INSANITY ... consists of performing the same action, over and over, and expecting different results.

Wiley E. Coyote / C. Jones


 

FAQs ABOUT MY COACHING:

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How are the Sessions conducted?

I conduct Coaching on the Telephone.

Telephone Coaching is one of the most effective methods for Coaching. Telephone Coaching Sessions provide many benefits:

• Call is for a specific purpose, less warming up time than in-person sessions.

• Productivity is enhanced as you are the focus; all that exists are your thoughts and my voice.

• Self-reflection is facilitated because you are not distracted by the presence of another person.

• The time and expense requirements of travel are eliminated.

• Sessions are conducted in a comfortable environment; your home of office where you are relaxed and safe.
Furthermore, the telephone (especially through use of the Cell phone) allows you to benefit from coaching anywhere in the world. You are accessible to one-on-one coaching, by telephone, wherever you may be.

There is no difficulty in “attending” coaching sessions via telephone. So, there is no valid excuse for not taking positive action now.

Your achievement of success is important to me; it should be your overarching desire!

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How long is each Session?

Each coaching session is 30 minutes.

There are 3 coaching sessions per each 4 week coaching unit. The fourth week of the unit is provided for rest, catching up and reflection on personal growth and results achieved.

Take Action Now! Register and experience the value YOU will can derive from Coaching; complimentary, initial, discussion without obligation.

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Is coaching support available between sessions?

Yes. If you feel the need for coaching support between sessions, I shall provide it at no additional charge through:
  • E-mail correspondence.
  • Brief “response coaching” telephone calls as needed (5 minutes or less)

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How long is a coaching program?

You should continue coaching as long as the value your are receiving exceeds the cost. This is your decision and, therefore, there is no set length for a coaching program.

I recommend you begin with a 3 to 6 month commitment to being coached. This is not a requirement, yet I discourage 1 month agreements as those tend to indicate an "interest" in Coaching rather than a true commitment to affecting changes in your life and business..

Hence, we may work together on your goals as long as it makes sense to you - 3 months, 6 months or a year and beyond. Just as long as there is value in it for you. Register Now

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What is your level of support as my Coach ?

I shall support you completely throughout the coaching process … to the full extent you allow.

I will support you in your transformation of your perceptions of experiences, in seeing and feeling things differently. I will offer you advice when it seems appropriate to do so.

I will coach you in defining the outcomes you want and provide support in planning to ensure your goals are achieved.

We will review your progress, the successes you achieved and what barriers you may have encountered during the week.

My coaching focus is you, what you really want and how you can get it.

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What is my commitment; what must I do?

Your commitment is solely to yourself. Coaching will only benefit you when you are truly committed to changing your life.

You should commit yourself to being coached when you desire an improved life experience and realize it is possible ... and understand that you require assistance in achieving it..

The only caveat I offer is that you do not become too satisfied with the achievement of minor goals - which may occur very early in the coaching process - and forego working toward the most significant outcomes which take longer to create. (Hence my recommendation of an initial minimum 3 month commitment to coaching.)

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What do I do between Sessions; will I have “homework”?

Yes, the purpose of coaching is to keep you moving forward toward your goals - creating the outcomes you desire. Therefore, it is for your benefit and growth that you act in concert with your coaching between sessions..
  • I encourage you to maintain a daily Journal, but this is not a requirement.
  • I do require, however, that you e-mail me a Weekly Progress report at least 24 hours prior to our session. This report becomes a discussion guide for our session..
The amount of work you decide to do between sessions is totally at your discretion. The more between sessions work you elect to do, the more benefits you shall derive. I encourage you to really challenge yourself.

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Is the Coach accountable for my success?

No, you are responsible for your own success. I shall help and guide you toward it, but you, and only you, are accountable for your actions.

Accountability, realizing you are responsible for your life, is the most rewarding result of coaching, but initially it may be the most unpleasant aspect. You will be required to achieve results, not provide excuses.

I will coach you toward valid decisions for you, yourself; not decisions based on what others may pressure you to make.

Coach for Outcomes, as your coach, shall assist and support you in developing the life you want to live. You will have the opportunity to discover what is really important to you and to create the outcomes you desire.

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What will we work on; what will change?

We work on your Life … how you want it to really be.

The changes you experience - the changes you want - will be unique to you as an individual. You may experience becoming more focused, more centered, gaining a better direction in your life, feeling more challenged and able to overcome such challenges ... or benefit from having a sounding board for your thoughts and feelings. Succinctly, we create outcomes to make a positive difference in your life.

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Is there a standard profile of your clients?

No, I like and do work with all people; each of whom I consider unique. Therefore, there is no "standard" client profile.

My client base is diverse; men and women generally between the ages of 25 and 55. Most of them are owners of businesses, professionals and business managers. I do, however, work with homeless teenagers and some senior citizens. Essentially, I coach anyone who desires to have help in moving toward their goals.

The typical areas I work on with my clients include growth and profitability issues for small to medium sized businesses, management skills development for executives, new career direction and relationship issues - men, women and family relationships.

