Coaching Agreement

Understanding Coaching

Coaching is a partnership between a coach and a client during a process that inspires and empowers the client to develop their personal and professional growth. By providing objective assessments and professional observations, the coach challenges the client to explore new possibilities, reflect on their areas of opportunity, and consider fresh perspectives. With support from the coach, the client will develop personal, professional, and business goals, along with clear action plans. Coaching is a learning experience that requires trust, respect, and courage.

Evoke coaches follow the ethics and standards established by the International Coach Federation (ICF), which can be read in detail at coachfederation.org/ethics.

Confidentiality

Evoke coaches are bound by the ICF principles of confidentiality. Coaches will not share information related to clients or the coaching relationship, except for the instances stated below. Be aware the coach-client relationship is not considered a legally confidential relationship, like the medical and legal professions.

Optional Recording

On occasion, Evoke will request that sessions are recorded, in order to confirm that services being provided are in alignment with best coaching practices. Requests to record will be sent to clients in advance and are voluntary. Recordings will be deleted within 2 weeks.


Agreements

I agree to:

  • Be on time and fully present.

  • Communicate honestly and be willing to consider different perspectives.

  • Share what I want more of and what I want less of from my coach.

  • Provide feedback at the conclusion of the coaching relationship or calendar year.

I understand that:

  • I need not discuss anything I am not comfortable discussing.

  • I am responsible for my own growth and learning.

  • I am responsible for my own decisions and actions.

  • My coaching relationship is a resource, and it is up to me to fully utilize this resource.

  • Evoke cannot be held responsible for decisions, actions, or results arising from coaching.

I recognize that:

  • Coaches are not qualified to give legal and/or financial advice.

  • Coaches are not qualified to diagnose or provide treatment of mental disorders.

  • Coaching is not therapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed.

  • I am required to provide at least 24 hours’ notice if I need to change or cancel a session.

  • If I provide less than 24 hours’ notice, the session will be considered used, and I am not entitled to a makeup session.