What happens in a coaching session?

Our typically coaching process involves a 90 minute to 2 hour coaching session once a month for between 6 to 12 months.

Before a coaching relationship begins the client is often concerned with there being enough material to talk about for 90 minutes to 2 hours.

This is never a problem in my experience as we often cover two to three topics in a session as well as following up on actions from the previous session and discussing what is happening in the “real world” between sessions.

Our sessions may also involve discussions based on articles or books that are given as “homework” to the client.

The first session of any coaching engagement will focus on defining with the client what does success look like for them when the coaching is over and what is the current state that they are starting from.

Current state is often assessed through a 360 survey or some form of objective feedback on the client and this information provides a base line for the engagement.

The sessions can take in the client’s premises, in an agreed neutral venue or by phone. The first session is always face to face to assist in building rapport and connection.