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Coach Sessions Management

The Sessions page is your command center for all coaching appointments - past, present, and future. Manage bookings, join video calls, add notes, and track your coaching delivery.

Written by Kieran Leister
Updated over a week ago

Session Views

Upcoming Sessions

What You'll See:

  • All scheduled future sessions

  • Sorted by date (next session first)

  • Quick view of client name, date, time, duration

  • Session type (individual, package, recurring)

  • Video platform link

Actions Available:

  • Join video call (appears 15 min before start)

  • View session details

  • Reschedule

  • Cancel session

  • Add preparation notes

Past Sessions

Historical Record:

  • All completed sessions

  • Sessions marked complete automatically after end time

  • Includes cancelled and no-show sessions

  • Full session history per client

Actions Available:

  • Add coach notes (post-session)

  • Link to client goals

  • Mark as no-show (if applicable)

  • View session recording (if available)

Session Status Types

  • Scheduled: Confirmed and awaiting

  • Completed: Session finished successfully

  • Cancelled: Cancelled by you or client

  • No-Show: Client didn't attend

Session Details

Information Displayed

Client Information:

  • Name and photo

  • Contact details

  • Client goals related to this session

  • Session count with this client

  • Last session date

Session Specifics:

  • Date and time (your timezone)

  • Duration

  • Session type (single, package, recurring)

  • Price paid

  • Payment status

  • Booking date

Meeting Details:

  • Video platform (Zoom/Meet/Teams)

  • Meeting link and ID

  • Dial-in numbers

  • Meeting password

Client Preparation Notes

  • Notes client added when booking

  • What they want to focus on

  • Questions they have

  • Background information

Joining Sessions

Video Call Access

15 Minutes Before Start:

  • Join Session button appears

  • Click to launch video platform

  • Opens in new window/tab

  • Coach usually joins right on time or slightly early

Video Platform

  • Automatically uses your connected platform

  • Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams

  • Meeting created automatically

  • Link sent to client via email

Best Practices

✅ Join 5 minutes early

✅ Test audio/video before client arrives

✅ Have client profile open for reference

✅ Review client goals and previous notes

Session Notes

During Session

Real-Time Notes:

  • Take notes during session in your own system

  • Or add immediately after in Zant

After Session

Coach Notes (Shared with Client):

  • Key discussion points

  • Breakthroughs or insights

  • Action items for client

  • Progress on goals

  • Homework assignments

  • Resources to review

Private Notes (Only for You):

  • Personal observations

  • Coaching approach adjustments

  • Sensitive information

  • Follow-up reminders

How to Add Notes

  1. Click on completed session

  2. Scroll to Session Notes section

  3. Enter notes in text editor

  4. Choose visibility: Shared or Private

  5. Save Notes

Linking to Goals

  • Select which client goal(s) this session addressed

  • Tracks progress toward specific goals

  • Client can see goal-linked sessions

Rescheduling Sessions

When Client Requests

If client asks to reschedule:

  1. Find session in Upcoming Sessions

  2. Click Reschedule

  3. Propose new times from your availability

  4. Client receives notification to confirm

  5. Calendar automatically updated

When You Need to Reschedule

  1. Click Reschedule on session

  2. Send message to client explaining

  3. Propose alternative times

  4. Client selects new time

  5. Confirmation sent to both

Rescheduling Policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: No penalty

  • Less than 24 hours: Your discretion

  • Client retains payment/package session

  • Calendar invites updated automatically

Cancelling Sessions

Cancellation Process

  1. Find session in Upcoming Sessions

  2. Click Cancel Session

  3. Select reason (optional)

  4. Choose refund option:

    • Full refund to client

    • Partial refund

    • No refund (your cancellation policy)

  5. Send cancellation message

  6. Confirm Cancellation

Your Cancellation Policy

Set in Settings:

  • Define cancellation terms

  • Displayed to clients when booking

  • Common policy: 24-48 hours notice required

Example Policy:

"Cancellations with 48+ hours notice: full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours: no refund. Rescheduling anytime is free."

