{"id":2428,"date":"2011-10-21T06:03:03","date_gmt":"2011-10-21T06:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.centerforcoachingcertification.com\/coachingblog\/?p=2428"},"modified":"2013-08-23T17:24:32","modified_gmt":"2013-08-23T17:24:32","slug":"choosing-a-coach-part-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/choosing-a-coach-part-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Coach Part 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you are interviewing coaches, ask about their coaching model and process for coaching.\u00a0 Choosing a coach is choosing their experience, skill, and approach to the coaching process.\u00a0 Research by the International Coach Federation shows that the coaching model used by the coach and the rapport developed with a coach are key indicators for success.<\/p>\n

As an example of a model, at the Center for Coaching Certification<\/a> we start with recognizing the client is their own best expert.\u00a0 The coaching model, the CCC Staircase to Success, builds the foundation of the staircase with training, ethics, and competence.\u00a0 The walk up the stairs is done in partnership to reach the doorway to the success defined by the client.\u00a0 The stairs are Agreement, Understanding, Rapport, Communication, Exploration, and Strategy as discussed in a previous blog series.<\/p>\n

The coaching process example is outlined here as taught at the Center for Coaching Certification:<\/p>\n

Opening Session is to understand big picture.<\/p>\n