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What is the difference between personal and executive coaching?

Personal coaching, commonly called 'life coaching' is about developing you as an individual and focuses on personal goal areas. When we agree to work together I will take you through a thorough goal setting process to clarify your specific unique personal goals.

Executive clients include CEO's, senior and middle managers who use a coach to help them navigate the challenges of their personal and professional lives so they can minimize stress and burnout. Executives want a coach who can raise their awareness and help them plan for improved performance and generate career momentum.

As an executive coach my focus is on developing you personally and as a leader within your organisation.

The executive coaching packages I offer includes both a mix of coaching and just in time training to assist you overcoming challenges in the work place. The training includes a solutions-based skill set, so you have the available tools to deal with common yet complex work situations.

It is not uncommon for a CEO or senior manager to be constantly bombarded with difficult decisions. I offer a range of Executive Coaching packages which include being available between scheduled coaching sessions, allowing you to phone to contact me to talk through difficult situations. Find out about coaching packages

Why should I choose you as a coach?

I am an experienced coach who gets great results! While most coaches have testimonials on their websites – I have past clients who will actually talk to you about my performance.

Being coached is a very personal experience and I choose my clients carefully. We both need to feel comfortable and committed to working together. I prefer to work with a small number of clients so I can give you the individual attention you deserve.

If I don’t feel like we will be a good match I will refer you on to someone better suited to your needs.

What does it feel like to be coached?

Being coached is exciting because it helps you to clearly identify what it is you want and find solutions to get there. Coaching is not a walk in the park - it will stretch and challenge you – but the results can be life changing!

What does a coach actually do?

A coach

Supports you to discover the answers within yourself
Uncovers your blind spots which may be keeping you stuck
Helps you clarify your values
Assists you put a plan in place to achieve what you really want
Provides an unbiased sounding board for problem solving and assisting you generate new ideas
Supports you making life changing decisions
Challenges you to expand your views beyond your perceived limitations
Provides information and resources focussed specifically on your needs
Gives you acknowledgement and encouragement.

How does coaching occur?

This depends on the type of coaching and the package you choose. A personal coaching series usually consists of 12 one hour coaching sessions over a 3 month period. Executive coaching packages may occur over a more extended period of time and sessions are commonly fortnightly.

Will I be charged extra if we go over the 1 hour timeframe for a session?

No you won’t. It is my responsibility to ensure we keep to time and you will not be charged extra if we both agree to extend a coaching session.

What’s the coaching investment – how much does it cost?

Coaching is a personal investment and will depend on your particular needs and the service provided.

A trial coaching session costs NZD $125.00 plus GST for a 1 hour session. Please contact me to book a trial coaching session. Find out more about coaching packages.

Personal Coaching packages start at NZD $2995 plus GST
Executive Coaching packages start at NZD $3995 plus GST

The cost of the trial coaching session WILL BE DEDUCTED from which ever coaching package you choose.

What if I don’t know which package would suit me best?

When we agree to work together and I have a clear understanding of what you want from coaching, I can suggest appropriate packages to suit you. You ultimately decide the particular package for you; intervals between sessions; and suitable coaching times.

How do you work out your charges?

I charge on the level of my expertise and the fabulous results my clients achieve. I don’t base my charges on your income but on the value of the service I provide.

As an experienced coach I have worked with a range of people across many walks of life, organisations and businesses. I keep the number of clients I work with to a minimum, so I can provide you with the best possible coaching experience.

What are the payment options?

I have a range of payment options to suit you. Please contact me to discuss what option is best for you.

Is coaching tax deductible?

Coaching costs can be 100% tax deductible. Check with your accountant or tax agent.

What type of clients do you prefer to work with?

My executive clients also have a desire to grow as people and in their respective fields and realise that no one achieves personal success in business or life on their own. They seek out the wisdom, knowledge and guidance of an accomplished coach. They know they don't have all the answers and that I can help them develop strategies to succeed.

As a coach I can be indispensable in identifying learning objectives that can have a substantial impact both to the executive client and their organization.

Nearly every high-achieving individual, supervisor, manager or executive has had a mentor or a coach to challenge and encourage them. They want someone to be their sounding board, provide unbiased help when they come up against inevitable obstacles involved with people and business, and be a neutral contributor in decision-making.

What happens if you haven’t worked with people with my background?

I don’t need to understand your background completely, or know your area of expertise to coach you effectively. In fact, having specialist knowledge and expertise can lessen the coaching experience by prematurely closing down possible solutions.

How are you different from other people who call themselves coaches?

