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HOW LONG DO PEOPLE WORK WITH A COACH?

It all depends on where you are, where you want to go, and how quickly you want to get there. I've worked with clients who were able to achieve goals in as little as one to three months. Most often, clients stay with a coach anywhere from six to eighteen months or longer. Some continue indefinitely.

After clients reach their first goals, they often identify other areas they want to work on. The coaching relationship continues as long as there is benefit to the client.

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HOW DOES COACHING WORK?

Coaching is a process.

It can and does evolve differently over time with each person. But there is a basic structure:

• Most coaches, myself included, work primarily over the telephone for convenience and economy.
  
• Appointments are made and you call me at a pre-scheduled time.
  
• Prior to each session you'll take a few minutes to fill out an agenda to identify challenges, opportunities, and the focus for that session
  
• I generally schedule two to four formal sessions per month with my clients.
  
• Above and beyond our formal sessions, clients are welcome to call or email me at any other time.
  

HOW DO YOU COACH?

• I listen.
  
• I ask powerful questions.
  
• I encourage.
  
• I challenge.
  
• I remove obstacles.
  
• I help point you in the right direction.
  
• I collaborate with you.
  
• I help you strategize.
  
• I support you.
  
• I bring a lot of patience and compassion
  
• I'm nonjudgmental.

HOW MUCH DOES COACHING COST?

Professionally trained, certified coaches charge fees in line with other highly trained professionals. Fees vary from coach to coach, and are based on a variety of factors.

I charge on a monthly retainer basis. Our fee arrangement is worked out once we've had a complimentary coaching session and I have a better understanding of your current situation and goals. Payment can be made by either check or credit card.

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"Your professional manner and ability to coach has been a tremendous help to me and my life." Daphne Lisenby, Film Producer Atlanta, Georgia

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Executive, Career and Life Coaching For High Achievers
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