Frequently Asked Questions
What coaching really is?
Coaching is a highly tuned and powerful process of communication and problem solving. It is co-creative and focused entirely on the client's interest, challenges, and goals.
How will I know you are the right coach for me?
During our initial conversations and/or discovery session, together we will identify if this is an appropriate fit. So before you say "yes", you will have a sample of what the coaching experience will be like. Until then, click on my BIO page to learn more about myself and my approach in coaching.
The Roles of Coach and Client
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. I will tell you what I want for you, but our coaching relationship is about your agenda always. I listen, reflect, ask questions, and give perspectives, options, to help you with your decision making and goals. I support you to find and foster your integrity and I believe that you always know what is best for you. As my client, I ask you to show up fully prepared and present for each session, pay attention to what your heart has and meaning, tell the truth without blame or judgment and be open to outcome rather than attached to outcome. I will do the same. We will focus on a solution to your goals and challenges.
How do I get started in the coaching process?
If you are interested in beginning the coaching process, please contact me via phone so we can schedule our initial discovery session to further explore the details of the coaching relationship. (888) 923-0143
Additional Support
Can I contact you in-between our scheduled coaching sessions? Yes! In the event that you would like support on something that comes up in between our meetings, you can email me and we can have “just in time” coaching via email. You can also phone, but call my work phone - if calls are longer then 8 min, another session may be best.
Forms, Documents and Resources Available
• What makes up a “Welcome Packet” and what do I do with this?
o By completing the information in the welcome packet, you are providing me with some helpful information so I know best how to support you, guide you and work together with you. A welcome packet consists of some basic forms, documents and resources that will help to get us started in the coaching process.
Scheduling/Re-Scheduling Appointments
• What if I need to reschedule my appointment?
o It’s easy. with at least a 24 hour notice, you can reschedule any appointment by email, text or phone. Missing an appointment will not be rescheduled.
Paying for the coaching services
My fee is payable by the 1st of each month.
- To set up a monthly credit or debit card payment, please fill out the payment plan in on my rippleeffectcoach.com using the Paypal payment plan.
- If you prefer to send a check each month, please address your check to Ripple Effect Coaching and mail to me at 1182 Homathco Dr., Campbell River, BC, Canada – V9H-1G6
- Please include my fees in your monthly budget.
- I permit no more than one late payment (if not received by the 5th day of the month) per calendar quarter.
- The exception is for single sessions arranged as needed. If you cannot adhere to this policy, I will ask you to find another coach. However, if we discuss another arrangement openly, I can be flexible.
Ways You Can Get More From Your Coaching Experience
Make our coaching sessions a priority. Come to every call with a specific agenda. Take time to find your center, breathe and be ready to talk. Relax and have fun.
Co-create the process to suit you.
Do your own work between sessions. Use what you learn. Complete what you agree to do.
Be open minded. Try new approaches. Experiment.
Get to know yourself as you are now and ask yourself to change to become who you want to be.
Emulate the behavior you admire.
Stop tolerating. Stop suffering.
Tell the truth to yourself, to everyone.
Be willing to change your beliefs if they do not serve you anymore.
I ask clients to stretch themselves, deepen the work done in the sessions by writing, taking some action, resolving challenges or things that feel incomplete. You are free to accept or decline. Negotiate for what is right for you. Please come prepared to create something you want for yourself.
Session Procedures
- Please call me at the phone I use for sessions only (250) 923-0143 one minute before our sessions.
- If you call in and get my voice mail, please call back after one full minute as I might be finishing up a call with another client.
- Please do not leave a message and wait for me to call you back. I might not receive your message between clients.