COACHING AGREEMENT
POSITIVE RIPPLE
Please read carefully. By purchasing this service you (herein referred to as “Thinking Partner”) agree to the following terms stated herein.
PROGRAM/SERVICE
GOTTAMINUTE (herein referred to as “Company”) agrees to provide coaching services (herein referred to as “Coaching”) identified as POSITIVE RIPPLE. The Thinking Partner agrees to abide by all policies and procedures as outlined in this agreement as a condition of their participation in coaching.
COACHING
Coaching is a co-created and thought-provoking creative process that is thinking partner-oriented and future-focused with the intent to inspire personal and professional potential. It is designed to facilitate the creation and development of personal or professional goals and to develop and carry out a plan for achieving those goals. Coaching is neither counseling or therapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed, and does not prevent, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease.
DISCLAIMER
Penny van den Berg (herein referred to as “Coach”) is not a therapist, counselor, or consultant. The Thinking Partner understands that Coach has not promised, shall not be obligated to and will not; (1) perform any business management functions including but not limited to, (2) consulting; (3) act as a therapist providing psychoanalysis, psychological counseling or behavioral therapy; (4) act as a consultant or mentor; (5) act as the Thinking Partner’s agent or representative.
Thinking Partner understands that a coaching relationship does not exist between the parties after the conclusion of this service. For any additional coaching services the Thinking Partner wishes to receive, each service will be governed by a separate coaching agreement.
THINKING PARTNER ROLE
The Thinking Partner acknowledges and agrees:
- To be solely responsible for creating and implementing their own physical, mental, and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions, and results arising out of or resulting from the coaching relationship, coaching sessions, and interactions with the Coach.
- Willing to co-create the Coach-Thinking Partner relationship and identify the best way to collaborate to support progress.
- Coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education, and recreation. The Thinking Partner agrees that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporate coaching principles into those areas and implementing choices is exclusively the Thinking Partner’s responsibility.
- Coaching does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and that coaching is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance use treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical, or other qualified professionals and that it is in the Thinking Partner’s exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance, as needed. If the Thinking Partner is currently under the care of a mental health professional, it is recommended the Thinking Partner promptly inform the mental health professional of the nature and extent of the coaching relationship agreed upon by the Thinking Partner and Coach.
- In order to enhance the coaching relationship, the Thinking Partner agrees to communicate honestly, be open to feedback and assistance to create the time and energy to participate fully in each coaching session.
COACH AND THINKING PARTNER SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES
To further enrich the coaching relationship, Coach and Thinking Partner acknowledge and agree to:
- Co-create a coaching relationship that honours the coaching agreement and cultivates a supportive environment based on trust and safety.
- Work together respectfully and thoughtfully.
- Trust the coaching process and ourselves within it.
- Embrace creativity, change, choice, and possibilities.
- Accept feedback from each other in the spirit in which it is intended.
- Approach the coaching experience with optimism and positivity.
FEES
The fee for Coaching is as stated in the POSITIVE RIPPLE.
If for any reason Company is offering a special discount/promotion for a limited time, then that replaces the above.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
The available methods of payment are specific to the coaching service rendered and the Thinking Partner authorizes the Company to withdraw the defined amount in full for the service. The Company uses Stripe to process payments safely and securely. Stripe supports processing global card networks such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and is compatible with major digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
REFUND POLICY
There is no refund once the payment is made.
RESCHEDULING POLICY
Rescheduling is generally discouraged. The Thinking Partner is to only book an appointment date and time they are confidently able to make. If rescheduling is necessary, do so at least 24 hours in advance of the coaching session by contacting penny@gottaminute.ca.
A no-show to a coaching session will be considered a used session.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The Coach is required to continue professional development, which may include the Coach having a Mentor or Supervisor. As such, there will be requirements to provide a coaching session and transcripts to the Mentor or Supervisor for the purpose of the Coach’s continual education and skill development. Thinking Partner understands they may be asked for the coaching session to be recorded before the start of the coaching session. Should the Thinking Partner not wish for the session to be recorded, the Coach will not record. Should the Thinking Partner agree to the recorded session, at any time during the session, the Thinking Partner can ask the recording to be either paused, stopped, or not be shared with the Coach's Mentor or Supervisor. The coaching session's visual, audio, and transcripts will be deleted at the end of the coaching agreement or once the review and feedback by the Mentor or Supervisor has been completed, whichever later. The Coach agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to the Thinking Partner for any other reason than as described above, unless the Thinking Partner provides written consent.
The Thinking Partner can request for their recorded coaching session be emailed to them.
This confidentiality restriction also applies to testimonials, which the Coach may use for promotional reasons only with the consent of the Thinking Partner. The Thinking Partner may request anonymity in connection with any testimonials to be used.
All personal information will be maintained in confidence unless required as set out below:
- Coach is required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or by court order to disclose;
- is disclosed to the Coach and as a result of such disclosure, the Coach reasonably agrees there to be an imminent or likely risk of danger or harm to the Thinking Partner, or others; and
- involves illegal activities.
The Thinking Partner also acknowledges their continuing obligation to raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Coach in a timely manner.
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
The Coach is engaged with continued education and professional development and the accrediting body may require verification of the names and contact information of Thinking Partners as part of the credentialing process. By signing this agreement, the Thinking Partner agrees to have only their name, contact information, start date and end date of coaching shared with accrediting body staff members and/or other parties involved in this process for the sole and necessary purpose of verifying the coaching relationship. No other personal information will be shared.
According to the ethics of the coaching profession, topics may be anonymously and hypothetically shared with other coaching professionals for training, supervision, mentoring, evaluation, and for coach professional development and/or consultation purposes.
LIMITED LIABILITY
Except as expressly provided in this agreement. Coach makes no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied with respect to coaching negotiated, agreed upon and rendered. In no event shall Coach be liable to the Thinking Partner for any indirect, consequential or special damages. Notwithstanding any damages that the Thinking Partner may incur, the Coach’s entire liability under this agreement and the Thinking Partner’s exclusive remedy, shall be limited to the amount actually paid by the Thinking Partner to the Coach under this agreement for all coaching rendered through and including the termination date.
SEVERABILITY/WAIVER
If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force. The failure of either Coach or Thinking Partner to exercise any right provided for herein will not be deemed a waiver of that right or any further rights hereunder.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This document reflects the entire agreement between Coach and Thinking Partner, and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations and may not be amended, altered or supplemented except in writing signed by both the Coach and Thinking Partner.
DUTY TO READ
I accept that under this agreement, I have a duty to read this terms of participation policy, and have done so. Furthermore, I understand and accept that I am precluded from using lack of reading as a defense against all remedies contained herein.
Penny van den Berg
202 Gore Road
Kingston, ON K7L 0C3
Dated: 15 February 2025
