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How the one-to-one coaching process works
When working with organisations who are ‘sponsoring’ executives for coaching:
The initial phase of setting the expectations and objectives will typically be discussed with all parties involved – the individual and their line manager and/or HR sponsor – including how progress towards those objectives can be measured, and the length and nature of the working relationship. Typically, we will work with individual clients for a period of six months with 6 two-hour face-to-face meetings. However, there can be flexibility in this including some shorter -telecoaching sessions which work well and provide flexibility for diary management. We offer an hour’s ‘chemistry’ upfront for best matching of clients with coaches. This meeting is free of charge, excluding travel expenses.
The agreement with the sponsoring party includes an interim meeting to check on progress and a de-brief at the end of the coaching process, including an assessment of how the original objectives have been met. However, while there needs to be transparency around agreed objectives, the coaching remains confidential as regards the content of the sessions with the individual client.
Coaching sessions will take place in an appropriate space as agreed with the client. Usually this will be in a private location, either in a meeting room on-site, or we can organise external venues at an additional cost. Sometimes meetings can be held in public spaces (coffee bars, parks) when it does not compromise confidentiality or the ability of client and/or coach to be comfortable and engaged.
Team Coaching includes a mixture of longer workshops and shorter meetings plus, potentially, additional one-to-one coaching with individuals in the team, although this will be with different coaches to the team coach. By its nature, this work will tend to be specifically tailored for the team/organisation. (see more about Team Coaching)
For executives who are private clients, the ‘package’ of coaching can be flexible and individually agreed, although we would recommend at least four hours of work, either face-to-face or on the phone. The agenda for the coaching will be entirely yours, both in terms of the overall aim and specific issues you’d like to focus on. This may be more personal and career-oriented than corporate-sponsored coaching. It is of course, completely confidential.
