Empowered Coaching Agreement
This Agreement is entered into by and between: Bridget Sunderland and above named whereby Bridget Sunderland agrees to provide Coaching Services for above named focusing on that which the client would like to consider in their coaching sessions.
Description of Coaching: Coaching is partnership (defined as an alliance, not a legal business partnership) between the Coach and the Client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal and professional potential. It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals.
1) Coach-Client Relationship
A. Coach agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behavior established by the International Coach Federation “(ICF)” (Coachfederation.org/ethics). It is recommended that the Client review the ICF Code of Ethics and the applicable standards of behavior.
B. Client is solely responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results arising out of or resulting from the coaching relationship and his/her coaching calls and interactions with the Coach. As such, the Client agrees that the Coach is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any services provided by the Coach. Client understands coaching is not therapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed, and does not prevent, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease.
C. Client further acknowledges that he/she may terminate or discontinue the coaching relationship at any time.
D. Client acknowledges that coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of his or her life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education and recreation. The Client agrees that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporate coaching principles into those areas and implementing choices is exclusively the Client’s responsibility.
E. Client acknowledges that coaching does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and that coaching is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the Client’s exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed. If Client is currently under the care of a mental health professional, it is recommended that the Client promptly inform the mental health care provider of the nature and extent of the coaching relationship agreed upon by the Client and the Coach.
F. The Client understands that in order to enhance the coaching relationship, the Client agrees to communicate honestly, be open to feedback and assistance and to create the time and energy to participate fully in the program.
2) Services
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The parties agree to engage in 3 x 1 hour sessions of Coaching through online zoom meetings unless otherwise arranged between the Coach and Client. Coach will be available to Client by e-mail or whatsapp in between scheduled meetings as defined by the Coach.
3) Schedule and Fees
This coaching agreement is valid as of 28th of Ocotber 2024. The fee for this coaching session is covered within the price of the Thrive Initiative. If the client would like to book additional coaching sessions (more then three) they can enquire about this separately and rates will apply accordingly.
4) Procedure
The time of the coaching meetings and/or location will be determined by Coach and Client based on a mutually agreed upon time. The Coach will be available at agreed time online (unless other arrangements have been made). If the Coach is unable to make the call due to unforeseen circumstances the Coach will notify the Client via email or WhatsApp message and will reschedule accordingly and no additional cost to the client. Wherever possible the Coach will always give more than 24 hour notice for any re-arranged meetings.
5) Confidentiality
This coaching relationship, as well as all information (documented or verbal) that the Client shares with the Coach as part of this relationship, is bound by the principles of confidentiality set forth in the ICF Code of Ethics. However, please be aware that the Coach-Client relationship is not considered a legally confidential relationship (like the medical and legal professions) and thus communications are not subject to the protection of any legally recognized privilege. The Coach agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to the Client without the Client’s written consent. The Coach will not disclose the Client’s name as a reference without the Client’s consent.
In the event of a disclosure the Coach will breach confidentiality on the basis that a disclosure has been made that identifies that the Client is at risk of harm, has put a minor at harm or discloses that harm is being made to another third party. In this instance the Coach will share that due to their own protection or those of a minor information will be passed on from Coach to relevant parties. The Coach will communicate with the Client as to whom they have passed this information to and what next steps will be required.
Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) was in the Coach’s possession prior to its being furnished by the Client; (b) is generally known to the public or in the Client’s industry; (c) is obtained by the Coach from a third party, without breach of any obligation to the Client; (d) is independently developed by the Coach without use of or reference to the Client’s confidential information; or (e) the Coach is required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or by court order to disclose; (f) is disclosed to the Coach and as a result of such disclosure the Coach reasonably believes there to be an imminent or likely risk of danger or harm to the Client or others; and (g) involves illegal activity. The Client also acknowledges his or her continuing obligation to raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Coach in a timely manner.
6) Supervision
As a Coach Bridget Sunderland takes regular supervision to ensure that the highest level of coaching standards is adhered to.
7) Release of Information
*Bridget Sunderland is in the process of completing her 100 hours to complete her ICF Level 1 accreditation. To do this Bridget Sunderland, the Coach must log hours with her clients, when they have met, for how long and with whom.
The Coach engages in training and continuing education pursuing and/or maintaining ICF (International Coach Federation) Credentials. That process requires the names and contact information of all Clients for possible verification by ICF. By signing this agreement, you agree to have only your name, contact information and start and end dates of coaching shared with ICF staff members and/or other parties involved in this process for the sole and necessary purpose of verifying the coaching relationship, no personal notes will be shared.
According to the ethics of our profession, topics may be anonymously and hypothetically shared with other coaching professionals for training, supervision, mentoring, evaluation, and for coach professional development and/or consultation purposes.