Coaching – how much does it cost? Remote coaching and specialist selection

Coaching is a discipline that is difficult to define because it is relatively new. It is not a service in the field of medicine or psychological assistance, therefore it is only available in the form of paid meetings. Coaching prices vary depending on the education and experience, as well as the popularity of the coach. How much does coaching cost? How to find a good specialist in this field?

Coaching – which specialist should you choose?

Coaching is not a clearly described discipline, so few people are aware of what is best to follow when choosing a coach. Price is of great importance here because a certain number of sessions are required to achieve results. The cost of one meeting usually exceeds PLN 100, if we are dealing with an experienced and certified coach.

During choosing a coach it is best to be guided by his education and experience. There is a common belief that anyone can become a coach if they complete the appropriate course. Indeed, there are many coaching schools that organize training, so it is important to analyze a person’s experience especially in the field of interest to us.

Choosing a coach is a key moment, so pay attention to:

1. certificates held;
2. accreditation, i.e. confirmation of competences that can be granted by various institutions;
3. experience – the time of active work in the profession, as well as knowledge of the fields of interest to us – these issues will be important in business and managerial coaching;
4. knowledge of psychological issues – it is important to provide effective support to the client; coaching services are also provided by people who have been educated in the field of psychology and psychoanalysis, thanks to which they can effectively use psychological knowledge and techniques in working with the client – this can be particularly useful in the case of coaching focused on self-development, building relationships and good habits;
5. impressions during the first consultation with the coach – he should meet the client’s expectations, have an approach tailored to his expectations and build a relaxed atmosphere.

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How much can coaching cost?

Average prices for coaching start in the range of PLN 100–500 for one meeting, which may last 60–120 minutes. Depending on the nature and purpose of the meetings, packages consisting of 4-10 sessions are offered. It is worth considering how much we are ready to spend on this form of development meetings, and whether we trust this method and the coach – you can find prices in the range of PLN 2 or PLN 3. PLN for one meeting.

The prices depend on the type of coaching we are interested in. Business or managerial coaching meetings are usually more expensive. In this case, the cost of one call may start from PLN 400 or even PLN 800. High rates for biznes coaching result from the specificity of this area of ​​development work. The task of the coach is to support the person interested in searching for ways of business development, better solutions or ways to improve processes in the company.

Slightly lower prices arise in the event life coachingand therefore focused on general development, working on specific difficulties and achieving clearly defined goals. In this case, the cost of the session may start from PLN 150–300.

Remote coaching – prices

Na remote coaching sessions you can make an appointment not only in person, but also remotely – via the Internet or by phone. This form of coaching training is cheaper than face-to-face meetings, but apart from the favorable price, it also has other advantages.

The remote sessions offered by the coaches include the following forms:

1. phone calls (PLN 130-300 per session) – a convenient method of communication that does not require leaving home, and calls can be made at convenient times;
2. video calls via selected messengers (prices start from PLN 100-200 per session) – online meetings with a coach allow for free conversation, analysis of key issues, and at the same time visual contact supporting the session, which for some customers may be a factor favorably influencing the course session;
3. e-mail contact (PLN 30-100 per e-mail) – the limitation of this forms of coaching there is no personal contact with the person conducting the meetings, however, receiving regular e-mails enables their content to be analyzed many times and at any time; in e-mails, the coach can propose various exercises, discuss specific situations and provide useful content in a factual manner.