1:1 Development Coaching powered by CoachHub

Benefits-eligible staff employees, both people managers and individual contributors, in all schools and business units are welcome to participate in this program.

Yes, you may register using any combination of STAP funds, personal check, or departmental PTA. If you wish to pay with a check or departmental PTA, please email learningdev@stanford.edu for support with registering.

Yes, you can switch to a different coaching period if neither your current coaching period nor the new one has started yet. If the registration deadlines have not passed, you can make the change directly in STARS by following these instructions. If the registration deadlines have passed, please contact us at learningdev@stanford.edu for assistance.

During the virtual Onboarding Session, we will share all the information you need to take full advantage of your coaching experience. Although we highly recommend that you attend the live Onboarding Session so you can ask questions, you will receive a recorded version in a welcome email before your coaching period begins.

Please follow these instructions to confirm that you are registered for a coaching period, and then reach out to learningdev@stanford.edu for assistance.

When your coaching period begins, you will login to the CoachHub platform to select your coach, complete a strengths assessment, and schedule your virtual coaching sessions.

Services include: 

• Unlimited number of 45-minute virtual coaching sessions for three months
• A strengths assessment to help determine which topics or focus areas you would like to explore during your coaching period
• A progress tracker to help you and your coach focus on your main goals and progress throughout the coaching period
• Option to invite your manager to a session with your coach to align on goals, challenges, and successes; this is not required – you get to decide if you wish to include your manager
• Access to the CoachHub Learning Academy, a digital library of learning resources, including brief audios, videos, and articles on relevant topics by leading organizations and experts

Yes. Although your coach may have limited availability on holidays, CoachHub does not close during university breaks, and you can continue to schedule sessions during these periods. Please note that if you choose not to engage in coaching during university breaks, it is not possible to receive a complimentary extension after returning from break.

Please refer to section 2 of AGM 2.1.12: Staff Development Programs. Non-exempt employees should confer with their supervisor and/or local HR manager when scheduling their coaching sessions.

The results of your assessment will be made available to you and your coach within the CoachHub platform. Your manager will only be able to view the results if you decide to share the results with your manager. Additionally, University HR will be able to view aggregated, de-identified results for participants across the program. However, to protect anonymity, University HR will not be able to view your results on an individual basis.

Coaching is a collaborative process where a coach helps you achieve specific professional or developmental goals. It involves a structured conversation designed to inspire you to maximize your potential, gain new insights, and develop skills or strategies to achieve your goals.

Personalized coaching can support you in many different areas of your work, including: 

• Discussing situations with a neutral third party who can help you identify your goals and the growth you desire to unlock your potential
• Adapting to a new or changed role
• Applying new skills, concepts, or best practices
• Support to deepen your awareness, self-confidence, or motivation
• Navigating organizational challenges or changes

Review these Coaching Readiness questions to ensure that coaching is right for you at this time.

This program may not be used for:

• Manager-driven corrective action
• Developing disciplinary action plans
• Workplace complaints
• Employee and labor relations areas such as grievances, legal matters, etc.

If these topics arise during your conversations, your coach will direct you to the appropriate Stanford resources, such as Employee & Labor Relations, Faculty Staff Help Center, and others.

No. The coaches available through CoachHub are not career coaches. If you are interested in discussing career exploration and navigation, job search, and other career development topics, please check out Career Counseling Network. 

Stanford has several programs and departments that offer one-on-one support to staff employees, including the Faculty Staff Help Center, BeWell, and Career Counseling Network. Depending on your goals and the topics you wish to discuss, another program or department may be a better fit for your needs. Please refer to this page to understand the differences between the Stanford programs and departments that provide one-on-one support.

CoachHub is a leading digital coaching platform that connects you to over 3,500 highly qualified and certified business coaches, including 35 coaches with higher education experience. Coaches are based in 70 countries across six continents, and they offer coaching sessions in over 60 languages.

When your coaching period begins, you will be invited to the CoachHub platform where you will share some information about yourself and your coach preferences. Based on your preferences, CoachHub provides you with up to six suggested coaches. You can review their profiles before selecting the one you prefer. If you are unable to match with a coach that meets your preferences, CoachHub’s customer experience team can support you with finding a coach. After meeting with your coach, if you determine that they are not a good fit for your needs, you may select a different coach in the CoachHub platform.

Stanford and CoachHub are committed to ensuring that you have a positive experience with your coach. If you experience a problem or concern, please reach out to us as soon as possible at learningdev@stanford.edu so we can help you to resolve your concern.

Yes. There is an option to extend your coaching experience for either 6 months, 9 months, or 12 months after the initial three-month coaching period. The cost for extensions is: 6 months for $2,580, 9 months for $3,870, or 12 months for $5,160

Extensions require the support of your supervisor/department and a PTA. If you wish to extend your coaching experience after the three-month period, please complete the form on this page and email learningdev@stanford.edu to let us know that you have submitted an extension request.

Unfortunately, no. You have access to the CoachHub platform only during the coaching period for which you are registered; and the start and end dates are not flexible. Unfortunately, we cannot make exceptions if you are unable to take advantage of coaching during the 3-month period for which you are registered.

If you need to take a leave of absence from work (officially documented with Stanford Human Resources) during your three-month coaching period, any remaining time may be resumed when you return to work through August 2025. If you are enrolled in the program and plan to take a leave of absence, please email learningdev@stanford.edu to discuss your options.