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Coaching: Frequently Asked Questions

Have Questions About Coaching?

Whether you’re exploring coaching for yourself or someone on your team, here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often.

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What is the difference between Executive Coaching, Leadership Development Coaching, and Business Coaching?

  • Executive Coaching is for senior leaders navigating complexity, important decisions, change, and increased responsibility.
  • Leadership Development Coaching helps emerging, frontline, and mid-level leaders build practical leadership skills, behaviours, and confidence.
  • Business Coaching is primarily for owners and entrepreneurs and combines leadership development with practical business guidance.

How do I know if coaching is the right fit?

Coaching can be valuable when you’re stepping into a new role, navigating change, developing as a leader, working through an important challenge, or simply need a trusted thinking partner.

It works best when the individual is open to reflection, challenge, and development.

What can I expect from coaching?

Every engagement is different, but coaching commonly helps leaders strengthen self-awareness, communication, decision-making, delegation, confidence, strategic thinking, and their ability to lead others.

The focus is always on practical progress that can be applied in the leader’s day-to-day work.

Will my coach give me advice?

Sometimes. Our coaches primarily help you think more clearly, challenge assumptions, uncover blind spots, and consider different perspectives.

Because they also bring real-world leadership and business experience, they may share a perspective, framework, or practical guidance when it would be helpful.

Is coaching confidential?

Yes. 1:1 coaching conversations are confidential.

For organization-sponsored coaching, we agree upfront on how progress will be shared with the Sponsor or Manager while protecting the confidentiality of the coaching relationship.

How long does coaching last?

Our coaching engagements have a minimum commitment of 90 days, although many clients work with their coach for six months, a year, or longer.

The right length depends on the individual, their goals, and the type of coaching.

How do you match me with a coach?

We start by understanding your goals, needs, and what you are looking for in a coach. We then recommend a coach based on experience, expertise, personality, and coaching style.

You’ll have an opportunity to meet your recommended coach through our complimentary Coaching Test Drive before deciding whether to move forward.

Is coaching virtual or in person?

Both. Most 1:1 coaching happens virtually because it works well with busy schedules and allows us to match you with the right coach regardless of location. In-person coaching may also be available.

How do we get started?

Start with a conversation. We’ll learn more about what you’re looking for and help determine which type of coaching and coach may be the right fit.

Ready to explore coaching?
Book a conversation or start with a complimentary Coaching Test Drive.

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