Free Coaching

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Free Individual Coaching Sessions

A space to pause, reflect, and move forward—on your terms.

Experiencing a layoff due to the federal reduction in force, or any abrupt career disruption, can feel disorienting, personal, and deeply unsettling. For many, it’s more than a job change—it’s a sudden interruption to identity, routine, and a sense of stability.

RIF2RISE offers free, short-term, virtual coaching sessions as a supportive resource for individuals navigating workforce transition. These sessions are designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, curious about what’s next, or simply in need of space to think out loud.

Coaching sessions are thoughtful, human-centered conversations focused on clarity, grounding, and forward motion.

Coaching Sessions

What Coaching Looks Like at RIF2RISE

RIF2RISE coaching blends evidence-informed coaching practices, reflective inquiry, and creative, word-based tools to support people navigating uncertainty and change.

Each session may include:

Gentle grounding to help transition out of survival mode
Space to name what has shifted, ended, or been lost
Guided reflection to surface strengths, values, and possibilities
Optional creative prompts (such as words or metaphors) to unlock insight
A focus on choice, agency, and next steps, defined by you

You do not need to arrive with a plan or clear goals.
You are welcome to arrive exactly as you are.

Who These Sessions Are For

Pro bono coaching sessions are intended for:

Former federal employees and contractors impacted by workforce reductions
Individuals navigating unexpected career disruption or professional transition
People exploring reinvention, entrepreneurship, or emerging “pivot-ventures”
Anyone feeling uncertain, paused, or ready to imagine what’s next

You do not need to be actively job-seeking to participate.

Details

Before You Schedule

Thank you for your interest in RIF2RISE’s free virtual coaching sessions. These sessions are offered as a supportive resource for individuals navigating workforce transition, disruption, and reinvention.

What Coaching Is—and What It Is Not

Coaching is:

A confidential, supportive conversation
Focused on awareness, possibility, and forward motion
Guided by professional coaching principles and ethics

Coaching is not:

Therapy or crisis counseling
Legal, financial, or employment advice
Resume writing or job placement services

If additional or specialized support is needed, RIF2RISE can help connect participants to other trusted resources and partners.

Session Format

Pro bono virtual coaching sessions held via Zoom
Up to five (5) coaching sessions per person
Appointments are scheduled on a rolling basis, subject to availability

Sessions focus on reflection, clarity, and forward motion and are guided by professional coaching principles.

Before coaching begins, participants will be scheduled for a pre-coaching introductory call of up to 30 minutes.

The introductory call is an opportunity to:

Confirm that coaching is an appropriate support at this time
Review the coaching process and expectations
Answer questions about coaching and participation
Ensure mutual fit before beginning coaching sessions

About the Coaching Context & ICF Requirements

RIF2RISE coaching sessions are facilitated by coaches who are in the process of completing certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

To receive coaching hour credit toward ICF certification requirements, coaches must log and report specific session information to the International Coaching Federation. This includes:

Client name
Client email address
Date of each coaching session
Duration of each coaching session (coaching hours)

By scheduling a session, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and reporting of this information solely for the purpose of ICF credentialing requirements.

Confidentiality & Use of Information

Coaching conversations themselves are confidential
Only the required session details (name, email, date, and hours) are reported to the International Coaching Federation
No session content, personal stories, or identifying details beyond what is required will be shared
Information is used only for credentialing and professional documentation purposes

If you are currently in crisis or need immediate mental health support, please contact local emergency services or a licensed mental health professional.

Ready to Schedule?

How Scheduling Works

To keep the process simple and supportive, scheduling happens in a few clear steps:

Step 1: Choose a Session Date
Select a preferred date and time for your first coaching session using the calendar below. This request helps us understand your availability.

Step 2: Complete the Coaching Intake & Consent Form
After selecting a session date, complete the Coaching Intake & Consent Form. This single form includes:

A required consent acknowledgment aligned with International Coaching Federation (ICF) requirements
A short pre-coaching questionnaire to provide helpful context for your introductory call

Some questions are optional and may be skipped.

Step 3: Confirmation & Introductory Call Scheduling
Once we receive your completed intake and consent form, we will:

Confirm your first coaching session, and
Schedule your pre-coaching introductory call (up to 30 minutes)

You’ll receive confirmation details and Zoom information by email.