• Coaching is a unique partnership, and establishing clear expectations from the beginning is essential for success.

• We’ll begin with a ‘contract’ that details how our relationship will function, the principles and boundaries we’ll adhere to, and the commitments we both agree upon.

• In our first meeting, we’ll engage in a ‘contracting conversation’ to ensure we’re aligned and can incorporate any significant points.

• At the start of each session, we’ll briefly revisit ‘contracting,’ allowing us to refine the contract as the coaching evolves.

• For reference, in coaching, the individual being coached is typically referred to as the ‘client’ and that’s the term I generally use.

• Respond to your needs and agenda, creating a safe space for exploration.

• Actively listen and help you to explore ideas.

• Ask questions to facilitate thinking, identify, prioritise, and plan goals.

• Provide feedback to support your development.

• Challenge you in valuable ways, be open and honest, and encourage responsibility.

• Be mindful of my scope, competence, and boundaries, and will advise you to seek alternative support if needed.

·       Be open and honest with me

·       Take responsibility for your learning and development and the progress you make towards your goals

·       When prompted, be prepared to give me feedback on your experience of the coach mentoring and on my performance as your coach mentor

·       Let me know if there is anything that is getting in the way of the coach mentoring achieving its potential

·       Make time for our sessions and be available to start at the scheduled times

·       Come to our sessions, having given thought to how you would like to use the time

·       Ensure that our sessions are free from interruptions

·       If a session requires adjustment, please provide at least 72 hours’ notice, unless it’s an emergency.

·       For scheduling, I utilise Acuity Scheduling that generates a Zoom meeting link that is emailed to you.

• Confidentiality is a cornerstone of coaching, and having extensive experience in the healthcare industry, I firmly uphold and adhere to its principles.

• Information disclosed during coaching sessions will only be disclosed to third parties when agreed by you. In the most extra ordinary circumstances, when explicitly agreed upon, unless there’s compelling evidence of a serious danger to you or others if withheld.

• I may write confidential reflection notes on our sessions for my own development and to improve my professional practice.

• I may share with my own supervisor, aspects of my work with clients, but will not disclose clients’ identities during this supervision

·       As a coach, I believe that effective coaching is a conversation that requires appreciative listening, a deep understanding of the individual, and holding individuals in high positive regard.

·       As a coach, my goal is to assist everyone in finding their place in the world and developing their full potential. This entails celebrating and encouraging diversity and striving to foster an empowering culture with every individual, team, and organization I support.

·       I wholeheartedly endorse the EMCC ethos that emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture where individuals are treated with respect, valued, trusted, and feel secure. This environment should provide a sense of belonging and enable all to thrive and contribute positively to society.

 [EMCC,  European Mentoring and Coaching Council]

·       In my commitment to working ethically and safely as your coach mentor, I will abide by the Global Code of Ethics at all times (ask if you want to be sent a copy)

·       Act within the applicable law and not encourage, assist or collude with others engaged in conduct that is dishonest, unlawful, unprofessional or discriminatory

·       Not exploit you in any manner, including but not limited to, financial, sexual or those matters within the professional relationship

·       If you feel that my behaviour or actions are upsetting, or even inappropriate, please let me know. Sometimes we do not realise we have caused offence.

·       In the event that you did not feel you could raise any such concerns with me, please contact TBC*