Frequently Asked Coaching Questions

1) Coaching sounds a lot like therapy. What's the difference?

Therapy tends to focus on the resolution of old pains and old issues, whereas coaching is more inclined to reflect pro-active behaviors and move the client forward out of their feelings and into action – focused on creating a more fulfilling future. Therapy tends to deal with dysfunction, either vague or specific, whereas coaching moves a functional person on to greater success and refers clients on for clinical issues.

2) What is a typical session like?

Coaching sessions take place over the phone or in the office of the coach or client depending on the situation. Sessions begin with a review of each goal and progress through the strategies established to achieve the goal. Coach and client review the effectiveness and results of each action taken since the last session. New, specific, and creative actions are created to further each strategy each week. Coach and client notice how the client stops themselves and work together to find new ways to approach and overcome obstacles. The coach keeps the client committed to their vision – seeing them in their full potential. The coach provides feedback, support, encouragement and acknowledgement.

3) Who is a good candidate for coaching?

Anyone who wants to take their career, their company or their life to the next level. Coaches assist Clients in the transformation of their businesses, careers, relationships, finances, and personal well-being.

4) Can a coach work with a team of people or just individuals?

In addition to individual Business and Executive Coaching, we routinely coach teams working toward a common goal within an organization.

5) What about confidentiality?

All sessions, whether they are conducted in person or over the phone, are strictly confidential.

6) Can I be coached in one session or does it require a series?

To maximize the impact of the coaching process and to create real and lasting change, we recommend scheduling one session a week for a period of 3 months. We do recognize that some Clients may require flexibility and/or additional interaction with their Coaches to achieve their desired results, so session frequency and duration is discussed and modified during the series.

7) How soon should I expect to see a noticeable improvement?

Because coaching is highly individualized with each person progressing at their own pace there can be no precise timeline for results. However, our Clients usually begin to notice changes and progress within the first 1- 3 months.

8) What kinds of benefits can I expect from coaching?

Benefits are as individual as the Client. But some of the more frequently reported benefits include:

More effective decision-making and goal-setting;
Greater self-confidence and self-awareness;
Enhanced interpersonal and communication skills;
Improved time management and organizational skills;
Lower stress levels; and
A more balanced, satisfying life.

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9) How much does it cost?

The cost varies according to the type of coaching and/or consulting desired by the client. Fees are quoted after an initial complimentary coaching session or small business consulting assessment. Packages available include one-to-one personal, business, or executive coaching, coaching and consulting service combinations, team coaching services, workshops and seminars, and assessment services.

10) Do you offer any kind of a guarantee?

Envision & Create, LLC is open to discussions of specific ROI guarantees. These guarantees are handled at the time of contracting. You may discuss this with the coach during the contracting process.

For additional information or answers to questions not addressed here, please contact us.