Booking Link for Coaches

Coaching almost always starts with a lower-commitment first step — a discovery call, a chemistry call, whatever you call it — before someone books a paid session. That's a sensible way to make sure it's a fit on both sides, but it only works smoothly if the free call and the paid work are clearly, visibly different things, not something a new enquiry has to ask you to clarify.

A booking link makes that separation obvious from the first click, and lets existing clients rebook their regular session without a new message every time.

Why a generic calendar link doesn't quite work for coaching

• A discovery call and a paid session need to look different, not just be named differently. If both are just "book a time," a new enquiry can't tell at a glance whether they're about to be charged.
• Session length varies by what it's for. A regular coaching session and a longer deep-dive or planning session aren't the same appointment — each needs its own accurate duration.
• Ongoing clients rebooking shouldn't feel like starting over. If someone's already working with you regularly, the booking flow for their next session should be as fast as the first one was — not slower, once you're both established.
• Where the session actually happens needs to be clear. Whether it's a call, a video link, or in person, that detail matters to a client deciding whether to book — worth stating plainly rather than leaving it to a follow-up message.

What your booking link can look like

Service	Duration	Price
Free discovery call	30 min	£0
Coaching session	60 min	£70
Deep-dive session	90 min	£100

(Illustrative pricing — set your own services, durations and prices to match your real menu.)

From message to booked, for a coach specifically

1. List the discovery call as its own free service. New enquiries can book it with zero ambiguity about whether they're being charged.
2. Set clear session lengths for your actual offers. A standard session and a longer deep-dive should be separate listings, not a single duration you adjust manually.
3. Send session details after booking. If sessions happen over video call, include the link or instructions in your confirmation — see our booking confirmation template for wording you can adapt.

FAQ

Does makeabook.ing handle video calls for coaching sessions?
No — it handles the booking, not the call itself. Most coaches send their video call link (Zoom, Google Meet, or similar) as part of their confirmation message once a session is booked.

How do I make sure new enquiries book a discovery call, not a paid session, first?
List the discovery call as its own clearly labelled, free service — new enquiries choosing from your service list will see it as the obvious first step.

Can I sell a coaching package, like six sessions upfront?
Not as a single bundled purchase today — makeabook.ing is built around individual services with their own price and duration. Many coaches handle ongoing work by having the client rebook the same session rate on a regular cadence instead.

Can existing clients rebook their usual session without going through a discovery call again?
Yes — the discovery call is just one listed service among others; existing clients can go straight to booking a regular session.

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Make the free call obviously free, and the paid work obviously paid. Create your free coaching booking link — free for your first 20 bookings a month.