At our first meeting, we’ll set goals and create action steps which we’ll revisit regularly. At times I’ll assign out-of-session reflective work, but always the scope, pacing, and focus of your engagement will be driven by you.

I know it can be hard to take the first step. I too resisted the idea thinking it was a luxury. Eventually, I hired a coach because I realized the investment could pay for itself as I became a better leader.

In addition, some things are hard to talk about with your peers or your boss. An outside perspective, a place where what you say won’t go any further, and a place where you can gain insight from another professional’s experience can open up new possibilities.