My Coaching Philosophy

I approach coaching as a thoughtful and reflective partnership.  During our sessions, I will guide you so you can slow down, reflect, and develop clarity and self-awareness.  This can be especially helpful when situations in life or work feel heavy or unclear.  Our time together creates a calm space to explore, gain insight, and grow, guided by your goals, values, and you.

My role is to create a supportive and safe space for inquiry that supports insight, perspective, and forward movement without prescribing outcomes or imposing direction.  The ultimate goal of our coaching sessions is to help you develop deeper self-awareness and self-knowledge. Through that awareness, you can make intentional changes in your mindset and beliefs and realize the visions and goals you want for your life, whatever they may be.

Coaching Packages

This Agreement applies to the coaching package you purchase.

• 12-Week Private Coaching Package
  A personalized 12-week coaching program designed to support meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll build greater self-awareness and self-trust, strengthen confidence, and help you take meaningful action toward the vision and goals you want for your life.  Includes twelve weekly 45-minute one-on-one coaching sessions with me, plus email support in between sessions. 

• 6-Week Goal-Focused Coaching Package
  A focused six-week coaching program for when you’re clear on what you want to accomplish and are ready to take action. Together, we’ll clarify your goal, identify what may be getting in the way, and create practical steps to help you move forward with confidence and consistency.  Includes six weekly 30-minute one-on-one coaching sessions with me, plus email support in between sessions.

The Difference Between Therapy and Coaching

Therapy is a clinical mental health service provided by appropriately licensed professionals and may include the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, processing of trauma, and treatment of emotional or psychological concerns.

Coaching is a collaborative, non-clinical process focused on personal growth, self-awareness, clarity, goals, and forward movement. Coaching does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions and is not a substitute for therapy, counseling, medical care, or other licensed professional services.

As your coach, I do not provide medical, psychological, legal, financial, or other licensed professional advice.  You remain responsible for your own decisions and actions throughout the coaching relationship. If at any point it becomes clear that therapeutic, clinical, or other professional support would better serve you, we will discuss this openly and with care. I may recommend we pause or discontinue coaching until appropriate clinical support is in place.

How Coaching Works

Our weekly coaching sessions are held one-on-one with me for either 30 or 45 minutes, depending on the coaching package you purchased.  Each session is guided by you, your goals and intentions, and will evolve organically over time. Some sessions may feel reflective and spacious, while others may focus on decision-making or practical integration.  

You are welcome to record the coaching session for later review and reflection.  Any recording is intended solely for the client's personal review and may not be distributed, published, or shared without the coach's written permission.

Confidentiality & Privacy

Your privacy matters deeply. Everything you share within our coaching relationship will be treated with care, respect, and discretion. Coaching conversations, written reflections, and personal information shared during sessions will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except as described below.

Confidentiality may be limited when disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law or when reasonably necessary to address an immediate and serious safety concern. This may include:

• Reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect of a child;

• A serious or imminent risk of harm to you or another person;

• Abuse, neglect, or exploitation where reporting is required by applicable law; or

• A valid legal requirement, court order, or subpoena.

When reasonably possible and legally appropriate, I will make an effort to discuss the need for disclosure with you before information is shared.

Client information is stored using reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, including password-protected and encrypted systems where available. Access is limited to what is reasonably necessary to provide coaching services.

Session Scheduling, Cancellations, and Rescheduling

• Sessions will be scheduled in advance at the client’s convenience, ideally at the same time each week.

• If the client cannot attend their session, they agree to let the coach know as far in advance as possible, preferably with at least 24 hours’ notice.

• If additional time slots are available, the session can be rescheduled.

• If no open slots are available, the missed session will be added to the end of the package.

• If the client repeatedly misses sessions without prior notice, missed sessions may be forfeited. Exceptions may be made at the Coach’s discretion in cases of emergency or other extenuating circumstances.

• Should a client arrive late to a session, the session time will not be extended. 

• A 2-week grace period will be provided after the program end date to allow for missed sessions to be completed.

• Renewing for additional coaching time is at the discretion of the client and coach.

• Please note: for safety reasons, coaching sessions cannot take place while you’re driving.

Client Responsibility & Results

Coaching is a collaborative process, and results will vary based on each client’s circumstances, participation, choices, and actions. While I will provide guidance, reflection, support, and accountability throughout our work together, specific outcomes or results cannot be guaranteed.

You remain responsible for your decisions, actions, and the results of those decisions during and after the coaching relationship.

Investment Options

12-Week Private Coaching Package - $1,197.00

• 12 weekly, 45-minute one-on-one coaching sessions with me, plus email support in between sessions.

6-Week Goal-Focused Coaching Package - $597.00

• 6 weekly, 30-minute one-on-one coaching sessions with me, plus email support in between sessions

The above Coaching packages are non-transferable, and refunds will not be provided for completed sessions.

Termination of Coaching

Either party may terminate the coaching relationship at any time with written notice.

• The client may terminate the coaching relationship at any time if coaching is not meeting their expectations by providing written notice to the Coach.

• If the client terminates coaching, any refund will be based on the number of prepaid, unused sessions remaining as of the effective date of cancellation. Completed sessions and sessions forfeited under the cancellation policy are non-refundable.

• Should the coach determine to terminate coaching, a refund will be issued for any remaining unused coaching sessions.

• The coach reserves the right to pause or cancel the coaching package if it becomes evident that therapeutic intervention may be more appropriate.

• Coaching may continue alongside or after therapeutic intervention, in collaboration with the client and their therapist. 

Emergency Contact

As part of the enrollment process, you’ll be asked to provide an emergency contact. This is simply a precautionary measure to support your safety and well-being should an unexpected situation arise during a coaching session. Your emergency contact information is kept confidential and securely stored, and is removed within 30 days after our coaching relationship ends.

Governing Law

The Terms of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, where the Coach primarily operates, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.

Acknowledgment

By scheduling or participating in Manal Fournier Coaching services, you confirm that you have read and understood this agreement and are entering into this coaching relationship voluntarily.

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