Derek Haswell

What is your rate?

I work on a monthly retainer rather than a per-session fee. This monthly retainer covers our coaching sessions, plus the time I’ll spend on prep, follow-ups and any between-session support you need.My monthly retainer for 1-on-1 coaching is $4,000 per month for bi-weekly sessions (2 per month), or $6,000 per month for weekly sessions (4 per month).

How long does a coaching engagement last?

An average executive coaching engagement lasts around nine months, but mileage varies. I prefer to keep it open-ended and check in every ~3 months or after key milestones so we can mutually decide how long to keep working together. I focus on delivering a transformative coaching experience, and have confidence that it will turn into a long-term relationship when the coaching is working well for both of us.

How long does it take to see results?

This depends on your goals, but my clients typically start to feel the impact of coaching within the first two months. I’ve had some clients who experience an “aha” moment in the first session or two. In our initial 90 minute “discovery” coaching session, I work with you to get a clear sense for what success looks like for you and we use this to guide our coaching time together.

What is the upfront commitment?

I won’t ask you sign any contracts, or to make big upfront payments. I do ask for an initial 3 month time + energy commitment, though, because I find it’s helpful to set a time frame for us to work together without having to re-evaluate after each session.

How do you help between sessions?

I sometimes text or email to follow up on something we’ve discussed, but you can lean on me like I’m an extension of your team. You can text or email me with questions that are either pressing or might benefit from more reflection, documents you want me to review (e.g. business goals, development plans, sensitive emails, etc.), or even for an intro or contact. If you're not sure, just ask.