Individual Coaching
In individual coaching, we work together one-on-one, exploring whatever is on your mind. Below you find my four areas of focus. And here, you may access our Frequently Asked Questions.
Life Transitions
Get one-on-one support as you face life’s transitions, and life’s big questions.
For people going through any kind of life transition and/or facing life’s big questions.
One-on-one coaching for a highly individualised support on topics such as search for meaning, mid-life crisis, burnout, loss, grief, etc.
Transitions are the chrysalis from which new life can form… & you don’t need to go through them on your own
Coaching people in transition and/or in search of meaning is a true passion of mine, because I know that, when we choose to go through that uncomfortable, at times painful, space – that’s when we make the most meaningful shifts in our lives. And it’s a journey we are not meant to take alone.
Examples of topics I have tackled with clients in the past include:
Search for meaning | Loss & Grief
- You are feeling a sense of loss or emptiness, but can’t put your finger on what it is you’re missing – after all, “you have it all”.
- You are facing a “purpose” crisis (also known as “mid-life” crisis), and wish to find new meaning in life.
- You feel that there is more to life than just the daily nitty-gritty, and wish to (re-)connect to something “bigger”.
- You are going through a divorce, or are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Whatever you may be going through right now, one thing is certain: we are not meant to go through life’s valleys and summits on our own, but in the warm companionship of others. I’d love to be your companion and walk alongside you on this important journey.
Burnout
- You find yourself tired or on edge most of the time, and sense that you need to start making some significant changes in your life.
- You are recovering from a burnout, and need a partner with whom you can think through your next steps.
- You are feeling replenished, yet mindful of the fact that your current lifestyle is not sustainable on the long run.
Having recovered from a burnout, I know how hard it can be to be in that space, and how having a community of people around you who can support you during that phase is of utmost importance.
Coaching is not therapy. But it can be a very helpful complement, either in parallel to psychotherapy or after you have completed your therapy sessions.
In our coaching, we will focus on you, your thoughts, your feelings, your life style, and the resources at your disposal. I will give you the support and encouragement you need, to take the steps you need, to replenish that energy well of yours, so you can start a new chapter in your life.
Private client & NGO pricing
Hourly rate: CHF200.-
- Above hourly rate applies to self-paying clients, as well as non-governmental organisations.
- Maximum flexibility: Book individual coaching sessions one at a time and pay as you go.
- Ideal for short-term coaching.
*Most popular* Six session package: CHF1’350.-
- Ensures continued support for sustainable results.
- Package of 6 sessions of 75 min. each for better impact.
- Save 10% by getting the package.
- Sessions to be taken within 6 months of package purchase or they expire.
- Payment of package in advance
Corporate pricing
Hourly rate: CHF350.-
- Above hourly rate applies to corporate clients.
- Maximum flexibility: Book individual coaching sessions one at a time and pay as you go.
- I charge an hourly rate of CHF220.- for so called “administrative hours” such as review of assessments / psychometric profiles, etc.
*Most popular* 12 session package: CHF4’500.-
- Ensures continued support for sustainable results.
- Package of 12 sessions of 75 minutes each for better impact.
- Save close to 15% by getting the package.
- Sessions to be taken within 9 months of package purchase or they expire.
- Payment of package within 30 days of invoicing.
Differentiated pricing
I differentiate my pricing between corporate clients (paying market rate), private clients paying out of pocket, and non-governmental organisations.
Additional fees may apply to above rates depending on customer requests, for e.g., commuting fees, document review fees, working outside of my regular working hours, etc. These would always be defined and agreed with client prior to the session.
Can’t afford my rates?
My intention is to enable all who want to, to be able to benefit from my coaching services, regardless of financial situation, whilst also making it sustainable for me to offer my services. As such, if you are in financial difficulty, and/or earn a modest income, please get in touch with me directly to discuss alternatives: info@agapeheartandsoul.com.
Upon mutual agreement, and subject to my own availability and financial situation, some of these alternatives may include:
- If you earn a modest income, we may be able to find a price/offering that makes sense and keeps both of our hearts open.
- If you are currently having a challenging period financially, we could agree an individualised payment plan.
- I am also open to brainstorming other ways you can contribute – a type of “barter” service 🙂 – should this be appropriate.
Money should not be a barrier for someone to receive quality coaching. So, if you can’t afford my rates, but would like to work with me, reach out!
