Coaching is an exciting, invigorating and empowering process which will help you to determine your priorities, challenge your thinking if it’s blocking progress and help you to realise your strengths and abilities. It’s a dynamic process with your coach acting as a project manager as you decide your own goals and action-plan the most realistic ways of achieving them.
So you may be wondering how coaching can help you so we’ll take you through some of the information you will need to decide whether or not to book your FREE first session to explore your own needs.
First of all I’d like you to take a few moments to think about your lifestyle and decide if you’re happy with the balance, satisfaction and achievements within the big picture.
- Are there things you’d love to do but there never seems to be enough time or you feel you couldn't possibly do them?
- Is your lifestyle all about work and no time for you?
- Has your relationship become a little routine?
- Would you prefer to be doing something else for work but it’s easier to stay where you are?
Sometimes the process can be challenging as you are encouraged to move outside your own comfort zone in order to realise those long held dreams that can now become a reality.
The process is very focused and helps you to move from your present position to where you want to be. It’s not about the past – that is the arena of therapeutic approaches.
(If you have issues from the past that need resolving prior to coaching then this can be discussed and a referral made to our therapists at Cumbria Therapies if you feel it is appropriate.)
So what happens?
The initial FREE session is usually face to face but can be by phone. During this session you will be encouraged to look at all aspects of your life so you can decide what needs changing. The coach will explain the process of planning used to get things moving and will help you to see how your thinking might be limiting your potential.
She will help you to understand what is involved with the commitment to coaching and explain the mutual agreement between the coach and yourself to ensure you stay on track and get the most from the coaching sessions.
Coaching contact can be face to face, by phone and /or by email. A number of packages are available depending on your preferences, availability and the urgency of the changes you want to make. These start from the equivalent of about £18 a week (+VAT) depending on the amount of contact you feel best suits you. We generally recommend that you commit to a three month programme which you pay for on a monthly basis in advance unless you opt for an intensive bespoke course.
During the initial free session you can decide what approach and package suits you best. If you are happy to start your coaching sessions then you can make your first appointment at the end of the session or if you prefer you can take time to think through the information. Either way you will have a ‘cooling off’ period of a week during which time you can review your decision before fully committing to the process - after all changing your life is a major decision! You will be contacted towards the end of the week and if you’re ready to go ahead we’ll set up some mutually convenient appointment times.
Then it’s up to you to enjoy the changes and be amazed at how quickly you can achieve your goals.
Packages
The following packages show the typical contact times between coach and client. We generally recommend that you commit to a three month programme which you pay for on a monthly basis in advance unless you opt for an intensive bespoke package. Subsequent 3-month sessions (if they are needed) can be continued with the same or different contact time and method.
Package A 'Thinking about it' £75 (+VAT)
This is a way of getting going cheaply or if you wish to arrange your own package to suit your needs. We would recommend at least an hour a month contact time. Short email support is included in between sessions.
Package B 'Gently does it ' £150 (+VAT)
This is a cost-effective package for those who need steady, regular contact. On a monthly basis, this package includes 2 hrs of contact time which can be taken as a 1 hour 'face to face' session followed by 2 x 30 minute phone calls* at agreed times. If you prefer, the phone contact time can be another 1 hr 'face to face' session or combined to make a single 2 hr session with short email support.
Bespoke Packages £450 (+VAT)
Intensive packages can be designed which have so much input that there really is no excuse for not changing or achieving things quickly. This can be used when you have a short term, important target to meet and you need a push to make it happen effectively. This monthly package includes up to 6 hrs contact time which can be an intensive day course or a face to face/email/phone mixture to suit your needs.
Notes:
* Please note that phone calls mentioned in the above are made by the client at an agreed time.
Preferences for contact will be discussed at the initial meeting and an appropriate plan worked out to ensure that motivation stays high and you feel adequately supported.
Coaching is completely confidential and non-judgemental.
So what next?
If this information has got you thinking then why not book a short introductory session to talk things through. There’s NO OBLIGATION, it’s FREE and you might never know what you missed! Pick up the phone and call us on 01228 409092 or email us on to set up a time.
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