Frequently Asked Questions
Coaching FAQ: Life, Health & Wellness, and Executive Coaching in Charlotte, NC & Nationwide
Answers to the questions we hear most about working with a ThriveWise coach, from choosing the right coaching path to pricing and scheduling.
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Getting started
What is life coaching?
Life coaching is a forward-focused partnership that helps you get clear on what you want, understand what is holding you back, and take steady action toward it. At ThriveWise, coaching supports clarity, confidence, career decisions, relationships and life transitions, in person in Charlotte, NC and virtually nationwide.
How do I know which coach or coaching path is right for me?
Book a free Discovery Call. We talk through what you are navigating and match you with the coach and coaching path whose approach fits best.
What happens on the free Discovery Call?
It is a free 30-minute conversation to see whether we are the right fit. You share what is on your mind, we answer your questions, and you leave with a clear next step. There is no pressure and no obligation.
Do you offer coaching in person or online?
Both. We offer in-person coaching in South Charlotte, North Carolina, and online coaching for clients nationwide.
I don't have a crisis. I just feel stuck. Is coaching still for me?
Yes. Most of our clients are capable people who sense something is misaligned and want a clearer path forward. You don't need the perfect goal to begin. We start where you are.
Coaching services
What is the difference between life coaching, health and wellness coaching, and executive coaching?
Life coaching focuses on clarity and direction across your life: purpose, relationships, career decisions and transitions. Health and wellness coaching helps you build sustainable habits for energy, stress, sleep, movement and nourishment. Executive and professional coaching supports leaders and professionals with judgment, steadiness under pressure, hard conversations and career growth. Many clients work across more than one area, and our whole-person approach connects them.
Do you offer health and wellness coaching in Charlotte?
Yes. Health and wellness coaching is available in person in Charlotte, NC and virtually nationwide. It supports anyone working toward more energy, better habits and a healthier daily life, with or without a specific diagnosis.
Who is executive and professional coaching for?
Executive and professional coaching is for leaders, first-time managers and professionals who want sharper judgment, more confidence in difficult conversations, and a confidential place to think clearly. It also supports people navigating a career change or a move into leadership.
Do you coach teens?
Yes. Teen life coaching is for ages 13 to 19 and helps teens build confidence, resilience and direction. With your teen's permission, parents receive appropriate updates on progress, and safety-related information is always shared.
Do you offer running, fitness and endurance coaching?
Yes. Our endurance and fitness coaching supports runners and athletes from a first 5K to a marathon, and our Charlotte Run Club meets weekly for coached run and walk sessions.
Do you work with companies and teams?
Yes. ThriveWise designs evidence-based corporate wellness programs, workshops and coaching for organizations of any size, in person in Charlotte and virtually nationwide. Reporting stays at the aggregate level, and individual coaching conversations remain private.
Approach and fit
What is the BEAMS method?
BEAMS is ThriveWise's whole-person coaching method: Body, Energy, Awareness, Mind and Spirit. It brings ancient wisdom and modern behavior-change science together, so the changes you make in one area support the others.
Is coaching the same as therapy?
Coaching is forward-focused and action-oriented. It complements licensed medical and mental-health care and does not replace it. Our coaches never diagnose, prescribe or treat health conditions. Clients who are working with a therapist or other clinical provider can use coaching alongside that care.
How is a coach different from a mentor or business advisor?
A mentor or advisor often answers from their own experience. Coaching keeps the focus on your judgment, your patterns and your decisions, in a confidential space.
Is what I share in coaching confidential?
Yes. Your coaching conversations stay private. For teen clients, parents receive progress updates with the teen's permission, and safety-related information is always shared. For corporate programs, organizations receive aggregate reporting only.
What credentials do your coaches hold?
Our team brings a wide range of professional training. Credentials across ThriveWise coaches include:
- National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) certification
- International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentials
- Functional Medicine Coaching Certification and Ayurveda Health Coach certification
- MBA and Master's in Nutrition
- North Carolina licensed therapists
- Integrity Solutions Coaching Facilitator and Sales Facilitator training
- USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Certified Personal Trainer
- E-RYT 500 and RYT 200 yoga teacher credentials, and Anatomy of Breath certification
Each coach's background is on our Meet the Team page.
Pricing and scheduling
How much does coaching cost?
Life, health and wellness, and executive coaching share the same package options:
| Package | Sessions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Clarity | 1 | $200 |
| Strategic Progress | 3 | $570 |
| The Growth Journey | 6 | $1,080 |
| Lasting Change | 12 | $1,920 |
Our 3-month Momentum Journeys are listed on each coaching page. Corporate wellness programs are quoted based on team size, format and scope.
Which package should I choose?
Quick Clarity and Strategic Progress work well for a specific decision or short-term transition. The Growth Journey and Lasting Change are built for deeper, sustained change across several areas of life. The Momentum Journeys are high-touch 3-month programs with daily support. A free Discovery Call is the easiest way to choose.
How long is a coaching session?
Coaching sessions are 60 minutes. The free Discovery Call is 30 minutes.
What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?
You can reschedule a session with at least 24 hours' notice. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours' notice, and missed sessions, are forfeited and not refunded. Full details, including our refund policy, are in our Terms and Conditions.
How do I book?
Book a free Discovery Call or choose a package on any coaching page, and pick a time that works for you. Sessions are scheduled through our online booking system.
Still have a question?
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