Frequently Asked Questions

The Coaching Approach

Coaching is partnering with you in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires you to maximize your personal and professional potential. It is tailored to help you navigate challenges, make significant decisions, and implement effective strategies for success. 

My coaching uses a holistic whole person approach designed to facilitate your growth and development, and the attainment of your goals. In addition to coaching, with your permission, I may offer additional tools or modelities such as business consulting.

Coaching vs. Therapy: Understanding the Distinction

Coaching differs from therapy. Coaching focuses on setting and achieving goals, personal empowerment, and improving your life and career. In contrast, therapy generally deals with emotional challenges, psychological issues, and past traumas. 

The coaching sessions are designed to drive you forward and concentrate on developing actionable plans for your objectives. If our coaching discussions reveal issues that may be more appropriately addressed with another professional other than myself, I will communicate this to you. It is my goal that you receive the right kind of support you need.

Confidentiality and Ethics

I adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics in all my interactions, and comply with all applicable laws that pertain to personal data and communications.  

Rest assured that all conversations will be held in the strictest confidentiality with all parties as authorized and will adhere to the highest ethical standards.  There are rare conditions, however, under which certain information may be required by law to be shared with appropriate authorities (e.g., illegal activity, if required by law, pursuant to valid court order or subpoena; imminent of likely risk of danger to self or others; etc.).

Data Privacy

Any records created during the professional coaching interactions will be maintained, stored and disposed securely using practices that promotes strict confidentiality, security and privacy. 

I may ask for your permission to share certain contact information (name, email addresses, and so on) with International Coaching Federation evaluator for ICF certification purposes and only as authorized by you.

Advance Notification Requirements:
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let me know at least 48 hours before the scheduled session. Simply cancel or reschedule to a different time using the link provided in the confirmation email.   Prorated refund will be issued for unused future sessions given 48-hour advance notice.

Late Cancellations or No Show:
If a session is canceled or rescheduled without the 48-hour notice, except in cases of emergency or sudden illness, I will need to charge for the session as if it took place.

Emergencies or Illness:
Life happens, and I completely understand. If you're faced with an emergency or sudden illness, please inform me via email as soon as possible. I'll be as flexible as I can in waiving the cancellation fee and finding a new time for our session.

This policy helps us maintain a respectful and efficient coaching environment. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.