The slight preponderance of small to medium sized business coaching clients is due to my experience and long time involvement with such firms as a management consultant.

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How much does your Coaching cost?

I offer three plans for your investment in your future through coaching:

Month-to-Month (one 4 week unit at a time)

$ 595.00, USD, per 4 week unit (paid in advance)

3 Month Plan (three 4 week units); all paid in advance

$ 476.00, USD, per 4 week unit or $1,428.00 which is a 20% discount from the Month-to-Month fee.

6 Month Plan (six 4 week units); all paid in advance

$ 399.00, USD, per 4 week unit or $2,392.00; a 33% discount off the Month-to-Month professional services fee.

I call you for each session and bear the cost of all telephone charges. That is, there shall be no additional charges for calls wherever in the world I must call to reach you for your session.

Payments for all Plans are due and payable in advance of services rendered. The discounted Plans require payment for the entire plan period in order to earn the stated discount.

All major credit cards - Visa, MasterCard, American Express, as well as PayPal - are accepted. No payment is required to Register, so Register and begin to create the outcomes to achieve what you really want.

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Cancellation Policy

You may cancel any coaching plan at the end of a Coaching Unit (the basic 4 week unit). You may request cancellation at anytime and the cancellation shall be effective at the conclusion of the then current 4 week unit. (Advance notice of your intention, preferably 2 weeks, would be appreciated.)

If you wish to stop creating outrageous outcomes and decide to cancel our agreement and you have enrolled in a Discounted Program, you will receive a refund for the unused, per-paid units (4 week periods). However, bear in mind the refund will be calculated against the cost of the service rendered at the undiscounted rate.

Do you Guarantee your Coaching?

You must be satisfied with the decision you made to enroll in a coaching program. I offer a limited gurarantee to that effect.

A money-back guarantee of your satisfaction if offer through the conclusion of your first session. It is available only at the end of the first session and is no longer available as you continue into your second week of coaching.

If you are not completely satisfied with your decision by the end of the first session, just let me know and I will refund all payments received from you in full. (NOTE: This does not apply to persons who have qualified for, and participated in, a Free Trial Session.)

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If I should want to, when may I Quit?

You may quit at any time.

Your desire to quit at some point is an indication, to me, that you feel the value of your coaching has diminished. Although not a requirement, I would like to discuss this decision with you and see if there are ways to restore the value to you; regardless your request shall be honored.

The affect on the services fees paid in advance shall be the same as described in the "Cancellation Policy" paragraph above. Succinctly, quitting (termination) is affect based on the 4 week coaching unit; unused pre-paid units are refunded and the refund is the net amount of the differential between the Month-to-Month fee and any discounted plan under which you enrolled. Bear in mind that this calculation may result in no refund, however, even if it creates a deficit, no additional funds will be required from you.

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SUMMARY / Overview of Coaching Information

CoachforOutcomes coaching programs provide you:
  • Three 30 minute sessions each week, 3 weeks per 4 week coaching unit.
  • Coaching is by telephone and all telephone charges are included in the monthly fees.
  • You have unlimited email coaching between sessions.
  • Brief (5 minutes or less) between sessions telephone "urgent matter" coaching conversation is available at no additional charge.
  • The minimum commitment is for a coaching unit of 4 weeks. However a three to six month initial coaching commitment is recommended.
  • You will be required to submit Weekly Progress Reports.
  • You are responsible and are accountable for your actions and outcomes.
  • You must be committed to change in your life, intend and expect the changes to be realized through your actions.
  • Fees are due and payable in advance of services rendered.
  • There is a discounted fee structure to encourage enrollment for periods yielding maximum results – three to six months.
  • There is a satisfaction guarantee, an escape clause, with limited applicability.
  • Free monthly Newsletter and relevant articles (as available)

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Who are you ?

I am a person who assists people in affecting changes in themselves – to discover what they really want in life and to get it – I am a coach.

You will find a complete biography on the “Meet Lyle ..” and, for those of you who do not wish to go there now; I provide this brief overview of myself.

I have been an executive officer of several Fortune 500 Companies, started several of my own small businesses and later, as a Management Consultant, provided guidance, mentoring and systems and controls implementation to small businesses throughout the U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.

I “paid my weather dues” living in Seattle, New York, Chicago, Cincinnati and other such cities and am now a desert dweller in the Phoenix Arizona area. From the desert where I live and coach, I occasionally speak to organizations on motivational topics (personal growth and sales achievements)

I maintain a business consulting and mentoring practice. I have over 27 years of consulting experience with more than 1,500 companies and persons which enable me to provide advice and guidance to a wide variety of fields, industries, and professions and life situations … all with outstanding success. I am a leading trainer and author in motivation, strategy development, and tactical implementation of strategies for success, quality of life improvement and, for small businesses, dramatic profit enhancement.


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All Rights Reserved. For permission to use materials contained herein, please email Lyle@coachforoutcomes.com