Career Transitions
Face your upcoming career change, and/or job application journey with the support of a coach and HR professional.
For young adults, seasoned professionals, and neurodivergent clients looking for support on their career journey.
I have been working for many years with both young adults, who are still early in their career and/or still studying, as well as seasoned professionals and experts in their field, and would love to support you on your journey. I have also recently started to work with neurodivergent clients (Dyslexic, ADHD, and Autistic) who are looking to (re-)integrate the workforce or higher educational system, and need support in navigating the so-called “neuro-typical” world.
I offer both career coaching, and job application support, incl. CV & motivation letter review, LinkedIn profile review, interview preparation, etc.
As an HR professional of 20+ years of experience, and having changed careers multiple times and studied a variety of disciplines myself, I can support you as we explore your career/study goals and opportunities, so you can thrive in your work life and present your authentic self forward.
Examples of topics I have tackled with clients in the past include:
Career
- You are looking to change careers/studies, or are not sure which career/study path to take.
- You are about to start a new professional step, or are re-entering the workforce after a longer break, and need support as you navigate this initial phase.
- Your position has been made redundant, and you are not sure what to do next, or how to make the best of the situation.
- You are fed up of going from one role to the next, and are yearning to find a “vocation” that doesn’t feel like “just another job”.
- You are planning a job exit or retirement phase, and need support as you navigate the opportunities and challenges of that phase.
- You just became a parent, and are struggling with finding a balance between the different roles you have to play.
Having gone through many career transitions myself, I get it! I’ll accompany you as we untangle those messy threads, until you discover the opportunity and new meaning that is trying to take shape behind the messiness and chaos of it all.
Job application support
- You have an important job interview coming up, and wish to prepare for it to increase your chance of success.
- You are nervous about job interviews in general, or have not had one in a long time, and are not sure how it works anymore.
- You have not written or updated your CV in a while, and wish to receive feedback on it.
- You would like feedback on your motivational letter or LinkedIn profile to improve its impact.
Private/NGO pricing
Hourly rate: CHF200.-
- Above hourly rate applies to self-paying clients, as well as non-governmental organisations.
- Maximum flexibility: Book individual coaching sessions one at a time and pay as you go.
- Ideal for short-term coaching.
CV coaching: CHF250.-
- Includes CV/resume review prior to coaching session
- 60 min. session to go through your CV together, looking at ways it can be improved for impact
- Upon request: Follow-up offline review of CV/resume, after changes have been made. Fee determined on a case-by-case basis
Job application coaching: CHF350.-
- Includes review of two job application documents prior to coaching session (e.g. CV & LinkedIn profile; CV & motivation letter; etc.)
- 90 min. session to go through submitted documents, looking at ways they can be improved for impact
- Upon request: Follow-up offline review of submitted documents, after changes have been made. Fee determined on a case-by-case basis
Career coaching package: CHF1’350.-
- This is a great package for those who are trying to move their career forward, and need sustainable support beyond the one-time CV/resume review. Package includes:
- Five individual coaching sessions of 75 minutes each. These can be used to explore career options for greater clarity and/or prepare for an upcoming interview for example.
- One session dedicated to CV and/or LinkedIn profile review, with concrete tips and recommendations how they can be strengthened for impact.
- Sessions to be taken within 6 months of package purchase or they expire.
- Payment of package in advance.
Corporate pricing
Hourly rate: CHF350
- Above hourly rate applies to corporate clients.
- Maximum flexibility: Book individual coaching sessions one at a time and pay as you go.
- I charge an hourly rate of CHF220.- for so called “administrative hours” such as detailed review of assessments / psychometric profiles, etc.
Differentiated pricing
I differentiate my pricing between corporate clients (paying market rate), private clients paying out of pocket, and non-governmental organisations.
Additional fees may apply to above rates depending on customer requests, for e.g., commuting fees, document review fees, working outside of my regular working hours, etc. These would always be defined and agreed with client prior to the session.
Can’t afford my rates?
My intention is to enable all who want to, to be able to benefit from my coaching services, regardless of financial situation, whilst also making it sustainable for me to offer my services. As such, if you are in financial difficulty, and/or earn a modest income, please get in touch with me directly to discuss alternatives: info@agapeheartandsoul.com.
Upon mutual agreement, and subject to my own availability and financial situation, some of these alternatives may include:
- If you earn a modest income, we may be able to find a price/offering that makes sense and keeps both of our hearts open.
