> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.exec.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # What to Expect in an Intro Session > How to prepare for your first coaching session and what to ask Your intro session is the first conversation with a coach. It's part get-to-know-you and part figuring out how you'll work together. A little preparation goes a long way - here's how to get the most out of it. A coaching intro session on the platform, showing the time, session length, policy, the coach, and a chat panel *** ## 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](/coaching/schedule-session). * **Not the right match?** That's okay. You can [find another coach](/coaching/find-a-coach) anytime - you're never locked in. If you're weighing options, [Choosing the Right Coach](/coaching/choosing-a-coach) walks through what to consider. * **Keep the conversation going.** You can message your coach between sessions from **Coaching > Messages**. *** ## Getting help Questions about how a session works, or something didn't go as expected? Email [hello@exec.com](mailto:hello@exec.com).