Professional Coaching Services

If you've never had a Coach before, read on for a crash course!

First, here is what a Coach is not:

• A consultant or advisor who shares a solution to a problem 
• A mentor who guides a leaner along a similar path
• A teacher who imparts knowledge
• A counsellor who helps heal psychological wounds

What is Coaching?

Coaching provides a dedicated space to think, increase awareness, find new perspectives, plan for the future, and activate towards defined goals. Coaching can be beneficial for any person, no matter the age, profession, seniority, or life experience. It can work beautifully in tandem with counselling. 

--> Learn more on the International Coaching Federation Website

How Coaching with Jennifer helps (some common ways):

• If you are a high performing executive, seeking to maintain a healthy, high clip, remain sharp, and operate near peak performance continually
• If you are a caring, growing leader, seeking to "do" less and "lead" more, strategically
• If your head is butting against a glass ceiling at work, and you need support to advocate, show your value and to level up
• If you are contemplating a transition, or stuck in a rut and need support to activate

Goal-Directed Coaching (1:1 Sessions):

A Coaching engagement can be a short or medium-term intervention, generally a minimum of 3 months or about 5-6 sessions for maximal effectiveness. This type of coaching will have a specific outcome in mind, and this is stated within the arranged Coaching Agreement. Depending on the timeline needed to reach a goal such as a promotion at work, this would determine how long a Coaching arrangement could last. Success is easily measured with this type of coaching because there is such a clear, observable end result.

Performance Coaching (1:1 Sessions):

The intention may be about establishing and maintaining healthy conditions, mindset, and behaviours to support you to continuously operate near peak performance. It is less likely to have one explicit goal, and there are often no particular end-dates. It is a good idea to start with a 3 month, or 5-6 session Agreement, ensure there is a good fit with the Coach, and then renew if there is ongoing need. 

For those in high pressure roles, with too many meetings and scarcely time for lunch, regular Coaching provides a much needed pause and safe space to think, re-center, and prioritize. This type of coaching enables you to operate from a higher perspective, more consciously and strategically.

Group Coaching (1:many Sessions):

Group coaching is a structured, facilitated process where a professional coach works with a small group of individuals (typically 5–10) who share common personal or professional goals. Distinct from Team Coaching, group members may or may not have any prior relationship with each other. 

Generally speaking, these are individuals, coming together to leverage adult learning (andragogy) best practices and needs such as collaboration, peer learning, brainstorming and solutions-focused facilitated discussions. 

Often, the group is assembled due to common individual goals. Successful Group Coaching interventions are typically 3-6 months, biweekly or monthly cadence. The greatest Group Coaching interventions transform individuals into a continued, ongoing and cohesive team. 

Team Coaching (1:many Sessions):

The ICF defines Team coaching as a professional, structured, and ongoing partnership with a team to improve its collective performance, collaboration, and dynamics, aiming to achieve shared goals and sustainable results. 

These are best conducted as a minimum of 6 month engagement, with up to 10 members, often 1 x 90 minute meeting per month. It is the ongoing, iterative and reflective practice of the team that drives improved performance and strengthens psychological safety and team function that, when done right, permeates through the entire organization. 

How does Jennifer help?

Each person has a unique life experience, perspective and requirement out of the Coaching arrangement, whether it be individual, group or team-based.

Jennifer's experience spans internationally, and she has demonstrated success in supporting a rich diversity of clients from different nations, cultures, generations, and professionally, ranging from entry-level to middle management, director, executive and c-suites. To see a sampling of some clients she has worked with, please see the Testimonials page. 

Jennifer's coaching delivers a personalized approach to best serve the client or the team. In every Coaching engagement with Jennifer is an underlying supportive, safe space, with a buoyant, uplifting energy and playfulness. From here, each client or team is challenged to become aware of and activate towards the greatest version of themselves and their team functioning, taking action towards their personal, team or organizational goals. 

Service Fees:

Stanley Consulting conducts regular benchmarking to ensure coaching rates, leadership interventions, and service offerings are fair in the context of the international market as well as her level of training and accreditation. Jennifer is accredited through the ICF and the HRPA, and has training and certifications along with other associations that can be found on the home page.