Approval Kit

Use Your Professional Development Budget

Get your company to invest in your growth. This page includes everything you need: a sponsorship packet, copy-and-paste approval language, and an invoice request form.

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What This Is

Coaching That Qualifies as Professional Development

Executive coaching designed for high-capacity leaders navigating complexity, growth, and change. It builds the capabilities companies invest in most.

Clarity and prioritization under pressure
Executive presence and communication
Systems thinking and execution
Sustainable high performance
AI-ready leadership and workflow integration

Why It Gets Approved

Why Companies Say Yes

Performance

Better decisions. Sharper execution. Clearer communication. Coaching strengthens the capabilities that drive results.

Sustainability

Burnout prevention. Retention. Expanded capacity. Leaders who regulate well lead longer and better.

Modernization

AI adoption that reduces rework, improves leverage, and builds trust. Practical integration, not hype.

AI-Ready Leadership

You'll Leave Fluent in AI

During the Actualize phase, you'll learn to use AI tools to move faster on your goals. Not theory. Hands-on practice with the tools that fit your work.

Save Time

Automate the repetitive work that drains your energy.

Think Clearer

Use AI as a thought partner for decisions and strategy.

Lead the Way

Model responsible AI use for your team.

All AI use respects your company's policies and data protocols.

Engagement Options

Company-Sponsored Coaching

3 Months

Illuminated Shift

Targeted outcomes, sustainable change.

A three-month engagement for leaders ready to address a specific challenge, transition, or growth area.

Biweekly 60-minute sessions
Async support between sessions
AI tools to accelerate your goals
Integration practices

Invoice or quote available upon request.

6 Months

Illuminated Transformation

Building a fundamentally different chapter.

Sustained partnership for deeper behavior change, durable systems, and an embedded AI adoption rhythm.

Weekly or biweekly sessions
Priority async access
AI fluency for personal or professional use
Personalized integration practices

Invoice or quote available upon request.

Documentation

What Your Company Receives

Procurement teams and L&D departments get what they need.

Sponsorship packet with program overview

Professional invoice for payment

Scope of work with learning objectives

Receipt upon payment

W-9 upon request (US companies)

Procurement support as needed

Optional sponsor progress summary

Confidentiality Statement: Coaching content remains confidential. Progress updates to sponsors require explicit client consent and follow a format you approve in advance.

Quick Start

How to Get Approval

1

Download the sponsorship packet

Review it yourself first so you understand what's included.
2

Identify the budget source

Common options: professional development, L&D, manager discretionary, or tuition reimbursement.
3

Send the email template

Use the copy-and-paste language below to reach your manager or HR contact.
4

Request an invoice

Once you have verbal or written approval, submit the invoice request form.
5

Schedule your first session

After payment is processed, we'll get you on the calendar.

Ready to Send

Copy-and-Paste Approval Language

Subject: Professional Development Request: Executive Coaching

Hi [Manager Name],

I'd like to use part of my professional development budget for executive coaching with Illuminating Potential.

The program focuses on leadership capabilities that directly support my work: decision-making, communication, prioritization, and sustainable performance. It also includes practical AI integration, helping me adopt AI tools responsibly and effectively for my role.

Engagements are either 3 or 6 months, with biweekly sessions. The coach provides a sponsorship packet, invoice, and scope of work for procurement.

I've attached the sponsorship packet for your review. I'm happy to discuss how this aligns with my goals and our team's priorities.

Thank you for considering this.

[Your Name]

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Subject: Executive Coaching: Professional Development Approval

Hi [HR/L&D Contact],

I'm requesting approval to use professional development funds for executive coaching. The program focuses on leadership effectiveness, sustainable performance, and AI-ready leadership.

The provider offers a sponsorship packet, invoice, scope of work, and W-9 upon request. Engagements are 3 or 6 months.

Please let me know what documentation you need to process this request.

Thank you,
[Your Name]

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Next Step

Request an Invoice

Choose the option that matches your payment setup.

Company Pays Directly

Best for L&D, manager discretionary, or procurement.

Reimbursement

You pay upfront and submit for reimbursement.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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