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Marian Baker, MCC
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Fax: 773.509.9584

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Each client relationship is custom-designed to suit your needs and goals.

After we have explored what you would like to gain from coaching, I will prepare and mail a Discovery & Design package with questions and exercises for you. Then, we will meet for a 2-hour plus intake session (in person or by phone), to begin to get to know you deeply, explore desired outcomes, "design" me to be the right coach for you, launch our relationship with trust and have some laughs along the way. I call this Your Renewal Day and encourage you to make it a special experience, including getting a massage, a walk in nature or some other "getting out of your head" activity to nurture body and spirit after we meet.

Typically, ongoing coaching may include:

Weekly phone sessions (or 3-4 coaching sessions per month)

In person coaching available at my office or agreed upon locations, as desired (Perhaps we’ll want to use a flipchart together, or walk and talk along the lakefront, et al.)

Next step commitments from each session and accountability support, as we keep designing to serve you best. These may be tangible to-do’s, or to-BE’s, awareness tracking, potent questions to ponder and so on.

Contact between sessions as agreed upon to support you well (email, et al.)

Also Available:

Input sessions with other people to support your coaching. Example: I meet with (in person or phone) three client-chosen sources to gather input about strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) relevant to want you really want to create. I can also give you tools to have these dialogues directly with your key people.

"Shadow work"- I will observe you at work, delivering a talk or whatever venue you might wish and then coach for desired learning, shifts, etc.

I will facilitate a three-way discussion with you and another person, e.g. to optimize roles and responsibilities in a working relationship.

Other uniquely designed coaching value-added for your specific wants. (I’m open to whatever will serve you well, within my boundaries, ethics and professional discernment.)

All coaching sessions are kept confidential. Power is granted to the coaching alliance, rather than to the Coach. The client is encouraged and expected to be consistently mindful of what he/she needs and request that from the Coach. I keep you on your toes and you keep me on mine. We don’t want to fall asleep. This agreement is part of what makes the coaching alliance such a potent collaboration.

What does this cost?

Coaching is a one-of-a-kind relationship, designed by the coach and client. Once we have explored a bit more of what you’re looking for, I’ll be delighted to discuss fees and other details with you.

Complimentary sample sessions are available by phone if you would like to have a taste of coaching before becoming a client. (See Free Test Drive)

How long will our coaching last?

The commitment to this alliance and doing your own growth work is essential. A 3-month agreement is required for you to have some understanding and initial benefit from a coaching experience. After that, a longer term partnership to coaching is typical. Some people maintain coaching relationships for several years, while others are happy with about 12-18 months. Some clients are satisfied with a “boost” for about 6 months. It’s really up to the individual.

Curious? 
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Marian@MarianBaker.com 
Phone: 773.509.9408 FAX: 773.509.9584


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