Most engagements are for a period of six months, with coaching sessions every other week. This duration and frequency can be tailored to meet a client’s needs and preferences.

In successful engagements, clients bring a genuine desire for change, an open-mind, a willingness to be transparent, and a curiosity to learn more about themselves. Some work in between sessions for reading, journaling and other exercises typically occurs, but those activities are at the client’s discretion, and generally would only entail an additional 4-5 hours a month.

It honestly varies greatly. The coaching focus will always be what the client wants — whether it is personal, work related, or some combination of both. Coach Murph is open to anything on the client’s mind, and his approach and training work well across the board.

Some examples from the professional realm include: relationship challenges with co-workers, career advancement, disruptive organizational changes, cultural alignment issues, adjusting to a new role and responsibilities, or stagnation and diminished motivation.

On the personal side, topics can range from: the work/life balance dynamic, financial goals, career change, spiritual development, improving physical and mental health, family and personal relationship challenges.

No. A coach is not a therapist, or mentor, or consultant. The role of a coach is to partner in support of the client, facilitating a client-driven process that motivates action towards well-defined goals. This critical issue will be explained in detail before any engagement is finalized.

They are not necessary but can be incorporated into an engagement. Once a high-level understanding is established around the client’s objectives, various options can be presented that fit into the overall plan.