COACHING AGREEMENT

  1. As a client, I will be prepared and on time for all coaching sessions, and will work hard to meet all goals.

  2. I understand and agree that I am fully responsible for my physical, mental and emotional well-being during my coaching sessions, including my choices and decisions. I am aware that I can choose to cancel this coaching agreement at any time upon 30 days written notice.

  3. I understand that “coaching” is a Professional-Client relationship I have with my coach that is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional and/or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals.

  4. I understand that coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve all areas of my life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education and recreation. I acknowledge that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporate coaching into those areas, and implement my choices is exclusively my responsibility.

  5. I understand that coaching does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. I understand that coaching is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care or substance abuse treatment and I will not use it in place of any form of diagnosis, treatment or therapy.

  6. I promise that if I am currently in therapy or otherwise under the care of a mental health professional, that I have consulted with the mental health care provider regarding the advisability of working with a coach and that this person is aware of my decision to proceed with the coaching relationship.

  7. I understand that information will be held confidential unless I state otherwise, in writing, except as required by law.

  8. I understand that certain topics may be anonymously and hypothetically shared with other coaching professionals for training or consolation purposes.

  9. I understand that coaching is not to be used as a substitute for professional advice by legal, medical, financial, business or other qualified professionals. I will seek independent professional guidance, as needed, in these areas.

  10. I understand that all decisions made through the coaching process are exclusively mine and I acknowledge that my decisions and my actions regarding them are my sole responsibility. I will not hold Smith Coaching LLC or its staff responsible for any of my life’s decisions or actions.