energy to you, exclusively. In between our
sessions, I may not be instantly available, as I may be attending to others,
or myself. I will however, always attempt to be available within 24 hours.
I am a Coach, not a psychotherapist or physician, and I
am not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. If any
issues come up for you that should be handled by a licensed therapist or
physician, I insist that you must attend to your health contacting the
appropriate professional.
As your Coach, I will bring attentive listening, understanding, belief
in you and commitment to your success. You can expect me to challenge you,
offer fresh perspectives, make requests (including assigning homework),
acknowledge your wins, and guarantee utmost confidentiality (to the fullest
extent of the law, and so long as I don't fear for your or another's safety) in the powerful,
sacred relationship.
Client
I am motivated and committed to taking action on my determined
personal and professional goals. I realize that anything less than my
intentional full participation will not lead to my success.
I accept full responsibility for myself and any actions I take that
might result from Coaching.
I can financially afford the Coaching fee at this
time. I agree to pay promptly by the first of the month for that month's fee,
or allow Michele to charge me. I agree that ultimately it is my
responsibility to ensure that I pay for the services.
I agree not to take any legal action against Michele Caron based on
any matter relating to the Coaching relationship or her performance of
services within it.
I have read and agree with the Coaching Guidelines and the Coaching
Agreement.
