Coaching Conversations

The sections below explain everything you need to know about coaching conversations, including how to get started and how to reach out if you have questions. You can jump to any topic below. 

1. What these conversations are

Sometimes it can be helpful to talk things through with someone who isn’t part of your everyday life. Coaching is a space to explore what’s going on in your life, think through difficult questions, and begin to see possible paths forward.

Everything we talk about, from the moment you reach out, is confidential. Nothing leaves the coaching space, except when there is the possibility of harm to yourself or others or illegal activity.

Note: Coaching focuses on reflection, decision-making, and forward movement. It is not a substitute for therapy or mental health care. If you are looking for support with a mental health concern, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional.

2. What people often bring to coaching

People often reach out when they’re facing things like:

• uncertainty about what comes next

• a major life transition

• a decision that’s hard to make

• feeling stuck or overwhelmed

• a sense that something in life needs to change

3. What sessions are like

Coaching sessions typically last about 60 minutes, but some sessions may end sooner if we reach a natural stopping point.

We meet on Zoom or by phone. On Zoom, you're free to have your video on or off, whatever feels most comfortable and supportive for you.

I don't give advice or tell you what to do. I listen carefully, ask open-ended questions, and help you think more clearly about what’s going on and what might come next. By the end, we'll work together to identify a small, doable step forward.

We work with how your mind works, rather than expecting you to fit a specific approach. 

4. Who these conversations are for

These conversations are for people who:

• are at turning points in their lives

• want space to think things through

• are open to reflection and honest conversation

• are okay with sometimes being (respectfully) challenged on their thinking

5. My Training

Along with my personal experiences navigating uncertainty and change, I’ve also completed over 120 hours of coaching education with Lumia, an ICF-accredited coach training school.

Note: ICF (International Coaching Federation) accreditation means the school's programs have been reviewed to ensure they meet global standards for coaching ethics, competencies, and training. You can learn more about the ICF on their About page.

Beyond my formal training, I keep my learning current through ongoing study in coaching skills and reflective conversation.

6. Pricing and Payment

Coaching is $65 per 60-minute session.

For new clients, the first three paid coaching sessions are offered at an introductory rate of $50 per session.

After the introductory rate, sessions are $65 each. 

Sessions are paid individually as you go, so there’s no commitment to purchase a package or sign up for a set number of sessions. You can continue for as long as coaching feels useful to you.

At the end of each session, you will be sent an invoice with flexible payment options.

I believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to getting support. If the session fee is a concern, please feel free to reach out and we can talk about what might be possible. 

7. Getting Started

If you're interested in working together, the first step is completing a coaching intake & reflection form. I'll review your responses personally and follow up if it looks like we may be a good fit to work together.

If it feels like a good fit, we'll schedule a complimentary 45-minute introductory conversation. During that call, I'll explain a bit more about coaching, we'll talk through your responses to the form, and you can ask any questions you might have.

If, after the introductory conversation, you'd like to move forward, we'll schedule a complimentary 60-minute coaching session. This gives you a chance to experience what coaching with me is actually like before deciding whether you'd like to continue working together.

8. Questions? Feel free to reach out.

If you have questions before getting started, you can reach out here.