(Source: adapted from "The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching, A Developmental Approach," by Dr. Pamela McLean, cofounder of Hudson Institute of Coaching)
Stage 1
CONTRACT
What change do you want?
What motivates you to make this change now?
How committed are you in this pursuit?
Are we clear on expectations (client’s role, coach’s role, scope of engagement)?
Are we clear on process (logistics, cadence, confidentiality, boundaries)?