FAQ's
1. What is coaching?
Coaching is a professional partnership built on trust where clients are empowered to find their way toward clarity, resilience and purpose. It's a confidential, non-judgmental space to pause, reflect and think about what really matters to you and what you truly want.
It is future focused and action oriented to help clients identify their goals, overcome obstacles and create actionable steps to achieve the life or career they desire. This is done asking powerful questions, using coaching tools and techniques.
A professional coach doesn't give you advice or tell you what to do, instead, they help you find your own answers, the ones that fit your goals, your values, and your situation. Allowing people to make their own decisions, is one of the core values of coaching. It's really important to us that people who come to coaching find their own solution. That way they remain in control of their own lives.
When you discover the answer yourself, you're far
more likely to commit to it and follow through. It feels like your solution,
not someone else's suggestion. You learn to trust your own thinking and
decision-making & over time; this builds lasting confidence, independence
& self-belief.
2. Who do you typically work with?
I work with professionals, founders, and leaders who are navigating change, whether that's a career transition, scaling or exiting a business, or stepping into a new leadership role.
3. What can I expect from a coaching session?
Each session is a confidential space where we'll explore your goals, challenges, and mindset. You'll leave with clearer thinking, practical actions, and a sense of direction.
4. How long does a coaching engagement last?
It depends on your goals. Some clients see significant results in 6 months, while others prefer ongoing support over 12 months. We'll tailor the approach to suit your pace, needs, and ambition.
5. How do I know if coaching is right for me?
If you're feeling stuck, facing a major decision, or simply want to grow with more intention, coaching can help. I offer a free discovery call so you can experience the approach and see if it's the right fit for you.
6. What results can I expect from coaching?
While results vary by person, clients often report increased clarity, stronger confidence, improved decision-making, and greater alignment between their values and actions. You'll define your own goals, and coaching will support you in achieving them.
7. Is everything we discuss confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is foundational to coaching. Everything shared in our sessions remains strictly between us, in line with professional coaching ethics and standards.
8. What approach or methodology do you use?
My coaching style blends evidence based frameworks with deep listening, reflective questioning, and practical action. I work with coaching models, leadership & mindset tools tailored to you and your context.
9. Can my organisation sponsor my coaching?
Absolutely. Many of my clients are sponsored by their company as part of leadership development or during key transition periods. I'm happy to provide proposals or updates as needed while maintaining confidentiality.
10. What ethical standards guide your coaching practice?
My coaching practice follows the ethical standards of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
The EMCC Global Code of Ethics outlines the principles of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and client wellbeing that guide every coaching relationship.
You can read the full code here: https://globalcodeofethics.org/

Get in touch
location: Cork, Ireland (servicing clients globally)
phone: 00353 - 83 - 8958507
email: info@udalgo.com

