What to expect during the initial intake session.   

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• Clarification of what strategic planning is / is not 

• Agreement of number of sessions scheduled and dates

• Payment terms

• Explanation of Strategic contract/agreement

• What the service includes

• What notes will be written up/feed back

• Methods of communication

• Ground rules for sessions  (staying on track)

• Structure of session

• Who will take notes

• What is needed for each session – pens/paper, journal, computer access etc.

• What the client can expect from the strategist

• What client wants from their strategist

• Openness and honesty

• Confidentiality

• Equality in the relationship

• Responsibility and accountability for achievement of actions 

• Assessment of where client is now

• Other assessments

• What is important to the client – values Goals

• What the client expects to achieve from the Let's Talk Pain SessionsAny questions/concerns

• Confirmation of next sessions – date/time