Client - Coach Coaching Agreement
Coaching Purpose
The aim of the coaching partnership is to work towards the client’s goals, either personal or professional; during this cooperation, the client takes responsibility for establishing their goals and making decisions, whereas the coach supports them in the thought process and execution of the planned actions.
Confidentiality
Throughout the coaching process, the conversations and outcomes will remain confidential between the coach and client. The coach and client relationship is a trusted one, with all personal information, ideas and objectives remaining between us. As your coach I will destroy all working notes and project materials that I hold at the conclusion of the coaching relationship.
The terms and scope of this coaching agreement abide by the International Coach Federation Code of Ethics.
Coaching Definition
Coaching is a partnership between the Coach and the Client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal and professional potential (definition by International Coaching Federation). It is designed to facilitate the creation and development of personal, professional or business goals, and to develop and carry out a strategy and plan for achieving those goals.
Coach-Client Relationship
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- Coach maintains the ethics and standards of behavior established by the International Coach Federation “(ICF)” (Coachfederation.org/ethics).
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- The role of the Coach is to facilitate the Client towards his/her own choices of action. The Client is responsible for creating and implementing his/her own decisions, choices, actions and results arising out of or resulting from the coaching relationship with the Coach. The Client agrees that the Coach is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any services provided by the Coach.
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- Client may terminate or discontinue the coaching relationship at any time.
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- Client acknowledges that coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of his or her life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education and recreation. The Client agrees that deciding how to handle these issues and implementing choices is exclusively the Client’s responsibility.
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- In order to enhance the coaching relationship, the Client agrees to communicate honestly, be open to feedback and assistance and to create the time and energy to participate fully in the program.
Mutual Commitment
- treating you with respect and refraining from any judgment
- building trust and maintaining confidentiality
- helping to manage life challenges and to develop optimal plans, establishing personal and professional growth needs
- questioning assumptions and limiting beliefs
- supporting you in working towards your goals and executing planned actions
- taking responsibility for the development journey
- being open and honest about thoughts and feelings
- being willing to take risks to change behavior or address issues
- actively implementing agreed actions
- establishing clear goals and working together to achieve them
- openness and honesty about what works or doesn’t work in the relationship and seeking appropriate solutions
- evaluating the coaching process and progress against goals
Coaching Setup
Communication
Online coaching via Zoom or Google Meet.
We can extend our contacts to chat or emails if there is such a need.
Languages
English, Polish
Sessions Frequency & Duration
We will start with one 30-minute Free Discovery Session.
For Regular Coaching Sessions I recommend conducting 50-minute session every 1 or 2 weeks, but we can agree on any arrangement that best suits your needs.
Sometimes if we are done, we may finish a session early, or, if our schedule permits for both of us, we may run over.
Cooperation Duration
After the Free Discovery Session, you will decide if you want to start Full Sessions.
The decision of the duration of our work together can be made jointly if your goals were reached, or any time by you alone. In case of the Client’s resignation, the fees for the remaining sessions paid in advance will not be returned.
In rare cases the cooperation can be terminated by the Coach.
Coaching vs. Therapy
Client acknowledges that coaching is not to be used as a substitute for counselling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the Client’s exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed.
If Client is currently under the care of a mental health professional, it is recommended that the Client promptly inform the mental health care provider of the nature and extent of the coaching relationship agreed upon by the Client and the Coach.
Referral
Coaching is not therapy, financial planning or any other form of advice. At times before and throughout our appointments, I may advise you to consult a professional or other expert before making certain decisions. You are solely responsible for following through with this advice, for the selection of an appropriate professional, and for implementing any suggestions that they may make.
Audio-Visual Recordings
You can record your own sessions with my prior consent.
I may record sessions for my own professional development, to share with my own mentors, supervisors, and legal advisers. This will only happen with your prior consent. If sharing with others I will remove or alter any identifying personal details to preserve your identity if required. I am very conscious of your IP, and will take all reasonable efforts to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
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