Frequently Asked Questions*
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What is Coaching?
Coaching helps people expand their vision, build their confidence, unlock their potential, increase their practical skills and take practical steps towards their goals.
Coaching is a partnership in which the coach asks thought-provoking questions, listens for understanding, and enables a client to reach conclusions on his/her next steps and then takes action.
Coaching is helping people evaluate where they are compared to where they want to be, then helping to create and execute an action plan to get there.
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How does Coaching differ from Counseling?
Coaching is NOT for people who need therapy or assistance in healing from negative past events. It is for emotionally healthy individuals who are forward thinking, goal driven, and action oriented.
Coaching focuses less on personal deficiencies and more on leveraging strengths to build skills and achieve goals.
Coaching does not require a license to establish a practice, although it is recommended your coach complete a certification program like those accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF)
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What is your Coaching Process?
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All clients are offered a complimentary Pivot Point strategy session in which coach and client can discuss client's unique circumstance and determine if coaching is a good fit.
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According to ICF standards, all client coaching arrangements must have signed agreement.
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Depending on the Pivot Package that best meets the needs, client and coach will determine number and frequency of sessions, including any assessments and accountability check-ins.
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Clients will complete an intake form and return prior to first session to maximize coaching time.
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Prior to every session, clients will be asked to complete a brief Pre-Session form with agenda topics 24 hours in advance.
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Coaching sessions will last approximately 45 minutes.
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All clients are offered a complimentary Pivot Point strategy session in which coach and client can discuss client's unique circumstance and determine if coaching is a good fit.
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According to ICF standards, all client coaching arrangements must have signed agreement.
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Depending on the Pivot Package that best meets the needs, client and coach will determine number and frequency of sessions, including any assessments and accountability check-ins.
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Clients will complete an intake form and return prior to first session to maximize coaching time.
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Prior to every session, clients will be asked to complete a brief Pre-Session form with agenda topics 24 hours in advance.
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Coaching sessions will last approximately 45 minutes.
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What type of Assessments do you offer?
Clifton Strengthsfinder assessment is based on research of Dr. Donald Clifton, along with Gallup organization used to help a person understand his/her top 5 strengths based on your natural patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Often used to help individuals consider optimal types of work and/or volunteer opportunities.
The DISC Assessment is a personal tool used to understand personality and behavior styles related to Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. Often used to help individuals understand leadership styles, team dynamics and workplace preferences.
Spiritual gifts assessments may be available upon request.
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Why Pivot Point Professionals?
The heart and passion for establishing Pivot Point Professionals comes from a desire to help others make intentional changes to find fulfillment in their work and personal lives. We offer full service coaching and career
consulting services to help individuals evaluate what is most important in their lives and really pursue
their priorities, whether that is a job change, a company change, or life changes.
Our CEO and lead coach has personally navigated several significant Pivot Points, and is passionate about supporting others on their journey to finding more fulfillment and reigniting passion in their daily lives. We offer a complimentary 30 minute Pivot Point Strategy session. If you're ready, let's get started today!