1:1 Coaching Package - Contract

This agreement is made between:

Business Owner: Erika Gerdes, Naperville, IL 60540, United States

Client: The individual agreeing to the terms and conditions of this contract.

1. Welcome to Coaching!
Congratulations on prioritizing your growth! I am dedicated to helping you extend your reach and realize your full potential, creating a life that excites and fulfills you. Coaching focuses on you as a whole person: your values, goals, work, balance, fulfillment, and life purpose. Together, we will create a personalized plan that empowers you to achieve clarity, confidence, and the ability to shape your desired life.

2. About the Coaching Sessions:
Our discovery session is designed to jumpstart our relationship, exploring who you are, your aspirations, and how we’ll work together. Sessions will focus on defining success, decision-making, exploring strengths and values, overcoming self-doubt, and moving forward confidently. Sessions will be spread over the duration of the package you’ve selected, with an average of two sessions per month, plus email support between sessions. Homework will be assigned to help you progress between sessions, with a strong emphasis on journaling to deepen your insights.

3. Expectations:
Coaching is a partnership where the power lies with you. I will provide support, tools, and accountability, but you are responsible for your actions and results. This process is about your journey, and while I will guide and support you, the work is ultimately yours to do.

4. Key Elements of Coaching:

1. You Have the Answers: Coaching is not about me giving you answers but about helping you discover them. I’ll ask questions, offer feedback, and guide you, but you decide what’s right for you.
2. You Set the Agenda: You’ll decide the focus of our work and each session. I’ll help prioritize and track progress, but the direction is yours.
3. Equal Partnership: We work as equals, sharing responsibility for the success of our partnership.

5. Characteristics of the Coaching Relationship:

1. Confidentiality: Your identity and details of our work together are confidential, governed by the International Coach Federation’s Code of Ethical Conduct. While I encourage you to share your coaching experience with trusted individuals, I will not disclose your information without your permission.
2. Accountability: You are ultimately accountable to yourself. We’ll honor our commitments to each other, including being on time and prepared for each session.
3. Honesty and Non-Judgment: Our relationship is built on honesty and respect. I will be candid and direct to support your growth.

6. Coaching Session Dynamics:

1. Interruptions and Questions: I may interrupt and ask direct questions to ensure we focus on breakthrough insights.
2. Suggestions and Responses: You’re free to accept, reject, or modify any suggestions I make.
3. Reflection and Note Taking: Pausing for reflection and note-taking is encouraged to deepen understanding.

7. Coaching Package Details:
The specific details of the coaching package, including the number of sessions, pricing, and additional support, are outlined in your invoice and are specific to the package you’ve purchased.

8. Payment Terms:
Payment for your coaching package will have been arranged upfront or via monthly payments. If you’ve chosen monthly payments, the agreed amount will be automatically deducted each month. Payment details, including the schedule, will be outlined in your invoice.

9. Session Changes/Cancellations:
Last-minute cancellations or reschedules (with less than 12 hours' notice) or no-shows will result in forfeiture of that appointment. If this occurs multiple times, it may lead to early termination of the coaching agreement.

10. Termination Clause:
Either party may terminate this agreement early. If terminated early, I will refund the unused balance of your package payment, calculated based on the number of sessions completed at the time of termination.

11. Dispute Resolution:
In the event of a dispute, we agree to first seek resolution through open communication. If a resolution cannot be reached, we agree to mediate the dispute with a mutually agreed-upon mediator before pursuing any legal action.

12. Actions & Responsibilities:

Client Responsibilities:

• Be prompt, open-minded, and complete assignments.
• Invest in the process, understanding that your commitment directly impacts your success.
• Accept responsibility for your actions and their outcomes.

Coach Responsibilities:

• Work diligently to help you achieve your vision.
• Provide a non-judgmental, supportive environment.
• Offer tools and strategies that promote action towards your authentic self.
• Honor the coaching relationship by being punctual, reliable, and professional.

Consent: By checking the agreement box, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms and conditions.