Find Your Confidence

Description of Coaching:
Coaching is partnership (defined as an alliance, not a legal business partnership) between the Coach and the Client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal and professional potential. It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals. Note that I am not a medical doctor, nothing shared during the session should be considered medical advice or substitute medical advice. By working through any of the exercises we discuss, you agree not to hold the coach liable for any injury or loss incurred through the application. Any help or advice given in the coaching session is not a substitute for licensed medical advice. You agree to accept all responsibility in the use of any information given and to do so at your own risk.

1) Coach-Client Relationship:
A. Coach agrees to maintain high degree of ethics and standards of behavior.

B. Client is solely responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results arising out of or resulting from the coaching relationship and his/her coaching calls and interactions with the Coach. As such, the Client agrees that the Coach is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any services provided by the Coach. Client understands coaching is not therapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed, and does not prevent, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease.

C. Client acknowledges that coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of his or her life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education and recreation. The Client agrees that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporate coaching principles into those areas and implementing choices is exclusively the Client’s responsibility.

D. Client acknowledges that coaching does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and that coaching is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the Client’s exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed. If Client is currently under the care of a mental health professional, it is recommended that the Client promptly inform the mental health care provider of the nature and extent of the coaching relationship agreed upon by the Client and the Coach.

E. The Client understands that in order to enhance the coaching relationship, the Client agrees to communicate honestly, be open to feedback and assistance and to create the time and energy to participate fully in the program.

2) Services:
The parties agree to engage in Coaching Sessions through online video conferencing. Coach will be available to Client for brief e-mail and or text interactions in between scheduled meetings as defined by the Coach.

3) Schedule & Fees:
The coaching commitment is flexible and can range from a single 1-hour session to several sessions’ packages. Full rates and fees are disclosed at the time of purchase.

4) Procedure:
The time of the coaching meetings and/or location will be determined by Coach and Client based on a mutually agreed upon time.

5) Confidentiality:
As your coach I am ethically bound to protect the confidentiality of our communications, and I will do so to the best of my abilities. I will not release any information about our work to others, unless it is with your written permission or in response to a court order.
Also, I will not take any action to expose our relationship such as greeting you in a public place or engaging with you on professional sites such as LinkedIn.

It is important to understand that coaching is a professional relationship. While it may often feel like a close personal relationship, it is not one that can extend beyond professional boundaries both during and after our work together.

As you are with no doubt aware, it is near impossible to fully protect information that is transmitted electronically. This is particularly true of email and information stored on computers that are connected to the internet. I take every precaution I can to ensure your privacy and security. By signing the form below, you acknowledge the inherent risks of electronic communication.

The coaching relationship, as well as all information (documented or verbal) that the Client shares with the Coach as part of this relationship, is bound by the principles of confidentiality set forth in the ICF (International Coaching Federation) Code of Ethics. However, please be aware that the Coach-Client relationship is not considered a legally confidential relationship (like the medical and legal professions) and thus communications are not subject to the protection of any legally recognized privilege. The Coach agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to the Client without the Client’s written consent. The Coach will not disclose the Client’s name as a reference without the Client’s consent.

Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) was in the Coach’s possession prior to its being well-found by the Client; (b) is generally known to the public or in the Client’s industry; (c) is obtained by the Coach from a third party, without breach of any obligation to the Client; (d) is independently developed by the Coach without use of or reference to the Client’s confidential information; or (e) the Coach is required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or by court order to disclose; (f) is disclosed to the Coach and as a result of such disclosure the Coach reasonably believes there to be an imminent or likely risk of danger or harm to the Client or others; and (g) involves illegal activity.
The Client also acknowledges his or her continuing obligation to raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Coach in a timely manner.

According to the ethics of our profession, topics may be anonymously and hypothetically shared with other coaching professionals for training, supervision, mentoring, evaluation, and for coach professional development and/or consultation purposes.

Coaching material is for personal use only, and may not be sold, recorded, videotaped, shared,
taught, given away, or otherwise divulged without the express written consent of Company, or its
designated agent.

6) Cancellation Policy:
Client agrees that it is the Client's responsibility to notify the Coach 48 hours in advance of the scheduled calls/meetings. Coach will attempt in good faith to reschedule the missed meeting. Failure to notify the Coach of cancelation 48 hours before the session will result in the Client’s forfeiting the session fee.

7) Termination:
Either the Client or the Coach may terminate this Agreement at any time with 24 hours written notice. Client agrees to compensate the Coach for all coaching services rendered through and including the effective date of termination of the coaching relationship. No refunds will be issued for any completed sessions or services provided prior to the termination date.

8) Limited Liability:
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Coach makes no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied with respect to the coaching services negotiated, agreed upon and rendered. In no event shall the Coach be liable to the Client for any indirect, consequential or special damages. Notwithstanding any damages that the Client may incur, the Coach’s entire liability under this Agreement, and the Client’s exclusive remedy, shall be limited to the amount actually paid by the Client to the Coach under this Agreement for all coaching services rendered in this agreement.

9) Entire Agreement:
This document reflects the entire agreement between the Coach and the Client, and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations. The Agreement may not be amended, altered or supplemented except in writing signed by both the Coach and the Client.

10) Dispute Resolution:
Should a problem arise, for either party, we agree to address it with each other directly, quickly and specifically. It is not my desire nor expectation that issues will arise, but it is my expectation and hope that a reasonable agreement or solution to any issue will be resolved to our mutual satisfaction.
If a dispute arises out of this Agreement that cannot be resolved by mutual consent, the Client and Coach agree to attempt to mediate in good faith for up to 30 days after notice given. If the dispute is not so resolved, and in the event of legal action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and court costs from the other party.

11) Severability:
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If the Court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

12) Waiver:
The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

13) Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions.