What happens during a typical coaching session?

I typically check in first on the progress you have made in achieving your weekly and to-date goals and start with a grounding exercise to ensure that we both are present and relaxed for this session. I will ask you to provide clarity on the intentions and what you hope to achieve with goal attainment and let you set goal/s for the week ahead. The rest of the session I will provide you with strategies and tools that will support you reaching your goals, based on my skills and experience, and sometimes academic resources.

what do you mean “we work together”?

We partner in implementing your plan of action and I hold you to what we decide to do. You get undivided attention in one-on-one calls. That is what will solidify your results.

 Change is uncomfortable. I get it, but you are worth it! You don’t have to do this on your own. In case you forget that you are good enough, capable and worth it, I will be there to remind you. Your happiness is important to me.

Is there any research to confirm that coaching adds value?

Absolutely! According to a study by the ICF, 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence.  More than 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective communication skills. 86% of companies report that they recouped their investment on coaching and more .

Almost all (99%)of coaching clients and companies who hire a coach are “satisfied or very satisfied”  of which 96% of them will repeat the process ICF Global Coaching Client Study. 2009 ICF Global Coaching Study.

Is there any research ton the Benefits of being coached?

Forbes summarizes a research case study by Sally Bonneywell claiming that the following benefits were experienced by coachees:

• Self-Awareness

• Self Confidence

• Self-Leadership

• Relations with others

• Leadership style

• Relationship with line managers

• Relationship with conflict

• Relationship with personal life

• Relationship to power

Am I stupid to consider coaching?

Absolutely not! There is a reason that 1, 5 million people searches for life, executive and business coaches each month. It works! So, no, you are not silly for wanting to take charge of your life!

How often do we meet?

I meet with you once per week for 45-60 min on, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp Calls, Skype or Zoom Video Conferencing, whichever works best. We work together for a minimum of 10 weeks. Face -to-face, physical meetings can be arranged in South Africa.

Why do you recommend 1-1?

Having participated in group coaching and one-on-one coaching, I believe one-on-one is the most effective way to bring about change. There is more openness and willingness to talk about your current situation, identify blockers and a more personalised action plan can be agreed on. Each week we meet and together, unpack, clarify and gain momentum on reaching your goals. I believe in 1-on-1 coaching because we can address your SPECIFIC needs in just a few months.

What change can I expect from hiring a coach?

Expect to have the life you want. Many of my clients experience freedom and feeling in control of their lives.

Depending on your goal/s….

• You learn to love yourself

• You know that you are good enough

• You know that you belong

• You take yourself more seriously

• You learn to say no!

• You feel more confident

• You go for the career you want

• Achieve a work/life balance

• You take more effective and focused actions immediately

• You stop putting up with what is dragging you down and holds you back

• You create momentum so it's easier to get results.

• You set better goals than you might without the coach

• You have clarify and achieve personal and professional goals

• You are able to create business plans

• You work to improve communication skills

• You are able to achieve financial independence

• Start a new business or growing a current business

What is the ROI of my Investment?

According to the ICF, 68% of coachees were able to make back their investment. The gain? About 3.44 times the amount spent.

86% of companies that could calculate their return on investment said that they at least made back their initial investment.

19% indicated an ROI of 50 times the investment.

28% saw an ROI of 10-49 times the investment. The median ROI is 7x the investment. 

There is a study that shows that coaching has a 221% ROI.

The Human Capital Institute reports that 51% of companies with a strong coaching culture report higher revenue than their industry peer group.