Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is coaching? What is this about?
A: Coaching is a multi-faceted consultation--part assessment, discussion, visioning, and action planning to guide you on making the best decisions to move you forward in your work. A skilled coach facilitates you to move beyond your limitations to take action and create outcomes that are correct for you. Strategies, tools, experience, examples, research, resources, inspiration, and fun are all part of the coaching experience. In Motivity’s approach, no process is the same for any client. We do not believe in step-by step methods. Our flavor is organic, fluid, practical and outcome-driven.
Q: How do I get started?
A: Generally, people find a coach through a referral from a friend or colleague. Interview the coach and determine if you have the right chemistry and fit for working together. At Motivity, we provide a free one-hour consult to help us assess the fit and for you to do the same. In that hour we outline a service tailored to your needs and within your budget. Then you decide to commit.
Q: How much does it cost? How can I afford it?
A: Before you look at the expense, consider what it is costing you not to have a coach. You may be losing thousands of dollars in compensation or business revenues. You may have spent many dollars in medical expenses to deal with health concerns related to stress. Or, your talents are underutilized and you have lost opportunity costs. At Motivity, individual coaching packages begin at $500 for a "Quick Win." For business owners and teams, we do a “Quick Win” for $1,200. Group sessions and workshops are also offered to provide affordable options. We offer free tips and techniques on our website, so check with us often to learn more.
Q: How long does it take? How are sessions conducted?
A: As few as three sessions in two months or 24 sessions over 12 months, or longer. It depends on the work strategy you want to create for yourself, your team or your business. Change is different for everyone, so we’ll tailor our services to your needs. Sessions are conducted in person at our offices; on site with your team or at your business; by telephone or using SKYPE.
Q: Is it similar to therapy?
A: Only in that we listen to what you say and don’t say; we build a respectful, collaborative relationship, and we have what is best for you in the forefront at all times. If your situation requires psychological assistance, financial or legal counseling, or specific business advice, we will help you to understand the nature of the help you need and direct you to the appropriate resources.
Q: What can you expect from us?
A: Expect Motivity to be fully present for you at your appointments, whether by telephone, in person, or via SKYPE. Expect a process and tools designed to fit your situation. Expect synthesis of your situation and the options you have. Expect specific feedback on changes you need to make. We ask the questions. We help you get clear. We facilitate your vision. We help you develop a roadmap. We guide you to make decisions and take action in a sequence that is correct for you on a professional and personal level. We look at you as a whole person and all facets of your life.
Q: What do we need from you to move you forward?
A: Keep your coaching appointments. Do the work assigned. Commit time to follow through on actions we agree that you need to complete. Keep open to change and to input on what you need to do, personally and professionally, to get what you want. And, be responsible and accountable for your outcomes.
Q: What are the results? Any deliverables?
A: Change is inevitable. Forward movement is not. If you want to make change work for you and see results sooner, then hire a coach. Many people talk about what they want, but then don’t make it happen. Results you can expect are: clarity, ideas on which you can take action tomorrow, decisions made, projects completed, relationships improved, confidence expanded, more money in the bank, skills developed, and a vision for where you are going. At Motivity, we provide written summaries, action plans, resume edits, visioning storyboards, written tools and actionable outlines as part of our service packages and as requested by clients.
Q: Is my information kept confidential?
A: Yes, at Motivity, we have a high sense of integrity and keep all client information confidential.
Q: How will I know if I am ready?
A: If your "pain" is at a high level, you are definitely ready. If you are juggling many options and are feeling overwhelmed, you need a facilitator and you are ready. If you have tried a number of things on your own to get “unstuck” and you are still “stuck,” you are ready. If you are moving along, but not sure what is next for you and want to anticipate your next move, you are ready.
