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Private Coaching & Mentoring

Private coaching and mentoring provides you, you and your partner or you and your team with an intimate, customized, 100% focused-on-you-experience that can help you gain momentum very quickly depending on how open and honest you are with your wants and needs (don’t worry -- we will work together to figure out all the big and little things that you want for you and your business!).

You have to want to work with a coach + be coachable + be ready for the additional time and resources that will be needed to shift your focus away from the day-to-day business activities towards creating and implementing a plan to grow your business -- strategically and with intention.

I believe that an entrepreneur should have a business coach or mentor at every stage of ownership from a brand new start-up to a 25 year veteran. You are not and cannot be an expert in everything. Business is constantly changing and when you live in the ecosystem of your business, you sometimes miss what is going on outside. Missed opportunities or industry shifts can have a huge impact on your business, so I encourage you to seek out the right coach or mentor at the right moment that fits your needs today, tomorrow and for the rest of your entrepreneurial journey.

You may work with one business coach or mentor over a period of time but each coach and mentor brings different strengths, experience and knowledge so realistically, you may end up working with 10-25 coaches/mentors over the long-term as your needs and business development changes.

As a Founder, I also recommend that you seek out other types of coaches to strengthen all areas of your life including a life coach, financial or investment coach, health and wellness coach, fitness coach, mindset coach, spirituality coach, relationship coach, etc. When the other aspects of your life are balanced and working effectively, you will find more clarity and capacity for your business overall. When an aspect of your life isn’t balanced, it will become a distraction and your focus and discipline will suffer.

Finally, you are bringing each coach onto your team to help you in one or multiple areas of your life, so interview them, ask questions -- make sure there is a good fit with personality, experience, knowledge, timeline, and budget.

Not every coach is the right fit for you nor are you the right fit for them.

  • The bi-weekly coaching package offers two sessions per month which provides additional time to be dedicated to activities outside of coaching sessions for business owners who have busy schedules or are worried about incorporating coaching sessions into their schedule.

  • This frequency provides ongoing and effective accountability to create bold goals and implement a strong and sustainable plan and strategy.

  • Weekly check-ins to keep you on track to reach your goal(s) faster.

  • During these sessions, we discuss successes, tasks completed, activities next up on the to-do list, as well as have the opportunity to talk through challenges, questions and decisions as they come up vs. waiting months between sessions.

  • This package will provide you with the engagement you need, the pace you want, and the stability and consistency of a six-month timeline.

Package includes:

  • 60-minute bi-weekly coaching calls (video or phone) over a 6-month period.

  • Weekly check-ins; custom reminders related to goals, tasks and focus for month.

  • Customized tasks, exercises and resources to support your strategy, hold you accountable and keep you focused.

  • Goal setting and accountable action taking activities.

  • Access to your session notes and a live document to keep track of goals, activities, challenges, next steps, etc.

  • DM and email support between sessions.

  • $2,888 (+HST) CAD
    Payment plan available.

Bi-weekly Coaching

Weekly Coaching

  • The weekly coaching package provides the most accountability with consistent and effective meetings each week that allows your coach to work with you to create a strong, realistic, ambitious, and sustainable action plan to reach your goal(s) faster and grow your business.

  • During these sessions, we discuss successes, tasks completed, activities next up on the to-do list, as well as have the opportunity to talk through challenges, questions and decisions as they come up vs. waiting weeks or months between sessions.

  • This package will provide you with the engagement you need, the pace you want, and the stability and consistency of a six-month timeline.

Package includes:

  • 45-60 minute weekly coaching calls (video or phone) over a 6-month period.

  • Weekly check-ins; custom reminders related to goals, tasks and focus for week.

  • Customized tasks, exercises and resources to support your strategy, hold you accountable and keep you focused.

  • Goal setting and accountable action taking activities.

  • Access to your session notes and a live document to keep track of goals, activities, challenges, next steps, etc.

  • DM and email support between sessions.

  • $5,555 (+HST) CAD
    Payment plan available.

Flex Package

  • As a start-up or growing business owner, you need more than coaching sessions to help turn your strategy into reality.

  • Sometimes, you may wish that you can work with a coach who also has the knowledge and experience to help you with the tactical steps to start and grow your business such as reviewing a contract or web copy, helping you write a partnership agreement or laying out a workshop or presentation.

  • If you answered YES, then this package is for you!

Package includes:

  • 16 total hours of unstructured coaching support to fit your diverse or changing needs:

    • You may use all 16 hours towards 1-on-1 coaching sessions; each session is scheduled in 60-minute increments (unless otherwise requested).

