At the end of 2025, I decided to make a significant change to Abide Coaching. This year, I will be implementing asynchronous coaching instead of traditional live coaching sessions. While this change may seem unusual at first, I believe it will ultimately better serve my clients. Many clients often run late, miss appointments, or need to reschedule. I completely understand—life happens. However, these events can affect how clients show up for coaching, and I don’t want them to feel hurried or guilty. Additionally, I frequently hear from clients that they didn’t work on the topics we discussed, even though they were excited about their ideas during our sessions. It became clear that a change was necessary.
So, what is asynchronous coaching? It is a coaching format that allows my clients to reach out whenever and wherever they are. This structure enables me to respond more promptly—acting as a coach on retainer. Imagine wanting support without having to wait for a week or two until the next session. That’s not ideal support, so I sought a better solution.
Typically, clients in live sessions receive about two hours of coaching per month, and rarely did anyone reach out in between sessions, despite my encouragement. I don’t want clients to feel stuck, so I’m changing the format. Now, if a client is feeling stuck, avoiding something, has questions, or simply wants to discuss an idea, they can message me at any time. Previously, they would try to remember what they wanted to bring up for our next session, but often couldn’t recall it. This method proved ineffective, especially for people who are neurodivergent and may struggle with remembering relevant information at the right time.
A core belief of my coaching practice is that my clients— and people in general—shouldn’t feel compelled to adhere to societal expectations. It is perfectly acceptable to think outside the box. In coaching, I encourage the creation of systems tailored to individual brain wiring. So why should coaching conform to a standard format? It doesn’t have to. This asynchronous coaching approach aligns much better with the needs of neurodivergent individuals, which is a positive development! Coaching can take many forms, and I remain committed to supporting clients in finding their best path to their goals.
My new platform will enable clients to message me whenever and wherever they are, and for me to do the same. While “messaging” may imply texting, the experience for clients on this new platform will be much richer. Messages can include:
- Videos of themselves or anything they’d like me to see,
- Audio recordings for those who prefer verbal communication or may not want to be on camera at a particular moment,
- Texts for brief messages or when more lengthy communication isn’t feasible.
As a result, my clients will now receive two or more hours of coaching, but in smaller, more frequent segments. I know my clients well, so I have put a program in place that will keep them engaged with what we are working on, while still allowing space for them to process information, try new habits, practice new skills, and feel independent.
I am looking forward to a successful year for my clients! At the end of 2025, I decided to make a significant change to Abide Coaching. This year, I will be implementing asynchronous coaching instead of traditional live coaching sessions. While this change may seem unusual at first, I believe it will ultimately better serve my clients. Many clients often run late, miss appointments, or need to reschedule. I completely understand—life happens. However, these events can affect how clients show up for coaching, and I don’t want them to feel hurried or guilty. Additionally, I frequently hear from clients that they didn’t work on the topics we discussed, even though they were excited about their ideas during our sessions. It became clear that a change was necessary.
So, what is asynchronous coaching? It is a coaching format that allows my clients to reach out whenever and wherever they are. This structure enables me to respond more promptly—acting as a coach on retainer. Imagine wanting support without having to wait for a week or two until the next session. That’s not ideal support, so I sought a better solution.
Typically, clients in live sessions receive about two hours of coaching per month, and rarely did anyone reach out in between sessions, despite my encouragement. I don’t want clients to feel stuck, so I’m changing the format. Now, if a client is feeling stuck, avoiding something, has questions, or simply wants to discuss an idea, they can message me at any time. Previously, they would try to remember what they wanted to bring up for our next session, but often couldn’t recall it. This method proved ineffective, especially for people who are neurodivergent and may struggle with remembering relevant information at the right time.
A core belief of my coaching practice is that my clients— and people in general—shouldn’t feel compelled to adhere to societal expectations. It is perfectly acceptable to think outside the box. In coaching, I encourage the creation of systems tailored to individual brain wiring. So why should coaching conform to a standard format? It doesn’t have to. This asynchronous coaching approach aligns much better with the needs of neurodivergent individuals, which is a positive development! Coaching can take many forms, and I remain committed to supporting clients in finding their best path to their goals.
My new platform will enable clients to message me whenever and wherever they are, and for me to do the same. While “messaging” may imply texting, the experience for clients on this new platform will be much richer. Messages can include:
- Videos of themselves or anything they’d like me to see,
- Audio recordings for those who prefer verbal communication or may not want to be on camera at a particular moment,
- Texts for brief messages or when more lengthy communication isn’t feasible.
As a result, my clients will now receive two or more hours of coaching, but in smaller, more frequent segments. I know my clients well, so I have put a program in place that will keep them engaged with what we are working on, while still allowing space for them to process information, try new habits, practice new skills, and feel independent.
I am looking forward to a successful year for my clients!