- If you are currently having a challenging period financially, we could agree an individualised payment plan.
- I am also open to brainstorming other ways you can contribute – a type of “barter” service 🙂 – should this be appropriate.
Money should not be a barrier for someone to receive quality coaching. So, if you can’t afford my rates, but would like to work with me, reach out!
Executive Support
A confidential safe space to talk through the things that keep you awake at night.
For executives, senior executives, and emerging leaders.
Together, we will explore the resources at your disposal, including your own creativity, and the support mechanisms around you, to help you manage whatever it is you are facing.
Leadership can be both an exhilarating and a lonely, at times confusing, experience.
There are so many demands being made of you as leaders today, and that makes me wonder: are they all realistic? Are we equipping you, our leaders, for success? Are we providing you with the support you need? Are we allowing you to be human?
Examples of topics I have tackled with clients in the past include:
- You stand in front of a difficult decision(s) – be it business or people related – and are not sure which path to choose.
- You are wondering what leadership style would be best suited for dealing with the opportunities or challenges you, your team, or your organisation is facing.
- You have been given conflicting feedback about your leadership style or business results, and are not sure what to make of it all.
In our coaching, we will explore what keeps you up at night as a leader, and help you explore the resources at your disposal, including your own creativity, and the support mechanisms around you, to help you manage whatever it is you are facing.
Together, we will dig deep into the issues you are facing, and uncover what truly matters to you. My hope is that, at the end of our coaching together, you will feel much more connected to who you truly are, and as such, feel much more connected to those you lead and support.
Hourly rate: CHF350.-
- Above hourly rate applies to corporate clients.
- Maximum flexibility: Book individual coaching sessions one at a time and pay as you go.
- I charge an hourly rate of CHF220.- for so called “administrative hours” such as review of assessments / psychometric profiles, etc.
*Most popular* 12 session package: CHF4’500.-
- Ensures continued support for sustainable results.
- Packge of 12 sessions of 75 minutes each for better impact.
- Save close to 15% by getting the package.
- Sessions to be taken within 9 months of package purchase or they expire.
- Payment of package within 30 days of invoicing.
Differentiated pricing
I differentiate my pricing between corporate clients (paying market rate), private clients paying out of pocket, and non-governmental organisations.
Additional fees may apply to above rates depending on customer requests, for e.g., commuting fees, document review fees, working outside of my regular working hours, etc. These would always be defined and agreed with client prior to the session.
Can’t afford my rates?
My intention is to enable all who want to, to be able to benefit from my coaching services, regardless of financial situation, whilst also making it sustainable for me to offer my services. As such, if you are in financial difficulty, and/or earn a modest income, please get in touch with me directly to discuss alternatives: info@agapeheartandsoul.com.
Upon mutual agreement, and subject to my own availability and financial situation, some of these alternatives may include:
- If you earn a modest income, we may be able to find a price/offering that makes sense and keeps both of our hearts open.
- If you are currently having a challenging period financially, we could agree an individualised payment plan.
- I am also open to brainstorming other ways you can contribute – a type of “barter” service 🙂 – should this be appropriate.
Money should not be a barrier for someone to receive quality coaching. So, if you can’t afford my rates, but would like to work with me, reach out!
CliftonStrengths Individual Coaching
Improve your performance by harnessing your natural talents and strengths.
For anyone who wants to regain their zest in life, by harnessing their natural talents and strengths, with the help of a certified Gallup strengths coach.
Helping you “Name, Claim, & Aim” your natural talents and strengths to achieve your goals, and improve your quality of life, using Gallup’s CliftonStrengths online assessment tool.
Looking to run a team strengths session? Check this link.
I am not a fan of psychometric models in general, because I feel that they end up boxing people into a mould that is far too small for who they really are.
The CliftonStrengths assessment, in my view, is an exception to that:
- Firstly, it is an assessment that highlights your natural talents – those strengths which are readily available to you, and which, if understood and developed further, can be the key to your success and thriving.
- Also, it is an assessment that recognises that we are much more than our strengths, and acknowledges the complexity and interplay between strengths
What does a Strengths coaching look like?
- First, you will need to take the CliftonStrengths online assessment (takes about 30-45 min.), and fill out a short background questionnaire. The process to do so is straightforward, and I will guide you through it.
