Areas of Support
Optimizing daily workflow: Enhancing time management, prioritization, and project execution.
High-stakes preparation: Preparing for critical meetings, presentations, and performance reviews.
Strategic career planning: Defining a medium-term career path and long-term direction.
Evaluating job opportunities: Making informed decisions about role changes and career moves.
Leadership growth: Developing key leadership skills for influence and impact.
…and more
What to Expect from the Session
Sessions are 55 minutes in length and conducted over Zoom or phone.
Session structure:
The purpose of a consultation or coaching session is twofold: first, to develop a clear understanding of the career challenge you are facing, and second, to generate fresh insights and actionable ideas to help you tackle it.
To start, we will do a short grounding exercise (about 2 minutes) to help you focus, or, if you prefer, we can jump right into the conversation. I will then take an active listening role as we discuss your challenge, asking questions to draw out details.
We will then lay the groundwork for problem-solving by reaching a shared understanding of your specific circumstances and needs.
During the next part of the session, we will generate ideas and identify actionable steps, and I will also offer my targeted advice. If there is time, we will cover the questions you may have. After the session, I will send you the recording, unless you’d prefer to have the session unrecorded.
Differences between a consultation session and a coaching session:
A consultation session begins with broad exploration and transitions into concrete problem-solving within a single meeting. In contrast, a coaching program spans multiple sessions, allowing us to balance exploration and problem-solving across different meetings. This flexibility enables us to dive deeper into each aspect as needed.
Coaching Programs
I offer two coaching programs that create sustained growth through both targeted and progressive development, with deeper support than a single-session consultation.
Focused Support Package
Three 55-minute Zoom coaching sessions
Written synthesis provided at program completion
Sustained Support Program
Ten 55-minute Zoom coaching sessions
Written synthesis provided at program completion
Ongoing messaging support throughout the program
Compared to consultation sessions which are designed to address specific, immediate problems or challenges in a structured format, coaching programs focus on achieving deeper transformations within a committed time frame, and offer more frequent interactions and guidance between sessions. They are designed to provide a more holistic journey. Sessions are typically scheduled every two to four weeks.
A focused support package is ideal for working through defined challenges that require broader and deeper exploration than an individual consultation. At program completion, I provide a written synthesis summarizing key insights and personalized recommendations to guide your future progress.
A sustained support program is for significant professional growth or navigating complex situations. Our extended partnership allows us to address varying challenges as they emerge while maintaining consistent focus on your broader development goals. Similar to the three-session package, I provide a written synthesis at program completion. You will also have ongoing access to me via WhatsApp between sessions for real-time guidance on critical decisions and unexpected situations throughout your development journey.
"I had the privilege of working with Pian through several 'Focused Support Packages' during a pivotal year in my academic career. At the time, I was navigating an open-ended project that demanded deep creative thinking, several later-stage papers moving through the publication process, and multiple conference presentations. Pian's guidance was instrumental to my success in all these areas. Each session allowed us to tackle challenges head-on, leaving me with a renewed sense of calm and creative energy. Thanks to Pian, my work-life balance improved as well."
Yang S., Business School Professor
Pricing
Individual Consultation
$285 for one 55-minute session, recording included
Focused Support Package
$825 for three 55-minute sessions, recordings, and a written synthesis provided at program completion
Sustained Support Program
$2750 for ten 55-minute sessions, recordings, a written synthesis at program completion, and ongoing messaging support throughout the program
Installment plans are available for multi-session packages.
Deciding Between Consultation and Coaching
Key Elements of Each Coaching Service:
Individual Consultation:
Immediate clarity on a specific challenge
Targeted advice for a pressing decision
A confidential, judgment-free space to explore your ideas and thoughts freely
A chance to experience our working chemistry before committing to a longer program
Fresh, objective insights to uncover hidden opportunities and blind spots
Focused Support Package (Three Sessions):
Develop a strategic roadmap that is centered around an overarching theme
Ideal bridge between single-session problem-solving and sustained long-term transformation
Building momentum and continuity through connected conversations
Practice new approaches and receive feedback
Foster a specific capability or mindset shift
Sustained Support Program (Ten Sessions):
Work toward significant professional growth or transformation
Continuous guidance between regular sessions
Deeper pattern recognition that creates renewed change
Navigate multiple complex situations simultaneously
Flexibility to adapt to emerging priorities while maintaining focus, with personalized resources, tools, exercises
Coaching and Consultation Philosophy at Sight Sphere
In my view, a successful coaching or consultation session is one where we engage in honest dialogue. It is a collaborative journey where we explore an issue from both our perspectives and exchange ideas dynamically. Trust is the cornerstone of this process as it facilitates open and effective communication.
Below is a set of guidelines that I have developed at Sight Sphere to foster a trust-based environment.
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Our sessions are guided by your rhythm. If you need time to pause, reflect, or simply sit with a question before responding, I fully support and encourage that. There’s no pressure to rush or provide immediate answers. You also always have the autonomy to choose whether to respond to a question or participate in an exercise during our sessions.
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Deep listening is a central part of my coaching approach, which is rooted in the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). It fosters space for empathic connection, honest communication, and deeper discovery. When we feel truly heard, we can slow down, think more clearly, and connect with what matters most.
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I follow strict confidentiality guidelines set by the International Coaching Community Standards and Code of Ethics. What’s discussed will not be shared outside of this space.
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Adopting an open mindset means actively trying out new ideas or approaches to see what works for you. By “trying on” different ways of thinking or doing, you may discover preferences and insights that wouldn’t have been apparent otherwise.
Openness and presence are deeply interconnected—the latter creating space for the former to flourish. Being present allows you to be fully immersed in the moment, enhancing the quality and depth of your experience. For this reason, I encourage you to set aside distractions before we begin and bring your full focus. I also provide an optional grounding exercise at the beginning of the session to help you access your most thoughtful and creative mindset.