Frequently Asked Questions About How Executive Coaching Sessions Work

Client selection and fit are key to an effective relationship. As owner of a boutique coaching practice, I choose to serve a limited number of clients.

A fit is determined largely the client's circumstances and needs. The client's willingness to engage in the process and relationship is critical to success. Conversely, a poor fit will likely yield a poor return on the investment in the coaching process. My goal is the client's success.

I offer a free thirty-minute Discovery Session talk about the client’s needs and fit. Serious inquiries only.

Scheduling sessions, managing tasks, sharing documents, and private chats are all handled in the private portal. Client confidentiality and privacy are important, and a private client portal is essential to this goal.

Yes. We adhere to the International Coaching Federation standards of confidentiality and ethics.

I meet with clients Monday through Thursday from 10AM to 5PM Mountain Time. I am open to discussing mutually agreeable alternative times if necessary.

Most meetings occur over Zoom (Zoom link provided by The Nexus Initiative). I am willing to meet clients in the Denver Metro area in person. Travel to a client's location is considered as necessary.

Each session* is focused on the agreed-upon goals established by the client at the start of or during the session. Components: - A brief check-in to assess how the client is entering the conversation (mood, energy level, etc.). - A short review of the time since the client's previous session - discussing specific areas of focus. - A longer conversation centering on the client's area of choice. - A 5-minute recap of key insights learned, action items, and follow-through mechanisms. *Sessions are usually one-hour.

Coaches ask a lot of questions in order to help understand the client and leading the client to understand themselves. Additionally, a coach can wear many hats during a client session, including confidant, challenger, devil's advocate, supporter, cheer-leader, etc., depending on where the client is in the process.

Sometimes homework helps the client with "the work" of gaining deeper insights into personal values, identity, where they are in the process, where they want to go, and what's holding them back. Reflecting can be a form of longer-term thinking that enables the client to consider bigger-picture questions of life and/or career. A common homework assignment involves reflecting on a deeper topic.

Each client situation is unique. I do not use a one-size-fits-all program. Rather, at our initial meeting, I focus on understanding the client’s needs and circumstances, then tailor a program accordingly using conversation and a series of written questions and answers. Understanding the client is foundational to achieving successful coaching outcomes.