How Does Professional Coaching Work?

FAQs

How do I know if coaching is for me?

You feel like you’ve tried everything you can think of. You feel frustrated, out of ideas, unmotivated, deflated. You want to get to B from your A but you don’t know how.

In a word you feel stuck.

This is where coaching can help.* (*Read about what coaching in not.)

Who will you be working with:

Hi! 👋🏻 I’m Sloane Miller. For nearly 20 years, I’ve been dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations achieve lasting success through a blend of professional coaching, workshop facilitation, and mental health expertise. I specialize in delivering results-driven, customized strategies that drive performance, collaboration, and resilience in the workplace.

Why come to a professional coach?

Professional coaching offers a structured, goal-oriented approach to personal and professional growth. Whether you’re navigating career changes, overcoming creative blocks, or working toward personal development, a coach helps you clarify your vision, develop actionable steps, and stay accountable to your goals. It’s about unlocking your potential and empowering you to create the changes you desire.

In other words from ICF: “Professional coaching is a self-directed process by which clients uncover their solutions to their challenges with a facilitator. Any professional or personal topic can be explored in this unique process.” Learn more about ICF coaching here: https://experiencecoaching.com/ 

What can you expect from your coach, me (my commitment to you)?

You can expect me to be an active listener, facilitator, and partner in your growth. I’ll ask thoughtful questions, and challenge you when necessary — all with the goal of helping you achieve what matters most to you. I will not tell you what to do or set goals for you – I will facilitate a process where you discover your own solutions and take ownership of your progress. My role is to support you, provide insight, and hold space for your development.

What do I expect from you as a client (your commitment to coaching)?

Coaching is a partnership, and your active participation is the cornerstone – without it, coaching doesn’t work. I ask that you come prepared to explore, reflect, and take action between sessions. You’ll set your own goals, and the work we do together will depend on your dedication to making progress. I hope you’ll be honest about your challenges, celebrate your successes, and stay engaged in the process, with openness, curiosity, and commitment.

What are the fees?

Generally, my fees are $1,000 for 4 sessions per month for a 3-month minimum retainer. Read more about time commitment and fee options.

What is the first step?

If this sounds like you, let’s jump on a 30 minute Zoom Discovery Call. For this Zoom call, we’ll get to know each other, talk about what you’re hoping to get out of coaching sessions, and logistics. Click his link: https://calendly.com/coachingwithsloane/30min

What will the first session be like?

The first session (60-90 minutes) will be different from successive sessions as I will be steering our conversation and I will set the session agenda. (Moving forward you will set the agenda.) We'll focus on getting to know you and your goals. We’ll explore where you are now, where you want to be, and any challenges you're facing. It's a chance for us to create a foundation of trust and collaboration. I’ll ask questions to understand your situation and help clarify your objectives. By the end, we’ll identify some potential areas to work on and establish the next steps for your journey as well as discuss how fast or slow you want to go and fee structure.

Have more questions? Email me!