Your professional development budget can cover coaching! Many companies offer professional development budgets that cover coaching services like mine. Follow these simple steps to see if your company will cover your coaching costs and get reimbursed:
Get Approval
Before enrolling in coaching, check with your manager or HR team to ensure coaching can be covered by your company’s professional development budget. Use this customizable email template to simplify the process:
Subject: Professional Development Request: Coaching Program
Hi [Manager’s Name],
I’d like to request approval to work with Joni Hoadley, a professional product management coach with over 20 years of experience. Her coaching program will help me improve [specific skills], which will directly benefit our team by [specific results].
The cost is $[amount], and I believe this is an excellent use of our professional development funds. Let me know if I can provide additional details or set up a time to discuss.
Thank you,
[Your Name]
Enroll and Make Your Payment
Once you have approval, enroll in the coaching program. After paying (typically done monthly), you’ll automatically receive a detailed receipt via email. This receipt can be submitted to your employer for reimbursement. If your company requires additional details, such as an invoice number or specific business address, I can provide those upon request.
Communicate the Value of Coaching
After enrolling, you might want to share a quick summary of how this coaching will help your work and team. I’m happy to provide insights or updates if needed.
Supporting Your Growth
Investing in coaching is a win-win for you and your organization. My goal is to make this process as simple and straightforward as possible, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with receipts or documentation.