How Does Coaching Work

The process begins with a personal interview, either face to face or by teleconference, to assess the client’s current opportunities and challenges, define the scope of the relationship, identify priorities for action, and establish specific desired outcomes. Subsequent coaching sessions may be conducted in person or over the telephone and generally last 40 to 60 minutes. Between scheduled coaching sessions, the client will be asked to complete specific actions that support the achievement of one’s personally prioritized goals.

Reaching significant goals or making significant life changes do not occur overnight. Most coaching relationships take 3 to 6 months of focused coaching and commitment from the client. The actual length of the coaching relationship depends upon factors such as the type of goal and the way in which the client prefers to work.