Refund Processing

  • Refunds processed automatically via Stripe

  • Takes 5-7 business days to appear

  • Platform fees refunded proportionally

  • Client notified of refund status

Handling No-Shows

When Client Doesn't Attend

Your Options:

  1. Wait 10-15 minutes

  2. Mark session as No-Show

  3. Client is charged full amount (per policy)

  4. Reach out via message to check in

Marking No-Show

  1. During or after session time

  2. Click Mark as No-Show

  3. Confirm action

  4. Add notes about attempted contact

  5. Client notified of no-show

Follow-Up

  • Send friendly message

  • Ask if everything is okay

  • Offer to reschedule

  • Review cancellation policy

Recurring Sessions

Managing Recurring Series

View Full Series:

  • Click on any recurring session

  • See all upcoming occurrences

  • Modify individual sessions or entire series

Edit Series:

  • Change time for all future sessions

  • Pause series temporarily

  • End series early

  • Skip individual occurrences

Cancelling Recurring Sessions

Options:

  • Cancel single occurrence only

  • Cancel this and all future sessions

  • Cancel entire series (including past)

Package Sessions

Tracking Package Usage

When Client Books from Package:

  • Shows "Package Session" badge

  • Displays package name

  • Shows remaining sessions in package

  • Tracks expiration date

Package Information:

  • Total sessions in package

  • Sessions used vs. remaining

  • Purchase date

  • Expiry date

  • Payment amount

Package Expiration

  • You'll see warning when package is expiring soon

  • Can extend expiration if needed

  • Client notified 2 weeks before expiry

Session Analytics

Per-Session Insights

  • Session duration (actual vs. scheduled)

  • Client rating (if provided)

  • Goal progress documented

  • Revenue from session

Filtering and Sorting

Filter By:

  • Date range

  • Client name

  • Session type

  • Status (completed, cancelled, no-show)

  • Payment status

Sort By:

  • Date (ascending/descending)

  • Client name

  • Revenue

  • Rating

Video Platform Integration

Auto-Generated Meetings

When session is booked:

  • Meeting automatically created

  • Unique meeting link generated

  • Sent to client in confirmation email

  • Added to both calendars

Platform-Specific Features

Zoom:

  • Waiting room enabled

  • Recording available

  • Breakout rooms (if needed)

Google Meet:

  • Integrated with Google Calendar

  • Screen sharing enabled

  • Live captions available

Microsoft Teams:

  • Organization integration

  • Enterprise security

  • Meeting recordings in OneDrive

Best Practices

Before Sessions

✅ Review client profile and goals

✅ Check previous session notes

✅ Prepare any materials or assessments

✅ Test video/audio 5 min early

✅ Have water and notepad ready

During Sessions

✅ Start on time

✅ Review goals at beginning

✅ Take brief notes as you go

✅ Check time periodically

✅ Save 5 min at end for wrap-up

After Sessions

✅ Add notes immediately (while fresh)

✅ Document action items clearly

✅ Link to relevant goals

✅ Send any promised resources

✅ Schedule next session if appropriate

Managing Your Schedule

✅ Keep buffer time between sessions

✅ Don't overbook yourself

✅ Block prep time before sessions

✅ Schedule breaks in your day

✅ Review week ahead every Sunday

Troubleshooting

Video link not working:

  • Try alternate link in email

  • Check platform integration status

  • Generate new link manually

  • Contact support if persists

Client can't join video:

  • Send backup link via message

  • Provide dial-in number

  • Check their email spam folder

  • Use alternate platform if needed

Session not showing:

  • Check date range filter

  • Verify not marked as cancelled

  • Refresh page

  • Check client hasn't cancelled

Wrong timezone displayed:

  • Update timezone in Settings

  • Log out and back in

  • Verify client timezone correct

  • Contact support if persists

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