FAQS

Sessions take between 1 Hour to 90 minutes. We always allocate 1.30hrs for each session to ensure we aren’t rushed.

For many people they may see coaching and counselling as the same, they are however quite different. What is important to bear in mind is that transformative coaching is future focused based on the present and your future goals. Counselling on the other hand is primarily focused on the past and counsellors are trained to offer advice and support in specific areas.

ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today’s uncertain and complex environment.

You may find that we do hit on past behaviours in our sessions and acknowledge challenges you may have faced however we do not dwell on them and find the root cause. If I feel that you are best suited to working with a counsellor or a therapist I will refer you to an appropriate resource.

If you have booked an online session, you will receive a payment request along with a calendar invitation with the Zoom link as the location. Please click on the Zoom link 5-10 minutes before the session to make sure it is installed correctly and you are ready to go.

If you have booked an in-person session you will receive a payment request and calendar invitation with the Matakana address included as the location.

Any late starts greater than 15 minutes will be required to be rescheduled. This is ensures that we have the time and space for your session without it being rushed, and also allows me to be able to have time between each session. Rescheduling is based on availability, other people’s sessions cannot be shifted for you.

The sessions are not recorded unless it is for a training or professional development session where I will ask permission from the client first

Yes I know when you commit to invest in yourself you may need to work around a budget

For one off coaching, mentoring or reiki sessions payment is expected before the session.

Any of the packages can be paid upfront or split into an agreed payment schedule with full payment being due before the final session.

I accept cash or online bank transfers. I will send you all the details electronically.

Reiki is an ancient form of hands on energy healing initially used in Japanese and Indian Cultures. It is now often used as a stress reduction and relaxation tool and is totally natural and safe.

Once you choose which Coaching Package you would like to proceed with I send through a ‘Getting to Know You Form’ a ‘Wheel of Life’ document along with a link to book your first session. You will be responsible for filling out these forms before our first session.

The Exploration Session is your first session were we will explore your vision of success/fulfillment, your goals for the coaching program, values, strengths, weaknesses and obstacles that may hold you back. It is a conversation as opposed to a coaching session I may however use some coaching techniques if necessary. We will work together and begin to create your own unique personal plan that will take you forward.

During the half hour free Discovery Call, it is like a chemistry session to see if we both feel comfortable working together. During that time I can also talk through the various different options of working with you and you can ask me any questions you may have.

What you say within our coaching relationship is confidential and will always be held in confidence, unless ordered by a court of law.

Being an ICF trained coach means that I work within the ICF Code of Ethics framework. You will be sent a copy of the Code of Ethics when we start to work together.

I can and do work with anyone who is looking to engage either a coach or mentor. I particularly enjoy mentoring small business owners and coaching leaders in SMEs and or owner operated businesses.