Author name: Peter Schulte

I’m the founder & Executive Director of 501c3 nonprofit Spark of Genius. In this role, I edit the weekly Good News For Humankind newsletter, write about personal transformation and social change, and serve as a purpose coach supporting anyone looking to make their contribution to the greater good.

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What now?

I wish I had something profound, helpful, or inspiring to say. But for now, the only way to relate to all this that makes any kind of sense to me is to step up even further into myself; this work I’ve set out on supporting aspiring change leaders; and building community, connection, and support networks with folks like you.

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How much does coaching cost?

Different coaches charge wildly different amounts. These days, the lowest cost might be $100-$150 per hour. But some coaches charge well over $1000 an hour. However, while some coaches will charge by the hour, most typically sell coaching packages of one month, three months, six months, etc. I find that many coaches are not very transparent about their prices. In fact, I’ve been advised to do it this way: Get the prospective client bought into the idea of coaching first, then hit them with your prices. But this has never felt great for me. I never want prospective coaches to feel […]