Coaching for Professional Development

We utilize the Appreciative Inquiry Model for Coaching which includes guiding our clients through four stages utilizing five principles:

The Four Stages are:

  1. Discovery- exploring core questions about topics
  2. Dream- getting a clear view of the dream based on discovery
  3. Design- mapping out a plan
  4. Destiny- implementing action

The Five Principles of the Appreciative Inquiry Coaching model include?

  1. Constructionist -our current actions construct our reality.
  2. Positive- attitudes, actions, and connections influence change.
  3. Simultaneity- the questions asked set change in a particular direction.
  4. Poetic- we can rewrite our stories
  5. Anticipatory- a vision of the future can chart the course to that reality

What can Coaching accomplish?

  • Increase the quality of your personal and professional relationships.
  • Align your life and work with what you value most.
  • Move toward a life that supports wellness.
  • Tap into your skills and strengths when you need them most.
  • Acknowledge and prioritize what is most important to you, your family and/or your organization.

What kind of coaching clients do you work with?

Any person or group can benefit from working with a Coach. Our work includes clients in various fields including:

  • Businesses, Business Owners, and Leadership Teams
  • Educational Leaders, Medicine/Healthcare Professionals, Non- Profit Organizations, Arts & Sciences.
  • People who are beginning of their career path or changing careers.

How does Coaching work?

Many coaches work with their clients exclusively via telephone. The benefits and logistics of meeting by telephone are:

  • There are no geographical barriers. It is flexible for both client and coach.
  • Coaching calls are 30 minutes or 50 minutes depending on the arrangement you select.
  • Coaching calls are scheduled in advance.
  • Coaching is paid for at the beginning of each month by credit card or check.

How much does Coaching cost?

  • Individual Coaching is $400.00 per month for 4-40 minute coaching sessions via telephone or $500.00 per month for 4- 1 hour meetings in person. This is paid at the beginning of each set of four sessions by check or credit card.
  • Coaching fees for Businesses, Organizations and Leadership Teams (including individual and group), are provided by request for proposal based on the needs of your organization. Invoices will be sent monthly to the business or organization.

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Development Counts
2910 North Druid Hills Road, Suites J & E
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-248-1557



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