NOTE: The following is a sample letter Akili Well recommends when asking your employer to sponsor your Coaching Sessions. Edit as needed. 

Hi (boss name),

I appreciate that our company has a culture of supporting continuing education, professional development and a more diverse pool of future leaders.

To that end, I’d like to explore if (COMPANY NAME) will cover expenses related to events that support our professional journey.

Coaching is a powerful tool for Leadership development and creates value at the individual, group, and organizational level. Engaging in the coaching process is the perfect opportunity for me to learn exactly how to bring my best self to work every day, so that we can increase our impact. I'm hoping to gain the confidence and skill to become more proactive and vocal in my day-to-day interactions with both clients and internal stakeholders.

Here's the breakdown of the info for Sessions:

• 3 Month or 6 Month Program
• Session cost: $150/hour
• Website link: akiliwell.com/coaching
• Description: 1:1 Individual biweekly coaching sessions focused on increasing leadership growth and development through the components of wellness, somatic experiencing, and strategies to improve performance.

Is this something that I can pursue through our department? Please let me know if you have any concerns. I'd be happy to schedule a time for us to chat next week and figure out where to go from here.

Thank you for being open to these kinds of suggestions and for supporting my growth and development here.

Best,

(your name)