- Then, we can have our first coaching session (90 min.), where we explore your strengths. The goal of that session is to make sure you have a good understanding of your strengths profile, and that you “own” your strengths by the end of the session.
a) We look at how each one of your strengths come to life in their own unique way in your own unique life.
b) We look at how your strengths may explain some of your preferences, and how you like to get things done. We also look at how different strengths can influence each other, and how this may impact your behavior or perceptions.
c) We also explore how your strengths, and lesser themes may sometimes stand in your own way, and explore ways to manage that.
If you wish, we could then have follow-up coaching sessions (60 min. each) where we explore how you can activate your strengths as you strive to achieve your hopes and dreams; how your natural talents can be put to your service and the service of others; and how you can use the power of strengths-partnerships to support you along the way.
Strengths Coaching using CliftonStrengths assessment: CHF350.-
- Includes review of client profile and CliftonStrengths assessment reports prior to coaching session
- One 90 min. Strengths coaching session to help you “Name, Claim and Aim” your strengths
- Excluded: CliftonStrengths Assessment purchase online (directly by client or through Coach)
- Follow-up sessions possible either at the individual hourly rate or 6 sessions package rate
Differentiated pricing
I differentiate my pricing between corporate clients (paying market rate), private clients paying out of pocket, and non-governmental organisations.
Additional fees may apply to above rates depending on customer requests, for e.g., commuting fees, document review fees, working outside of my regular working hours, etc. These would always be defined and agreed with client prior to the session.
Can’t afford my rates?
My intention is to enable all who want to, to be able to benefit from my coaching services, regardless of financial situation, whilst also making it sustainable for me to offer my services. As such, if you are in financial difficulty, and/or earn a modest income, please get in touch with me directly to discuss alternatives: info@agapeheartandsoul.com.
Upon mutual agreement, and subject to my own availability and financial situation, some of these alternatives may include:
- If you earn a modest income, we may be able to find a price/offering that makes sense and keeps both of our hearts open.
- If you are currently having a challenging period financially, we could agree an individualised payment plan.
- I am also open to brainstorming other ways you can contribute – a type of “barter” service 🙂 – should this be appropriate.
Money should not be a barrier for someone to receive quality coaching. So, if you can’t afford my rates, but would like to work with me, reach out!
How do I get started?
Free 30 min. chat
Contact me through my contact form or via e-mail for a free 30-minute video call. Just a relaxed conversation to find out more about each other and what working together could look like. No strings attached.
Offer & Agreement
If we agree to work together, I would send you an offer and coaching agreement for you to review and sign.
Book appointment
Once the coaching agreement is signed, we would schedule our first appointment.
First session!
You’re all set! We can now have our first session and take it from there.
Testimonials
What my clients say about working with me
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is individual coaching? What's the impact?
In individual coaching, we work together one-on-one, exploring whatever is on your mind. My role is to create a safe confidential space, where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly, freely, and be heard without judgement. I act as your thought and empathic partner for new awareness and insights to emerge, and from these, change naturally occurs.
Coaching is about supporting you as you make sense of your world.
It is about shedding light on, and uncovering things that may be forgotten, hidden or ignored.
It is about facilitating the finding of answers you are looking for.
It is about (re)discovering one’s ‘wholeness’.
My goal is to help you, my client, feel seen and heard for who you truly are; know that you are cared for, and held in unconditional positive regard; and feel hopeful about your future, as you go about reconciling the different roles you play in your life within one coherent and cohesive picture filled with meaning and purpose
2. Are coaching and therapy the same?
The short answer is no.
While coaching and psychotherapy draw on similar theories, tools and methodologies from one another, they are not the same and one does not replace the other.
We all carry a backpack of past experiences and, often times, traumas. In coaching, we look at how you can pursue your life’s goals and aspirations while carrying that backpack with you. In therapy, you would aim to resolve those past experiences and traumas, so that your backpack gets lighter. As you can imagine, things are not always as black and white – but I find this to be the most helpful image to understand the difference between coaching and therapy.
In practice, how far we explore a topic together within our coaching relationship will depend on a co-created and co-negotiated boundary between you, the client, and me, your coach.
If you are already under the care of a mental health professional, I would encourage you to discuss with the latter the nature and extent of the coaching relationship you are contemplating.
If you wish to learn about the coaching/therapy boundary, this research paper is one of the best I have read on the topic so far.
