When is a gift not a gift?
As we are in the thick of gifting season, it seems like a good time to reflect on what is, or more importantly, what is NOT a gift. The short answer: it’s not a gift if it costs you money. What do I mean? And what does this have to do with Coaching and coaching agreements or contracts ? Well, let me explain. You’ve done training and continuing education courses. Attended seminars and workshops. At some point, in any decent training or workshop, the topic of client agreements or contracts comes up. Maybe the subject is retreat agreements or 1:1 coaching agreements . Perhaps it is mentioned in passing or elaborated on. But rarely does the workshop host or trainer tell you where to get an agreement, other than “ hire an attorney .” I get it – coaches of coaches aren’t lawyers and likely want to safely shy away from seeming to give legal advice . It’s a sensible approach. Point out that it’s an ...