Client Agreements

Agreements – The Foundation of Our Coaching Relationship
Client Agreements
Agreements vs Expectations: Our coaching relationship is based upon agreements, not
expectations. When you have expectations about how something should go or what
another person is going to do, you set yourself up to feel disappointed, angry and upset.
Most importantly, expectations create external blame and victimhood.

Agreements, on the other hand, are co-created and mutually agreed upon. Agreements
are courageous, creative, and honest. Most importantly, agreements honor both the self
and the other. As the client, I agree that I will make known any expectations that I have,
and if there is something that I would like to be different, I will speak up so that we can
create an agreement around it.

Coachability: I understand that the most powerful coaching happens when I am open to
new possibilities; when I am willing to explore and reach for things that I currently
believe are impossible. I will be open to try new behaviors and ways of thinking as part
of the coaching process. When I feel myself holding back I will accept responsibility,
learn from my actions, be kind and forgiving to myself, and move forward.

Power: I understand that I bring power to the coaching relationship. I agree to show up
100% for our coaching sessions. This means being fully present, engaged, and ready to
play full-out. While I recognize that my coach will serve as my accountability partner, I
will never give my power away to my coach.

Integrity: When I make an agreement with myself and my coach, I will do everything in
my power to do it.

Authenticity: I will use this coaching container as an opportunity to explore and become
the most authentic version of myself.

Fear and Failure: I will never let fear get in the way of me taking action. While I
recognize that to have fear is to be human, I know that this coaching relationship is
designed to support me in breaking through the fears that are holding me back.
I understand that there is no such thing as failure, only feedback. So, when goals are not
met, we will explore where the breakdown was and course correct from a place of
gentleness and patience towards myself.

The Depth Dial: I know that I can always ask my coach to turn down the intensity or
depth of our conversations, and I agree to do so if I feel it’s necessary. Similarly, if I want
to be challenged more, I will make that powerful request. I agree that I am always in
control of the conversation, at all times.

Insight vs Time: I understand that the value of my coaching is not about the time we
spend together, but about the insights that surface and how I apply them.
Hide Nothing, Hold Nothing Back: In each coaching session and throughout our
coaching relationship, I agree to hide nothing and hold nothing back. If I notice that I am
holding back or not speaking my truth, I will acknowledge it – even if I cannot explicitly
express it. While I am always in control of the coaching conversation, and I always have a
choice about what information to share, I understand that the more open, honest, and
authentic I am, the more value I will create from this coaching relationship.

Confidentiality: Often, my coach may share personal stories of their life. I will respect
this vulnerability and willingness to share by not disclosing those moments of our
professional relationship. I understand our mutual agreement is to maintain our coaching
relationship as a safe and confidential space.

Referrals: If at any time I don’t feel I am getting what I need from coaching, I will ask for
what I need to be different. If I believe that the work we do IS powerful, I agree to
provide a written testimonial for my coach, and make referrals to people I know who I
believe would benefit from the coaching process.

Coach Agreements – My Promises to You
Confidentiality: I agree to hold our conversations in the highest levels of confidentiality,
and keep all of your personal information private and secure in accordance with HIPPA
laws. The coaching container is a safe, judgment-free space where honesty and
vulnerability can thrive.

Serve vs Please: As your Nurse Coach, I am not here to be your friend. I agree to speak
honestly and directly so as to challenge the beliefs and perceptions that may be holding
you back. I will not say things in hopes that you will like me. Rather, I will always speak in
service of your personal growth and ability to reach your goals. I will always speak with
compassion and from a place of deep service, and I will always seek your permission
when challenging you.

Success and Results: I will not promise you success – that is out of my control. Nor will I
promise you results – that is up to you. While I am fully invested in the process of
coaching and I agree to show up 100% to our sessions, ultimately success and results are
within your control only.

Intensity: I agree to challenge your perception of reality, because I know that when you
change your perception, you change your world. While I will always seek permission to
coach into areas of vulnerability, know that there is a willingness on my side to coach
deeply.

Authenticity: I am human. I have my own self-limiting beliefs, doubts and ways of seeing
the world. When those thoughts arise, I will acknowledge them fully and always speak
my truth. This is my commitment to you. I will speak my truth in service of your vision,
your potential, and your highest self.

You Are Powerful: I promise to always see you as the powerful person that you are, no
matter what. I promise to see and speak to your inner genius and warrior, even when you forget to believe in yourself.

We will go over these agreements during our first session. Please consider if there
are any changes you’d like to make, or any additional agreements that you would like to bring
forward as we enter into our coaching relationship.