A coach is different than a consultant, a friend, or a mentor. Different coaches play different roles while calling it coaching. Coaching is a strategic partnership in which the Coach empowers the Client to clarify goals, create action plans, move past obstacles, and achieve what the client chooses. The well-trained Coach serves the client with process that creates a focus on possibilities and follow-through.
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\nWhen you know what to look for, finding the right coach at the right time is easier. Follow this quick checklist:<\/p>\n
* Consider what you want from a coaching relationship
\no Professional Development: skills, career, leadership
\no Business Growth and Management
\no Personal Development: life legacy, relationships, balance<\/p>\n
* Explore what skills, experience, and training matter to you
\no Interpersonal and communication skills
\no Experience in your areas of interest
\no Coach-specific training<\/p>\n
* Review the resources for finding a coach
\no www.FindaCertifiedCoach.com
\no People you know
\no Human Resource department<\/p>\n
Many coaches offer a free 30-minute session to provide you with the opportunity to experience coaching, gain a sense of their coaching model and process, and decide if they are the right coach for you at the right time.<\/p>\n
When you talk with the coach, do they discuss their Code of Ethics? Do they have a written agreement? Do you feel comfortable with their fees and scheduling process?<\/p>\n
Coaching is an investment of time and money with a high return on investment. Finding an excellent match in a coach enhances outcomes.<\/p>\n
The last series of blog posts reviewed the Core Competencies. The next series of blog posts, beginning Friday, considers excellence in coaching.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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