ESTEEMED COACHING
KYMBERLY AKOURIS, MA, MBA, ACC
Life Coaching & Consulting
Frequently Asked Questions
As a professional Coaching Professional, asking the right questions is very important. Below you will find a compilation of the most common questins I’ve been asked about coaching and the services I provide. If you still have questions after reading through the FAQs, please give me a call or send me an email, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
HOW DOES ESTEEMED COACHING MEASURE A CLIENT’S SUCCESS?
Sessions are goal-driven and client-led. Each session is a contract with specific deliverables that can be negotiated throughout the individual sessions. This stretches to groups of sessions and long term goals. There is a constant back and forth amongst the coach and coachee to check progress. This is how we measure the client's success and make incremental adjustments where necessary.
WHAT IS YOUR TYPICAL PROCESS FOR WORKING WITH A NEW CLIENT?
The typical process entails a brief 20-minute call to see if we are a good fit. If a relationship is established, we can use that call to start the two sheets I need to fill out about you and your needs and wants in coaching (if you are not sure, don't worry). The first appt. is usually a little longer than 50 min, but the regular appt is 50min. Come with a problem, issue, or question you want to work on. Come with several, we can prioritize. It can be anything from time management to frustration at work.
WHAT FORM OF PAYMENTS DOES ESTEEMED COACHING TAKE?
Online through the website, or check by mail (please note: must receive check for coaching engagement before 1st session)
WHAT TYPES OF CLIENTS DOES ESTEEMED COACHING ACCEPT?
I will consider any clients who believe my style of coaching may benefit them.
I have had success with clients struggling with anxiety, stress, codependency, and other "health-wellness" issues.
All age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.
WHAT TOOLS DO YOU USEÂ WITH CLIENTS?
In my work with dual-diagnosis coaching clients, I developed the BEKIND method—a dialogic communication tool designed to foster empathy and accountability in every coaching session. This method has become a cornerstone of my practice, helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered while maintaining a results-focused approach. I’ve adapted this tool for use in group coaching as well, where it helps create a collaborative and transformative environment.
In addition to the BEKIND method, I integrate a variety of evidence-based coaching tools and techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs. These include well-being assessments, mindfulness practices, and strategies grounded in positive psychology and transformational learning theory. By combining these approaches, I ensure that every session is both deeply empathetic and highly effective, guiding clients toward meaningful and sustainable change.