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I Support YOUth! LLC Multi-Party Coaching Agreement 

This Agreement for professional coaching services is entered into this ____ day of _______, 2025 by and between _Sandi Lindgren of I Support YOUth! LLC__ (hereinafter “Coach”), ___________, hereinafter referred to as “Company” or “Company Client,” and ____________, a Company Employee and client of the Coach as approved by the Company (hereinafter “Employee Client”).  Any expansion or alteration of services must be documented and signed by all parties. 

The parties each agree to the following terms and conditions of the coaching relationship:

1) Scope of Services

• The Coach will provide professional coaching services focused on the following areas:

a. Leadership development
b. Other goals mutually agreed upon during the initial coaching process.

• Coaching will occur via video conferencing, or phone calls as agreed upon by the Coach and Employee Client. The Coach will also be available via email, text and voicemail for communication between sessions as outlined in package details. 

2) Duties and Responsibilities

• The Coach:
• Adheres to the ICF, MN Board of Social Work Standards and National Association of Social Workers codes of ethics, standards and state licensure requirements and will follow the highest applicable ethical standards.
• Discloses potential conflicts of interest and takes action to mitigate them.
• Clearly distinguishes coaching from clinical social work or therapy to ensure that the Employee Client understands the scope and purpose of the coaching relationship.
• Refers the Employee Client to an appropriate professional if issues arise that fall outside the scope of coaching and require clinical or therapeutic intervention.

• The Company Client:
• Respects the Employee Client’s autonomy and privacy in the coaching relationship and agrees not to compel or pressure the Coach to disclose confidential content shared during coaching sessions.

• The Employee Client:
• Agrees to take responsibility for personal growth and implementation of coaching insights.
• Agrees to share with Company Client goals, progress and action plans that need Company support to ensure alignment, support and collaboration.
• Acknowledges that materials shared during coaching sessions may include proprietary content created by the Coach, such as written materials, audio recordings, digital resources, and methodologies. The Employee Client agrees to use such materials solely for their personal and professional growth and not to share, reproduce, distribute, or use them for business purposes without the Coach’s explicit written permission.
• Understands that the coaching relationship may be terminated by any party with notice as specified in Section 10.

3) Coaching and the Coach-Client Relationship

• The Employee Client is solely responsible for their well-being, decisions, actions, and results arising from the coaching relationship. The Coach is not liable or responsible for the outcomes of coaching or any action or inaction on the part of the Employee Client.
• Coaching is a comprehensive process and may address multiple aspects of the Employee Client’s life, including work, relationships, and personal growth. Responsibility for integrating insights and implementing choices rests solely with the Employee Client.
• The Coach is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) experienced with diagnosing and treating emotional and psychological issues, yet the Coach will not conduct psychotherapy with coaching clients. Although coaching can be therapeutic, Coaching is not therapy, nor a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, or other professional services. Coaching does not prevent, cure nor should it be deemed treatment for any mental disorder or medical disease. If the Employee Client is under the care of a professional, it is recommended they inform the professional of the coaching relationship. If the Coach has concerns that mental health issues are having a negative impact on the coaching relationship, the Coach will share this with the Employee Client only and recommend additional supportive services.
• The Employee Client agrees to communicate openly, remain honest, and fully engage in the coaching process. The Company Client agrees to respect the privacy and confidentiality of the coaching sessions, and understands that the Coach will not share information from the coaching sessions with the Company Client other than non-privilege information such as the following: overall coaching goals that Employee Client agrees to share; coaching session attendance (or non-attendance); dates of sessions; and if requested, collected compilation of aggregate information gathered mid and/or end of the coaching program. 

4) Schedule and Fees

• The Company Client agrees to pay the Coach per the description of the coaching package chosen from the Coaching Proposal dated XXXXXX. The Coach will invoice the Company Client (or other preferred contact) at the onset of this coaching agreement. 
• Payment terms are:
  • 6 Month Leadership Coaching (as described in proposal): $4997
• Session frequency will be as described in the Coaching Proposal dated XXXXX.  Scheduling is the mutual responsibility of the Coach and Employee Client.

5) Session Cancellation Policy

• Sessions canceled without 24 hours' notice may be charged in full to the Company Client. Missed sessions may be rescheduled at the Coach’s discretion within the contract period

6) Exclusions to Confidentiality

• As a Minnesota-licensed clinical social worker, the Coach is subject to court  orders and mandatory reporting requirements under Minnesota law. This includes reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to self or others. In such cases, the Coach will disclose only the information necessary to fulfill their legal obligations.
• The Coach will not treat information that may expose the Company or Employee Client to legal liability as privileged.
• Both the Company Client and Employee Client are responsible for raising confidentiality concerns in a timely manner.
• The Coach may disclose limited information to the ICF (e.g., names, contact details, start/end dates of coaching) for ICF credentialing purposes only.

7) Privacy and Data Protection

• The Client understands that communication by E-mail (including text, cell phone, virtual platforms) may not be secure and that archives of E-mail, text, virtual communication may be subject to electronic interception or may be kept by third parties (such as ISPs) and be subject to court orders. 
• The Client understands that there may be exceptions to Coach-Client confidentiality that may include responding to Court orders.  And in the event of discovery of child abuse, elder abuse or the Client’s intent to cause harm to himself, herself or others, the Coach will take all reasonable and appropriate action, which may include breaching confidentiality.  

8) Release of Information

• By signing this Agreement, the Company Client and Employee Client consent to the Coach sharing limited information (e.g., names, contact details, coaching start/end dates) with the ICF for credentialing purposes.

9) Record Retention Policy

• The Coach will retain records of coaching sessions in a secure format for 2 years and will dispose of records in compliance with applicable laws and ethical guidelines. The Employee client will have access to a private client portal and be able to request immediate deletion of any documents at any time, by messaging the coach within the client private portal.

10) Termination

• This Agreement may be terminated by any party with 2 weeks’ written notice. The Company Client agrees to pay for all services rendered up to the termination date.Prepaid but unused services will be refunded on a prorated basis based on the number of unused sessions remaining. Assessments and the Mental Fitness Program are non-refundable once started, as the Coach incurs upfront costs for these services. 

11) Limited Liability

• The Coach makes no guarantees or warranties about the outcomes of coaching. The Employee Client is solely responsible for their decisions, actions, and results arising from the coaching process.
• The total liability of the Coach is limited to the total fees paid under this Agreement. The Coach will not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or punitive damages. This limitation applies in all settings, including mediation or arbitration.

12) Entire Agreement

• This Agreement reflects the Coach’s dual adherence to the ethical guidelines of the Minnesota Board of Social Work and the International Coaching Federation. In the event of any conflict between these guidelines, the Coach will act in accordance with state licensure laws and consult with legal or ethical advisors as needed.

13) Dispute Resolution

Disputes will first be addressed through direct negotiation within 30 days of written notice. If unresolved, they will proceed to virtual mediation or arbitration with a mutually agreed-upon neutral party. The initiating party will bear the costs unless otherwise determined. Damages, if awarded, will not exceed the total fees paid under this Agreement.

14) Severability

• If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions will remain enforceable.

15) Applicable Law

• This Agreement will be governed by the laws of Minnesota.

Signatures

• Coach: ___________________________

• Company Representative: ___________________________

• Employee Client: __________________________