Business Coaching Agreement

Coach: [Coach's Full Name or Business Name]

Client: [Client's Full Name or Business Name]

Date of Agreement: [Start Date]

1. Purpose of the Coaching Relationship

This agreement establishes a professional coaching relationship between the Coach and the Client. The purpose is to support the Client in achieving their business and professional goals through guidance, accountability, and structured coaching sessions.

2. Goals and Objectives

The coaching relationship aims to:

• Provide strategic insight and guidance for the Client’s business objectives.
• Offer accountability and support for goal achievement.
• Facilitate skill development, mindset shifts, and strategic decision-making.
• Help the Client identify challenges and opportunities for growth.

Specification of Goals:

• Goals and objectives will be defined as deliverables within this project.
• Deliverables may be set by the Coach in collaboration with the Client.
• The Client may also propose deliverables for discussion and refinement.
• Progress on deliverables will be regularly reviewed and tracked.

3. Roles and Responsibilities

Coach Responsibilities:

• Provide professional guidance, insight, and actionable strategies.
• Offer a safe and confidential space for open discussions.
• Maintain professionalism and respect throughout the coaching relationship.
• Be available for scheduled coaching sessions.

Client Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in all scheduled coaching sessions.
• Be transparent about challenges, goals, and expectations.
• Follow through on agreed-upon tasks and strategies.
• Communicate openly and honestly with the Coach.

4. Scope of Services

The coaching services may include (but are not limited to):

• One-on-one coaching sessions.
• Strategic business planning.
• Leadership and mindset development.
• Problem-solving and opportunity analysis.
• Accountability check-ins.

Services Excluded: Legal, financial, or accounting advice. Mental health counselling or therapy.

5. Time Commitment and Meetings

• Frequency of Sessions: [e.g., Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly]
• Duration of Sessions: [e.g., 1 hour per session]
• Mode of Communication: [e.g., Video call, In-person, Email]

Expected Duration of Relationship: From [Start Date] to [End Date], unless terminated earlier by either party.

6. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding all discussions, documents, and proprietary information shared during coaching sessions unless disclosure is required by law.

7. Advice Disclaimer

Any advice provided by the Coach is an opinion and does not constitute specialised legal, financial, or accounting advice. Decisions based on this advice are taken at the Client's own risk.

8. Fees and Payment Terms

• Coaching Fee: [e.g., $XX per session / $XX monthly]
• Payment Terms: [e.g., Monthly in advance via bank transfer]
• Refund Policy: [e.g., Non-refundable unless otherwise agreed upon in writing]

9. Termination of Agreement

Either party may terminate this agreement with a notice period of [e.g., two weeks].

10. Acknowledgment of Agreement

By adding a Note in the Teams Section of this project, the Client confirms:
"I have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Business Coaching Agreement as outlined in the project description."

11. Optional Legal Disclaimer

This agreement outlines expectations and does not constitute a legally binding contract unless specified otherwise.