COACHING SESSIONS
Procedure:
I will call you at specified times, unless we make other arrangements to meet in person at a designated location or in-home sessions.
You will choose what you are most comfortable with and I will give recommendations when appropriate. About 85% percent of coaching clients work with me over the phone, virtually or a mixture of the three. If you wish to connect with me inbetween sessions with a challenge, success, or an inquiry, I will make every attempt to respond within 1 or 2 hours, if not immediately, but never more than 4 hours. If I am unable to speak then a text message will be the most rapid way to reach me and receive a response. You can send text messages to this phone number (703) 239-3509 as well I give every client my personal cell phone number to text me as needed, which is encouraged.
SCHEDULING SESSIONS
Scheduling Sessions is ultimately the clients responsibility. Please know that even though it is my responsibility to call you at the time of our session it is not my responsibility to schedule your coaching sessions. Meaning I make it a point to schedule our next session after each session we have though if you decide not to schedule our next session at that time or cancel a session it is your responsibility to contact me to schedule your next session. As your Coach I am here to keep you accountable but I also expect clients to be motivated and committed to this Coaching process. That said I will do my best to reach-out if I have not heard from you in a little while. But I can not be liable for scheduling your every session as mentioned above.
Full Session (60min):
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All sessions are 60min in length and from time to time do run over the 60 minutes. During your 60min session is where we will be discussing your goals individually and begin discussing startegies for you to best achieve your goals. Every session is tailored to the individual client and after each session a client will be given either an assignment or a directive or both to complete before the next session. Again, some sessions may go over 60min depending on the conversation and it is Strategic Life Coaching's strict policy to never end a session until a client has been able to fully express themselves about a given topic. That said sessions that do run over are not counted against the number of hours/sessions purchased.
Action Sessions (30min):
Action Sessions are provided to help clients who are looking to discuss specific topics and receive immediate strategies to go out and use that day. These type of sessions are also helpful for those who don’t want longer sessions and don’t need or like to speak for long. I’m addition these session have proved to be beneficial for those with ADHD and ADD who have more trouble focusing for long periods of time. Action Sessions are provided within each Coaching Package though to receive additional Actions Sessions you would take a full 60min Session and split it into 2 for 2 seperacte 30min Action Sessions. You can do this with up to 2 of your Full Coaching Sessions as needed. You can also purchase additional Action Sessions in the Make a Payment Section.
Mini-Session (15min):
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All Mini-Sessions are 15min in length and provided for reinforcement inbetween regular session. Mini-Sessions have provided a lot of value to my clients for important questions or situations which need to be discussed immediately. Another great benefit of Mini-Sessions is that you can combine 4 Mini-Sessions for a Full Session or vise-versa take up to 3 session and break them up into 4 Mini-Sessions for each full session.
Changes:
If you need to reschedule our appointments, please try to give me 24 hours notice. If you have an emergency or illness, you can reschedule within less than 24 hours notice. If you do not show up for a scheduled call or meeting, for any reason, and provide no notice (latest notice can be five minutes past scheduled session start time), I ask that you notify me as soon as possible to reschedule another meeting. If I need to reschedule, I will give you at least 24 hours notice as well, barring an emergency or illness. I am very lenient on such matters and you won’t be charged anything extra nor will you lose a session.
Email me any time at Stephane@StrategicLifeCoaching.org, or text me at 703-239-3509 to reach me with ideas, problems, questions, etc, or to have a quick call. These will be counted as mini sessions. I only ask that you try to make calls to me between the hours of 8am-8pm Mon-Fri and 11am-5pm Sat-Sun. In between sessions is when you will be putting into practice what we have discussed in our sessions together. A lot of change can happen in a session though taking action outside of sessions will create the real changes you desire.
If I ever say or do anything that upsets you or doesn't feel right, please bring it to my attention as soon as possible so that we can resolve it. My objective is to have a coaching relationship that is fully open, honest, real and trusting in how we communicate. We should both realize that communication via telephone or email entails extra challenges since we cannot see body language, facial expressions, etc. Therefore we give each other plenty of latitude, and promptly ask for clarification if there is a misconnection or confusion.
That said I have been working with clients long enough over the phone and have developed skills as well as having personal skills to make working together on the phone no different then meeting in person.
COACH & CLIENT HONOR
I agree to serve as your Life Coach - to partner with you to identify and achieve your personal, relationship and career goals including eliminating challenges on the way.
As your Coach, I cannot guarantee all results, as action is also required on your part, though I never promise what I cannot deliver. You will produce powerful results by having the courage and determination to take action in your life. My recommendations will always take into account everything we discuss and my focus is always on your gaols even if at times we discuss other challenges in your life. I will use all of my knowledge, skills, and abilities to help you achieve your goals.
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 am also strategizing and planning for our next session. My goal is quality not quantity and as a coach I am always implementing the newest and most effective methods to pass on to you as a client.
As you know I am a Strategic Life Coach and Strategic Interventionist, but I am not a psychotherapist or a psychiatrist, though I have done in-depth studies of these fields. I do work in conjunction with these specialties when needed. Please note that I will recommend qualified people in those fields for clients dealing with mental illness, apart from depression and anxiety, unless therapy would be better suited.
As your Coach, I will bring attentive listening, understanding, honest belief in you and deep commitment to your success. You can expect me to challenge you, offer fresh perspectives, make requests (including assigning directives), 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 this powerful and sacred relationship.
I am bound to abide by the Highest Ethical Principles and Personal Code of Conduct.
I am motivated and committed to taking action on my determined personal and professional life goals. I realize that anything less than my intentional full participation will not lead to my success in my desired goals.
I accept full responsibility for myself and any actions I take that might result from Coaching. I understand that anything discussed within a Coaching session is held private and will never be discussed to any third party. If I choose to provide information to family or friends regarding coaching sessions, I take full responsibility for what is mentioned.
I can financially afford the Coaching fee at this time. I agree to pay (or have an agreement to pay) promptly before any coaching services are provided excluding the Free Consulation. I agree that ultimately, it is my responsibility that my coach gets paid for the services I use.