Chemistry sessions. What are they? What should they include? What SHOULDN'T they include? And why does Sandy dislike that term, ""chemistry"" (major air quotes there)? These answers and more are discussed in this episode! Be sure to scroll down if you'd like a copy of Sandy's First Session Road Map if you need some structure to your initial sessions with potential clients.

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The purpose of chemistry sessions

Length of these sessions

Do we charge for these initial sessions?

Structure of chemistry sessions

Thoughts on coaching during this first session

Thoughts on "selling" to potential clients

Have we ever said "no" to a potential client?

Chemistry sessions when working for a coaching company (BetterUp, Modern Health, Spring Health, AbleTo, etc) - do they even exist in this realm? If so, how are they different?

People.... people who need.... people... listen to this volume UP to hear the way this song should be sung. By Jule Styne and Bob Merrill featuring the original Funny Girl herself.

ICF Guidelines on referring a client to therapy

NBHWC (National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches) does not have any resources regarding therapy referrals that we could find.

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Intro and outro music by JuliusH. Thanks Julius!