Leadership Coach DC

The change you want to see.

The success you want to be.

Dupont Circle, NW
Washington , DC 20009

ph: 202.302.8630
alt: 410.867.9155

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Why 15 sessions?

If the answers were easy and obvious you'd have worked them out by now. Take a little time—less than 24 hours out of your life—to look at things in a new light and practice different ways of viewing the world and your place in it. Once you get started, this will be something you look forward to and want to make time for. It feels good to have someone who really listens, asks the right questions, and supports your development.

Why do you offer a free sample session?

We need to know if we are a good fit. Once we have met, you may feel that another coach would suit you better. I may decide that I am not the right coach for you, and may refer you to another coach or to another resource more able to meet your needs. This free initial session allows us to explore the coaching process and relationship and decide if it makes sense for us to continue.

Where do coaching sessions take place?

I am happy to coach you at your office, in your home, or even on the phone. You can also schedule sessions at my premises either in northwest Washington, DC or Anne Arundel County, MD.

How is coaching different from therapy?

Coaching is about the present and the future, rather than the past. The purpose of coaching is to encourage growth and development rather than healing. Coaching is a positive, future-focused discipline, designed to support whole, healthy, and resourceful people in making the best possible career and life choices for themselves.

How is coaching different from consulting?

A coach does not give advice or come up with business or organizational solutions on your behalf. Instead, you are the one who works out the answers. I ask questions and make observations designed to allow you to see your situation with fresh eyes. You will find that a different perspectivea new view of your worldwill allow you to see possibilities you never considered before. Coaching is empowering, refreshing, and invigoratingeven when some of your learning may be very tough.

Is coaching confidential?

Yes. It doesn't matter who pays the bill, your sessions are just between you and me. You should not sign up for coaching unless YOU want to see some difference in your life. What you discuss with me and what you decide to do is your business and yours alonea conversation I am happy to have with your boss or training officer.

Do I need to sign a contract?

Yes. Once we've met, and decided there will be a value in working together, we will both sign a coaching agreement. You can download a sample agreement here.

What are your registration/payment policies?

We'll work out a payment plan and coaching schedule based on your needs--I know times are tough right now. Payment is by cash or check and discounts are available for individuals who sign up for 3 or more sessions at a time. Corporate rates for working with 2 or more clients also apply. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged at full price.

Still have questions?

contact me   

I look forward to hearing from you.

Liz Barron

What the professionals say about the value of coaching

AMA

Institute for Corporate Productivity

Lee Salmon, Federal Consulting Group, U.S. Department of the Treasury writes:

"Coaching's greatest impact in government is in the development of future leadership and leaders who are agile enough to address a growing complexity of issues...The use of coaching across government will continue to grow. It will be used increasingly to build high-performing work teams and expanded collaboration between government agencies. "

Read The Evolution of Coaching in the U.S. Federal Government 

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Dupont Circle, NW
Washington , DC 20009

ph: 202.302.8630
alt: 410.867.9155