How to Choose a Coach
Nowadays with the business executive needing so many skills to keep on top of his very busy schedule, many are seeking the help of a coach to achieve the right balance in their lives; and with so many coaches offering their services how do you choose the right coach for you?
A business coach provides you with advice and guidance; this is usually based on their own experiences and capabilities. It pays to take the time to find the coaching that's right for you.
There are essential areas of understanding in the business coaching relationship.
For example; Does your prospective coach understand what you need from them and more importantly, can they deliver what you want to the business coaching relationship?
A few questions to ask yourself before selecting a coach:
1. What will having a coach give me?
2. What experience does my coach need?
3. Does the prospective coaches CV and referrals reflect that experience?
4. What do I want? What is my desired outcome?
a. What will having this outcome get me do for me?
5. Can this coach help me achieve my goals?
6. Are you willing to take the advice given and follow through?
A clear understanding of the process that will be used and what is expected of you is vital to ensure you are happy with the business coaching process.
1. What techniques, if any, will be used ie NLP.
2. Is there a set process to follow, is the relationship based on a fixed program or will they program be designed for you.
3. What demands are there, for example are there books that you will be asked to read.
4. How often will your progress be reviewed?
a. And what does that entail?
Then there are environmental factors to be considered, in this context that means any elements that may influence the relationship.
For example
1. Is the coaching to be face to face, by skype or telephone?
2. Can you call at any time for a quick discussion?
3. If you email will you get a prompt reply?
4. Is weekend contact allowed?
5. How often will they contact you as a part of the regular coaching process?
6. Will you be locked into an agreement for a fixed period of time and or money?
7. Finally, is this coach worth the money they are charging? This is easy as
if you have followed the steps above you will already know the answer.
www.tina-taylor.com
A business coach provides you with advice and guidance; this is usually based on their own experiences and capabilities. It pays to take the time to find the coaching that's right for you.
There are essential areas of understanding in the business coaching relationship.
For example; Does your prospective coach understand what you need from them and more importantly, can they deliver what you want to the business coaching relationship?
A few questions to ask yourself before selecting a coach:
1. What will having a coach give me?
2. What experience does my coach need?
3. Does the prospective coaches CV and referrals reflect that experience?
4. What do I want? What is my desired outcome?
a. What will having this outcome get me do for me?
5. Can this coach help me achieve my goals?
6. Are you willing to take the advice given and follow through?
A clear understanding of the process that will be used and what is expected of you is vital to ensure you are happy with the business coaching process.
1. What techniques, if any, will be used ie NLP.
2. Is there a set process to follow, is the relationship based on a fixed program or will they program be designed for you.
3. What demands are there, for example are there books that you will be asked to read.
4. How often will your progress be reviewed?
a. And what does that entail?
Then there are environmental factors to be considered, in this context that means any elements that may influence the relationship.
For example
1. Is the coaching to be face to face, by skype or telephone?
2. Can you call at any time for a quick discussion?
3. If you email will you get a prompt reply?
4. Is weekend contact allowed?
5. How often will they contact you as a part of the regular coaching process?
6. Will you be locked into an agreement for a fixed period of time and or money?
7. Finally, is this coach worth the money they are charging? This is easy as
if you have followed the steps above you will already know the answer.
www.tina-taylor.com
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