Coaching Engagement

Sponsor Agreement

This agreement establishes the boundaries that protect the coaching relationship and clarifies what information the sponsoring organization will and will not receive.

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1. Purpose

This agreement confirms the terms under which the sponsoring organization is funding a coaching engagement facilitated by SPARC. It establishes what information the sponsor will and will not receive, and the boundaries that protect the coaching relationship.

2. What the Sponsor Will Receive

SPARC will provide the sponsor with the following information only:

Confirmation that the engagement has begun and is active
The identity of the client being coached
Session dates and a count of sessions completed

If authorized by the client in writing, SPARC may also provide additional characterization of the engagement — for example, a general summary of themes or progress — as may be appropriate for the sponsor to assess its usefulness. The scope of any such disclosure will be discussed with the client before it is shared.

3. What the Sponsor Will Not Receive

SPARC will not share with the sponsor:

The content of coaching sessions
Specific topics, disclosures, or concerns raised by the client
The coach's observations, impressions, or assessments of the client
Results of any assessment administered by SPARC (e.g., CliftonStrengths, Leadership Circle Profile) or shared by the client with SPARC, including interpretations and related documents
Any individual details of the engagement beyond what is listed in Section 2

No individual details are shared unless explicitly cleared by the client. This boundary holds regardless of the sponsor's relationship to the client or the sponsor's role in the organization.

4. Confidentiality

The coaching relationship is governed by the ethical standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC). Confidentiality is foundational to effective coaching, and SPARC will not compromise it to satisfy organizational reporting expectations.

If the sponsor requires information beyond what is described in Section 2, that request must be directed to the client — not to SPARC. The client may choose to share coaching insights with the sponsor at their own discretion, but SPARC will not facilitate or participate in such disclosures unless all three parties agree in writing through a signed addendum.

Ethical obligations. In limited circumstances, the coach may have an ethical obligation to breach confidentiality — for example, becoming aware of conduct that is unethical or that would violate known policies of the sponsoring organization. In such circumstances, the coach will always approach the client first to discuss the situation. In most cases, the client will be given the opportunity to disclose the matter themselves to the appropriate person, avoiding the need for the coach to breach confidentiality directly. The coach will not act unilaterally except where the situation requires immediate action to prevent serious harm. The sponsor should understand that this provision exists and that it does not create a reporting channel from the coach to the sponsor.

Privacy. For more information about how SPARC handles personal data, see our Privacy Statement.

5. Fees and Payment

Fees, invoicing, and payment terms are governed by a separate engagement letter provided before the engagement begins.

6. Duration and Termination

This agreement covers the engagement period above. Either SPARC or the sponsor may end the sponsorship arrangement with written notice.

Termination of sponsorship does not automatically terminate the coaching engagement. If the client wishes to continue coaching independently, separate arrangements will be made between SPARC and the client.

Pre-paid fees for unused sessions will be refunded on a pro-rated basis unless otherwise specified in this agreement.

7. Questions

For questions about this agreement, contact: mathew@sparcinsights.com

Digital Confirmation

Confirm Your Agreement

By completing this form, you confirm that you have read and agree to the terms of this sponsor agreement, including the confidentiality boundaries described in Sections 2 through 4.