General Questions
What is coaching? Coaching is a structured, forward-looking partnership that helps individuals unlock their potential, achieve goals, and create meaningful change. It’s not advice-giving or therapy, it’s a collaborative process that supports self-discovery, clarity, and action.
How is coaching different from mentoring or therapy? Coaching focuses on goals, accountability, and future potential. Mentoring involves guidance from someone with experience in your field. Therapy addresses past trauma and emotional healing. Coaching is not a substitute for mental health treatment.
Who is coaching for? Coaching is for anyone seeking growth; from emerging leaders and professionals to senior executives and business owners. It helps with challenges like career decisions, leadership development, confidence, performance, and work-life alignment.
What happens in a typical coaching session? A coaching session is a focused conversation where your coach helps you explore goals, clarify thinking, overcome obstacles, and plan action. You’ll be listened to deeply, challenged thoughtfully, and supported throughout.
Is coaching confidential? Yes. Professional coaching is grounded in confidentiality and trust. Everything you discuss stays between you and your coach, unless there’s a legal or safety obligation to disclose information.
Coaching Outcomes and Benefits
What areas of development does executive coaching typically support? Effective communication: Coaching helps leaders sharpen their communication by enhancing active listening, articulating thoughts with clarity, and delivering feedback that drives growth.
Emotional intelligence: Through coaching, leaders gain deeper self-awareness and empathy, enabling them to manage emotions, navigate interpersonal dynamics, and respond calmly under pressure.
Decision-making capabilities: Coaching encourages more thoughtful choices by helping leaders evaluate diverse viewpoints, assess risks, and balance short- and long-term impacts.
Strategic perspective: Leaders are supported in shaping a clear, future-oriented vision, identifying potential opportunities and threats, and designing actionable strategies to move their organisation forward.
Team leadership and management: Coaching builds core people-management skills such as delegating effectively, inspiring performance, resolving conflict, and fostering accountability; critical for leading high-performing teams.
How can coaching help with leadership? Leadership coaching helps you develop self-awareness, strategic thinking, communication, and emotional intelligence. It supports stronger decision-making, resilience under pressure, and improved team dynamics.
Can coaching improve my confidence? Yes. Coaching helps uncover limiting beliefs, develop inner confidence, and build strategies to handle challenges with clarity and composure.
How does coaching support performance? By aligning your goals, mindset, and behaviours, coaching improves focus, productivity, and accountability; helping you perform at your best in high-stakes environments.
Can coaching help me change or advance my career? Absolutely. Career coaching can clarify your direction, prepare you for transitions, and support you with interviews, networking, or developing a long-term growth plan.
Does coaching really work? Yes. When there’s commitment on both sides, coaching can drive transformational results. Studies show coaching improves goal attainment, engagement, well-being, and performance.
Choosing and Working With a Coach How do I choose the right coach for me? Look for a coach whose style, experience, and approach resonate with you. Consider their qualifications, areas of expertise, reviews, and don’t underestimate the importance of good personal chemistry.
What credentials do The Coaching Hut Coaches have? All of our Coaches are accredited by the following recognised bodies: Association of Coaching (AC), International Coaching Federation (ICF) or European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC). Coaches’ credentials indicate training, ethical standards, and commitment to ongoing development.
What if I don’t “click” with my coach? A good fit matters. If after a few sessions you feel it’s not right, it's okay to switch. We will help you explore other coaches to find the right match.
How many sessions do I need? It depends on your goals. Some people benefit from just a few sessions; others prefer ongoing support over months or years. Our coaching programmes offer packages of 6, 9 or 12-sessions.
Is coaching in person or online? Most coaching today happens via video calls for flexibility and convenience. Some coaches may offer in-person sessions or a hybrid approach.
Practical & Platform-Specific Questions
How do I get started? Browse our coach directory, use filters to refine your search, and book a free Chemistry call to see if there's a fit.
What does coaching cost? Prices vary based on experience, specialism, and session length. Most coaches offer transparent pricing and packages. You can filter by budget when browsing.
Is there a free trial or consultation? At the coaching hut we encourage you to book a free 30 minute chemistry session before engaging with your coach to ensure the right fit. You are allowed up to a maximum of 3 chemistry sessions before deciding on your coach
Can I switch coaches if I change my mind? Yes. You’re not locked in. If you feel another coach may be a better fit, you can easily switch within the platform.
How do I measure progress in coaching? Coaching includes reflection and review. You’ll set clear goals, track actions, and assess outcomes with your coach over time — helping you see real, measurable progress. Our coaches will work with you to guide you through this process.
Additional Questions
Can my employer pay for my coaching? Yes. Many companies invest in coaching for employee development. You can request support through HR or Learning & Development teams. Your employer can sign up a number of employees and we can invoice them directly or we can provide you with a receipt to be able to claim back the cost via your expenses. You can find more information on our enterprise client section.
What types of coaching are available on this platform? We offer a wide range of coaching aimed at talented people who want to grow within their work life: areas including leadership, career development, performance and confidence. You can filter by area of focus when searching our coaching listings. At the coaching hut we are passionate about Inclusion and ensuring our portfolio of coaches are reflective of society. As a result our coaches have varied lived experiences and backgrounds
What types of coaching are available on this platform? You can choose between two types of coaching: Open subject and Structured.
Open subject: You and the Coach partner on whatever subject you wish to bring to the coaching session,
Structured: We offer three structured programmes, The Career Development Programme, The Confident Leader and The Performance Development Programme. Each programme comprises six sessions. More details on these programmes can be found on our Enterprise Clients page.
What if I don’t know what kind of coaching I need? We would always recommend booking a chemistry/discovery call before selecting your coach. All of our coaches will be able to guide you through the process.
Do I have to purchase a package of coaching sessions? No. You can sign up for as many or as few coaching sessions as you want to.
Can I pause or reschedule sessions? Most coaches are flexible. You can reschedule with advance notice, and some offer the option to pause packages depending on your needs.
Do coaches work internationally or across time zones? Yes. Many coaches work with global clients and offer flexible scheduling. You can view their availability on their profiles.
VAT Why do I sometimes see VAT added to coaching fees? Some coaches are VAT registered and required by law to charge VAT on their services. Others are not registered and therefore do not charge VAT. Our system automatically applies the correct treatment at checkout.
Who is the seller of the coaching service? The coach is the independent supplier of the service. Our platform simply facilitates the booking and payment and the technology, so all your coaching takes place within the platform
Can I reclaim VAT? If your coach is VAT registered and VAT was charged, your receipt shows the VAT amount and the coach’s VAT number (if available). You may be able to reclaim this depending on your own tax position.