The links below provide a variety of information for both new and existing clients of Potential Matters:

New Client Information

Assessments and Tools

Education and Resources

Workshops and Custom Programs

New Client Information

Get Started with Potential Matters

To get started with Potential Matters, download and complete the new client form and fax to 404-378-3738. Once we receive the new client form, we will arrange a time for your first session.

Download the New Client Form in .pdf format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Download the New Client Form in Microsoft Word .doc format

Emory alumni, please use the following forms:

Download the Emory New Client Form in .pdf format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Download the Emory New Client Form in Microsoft Word .doc format

First Sessions

We understand the importance of selecting the right professional coach for your needs. In fact to ensure the right fit, we highly encourage you to interview several coaches before selecting a practitioner for services. Unfortunately, due to increased demand for our services, we are unable to offer a first session free of charge. We will, however, schedule 30 minute telephone discussions with interested clients to answer any questions about our services and understand if we are a mutual fit. Contact our executive coordinator, Monica Evans, at ea@potentialmatters.com or via direct line at 404-931-4012.  To reach Jodie Charlop directly, email jcharlop@potentialmatters.com or 404-378-6793.

Our Fees

Coaching services are billed on an hourly basis, or private clients may take advantage of pre-paid session packages to achieve additional cost-savings.

Fees for private career coaching is $175-$225 per hour depending on package.  Corporate sponsored executive coaching, high-potential development, conflict coaching and mediation coaching ranges from $300-$450 per hour.  Ask about special hourly rates if you are a professional in a non-profit, a member of the Emory University Alumni Association or Women in Technology.  We also have special rates for young professionals but have a limited number of coaching slots on our roster for professionals with fewer than five years experience (referral only). Potential Matters believes in giving back to the community and Jodie Charlop awards two coaching scholarships a quarter and/or reduced fee programs to professionals with unique potential.

Payment Policy

Payment for services is due in full at time of service by check or credit card. Potential Matters currently accepts American Express, Visa, or MasterCard. The new client forms (linked above) include credit card authorization for reserving appointment times. If the credit card is declined after client has received services, or a check is returned, there is a $50 non-refundable handling charge.

Cancellation Policy

Scheduled appointments must be canceled at least 48 hours in advance or the client will be charged in full for the scheduled session and NO REFUNDS will be issued. Monday appointments must be cancelled no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday prior to the session.

Credit Card Information

Potential Matters currently accepts American Express, Visa or MasterCardAll credit card charges are processed by Potential Matters and will appear on your credit card statement as Potential Matters. If you have a dispute or require a credit to be issued, please contact Potential Matters directly at business@potentialmatters.com.  All credit card disputes must be handled directly with Potential Matters for appropriate refund or adjustment and all chargebacks are subject to a non-refundable fee of $50 per transaction.

Corporate Billing

Many companies today will pay for coaching services as part of an individual’s professional development or education program. So I encourage clients to ask employers about their policy on paying for coaching services as part of a professional development program.

With advance approval, Potential Matters will make arrangements for corporate billing. Clients can make arrangements for corporate payment net-15 days or Potential Matters will pre-bill clients based on a pre-determined number of sessions for a 3-month period. Clients are responsible for all payments, regardless if corporate billing is established. Late payments by the client’s company on more than one occasion within a six-month billing period will result in the client reverting back to a direct pay at the time of service.

Corporate Accounts

Potential Matters offers corporate agreements customized to the needs of its corporate clients. Companies can utilize coaching on a project or developmental basis. Terms of service, fees and policies will be clearly defined in an agreement between the corporate client and Potential Matters.

Assessments and Tools

Our online assessment center is user friendly and intuitive to navigate.  You may access our tools at any time via the Web, and the assessments on average should not take more than 20-30 minutes of your time.  If you have any problems with access, please call me and I will be happy to assist you to complete.  

Career Assessments URL: https://online.cpp.com 
Logon: potential1
Password: matters
Userid:  Please leave blank; the system will assign you a user id -- please write it down in case you are interrupted or need to return to the assessment at any point prior to completion.  If you do not note your unique userid, you will have to repeat the process to completion.

Emotional Intelligence

Please email our Genos project manager: tonya@excelerationpartners.com.

Education and Resources

Corporate Politics

The 48 Laws of Power, Robert Greene
The Secret Handshake: Mastering the Politics of the Business Inner Circle, Kathleen Kelly Reardon Ph.D.


Leadership

On Becoming a Leader, Warren Bennis
Management Teams: why they succeed or fail, Meredith Belbin
The Art of Leadership, Max DuPree
How to Think Like a CEO, Debra A. Benton


For Female Professionals

Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office 101, Lois Frankel, Ph.D.
Hard Ball for Women, Pat Heim, Ph.D., Susan Golant


Organizational Effectiveness and Performance

The Balanced Scorecard, Robert Kaplan & David Norton
The Challenge of Change in Organizations, Nancy J. Barger, Linda K. Kirby


Personal and Interpersonal Skills Development

Please Understand Me II: Character and Temperament Types, David Keirsey & Marilyn Bates
Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman
The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution, Bernard Mayer
Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type, Isabel Meyers (* a bit academic but interesting for those wanting to understand more on the subject)

Career Management and Job Satisfaction

Do What You Are, Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron-Tieger
We are All Self-Employed: The New Social Contract, Cliff Hakim
The Power of Purpose: Creating Meaning in Your Life and Work, Richard J. Leider
Career Change: Everything You Need to Know to Meet New Challenges and Take Control of Your Career, David P. Helfand
Finding Your Perfect Work, Paul Edwards & Sarah Edwards

 

Workshops and Custom Programs

We'd be happy to discuss your training needs, and design a custom program to meet your goals. Please contact Jodie Charlop for more information.