At the outset of any coaching program, a detailed needs assessment is conducted to determine and clarify the desired goals, skills, issues, and challenges to be addressed. This assessment is comprised of a one-on-one discussion between the client and the coach.

Through this discussion I can begin to understand the client’s structure of interpretation, what is motivating them right now, what concerns are most prominent, what preconceived belief systems may be influencing their behavior and performance, and other unique views that may be affecting their outcomes.

By asking skillful questions, listening deeply, and being fully present with the client I am able to point out blind spots, make non-judgmental observations, and design custom practices to help the client move forward, become self generating and self correcting, and thus attain the success and excellence they desire.

Typical coaching programs consist of a variety of methods and tools designed to assist the client to move toward their goals and include discussions, readings, exercises, self-observations, and life-style changes.

Coaching conversations are generally 45–90 minutes in length. They can be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly depending on schedules and issues.

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Conversations are conducted either via the telephone or in person, depending on the client’s location and schedule. Intermediate contact is encouraged and can be done by short phone calls, fax or email.

The duration of the coaching program varies depending on the issues, goals, etc. Typically programs are between 3 and 6 months. The goal of coaching is for the client to become self generating and self correcting. This means I do not propagate a never-ending client relationship nor create a dependency on the coach.

My goal is for each client to develop the tools and skills necessary to become independent. Once the program is completed, only minimal maintenance or fine-tuning may be required as the client determines is necessary. However, if new issues need to be addressed, or new goals are desired to be accomplished, a new program can be put into effect. Both the client and the coach must agree to the new program.