Before the session
- Find it under Coaching > Sessions. Open the session at its start time and use the meeting link on the session page to join.
- Message your coach ahead of time if you want to share context. You can reach them from Coaching > Messages or the message button on the session.
- Spend a few minutes on your goals. Jot down what you want to work on, what’s prompting it now, and what a good outcome would look like. You don’t need a polished plan - even a rough idea gives the conversation a head start.
What to expect during the session
- Introductions. The coach will share a bit about their background and how they work, and ask about you.
- Your goals and situation. Expect questions about what you want to get out of coaching, what’s going well, and where you’re stuck.
- Shaping the work. Together you’ll narrow down what to focus on and how you’ll work - how often you’ll meet and what, if anything, you’ll do between sessions.
- A two-way fit check. Notice whether you feel comfortable, heard, and appropriately challenged. The coach is assessing fit too.
- Next steps. You should leave with a clear sense of what comes next.
Questions worth asking
You don’t need to ask all of these - pick the ones that matter most to you:- Approach: “How do you typically work with someone on a goal like mine?”
- Experience: “Have you coached people in my role, industry, or situation before?”
- Logistics: “How long are sessions, how often would we meet, and is there work between them?”
- Expectations: “What do you need from me to make this work?”
- Progress: “How will we know it’s working, and how do you track progress?”
- Starting point: “Based on what I’ve shared, where would you suggest we start?”
After the session
- Decide on fit. If it clicked, book your next session from Coaching > Sessions or your dashboard - see Schedule a Coaching Session.
- Not the right match? That’s okay. You can find another coach anytime - you’re never locked in. If you’re weighing options, Choosing the Right Coach walks through what to consider.
- Keep the conversation going. You can message your coach between sessions from Coaching > Messages.