“…Responsibility equals personal power….The moment people decide to consciously take more responsibility for themselves and their actions, they will have the power to change them–in any area of their life. It’s that simple.”
2010 David Herdlinger
POLICIES
As your Life Coach, I agree 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.
I am committed to reliability, openness, acceptance and congruence and will uphold the highest standards for the coaching profession. I value the social connection and community building that occurs through collaborative partnership and co-created achievement.
Description of Coaching
The International Coach Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. It is designed to facilitate the creation and development of personal, professional or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals.
TERMS OF COACHING AGREEMENT
The role of coach and client is as peers. I am a trained professional coach not a licensed therapist and do not attempt to provide diagnosis or treatment. It will be up to you to determine the coaching agenda. I will listen, reflect, ask questions, give perspectives, and options. I will support you to find and foster your integrity as I believe that you always know what is best for you.
Coaching is a process where you can experience change in a short period. To refine and sustain, change can take several months. While not binding, I will ask you to expect our coaching relationship to last at least 3 months with minimum weekly appointments.
As your Life Coach, I agree to collaborate with you to identify and achieve your personal goals. I cannot guarantee results. You will create powerful results by having the courage and determination to make life changes, accordingly. During the coach- ing sessions, I will devote my time, thoughts, and energy to you exclusively. I will bring attentive listening, understanding, belief in you, and commit to your success. You may expect me to challenge you, offer fresh perspectives, make requests (including assigning homework), acknowledge your wins, and guarantee confidentiality (to the fullest extent of the law, and as long as I do not fear for your or another’s safety) in our coaching relationship.
As my client, you agree to show up fully prepared and present for each session, pay attention to what has heart and meaning, tell the truth without blame or judgment and be open to outcome rather than attached to outcome. I will do the same. As my client, you agree to be motivated and committed to taking action on personal goals and realize that anything less than your intentional full participation will not lead to your success. As my client, you are thereby accepting full responsibility for yourself and any actions you take that might result from coaching.
You further agree that you are healthy to engage in coaching and can financially afford the coaching fee at this time. Client agrees to pay at least 24-hours before the scheduled coaching session and to honor the scheduled session times.
Schedule & Fees
Coaching may be conducted via phone, in person, Zoom or Skype. Coaching fees are payable via cash or check.
Based on a scheduled call, I will call you. If you are expecting my call and I do not call, please allow five minutes, and then call me. If you are unavailable when I call, I too will wait five minutes and attempt another call. Hourly coaching is a 60-minute scheduled appointment.
Changes
If you need to reschedule an appointment, I require 24 hours notice. If you are unavailable for a scheduled call without prior notice, we will not make up that time, barring an emergency or illness. However, we can schedule a different time once the fee is paid. If I need to reschedule, I will give you at least 24-hours notice as well, barring an emergency or illness.
Termination
Either the Client or the Coach may terminate this Agreement at any time with 1 week written notice. Client agrees to compensate the Coach for all coaching services rendered through and including the effective date of termination of the coaching relationship.
Coach Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________
Client Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________
CLIENT DATA
Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Day Phone Evening Phone _______________________________________________ Fax E Mail _________________________________________________________________
Birthday __________________________________________________________________
Occupation _______________________________________________________________ Employer _________________________________________________________________
Preferred Method of Communication ____________________________________ (Skype, Phone, In-person)