Yes that is definitely okay! I highly encourage you to choose the first timer package. It is designed to reduce the barrier for people who would like to try coaching but have doubts about its effectiveness. The session will be 30 minutes in which we will discuss your coaching needs, and address any concerns/doubts that you may have. My $59 price is based on a survey I did with participants who never had a coaching session before, in which they indicated they would value an introductory coaching session anywhere between $40 and $100. I am happy to offer a reduce price, as what is important for me is that you get a head start on overcoming your obstacles. In addition, you will also receive a one-time 15% discount for the 1 hour Single Session.

The International Coaching Federation did a survey which showed that 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence, and over 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective communication skills. Coaching has been proven to work and is becoming more popular. What I always inform my clients is that our work together goes hand in hand. I will do my best to support you, but I will need you to also commit to sharing your thoughts, addressing my challenging questions, reflecting on our conclusions and applying the action items!

Coaching is not therapy as coaches do not focus on past issues or trauma in your life. Instead, coaches focus on current goals you want to achieve and current obstacles that are hindering you from getting to where you want to be. When you get stuck, I will offer my support, advice and perspective to give you the right motivation and confidence to achieve your objectives. Friends and family can offer good emotional support to overcome obstacles, however my support differs as it focuses on objective and factual feedback to help you unlock your potential.

In an ideal scenario, three months of once a week sessions would be an adequate amount of time to see impactful results. People tend to try coaching for a few sessions, realize the various benefits and then decide to stay on for a longer period. While there are coaches who like to offer programs of up to 1 year of length, I prefer to keep things simple and focus on short term wins that would help you get to the next stage in your life and career.

Short answer: no. You should only require a coach in order to accelerate your personal growth at the current time. Please consider Therapy if you’re looking for someone to be dependant on. 

While some people can achieve results on their own, a lot of times it comes with big sacrifice in their personal lives, emotioanl state, and/or health. Just like athletes require coaching in order to excel in their sport, a coach will help you excel in your professional and personal life. Motivational coaching can help you open more opportunities in your life, and provide you with the right amount of objective feedback and motivation to overcome current obstacles.

I am currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at INSEAD, an Advisor for Loyal VC, a Business Coach and Mentor for the Cartier Women Initiative, and a Mentor for the AAI Scholars at Ashinaga. My work and relationship with them are independant from the services I provide here.