Terms & Conditions

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Coaching is a professional partnership in which we work together to clarify areas that you would like to improve and in which you would like to work toward achieving your desired outcomes. Coaching is distinct from consulting in that I will help you come up with your own answers rather than advising. It is different from therapy in that we will address any obstacles that keep you from achieving your goals, but we will not engage in therapy or any psychological area that requires training and licensing. I am not a psychologist I am a certified life coach

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Keeping Appointments:

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 Coaching is a commitment. I encourage you to keep your regularly scheduled appointments, as the results of our work together are cumulative. The best results usually happen because of your consistency and follow-through. Even if you feel unprepared, there is value to be gained from exploring what’s going on. If you are late for an appointment, the agreed-upon schedule will still apply, and the session will end at the scheduled time.

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Missed Appointment:

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I understand that emergencies can happen to anyone; therefore, if an emergency keeps you from attending a session, please contact me whenever possible to let me know of the circumstances. Such events as a family emergency, serious accidents or illness are considered “emergencies.” In all other circumstances, if you miss a session without notice or cancel less than 48 hours in advance, the full fee will be charged.

 

The Coach’s Responsibility:

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I am committed to supporting you in achieving your desired outcomes and having each session be meaningful and productive. I agree to conduct myself professionally and maintain the ethics and standards set by the International Coaching Federation. 

https://coachfederation.org/code-of-ethics

 

I will not offer advice in any area in which I am not qualified and will, upon request, assist you in finding a trained or licensed professional for any matter that is outside my scope of expertise.

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Confidentiality:

 

Your identity as a coaching client and all communications between us will be held as strictly confidential, to the extent permitted by law, unless you give me express permission to disclose specific information. While the coach-client relationship is not privileged and I may be required to disclose confidential information in a legal proceeding, it is highly unlikely that this will occur. If there is evidence that you are a potential danger to yourself or another, or that you disclose illegal activity, I am ethically bound to report it to the appropriate authority. In such case, I will discuss it with you before taking such action.

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The Client’s Responsibility: 

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You understand that you are responsible for keeping the agreements stated in this document, as well as any actions you take as a result of coaching, and for maintaining your own well-being. 

I ask you to take responsibility for creating value and results for yourself, to ask for what you want in each session, and to give me feedback about what works or doesn’t work for you, so that I can be most effective in assisting you.

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Open Communication:

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I agree to communicate openly and honestly and to share my observations gently and compassionately as we work together. I encourage you to be open and honest with me, as we will get the best results from coaching if you share the full picture with me.

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Copyright: 

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During the coaching process, I may assign you materials that are copyrighted by Fern Gorin and The Life Purpose. I will also be sharing proprietary handouts and material owned by Unbounded. Please understand that this material is for your use only and no piece shall be reproduced and used before obtaining permission in writing from us. If you desire to reproduce any material, please contact Oliver Schwarz at info@oliverschwarz.com.

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The Coaching Engagement:

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 Our coaching engagement can be customized to meet your individual needs.