Q: “What’s expected of me and my team during the coaching engagement?”
A: “Success in our coaching partnership requires active participation. Here’s what I’ll need from you and your team:
Time Commitment: Plan for 1-2 hours per week for our core coaching sessions. Leaders should also allocate 2-3 hours weekly to implement recommendations and complete agreed-upon action items.
Preparation: You’ll get the most value by coming to each session prepared with specific challenges, questions, and updates on progress. I’ll provide a brief prep guide before each session to help focus our time.
Data & Access: To serve you effectively, I’ll need access to relevant business information, team performance data, and key stakeholders as appropriate. This helps me understand your context and tailor recommendations.
Open Communication: The most successful engagements happen when clients are transparent about challenges, provide honest feedback, and raise concerns early. I encourage direct communication about what’s working and what needs adjustment.
Implementation: While I provide guidance and frameworks, the real work happens between sessions. Your team will need to commit to testing new approaches and implementing agreed-upon changes.
Documentation: Keeping track of decisions, action items, and progress helps us stay aligned and measure success. We’ll establish a simple system for this that doesn’t create unnecessary overhead.
Rest assured, I’ll guide you through each step and provide clear expectations as we progress. My role is to make this process valuable while being mindful of your time and resources.”