    • You book a session as you need to and based on availability.

      • Popular example: schedule weekly coaching sessions for the two months, then transition to bi-weekly as your strategy becomes implemented and you feel more confident with your decisions and actions.

    • Additional DM and email support between sessions.

  • PLUS, this package also allows "flexibility" to assign time to other requests and activities as mentioned above outside of scheduled coaching sessions.

  • All hours are completed within a 6 month period.

  • $3,333 (+HST) CAD
    (or 6 monthly payments of $555.50)

Other Options

You are NOT meant to do this alone!

Custom weekly and bi-weekly packages are available including:

  • 3 month coaching and mentoring packages

  • 12 month coaching and mentoring packages

OR

  • One-Time Consultations

  • Business Planning & Strategy Development Consultations

Not sure which package is right for you?

Do you have 20 minutes? Let’s chat!

Testimonial

"You have been a gem for helping me keep myself on point. You have been an invaluable asset to me. Huge. I can't even put into words how much love and gratitude I have for you. You exceeded my expectations in every way and you are a lovely, amazing human being. Thank you a million times from the bottom of my heart. I could not have done this without you! I hope this new year is good to you because you deserve only all the good things."

— Carrie L., Private School Owner

What’s the difference?

If you want to heighten your accountability, work on tasks to reach your goals faster, as well as have the opportunity to talk through challenges, questions and decisions as they come up, the Weekly or Bi-weekly options will provide you with the engagement you need, the pace want, and the the stability and consistency of a six-month timeline.

The Flex package includes flexible coaching sessions that can accommodate to your business and scheduling needs. For example, you may want to schedule weekly for the first two months and then bi-weekly moving into month three.

PLUS, this package allows additional time to be dedicated to activities outside of coaching sessions. You may ask that I review a contract or partnership agreement, assist with web site or social media content writing, help with reviewing hiring sites and descriptions, etc.

When deciding what package is right for you, remember your needs.

A lot happens in business over 30 days. I want to work with you to discuss challenges or barriers, encourage you to ask questions and make decisions when they are active and relevant vs. writing down questions or making notes or waiting to make decisions that could impact your business now.

I always encourage clients to connect with me between sessions as needed but the challenge is encouraging entrepreneurs to make the time to work on their business regularly vs. putting their planning, goal setting and strategic development on the back-burner.

Yes - some things can wait.

But how many times have you missed opportunities because you didn’t make the time and prioritize yourself/your business first?

It’s time to invest in yourself.

Pause ,,,

If you’ve made it this far, thank you - I’m excited to be part of your journey.

Something about me has peaked your interest but you’re hesitating. You may know that working with me will help you grow your business.

You may really want to work with a business coach.

But it’s a big commitment - for you personally and financially. It’s scary and may be a bit overwhelming.

I get it! I’ve been there :)

So, why don’t we start with a discovery call or a virtual coffee chat. There’s no pressure. I promise.

By the end our call, you will know what your next move is - whether it be with me or not. And I’m OK with that!

What I want from you, right here - right now, is to tell yourself that you will choose you. You have goals and dreams. It’s time you allowed yourself to pursue them.

The link to meet me will always be on this page.

But how you feel, right now - that excitement and nervousness - may not be. Commit to yourself and give yourself permission to go after those dreams and goals.

Stop playing small.

Let’s work together so you can play bigger in 2023.

What Can You Expect ?

  • An opportunity to get curious, ask questions and be open to new ideas and experiences. Our sessions are a safe space free of judgment.

    • I encourage you to ask questions. And keep asking questions. This curiosity is what motivates you to learn and grow.

  • I will check-in with you and hold you accountable. I will also be accessible between sessions for you to ask questions, provide updates, and communicate about anything stopping you from moving forward.

    • Do not wait until your next session if there is something we can talk about now so you can move forward today.

  • I will ask you (sometimes hard) questions that will make the most impact and challenge you to think in new ways. I encourage you to feel and engage with the edge of your comfort zone because that is where change and growth exist. Do not fear change, fear comfort and complacency.

  • To gain clarity on the growth or changes you want for you and/or your business.

  • To create impactful goals and an action-based strategy that will help you move towards achieving the growth and changes you want.

Next Steps

1

Schedule a free consult.

Do you have 20 minutes?
Let’s chat via phone or Zoom
and see if we are a good fit.

2

Review your options.

Is one-on-one coaching or
a group coaching program
a better fit for you?

3

Choose a package.

After you choose your package,
we will schedule your first session.
Woo hoo!