3. What can we work on together?
While I can coach anyone on any topic, I find myself working mostly in the following areas:
- I specialise in Coaching people in any kind of transition and/or facing life’s big questions – be it professional (career related) or personal (loss/grief, search for meaning, burnout)
- Executive coaching – coaching you on the things that keep you awake at night
- Career coaching & Job application support – coaching young adults, seasoned professionals, and neurodivergent clients on their career journey, incl. CV & motivation letter review, LinkedIn profile, interview preparation, etc.
- Gallup Strengths coaching – helping you “Name, Claim & Aim” your natural talents, using Gallup’s CliftonStrengths Assessment
You can find out more about each area of focus by clicking the links above or by scrolling up.
PS: Often times, these areas of focus will overlap within a coaching engagement, and we may end up dealing with transitions or strengths in an executive coaching, or end up dealing with loss/grief in a career coaching, etc.
4. What would us working together look like?
My work with you is centred around your whole person. While I am familiar with many models, tools and techniques, my focus at the end of the day is you, my client – body, mind and soul. For the real magic happens in that space in-between; as we meet, open ourselves up, and invite each other into our respective worlds.
My goal is to help you, my client, feel seen and heard for who you truly are; know that you are cared for and held in unconditional positive regard; and feel hopeful about your future, as you go about reconciling the different roles you play in your life within one coherent and cohesive picture filled with meaning and purpose.
I strive to connect with each one of my clients in a positive and meaningful way. This also means that I tailor my approach to my clients’ individual preferences, styles and needs.
To find out more about my approach, values, and background, please check out my “About” page.
5. How do we get started?
I recommend that we first have a 30 min. conversation, free of charge.
During this video call, we can find out more about each other, and get a feel for how working together could look like. This is also an opportunity to ask any questions you may have – whether related to coaching in general, my background, coaching process, pricing, etc.
If we decide that we would like to work together, I would send you an offer and coaching agreement for you to review and sign.
Once signed, we schedule our first session where we explore in further detail what brings you to coaching, and we take it from there. I don’t have a standard process I take each client through. I like to individualize my approach to my client’s style, preferences, and needs.
You are free to book one session at a time, or buy a package of 6 sessions or more.
You can also start with a first session, and at the end of the first one, you can decide whether you wish to continue booking one session at a time or acquire a coaching package.
You are also free to stop the coaching relationship at any time and without notice.
6. What are your terms and conditions?
Once we have agreed to work together, I will share with you a coaching agreement, as part of my offer. This document includes the scope of coaching, coaching location and duration, my working hours, payment arrangements, termination, etc. And the clauses therein are pretty standard.
You can take the time you need to review the offer and agreement, and ask questions. Once we have both signed the document, the coaching relationship is confirmed and our work can begin.
7. How much does this cost?
Pricing varies depending on the type of coaching you’re looking for, and can be found alongside each package outline, as highlighted above.
If my work capacity allows it, I am also happy to adjust my pricing and payment arrangements for clients who are facing financial difficulties and/or who are based outside of Switzerland. Money should not be a barrier for someone to receive quality coaching. So if you would like to work with me, just reach out!
8. Where do we meet? When? In what language?
Where: coaching location & scheduling
Unless otherwise mutually agreed, all individual coaching sessions will take place online and each is usually between 60 to 75 minutes in duration. The date and time of these sessions will be mutually agreed between us.
Individual coaching sessions may also take place on the phone using Signal or Telegram apps, if we agree to do so.
In-person “walk & talk” individual coaching sessions may also be accommodated. Depending on the agreed meeting point, a commuting surcharge may be applied as agreed by us prior to the session taking place. I am based in Basel, Switzerland.
When: my working hours
My regular working schedule is: Monday – Thursday, 08:30 – 17:30 CET; and follows the Swiss Basel-land public holidays and school calendar.
I may be able to accommodate sessions outside of my regular working schedule. If so, a supplemental charge of 25% of my regular hourly rate would apply.
In between scheduled meetings, I will be available to you during above working schedule by e-mail for the purposes of rescheduling meetings, etc. Additional work for me beyond the coaching meetings (for example, reviewing documents, conducting assessments, etc.) would be agreed between us in advance, together with any fees (if applicable) that may apply.
Languages I speak
I offer individual coaching sessions in English, Deutsch, Français, and عربي.
My level of fluency differs for each language. You can get a feel for my language skills during our 30 min. free video call I offer you, and we take it from there.