Frequently Asked Questions

It is primarily a conversation where both the coach and the client interact with the intention of increasing the client's personal awareness on a topic of their choice. It is important to have an objective to work towards and your personal coach will be able to facilitate and support you in that journey. While some clients expect 'advice' from their coach, that is not the primary purpose of coaching. 

Ultimately, we hope to transform our clients into independent individuals who leave the coaching with renewed energy, clarity and inspiration in their chosen area of life.

He is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation with over 17 years of coaching experience. Clients often engage him to work on their personal communication, self-expression, non-traditional and objective viewpoints, confidence-building, team/relationship dynamics and mental & emotional wellness/resilience. His corporate career has seen him move through the industries of publishing, journalism and public relations. 

The short answer is 'no'. While we primarily want to support men who are in need of mental and emotional support, we do welcome anyone who identifies differently to write in to us.

Mental and emotional health challenges affect everyone, but there are many factors that specifically prevent men from seeking help. Gender stereotypes, harmful and limiting beliefs, social and culture norms, are but part of a long list of things that contribute to men's mental health struggles. 

strangerinabar wants to help tackle these issues via professional coaching in a private and authentic way.

We begin with a simple introductory session for both coach and client to understand more about each other. This session is meant to clarify any doubts and decide if there is a good fit between both parties. Details about the engagement like the number of sessions, rates and frequency are also discussed during this session. 

If both coach and client feel good about the partnership, the engagement can proceed. However, it is also common for clients to take some time to weigh their options before making a final decision. 

The entire process is one of willing partnership and agreement, and the coach will always honour and empower these qualities in their interactions with the client.

The monetary exchange always respects both the experience and expertise being brought to the table by the coach, as well as the complexity of the client's case. Thus, each case is always treated sensitively, and approached with an openness to negotiation to finding the balance between coach and client. 

They can if that is what the client wants. Sessions should ideally take place in a place where the client feels comfortable and safe, but at the same time can focus and properly reflect.