Coaching Agreement

The Coach agrees to provide Coaching Services for the Client focusing on the following topics/results/outcomes/goals attached to this Agreement as Schedule A.

I. 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.

II. Coach-Client Relationship
A. Coach agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behavior established by the International Coach Federation “(CLCI)” (Coachfederation.org/ethics). It is recommended that the Client review the CLCI Code of Ethics and the applicable 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 further acknowledges that he/she may terminate or discontinue the coaching relationship at any time.

D. 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.

E. 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.

F. The Client understands that 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.

III. Services:
The parties agree to engage in a Coaching Program through in-person, internet, or telephone meetings. The Coaching Program shall consist of weekly meetings of one (1) hour duration each. Coach may also be available for additional time, per Client’s request on a prorated basis (for example, reviewing documents, reading or writing reports, engaging in other Client related services outside of coaching hours).

IV. Schedule and Fees
A. Start Date: This coaching agreement is valid as of the date of last signature.

B. Location: Sessions will be held via phone or via zoom call.

C. Sessions: are scheduled for one (1) hour per week for the duration of this Agreement per Section III, Services. Coach and Client agree to a weekly meeting time based on the schedule Client selects from the on-line scheduling tool located at alphaomega-az.com.

D. Fees: The client will be billed at the standard coaching rate of $150/hour unless the client chooses a prepaid package.

E. Packages: Prepaid packages are billed at
1. ___8_____ (hours) for $__1,280___ or $__140______/hour
2. ___10 __ (hours) for $__1,500___ or $__130______/hour
3. ___12 __ (hours) for $__1,740___ or $__115______/hour
F. Receipt of Payment: All fees must be paid 24 hours in advance of each meeting. If payment is not received within 24 hours the session will be marked as a cancellation.

G. Accepted Forms of Payment: Client’s will make payment through the website payment portal.

V. Cancellations, Reschedules
Client agrees that it is the Client's responsibility to notify the Coach if cancelling the call/meeting within 24 hours prior to the scheduled calls/meetings. Coach reserves the right to bill Client for a missed meeting. Coach will attempt in good faith to reschedule the missed meeting.

If the Client is late for an appointment, the session may still need to finish at the agreed time in respect of the time of following clients.

If you are more than 15 minutes late of our agreed start time & the Coach has not been contacted, it will be assumed the Client has cancelled.

VI. Procedure
A. Location & Time: The time of the coaching meetings and/or location will be determined by Coach and Client based on the time and location noted herein.

B. If by phone: The Client will initiate all scheduled calls and will call the Coach at the following number for all scheduled meetings: (602) 370-5181. If the Coach will be at any other number for a scheduled call, Client will be notified prior to the scheduled appointment time.

C. If by video (zoom, et al) call: The Coach will provide a link to the video meeting prior to the session. The Client agrees to be online and ready to video chat 5 minutes prior to the selected meeting time, so that the session may begin on time.

VII. Confidentiality
This 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 CLCI 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:
1. was in the Coach’s possession prior to its being furnished by the Client.
2. is generally known to the public or in the Client’s industry.
3. is obtained by the Coach from a third party, without breach of any obligation to the Client.
4. is independently developed by the Coach without use of or reference to the Client’s confidential information; or
5. the Coach is required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or by court order to disclose.
6. 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
7. 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.
VIII. Release of Information (Optional, based upon specific situation)
The Coach engages in training and continuing education pursuing and/or maintaining CLCI (International Coach Federation) Credentials. That process requires the names and contact information of all Clients for possible verification by CLCI. By signing this agreement, you agree to have only your name, contact information and start and end dates of coaching shared with CLCI staff members and/or other parties involved in this process for the sole and necessary purpose of verifying the coaching relationship, no personal notes will be shared.

BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT BOTH THE COACH & CLIENT CERTIFY THAT THEY HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT THEY FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. THAT THEY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT THEY ARE SIGNING IT WITH THEIR OWN FREE WILL.