FAQs

Common Question

The biggest myth about executive coaching is that it’s something that’s done to you. It’s not. It’s something you do for yourself.

Hiring a coach is a sign of strength—not weakness. I invite you to watch this video by one of the world’s best surgeons, on why everyone should have a coach.
Time is a relative measurement in terms of coaching. I’ve had some clients make dramatic improvements in their leadership skills within weeks. How long it takes to achieve results depends on where you currently are and where you’d like to be. My philosophy is to make myself redundant as soon as possible.
You want to find a coach who has been where you want to go. Don’t be afraid to ask a potential coach what they did before becoming a coach and why they think they can help you. Check for their philosophy, methodology, and process as much as their experience credibility and credentials. Chemistry is important too. If you’re still unsure, ask follow-up questions.

The million-dollar question! Some coaches charge by the hour, while others charge by the engagement.

I’d suggest you go with the latter, as you don’t want a meter running every time you think you might need to talk to your coach, which is why I offer my clients unrestricted access to me during our engagement. I want to help my coaching clients move forward as rapidly as possible, no matter how many conversations it takes.

Coaching fees are all over the board and vary depending on the experience of the coach, their approach to coaching, and the results they achieve on behalf of their clients. For example, I offer hyper-personalized coaching to unleash leadership potential. As a leader today, you’re facing more challenges than before, which is why a personalized approach is far more valuable than a cookie-cutter solution. Don’t settle for “OK” coaching. You deserve to unleash your full potential.

My mentor, Alan Weiss, has always said, “Who certifies the certifiers?” Full disclosure: I received a certification in coaching several years ago, even though I’ve been coaching for a very long time. My reasons for obtaining a certification were based on the desire to add a new process to my body of knowledge.

Does having the certification make me a better coach? Maybe. However, my certification is not the reason why you should hire me or anyone else for that matter. There are many who hold certificates who are no more qualified than those who don’t.

Yes, it is very different and you should again check whether the coach that you are talking to has experience working with teams.

Rupinder will attend and speak at conferences hosted by professional associations as well as motivational or informational sessions within organizations.
A speaking fee will always be by mutual agreement and depend on conference size, location, topic, and other factors. Rupinder is happy to attend professional body events on a pro-bono basis as part of her commitment to developing the profession and developing a deeper understanding of evidenced-based practice.
In addition to her support for professional bodies, Rupinder is happy to deliver presentations at a few charity events each year.
The best way to get in touch with her is via LinkedIn. If you don’t use LinkedIn, you can also submit your information via the Contact Me page.