Absolutely - every individual’s first session with me is fully free, “no strings, no pressure”. No strings means I am not offering a free session cost while also collecting and/or using other forms of monetizable-to-me personal information (please see the question below on information privacy & security for more detail). No pressure means you will not be pushed by me to book a paid call at the end of our first free session - my hope in offering this deep discount to the public is to sponsor and support those for whom working with me is not an option (I have absolutely been there), and to support everyone in making a make a thoughtful, calm and healthy booking decision in their own unique way and at their own pace.
I’ve researched multiple self-improvement frameworks and assessments and am of the opinion that there are times when they can be very useful in discussing or working through the complexity of individual-focused thinking and work. However, I adhere to the requested limits on use by the original creators of any framework or assessment. If there’s a particular assessment you have an interest in, please feel free to mention it when booking or during any session, and we can discuss the limits specific to that framework.
For clarity, from my research these limits can range from absolutely no use allowed to allowed private use in a 1:1 consulting session, and I will hold us to the limits of the specific assessment or framework. I will also be specific on what information and relevant trademarks I cite as definitions and/or facts, and what information is my own opinion. I do not have any affiliation or certification with any organization connected to any self-improvement framework or assessment, and I recommend that you seek out certified instructors and/or organizational material if you are interested in the official opinions and guidance of any assessment or framework you may be using.
Our sessions are deeply centered on presence, focus and vulnerability, so when "life happens" my policy is to recommend you reschedule for a time that fits better. Please know that I do not generally have any issues with a need to reschedule (even at short notice, and even if a particular session is rescheduled more than once) - as I always want you to show up as well-rested and mentally available as possible. Each confirmation/reminder note from me will include a reschedule link for your use as needed.
I combine my generous fully free first session and extremely flexible rescheduling policy with a general no refunds policy - each session paid for represents a very tangible support of my business and me as an individual, and I depend on this income to be able to predict my availability and the kinds of offerings I can sustainably and healthfully make. Cancellations are not necessary as you can easily reschedule if needed using the links provided in your confirmation/reminder emails.
I offer a fully free first session to provide an informed environment for everyone who engages with me to decide from their own experience if they’d like to continue to work with me, and I put no pressure on our continued work together so that you are empowered to make a thoughtful, calm and healthy booking decision for yourself at your own pace. Please do not feel urgency or pressure to schedule with me, I’ll be here and so thrilled to work with you when you’re ready and comfortable with the investment.
I understand that major lapses in income can very often be deeply overwhelming and greatly affect the ability to invest in services, even those that can be incredibly helpful during such seasons. I offer a 20% total discount from my hourly rate for all offerings to those that have recently (within a year) been let go from (or have left) employment and are in transition to a new place/type of work with an accompanying sustained significant loss in income. If this applies to you and you are interested in sessions with me, please contact me before making any paid bookings to work out applying this discount to any bookings you choose to make during this period.
For clarity, this is a standing 20% total discount from my hourly rate on any and all sessions paid for in the 12 months starting at your termination date, and I will need an official form of documentation as proof of that termination in order to begin the process (such as a “verification of employment”-style letter on company letterhead stating your name and the date of termination). I understand not all situations are the same, if you have any questions about the spirit of this discount and what we can do, please send me a note.
Please see the Privacy, Security & Legal page for extensive details - I strive to respect and honor your privacy through robust confidentiality and security methods, as well as profound transparency on data collection methods, usage, and connections to third parties as needed for the functionality of the website and consultancy. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.