0:11 Hi Lara, it's great to meet you. Hi
0:12 David, it's nice to meet you too. I'm
0:14 really excited to start this journey
0:16 with you. Uh how are you feeling about
0:18 starting coaching? I'm feeling a bit
0:20 unsure about how this process will go,
0:22 but I'm looking forward on gaining some
0:25 uh clarity on my goals and improving my
0:28 skills. That's completely normal.
0:30 Coaching is a partnership and the
0:31 process works best when we both
0:32 understand our roles and
0:35 responsibilities clearly. Today, we'll
0:38 focus on setting expectations, defining
0:40 our roles, and establishing boundaries
0:42 so we can avoid any misunderstandings
0:45 moving forward. How does that sound?
0:47 That sounds great. Uh, I want to make
0:49 sure we're on the same page from the
0:51 beginning. Great. Let's start by
0:54 defining our roles. My role as the coach
0:56 is to guide and support you in
0:59 identifying your goals, reflecting on
1:01 challenges, and creating actionable
1:04 steps to achieve those goals. I'll ask
1:05 you questions to help you think
1:07 critically, and may provide feedback
1:09 when appropriate, but I'm not here to
1:10 give you all the answers or tell you
1:13 what to do. Does that make sense? Uh,
1:16 yes it does. Uh, so you'll help me
1:18 figure it out instead of giving me
1:21 direct solutions. Exactly. I'll be here
1:23 to facilitate your growth and empower
1:25 you to take ownership of your journey.
1:27 Your role as the coachi is to be an
1:29 active participant. That means being
1:32 honest, open to self-reflection, and
1:34 committed to taking action on the steps
1:36 we discuss. Does that sound good to you?
1:38 That sounds good. I like the idea of
1:40 being actively involved. I think I'll
1:42 get the best out of it that way. Great.
1:44 Now, let's talk about boundaries. To
1:46 ensure we have a productive
1:47 relationship, we need to set some ground
1:51 rules. For example, we'll start and end
1:53 our sessions on time. If you need to
1:55 reschedule, I'd appreciate at least 24
1:58 hours notice. Is that okay? Yes, that's
2:00 reasonable. I'll make sure to let you
2:02 know ahead of time if anything comes up.
2:05 Thank you. Another important boundary is
2:07 confidentiality. Everything we discuss
2:10 will stay between us unless there is
2:12 legal or ethical obligation for me to
2:15 share something. Nevertheless, this will
2:17 be your safe space to explore ideas and
2:20 challenges openly. Do you have any
2:22 concerns about confidentiality? Uh, no
2:24 concerns. I think confidentiality is so
2:28 important. So, I appreciate that. Great.
2:30 Lastly, while I'm here to guide and
2:32 support you, it's important to remember
2:33 that this is a professional
2:35 relationship. That means we'll keep the
2:38 focus on your goals and progress. Does
2:40 that sound fair? That sounds great. Um,
2:43 I appreciate the professionalism. Now,
2:45 let's set some expectations for how we
2:47 work together. Okay. I'll prepare for
2:49 each session by bringing tools and
2:51 strategies to help you on your end. I'd
2:53 like you to come prepared with any
2:55 topics, challenges, or goals you'd like
2:58 to discuss. What do you think? Uh, that
2:59 makes sense. I'll make sure to think
3:01 about what I want to focus on before
3:04 each session. Great. One more thing,
3:07 feedback. Yes. I might challenge your
3:09 thinking or ask you questions that push
3:12 you out of your comfort zone. This is to
3:14 help you grow. If my approach isn't
3:16 working for you, I want you to feel
3:18 comfortable letting me know. How do you
3:20 prefer to receive feedback? I appreciate
3:22 direct feedback as long as it's
3:26 constructive and not too harsh. Got it.
3:27 I'll keep that in mind. And I also
3:29 provide positive feedback when I see you
3:31 making progress. Does that sound like a
3:34 good balance? Yes, that works perfectly.
3:37 Great. To recap, we defined our roles.
3:39 I'm here to guide and support you. and
3:42 you're taking ownership of your growth.
3:44 We've agreed on boundaries around time,
3:45 confidentiality, and
3:47 professionalism. And we'll communicate
3:49 openly and I'll provide balanced
3:51 feedback to help you grow. Does that all
3:53 align with what you were hoping for?
3:55 Yes, it does. I feel much more confident
3:58 now about how this process will go.
3:59 That's great to hear. For our next
4:01 session, I'd like you to think about a
4:03 specific goal or challenge you'd like to
4:05 work on. This will give us a strong
4:08 starting point. Does that sound good?
4:09 Yes, definitely. I'll prepare something
4:11 before our next session. Thank you,
4:13 David. Perfect. I'm looking forward to
4:15 our next meeting. Have a great week,
4:19 Lara. You, too. See you next time. [Music]
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