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(+44) 7418 627316
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Address
Satis House, 24 Crescent Rd, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7HN
Hours
Weekdays: 8am – 9pm
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What (and who) is best for you?
This is a fundamental question that every professional coach and changeworker should be seeking to answer on behalf of all new and prospective clients.
Sometimes, there will be other coaches and experts working with particular issues, and who possess niche skills, specialised expertise and training that may better serve a client, and in these instances I will not hesitate in recommending them as a viable alternative.
Similarly, if there are instances where I do not believe I can help, such as conflicts of interest, potential ethical issues, or I feel the client will not collaborate fully, I will occasionally decline to work with a client.
What I determine is best for you the client, will ultimately decide whether we can and should work together and that is why I offer a free consultation before we agree to commence work.
If I can offer simple, free advice during the consultation, I will do so.
What issues can I help with?
Over the years I been privileged to help a diverse array of clients achieve goals, make positive changes and resolve a number of various issues. Details of all many of the issues I help clients with can be found here.
As mentioned, in areas where I strongly believe a peer is way more qualified and experienced in resolving particular issues, I will not hesitate to refer a new or existing client to them.
How many sessions will it take?
Depending on the client’s objectives, I generally like to see them for at least two sessions, even if we make great progress in the first session. For some specific goals and challenges, change can happy quickly, but for other issues, progress may occur over two to four sessions on average, dependent on a number of factors.
I would strongly urge against being seduced by the promises of either quick-fix coaches, or those that think a coaching alliance should be spread out over several months (or even years).
Hopefully, even during our brief consultation, which should be able to agree on a plan of action and the maximum required sessions needed.
Are sessions held in person or online?
In short, both. I prefer to work in person, but with clients as far afield as the USA and Australia, this is not always the case. Therefore, for standard sessions I offer Zoom or in person appointments in Sidcup or when practical, the City of London. If client’s want me to travel to their place of work, if they are in the M25 they are usually required to book me for a minimum half-day, or will be billed for additional time and expense.
Will clients be asked to do additional work?
Sometimes, yes. As an integrative, solution focused coach, often I will incorporate a blended approach to my client work which may include asking clients to complete exercises, logs, questionnaires and so forth, to identify issues and measure and maintain progress. For the client who wants lasting change, rather than a temporary quick fix, this is never an issue.
Do I offer guarantees?
I do not offer clients guarantees of success because some variables are out of my control. I do guarantee that I will always act in the interest of my client and use all my knowledge and experience to help them overcome challenges, achieve their goals, or find success in whatever it is they are coming to me to help them with.