The Coaching Contract

Important information for Parents and Carers

The young people who I coach want to define a clear direction of travel NOW. They want a goal that is achievable (even if it’s stretching) and they want to feel confident and enthusiastic about the path they choose. (Even though they may not admit it!) Working with me, they learn how to choose a path that aligns with their personal strengths and passions, so they can commit to it with enthusiasm.

Coaching Designed for Individual Needs

Agreeing on Coaching Terms

My coaching services cater to young individuals, with a focus on building mutual trust through the coaching process. My face to face sessions tend not to take place in a soulless office. When possible, I like to take my clients into the outdoors for our sessions. By working closely with my client (the young person), walking and talking in nature, we can create a supportive and effective coaching experience with long term benefits and tangible results.

Ensuring Trust and Confidentiality

Because my coaching clients are typically young people, it’s usually their parents or carers who contract and pay for my services. This differs from standard coaching arrangements, where the individual receiving the coaching typically pays the fees. Consequently, it’s essential to agree on the coaching terms with both the client (who I am coaching) and the sponsor (the person paying for the service).

Progress Reporting

I will not report back to the sponsor about the client’s progress without the client’s explicit permission. It will be up to each client to decide how much information they wish to share with their sponsor(s) during the duration of the programme.

End of Programme Report

At the conclusion of the programme, the client and I will work together to jointly compile and submit a full report to the sponsor(s).

Confidentiality

Everything discussed with my clients during coaching sessions remains completely confidential.

This approach ensures clarity, confidentiality and, ultimately, a comprehensive overview of the client’s journey and progress. I can only work with my young coaching clients if mutual trust is established and maintained. This contractual arrangement increases that likelihood.

The End of Programme Report

The contents in the co-authored report will include some (but not necessarily all) of the following elements, depending on the client's needs and direction of travel during the coaching programme:

Obstacles identified, particularly mind-set

Actions agreed to address these obstacles

Strategies for dealing with rejection and building resilience

Identification of strengths (skills) and interests

Potential career paths

Chosen career path and options

Agreed pathway to the chosen career

Methods for seeking and identifying potential avenues to explore.

The Applications Process, including:

• - CV preparation

• - Cover letter/ supporting statement coaching

• - Confidence building and Mind Set

• - Interview preparation

• - Preparing for Assessment Centers

• - Analysing and prioritising offers

10. Update on the current situation

11. Ongoing action plan

"I would highly recommend Claire for anyone looking to seek out their career path or even a change in career. She helped me with my application and interview prep where I then went on to get the job and progressed in the job for a further 9 years. She is very helpful and professional. She gave me a good foundation of knowledge which I have used in applications and interviews since and really boosted my confidence. Highly recommend!"

Kayleigh Kenny, former client

★★★★★

Contact Information for Parents and Carers

Please get in touch to discuss coaching for your young person