Free Executive Coach
Service Agreement
One handshake deal goes south and you're staring at three months of unpaid labor and a calendar full of ghosted sessions. Without a bulletproof contract, you’re just a high-priced volunteer waiting for a lawsuit to take your house.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'Late Cancellation Penalty' clause to ensure you get paid full freight when a client blows off a session with less than 24 hours' notice.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Executive Coach, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Executive Coach services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Initial Leadership Diagnostic Report
- Monthly 60-Minute Executive Strategy Sessions
- 360-Degree Feedback Summary Documentation
- Quarterly Goal Alignment Milestone Review
- Written Post-Session Action Plans
- Emergency Crisis Management Consultation Hours
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Executive Coach services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the client keeps calling me for 'five-minute' advice outside of our scheduled time?
Define 'Off-Hours Support' in your contract and track the minutes; a written agreement lets you bill for out-of-scope work without looking like the bad guy.
How do I handle an HR department that says they'll pay me 'whenever the paperwork clears'?
Set a hard 'Payment Due' date and a late fee in your terms; having it in writing gives you the leverage to walk off the job until the invoice is settled.
What if the executive I'm coaching gets fired and the company wants their money back?
Your contract needs a 'Non-Refundable Retainer' and 'No Guarantee of Outcome' clause to prove you were paid for your time and expertise, not the client's job security.