Open Office Hours with a coach
Curious about personal and professional development coaching? Sign up for an open office hour slot and get a quick intro to the process & 45 minutes of free coaching. It’s a low-stress, low-stakes way to learn more & begin.
What is coaching?
Coaching is a personal and professional development process that’s designed to help someone grow and change. It’s a creative, solutions-focused way to take small steps toward big changes. To learn a little bit more about the coaching process & when it can be useful, check out the video below!
Carli shares more about the coaching process — what it is, why it’s valuable, and the kinds of topics clients might bring to a session.
“Coaching, at its core, is a creative conversation that’s designed to help someone who wants to make a change.”
An open office hours coaching session might be helpful if you…
Want to achieve a big goal in 2025
Are entering a new phase of life or dealing with change
Want something about this year to feel different… you’re just not sure what!
Want to creatively connect to your core values & authenticity
Want to feel more flow, engagement & satisfaction in your day-to-day
Have a secret desire on your heart (start a business, go back to school) but are afraid to even say it out loud (let alone begin!)
How it Works
Use the calendar below to sign up for an open time slot.
Receive a confirmation email that will help you prepare for the session.
Attend the session & have a coaching conversation around the topic of your choice.
FAQs
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Sessions are 45 minutes to 1 hour. We’ll spend the first 10 minutes on introductions & a brief intro into the coaching process. Then, we’ll spend 45-50 minutes having a coaching conversation around the topic of your choice. At the end, we’ll have the option to do some quick wrap-up and discussion about next steps before our session closes.
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That is completely fine! Many clients aren’t sure what topic they want to discuss until we get into a session. If you don’t have a specific topic in mind, but are curious about the coaching process, you are more than welcome to sign up for an office hour. We can meet, chat about coaching, and do some fun discovery work around your personal values and goals.
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In 2022, I completed the Level 1 ICF-certified Applied Life Science to Skills Coach Training Course.
This method of coaching is based in the science of positive psychology and human development and is recognized as an official form of personal & professional development coaching by the ICF (International Coaching Federation). So far, I have completed 82 hours of training and 50+ hours of client practice.
My personal style of coaching draws on the science of motivation, positive psychology & human development while also incorporating reflective inquiry, mindful self-compassion, and the co-active model of collaborative coaching. In general, my coaching approach is warm, friendly, and focused on values & strengths.
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Yes. As an ICF-trained coach, I adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics and its commitment to confidentiality. The content of our open office hours coaching session will be kept confidential unless rare circumstances are at play (e.g., illegal activity, imminent or likely risk of danger to self or others).
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You are welcome to email me to schedule an open office hour at a time that works for you. If you can’t find a time on the calendar below, send a message via this contact form and we can coordinate a separate meeting time.
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After our open office hour session, I’d be happy to share more about scheduling additional coaching sessions or starting a longer coaching engagement. There is zero pressure to continue with coaching after the open office hours — these are meant to be fun and stress-free sessions! – but I’m happy to talk through options if you’re interested.
If you know you’d like to go ahead and sign up for an official session or a longer coaching engagement, use this contact form to send me a message and I’d be happy to chat.
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“Open office hours with a coach” is designed to be a low-pressure, stress-free introduction to coaching. All are welcome & there are no prerequisites to signing up! If you have any questions, you are welcome to use this contact form to send inquiries before your session.
About your coach
Carlina Scalf is an ICF-trained coach who works with emerging leaders, young professionals, and people of all ages who want to find creative ways to live out their values. Her approach is based in compassion and deep, strategic listening. Topics she especially focuses on are confidence, communication styles, navigating change, strengths-building, and introversion & sensitivity at work. In addition to coaching, she is a freelance writer & editor. She loves bookstores, Earl Grey tea, daily walks & great conversations with friends, family & clients.
Book an open office hour.
Check out the schedule below for open office hours. If you don’t see a time that works for you, feel free to reach out via contact form and we are happy to provide additional availability.
"There is no single magic bullet. Progress is about bridging the gap between what we observe and what we can imagine — one careful step at a time."
- Temple Grandin, Thinking in Pictures