Many people call themselves coaches without any formal training or experience. I am an experienced and professionally Certified Level 2 Coach with Results Coaching Systems. RCS is a global coaching and training organisation recognised by the ICF (International Coach Federation).

Not only do I run my own coaching business, but I train, assess and mentor other coaches.

What type of person is coaching UNLIKELY to work for?

Coaching is unlikely to work for people who are unable to take responsibility for their own lives; or is not really committed to making changes and expects the coach to provide them with all the answers.

Is coaching totally confidential?

Yes. If your organisation is paying for you to be coached they may request reports on your progress. I won’t provide any reports to your employer without your consent and prior approval.

Can I contact some of your former coaching clients to see what it’s like to work with you?

Yes you can - as soon I have my client’s permission for you to contact them.

How do I get started?

The first thing you need to do is contact me to book a trial coaching session to discuss your particular needs and whether coaching is right for you.

A trial coaching session costs NZD $125.00 plus GST and will provide you with all the information you are likely to require including – what coaching is and how it works; my background; how I coach; contract requirements; costs of the coaching service PLUS identifies your specific coaching requirements and key goal areas.

When we agree to work together we will discuss the most appropriate coaching package for you and book future coaching sessions times and frequency.

The cost of the trial coaching session WILL BE DEDUCTED from which ever coaching package you choose.

To arrange a trial session

Phone 027 6244880

How can I pay and book the trial coaching session?

It's very simple. When you contact me to book a trial session time, I will send you a PayPal invoice to your email address. PayPal accepts credit card, bank and PayPal account payments. You don't need to have a PayPal account to use this service. Once you have paid for the trial session you will receive an electronic receipt.

I just have a couple of quick questions. Can I contact you?

Yes, if you just need to ask me a couple of quick questions either phone 027 6244880 within NZ or +64 27 6244880 outside of NZ or

How flexible is the coaching?

If we agree to work together we will decide in the initial session whether our coaching calls are weekly, fortnightly or another schedule that works for us both. I will guide you as to what I believe will work best for you. We usually keep the same time each week/fortnight/month if possible.

What time of day are the coaching calls?

We can discuss the best time of day for your coaching calls when we agree to work together. Some clients prefer evenings, early mornings and occasionally weekends for their sessions. I do my best accommodate times that suit you.

How does phone coaching work?

You call me at the agreed time and I will manage the coaching session over the phone. You will need to have a quiet area where you won’t be interrupted and your coaching folder available to you. I treat these sessions exactly the same as face to face coaching – only we are not in the same room.

Phone coaching is surprisingly powerful as distractions are minimised and it allows for deep and focused interaction.

How does Skype coaching work?

Skype is a free software programme you can download from the Internet. Using Skype allows you to make free calls over the internet and low cost call to anywhere in the world. Skype allows us to see and talk to each other simultaneously if you have a computer with a webcam and a microphone. It is very much like talking on the telephone, only we can see each other at the same time.

Many laptops have built in web cameras and microphones. If you are working from a computer that doesn’t, then the equipment is inexpensive to buy.

If I prefer face to face sessions can I meet with you for my coaching?

Yes, you can. I am based in central Wellington and can organise to meet with you.

Do I have to sign a coaching contact?

Yes, I have a contract which outlines both our responsibilities.

How does coaching differ from counselling and consulting?

Usually people seek counselling when they are having psychological health problems, or emotional difficulties. A counsellor can help you understand why you think and behave in a particular way.

Coaches spend the smallest amount of time possible on what happened in your life, and more on where you want to be and how to get there. If I feel you have deep seated emotional issues which prevent you from moving forward with coaching, I will refer you on. Sometimes people being coached choose to work with a counsellor and a coach simultaneously.

Coaches are not consultants. Generally consultants are engaged to provide their expertise and advice in a particular area.

Will you tell me what to do?

No – I won’t tell you what to do! As a coach I may offer suggestions, particularly if you get stuck. You needn’t take on any of my suggestions.

How many goals is it reasonable to work on?

We will work on between 1-3 primary or large goals depending on your particular needs. We will not work on more than 3 primary goals during a coaching series.

Do you guarantee I will achieve my goals?

No I cannot guarantee you will achieve your goals. But if you really apply yourself to being coached the outcomes can astound you.

What if I need to cancel a session?

If you need to cancel a session you need to give me 24 hours notice so we can reschedule as soon as possible. If you do not provide 24 hours notice I will charge you and I will not reschedule the missed session. Emergencies are always taken into consideration and I will do my best to reschedule the session if possible.

As a coach are you bound by a Code of Ethics?

Yes. The International Coach Federation Code of Ethics

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