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There are no rules. You
would be completely free to make decisions about how often you would want to
meet based on how you feel and your individual circumstances. As a rule of
thumb plan on at least 8 to 12 sessions. The
life coaching relationship varies its intensity on an as needed basis; the
frequency and duration of sessions changes with the needs of the program and
your life-schedule. Flexibility is key to a good coaching program. Making time for
your Self in a disciplined way, amidst a hectic life schedule is also
necessary. You are probably time-poor, that's why I
travel to you for our meetings... let your coach do the running around! In the realm of customised life coaching there is no such thing
as a typical relationship -- but typically, engagements last around 2 to 6
months. Some folks choose to keep the relationship in place for a year and
beyond! And I have had people get waht they needed out of 1 session! Most people meet me
weekly, a few fortnightly, a few monthly and several enjoy a more ad-hoc
approach; dipping in
to our relationship on an as-needed basis as we progress. Some people have a small, finite,
discreet goal that they use coaching for, some people arrive with a long
shopping list of their needs, while others use coaching to effect a
major life change; some people fundamentally change their lives having realised
their life purpose, and others realise just how happy they are already. Some
people choose to change nothing except their
awareness and intuition. The total length
of time we work together will depend on the complexity of issues involved and
your individual needs. Most
face to face sessions last around 75 minutes. Sometimes we have a double session for
deeper work. Some people find (and I agree) that the 75 minute session
just is not long enough; and we usually enter into a more flexible pro rata
arrangement. Some people find 75 minutes is too short ... and sometimes I
disagree! We discover a program that is effective and productive. It
is very difficult to say up front how much you will need to invest to get the
results you are looking for; everybody is different. You are free at
anytime to stop the relationship if you feel it is not working. And reciprocally,
an
important point is that I am careful to watch
for clients who are no longer benefiting from our coaching relationship and thus would be better served by another coach or by another resource and, at that time, I will encourage my client to make that change.
I am generally available to schedule
coaching sessions between 6am and 9pm M-F. I can also schedule weekend
intensive sessions.
A one-off 2-hour Mini-Intensive
session may also be appropriate for your life-challenge.
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