207. How to Navigate Third-Party Coaching Relationships

207. How to Navigate Third-Party Coaching Relationships

Author: Lindsay Dotzlaf October 15, 2024 Duration: 27:45

As a coach, it's crucial to have clear policies and boundaries around how you handle situations where someone other than the client is paying for the coaching. Without this clarity, confusion can arise about who you are coaching, what results you are working towards, and who you are accountable to.

 

Join me this week as I offer key principles for coaching clients whose coaching is paid for by a third party. I share examples of when this situation might come up, key questions to ask yourself as a coach, and how to structure the coaching relationship for success. You'll also hear real-life examples of how you can apply these principles in your practice to maintain the integrity of the coaching process.

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/207


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