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Working with a career coach
How career coaches price their services
Single sessions, packages and programmes explained: what each pricing model includes, the questions to ask before paying and how to compare offers fairly.
Common pricing models
| Model | What it usually includes | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Single session | One meeting, sometimes with a short summary | A focused question or trying a coach out |
| Package | A set number of sessions over weeks or months | A defined goal such as a career change plan |
| Programme | Sessions plus exercises, reviews or messaging between calls | People who want more structure and contact |
| Document or task service | Feedback on specific materials | A one-off review rather than coaching |
Questions to ask before paying
Confirm each of these
- The total price, including any tax, and when payment is taken.
- How many sessions, how long each is and over what period they must be used.
- What happens between sessions, if anything.
- The cancellation, rescheduling and refund policy.
- Whether you can try one session before committing to a package.
Compare offers on the same terms
Illustrative example
Comparing two offers fairly
- Offer A: a package of four sessions of one hour each, to be used within three months, with written notes after each.
- Offer B: a programme of three sessions of 45 minutes, plus email support for six weeks.
- Fair comparison: total contact time, what support exists between calls, and how flexible the dates are.
Invented offers. Work out the contact time and terms for real offers before comparing prices.
How prices work on Luceria's directory
Coaches in Luceria's directory are independent and set their own prices. A profile shows the prices and durations a coach has shared, and the final price is confirmed and paid on the coach's own booking page. Luceria does not take session payments, and cancellations follow each coach's own policy.
Common questions
Are cheaper coaches worse?
Not necessarily. Price reflects many things, including experience, location and what is included. Judge fit and approach, then compare what you get for the cost.
Can I pay for coaching through Luceria?
No. Booking and payment happen on each coach's own booking page, and Luceria takes no session payments.
Put it into practice
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