One of the biggest determinants of success in a coaching engagement is the fit between a client and coach; each must feel like they can trust each other enough to explore the uncharted territory that growth requires. I offer a free 30 minute session so we can get a sense of each other, the client can talk about what they're looking for, I describe the way I work, and we assess whether we think the partnership has potential.

When starting a coaching engagement, I work with a block of 6 sessions. This feels like the sweet spot between enough time to really get something concrete out of the sessions, and a manageable commitment for the client.
After 6 sessions we get a chance to reflect on the process and decide whether and how to continue.

After initiating the work, I like to work in 8 session blocks. This gives scope to build momentum, but with an end point so the coaching work doesn't feel infinite. Clients usually continue for several of these 8 session blocks if they're working on deeper issues.