Frequently asked questions

Q.  I don’t work within the Physical Activity sector or have access to Sport England funding – would I still be able to access this coaching/mentoring service?

A.  Yes, you can access our coaching/mentoring service, however, you would need to fund yourself or through your organisation. Please contact us directly for more information.

Q.  I'm not sure whether I need coaching or mentoring. How can I decide which one to go for?

A.  No problem! We understand that it can be difficult to decide which service you require. Click here for our guide on how to choose a service, depending on your circumstances.

Q.  Are all the coaching/mentoring sessions virtual or are some of them face-to-face?

A.  All individual coaching/mentoring sessions are virtual as this gives the coachees the flexibility on when they want their sessions. For our team coaching, the sessions are split between virtual and face-to-face.

Q.  I am interested in individual coaching/mentoring - how do I sign up/register?

A.  Please click here (activationproject.org) to register for your coaching/mentoring and we will get in touch with you.

Q.  I am interested in team coaching how do I signup/register?

A.  Please contact us directly and we can talk through your needs/requirements and then provide you with a quote and timescales for your team coaching.

Q.  How am I allocated a coach/mentor?

A.  To initiate the coaching/mentoring process, we send you you an invitation to a welcome call, where we take you through our coaching/mentoring service, address the challenges you are facing and then carefully match you to an appropriate coach/mentor.

Q.  How long is an average coaching programme?

A.  Each programme is tailored to the individual's needs. However, on average, our coaching programme lasts approximately 4-5 months.

Q.  Once I have registered, what happens next?

A.  You will receive an email from us either inviting to you to a welcome call or, if necessary, advising you of the length of the waiting list and when you will hear back from us.

Q.  Are the coaching/mentoring sessions confidential?

A.  Yes they are a safe place for you to discuss and share with your coach what is going on for you. The agenda for the coaching/mentoring sessions is driven by you.

Q.  How can I join your team?

A.  Please email us your details and we will get in touch with you.

Q.  Do you offer anything else apart from coaching/mentoring?

A.  Yes we do, please contact us to talk it through.

Q.  I would like a programme for our organisation – how do I make that happen?

A.  Please contact us, as we would love to help you.

Q.  What happens if I need to cancel a coaching/mentoring session?

A.  Please give us 48 hours advance notice and we can reschedule the session for you as we understand that things happen.