General Life Coaching Intake
Comprehensive intake form for general life coaching clients to gather essential information before the first session.
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GENERAL LIFE COACHING INTAKE FORM
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Name: _________________________
Email: ________________________
Phone: _______________________
Date of Birth: ________________
Occupation: ___________________
Preferred Communication Method: ☐ Email ☐ Phone ☐ Text
CURRENT SITUATION
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1. What brings you to coaching at this time?
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2. What areas of your life would you most like to improve or develop?
☐ Career/Professional growth
☐ Personal relationships
☐ Health and wellness
☐ Financial goals
☐ Personal development
☐ Life transitions
☐ Work-life balance
☐ Other: _______________
3. On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you currently with your life overall?
1 ── 2 ── 3 ── 4 ── 5 ── 6 ── 7 ── 8 ── 9 ── 10
(1 = Very dissatisfied, 10 = Very satisfied)
GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS
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4. What would you like to achieve through our coaching relationship?
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5. What does success look like to you in 6 months?
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6. What does success look like to you in 1 year?
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OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES
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7. What do you believe has been holding you back from achieving your goals?
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8. What patterns or habits would you like to change?
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9. How do you typically handle stress or challenges?
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SUPPORT SYSTEM
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10. Who are the key people in your support network?
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11. How do family/friends typically respond to your goals and changes?
☐ Very supportive
☐ Somewhat supportive
☐ Neutral
☐ Sometimes resistant
☐ Often resistant
COACHING PREFERENCES
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12. What qualities do you value most in a coach?
☐ Direct and challenging
☐ Supportive and encouraging
☐ Structured and organized
☐ Flexible and intuitive
☐ Other: _______________
13. How do you prefer to receive feedback?
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14. What motivates you most?
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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
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15. Have you worked with a coach or therapist before?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, what worked well?
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What didn't work well?
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COMMITMENT AND LOGISTICS
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16. How much time can you realistically commit to coaching work between sessions?
☐ 30 minutes per week
☐ 1 hour per week
☐ 2-3 hours per week
☐ More than 3 hours per week
17. What time of day works best for sessions?
☐ Morning ☐ Afternoon ☐ Evening
18. Preferred session frequency:
☐ Weekly ☐ Bi-weekly ☐ Monthly
19. Any scheduling restrictions or considerations?
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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20. Have you completed any personality or strengths assessments before?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, what insights did you gain?
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21. Is there anything else you'd like me to know about you or your situation?
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21. What questions do you have about the coaching process?
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22. Are you interested in completing a personality or strengths assessment to enhance our coaching work together?
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Maybe
(Professional assessments available at: https://www.personality-quizzes.com/for-coaching)
CONSENT AND AGREEMENTS
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☐ I understand that coaching is not therapy or counseling
☐ I understand that I am responsible for my own decisions and actions
☐ I commit to being open and honest in our coaching relationship
☐ I agree to complete agreed-upon action items between sessions
Client Signature: _________________ Date: _________
Thank you for taking the time to complete this intake form. This information will help us create a coaching relationship that's tailored to your specific needs and goals.
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