My OperaHow to Pick a Phenomenal Coach
Friday, November 11, 2011 1:06:47 PM
You have heard it a bazillion times: a coach will help you attain the results you need, and sometimes even help you go farther. Coaches exist for performance training in all fields of professional sports, and your life is no different. A coach will help you hone your unique skills, become organized, and keep you working toward the particular behaviors that lead to success. A coach will help you concentrate on the goals you want to attain, and by doing that, monumentally enhance the probability of accomplishing your goals.
But are all coaches the same? Not a chance.
How do you distinguish the difference between a phenomenal coach and an average one?
Here are ten things to look at when choosing a coach:
1. Does the coach resonate? Does she appear right to you? Can she relate to you, and do you feel understood by her? Do you like her? You should walk away from the first conversation feeling at ease and confident in her skills. If you have some doubt about her skills as a coach, pick someone else.
2. Does she ask questions to help identify what’s actually hindering your success or does she only stick to basic issues like numbers and sales activity?
3. Does she have a coaching pattern or is she only winging it?
4. Is journaling part of the process and does she have access to your journal? Journaling is crucial for helping coaches in distinguishing your beliefs and thinking patterns. Without a journal, coaches are functioning with just a limited source of information about you and are working with a major disadvantage.
5. Is she a naturally talented coach or is she going off of a scripted manual? Although a process is crucial, coaching is actually a unique experience for each person. The coach must be able to instinctively pick up on, and realize the differences between each client, and offer coaching that is modified to the client’s specific needs.
6. Does she have experience? Does she know how to manage a broad range of clients and concerns?
7. Does she have references? Can you talk to others who’ve been through coaching with her? What do other people tell you?
8. What’s her history? What results has she been able to assist other clients to accomplish?
9. How accessible is she? Can you get to her in between calls?
10. Is she fun, interesting, dynamic, and engaging? You will be spending plenty of intimate time together; you ought to make sure that you are working with someone that you enjoy being around.
Whether you are considering couples coaching, entrepreneurial coaching or mindset coaching, all of the above elements are crucial to bear in mind when hiring a coach. The relationship between you and your coach can be a perfect once you make the right choice, and it can be one that lasts a lifetime. Just as you choose your business partners with care, take your time and be selective when choosing a coach. Just because you have spoken with one that ‘sounds good’, it may not mean that it’s a perfect fit for you. Ensure that you talk with a few coaches before making your decision. In the end, your gut will take the lead and show you what’s best for you.
About Kim Ades
Kim Ades, MBA, President of Frame of Mind Coaching and JournalEngine™ Software, is one of North America’s foremost experts on performance through thought management. By using her unique process of coaching through journaling, she works with clients to unveil and switch their thought patterns to ignite significant change and life transformation. Visit www.frameofmindcoaching.com to assess your frame of mind and sign up for your own free, secure, online journal.
But are all coaches the same? Not a chance.
How do you distinguish the difference between a phenomenal coach and an average one?
Here are ten things to look at when choosing a coach:
1. Does the coach resonate? Does she appear right to you? Can she relate to you, and do you feel understood by her? Do you like her? You should walk away from the first conversation feeling at ease and confident in her skills. If you have some doubt about her skills as a coach, pick someone else.
2. Does she ask questions to help identify what’s actually hindering your success or does she only stick to basic issues like numbers and sales activity?
3. Does she have a coaching pattern or is she only winging it?
4. Is journaling part of the process and does she have access to your journal? Journaling is crucial for helping coaches in distinguishing your beliefs and thinking patterns. Without a journal, coaches are functioning with just a limited source of information about you and are working with a major disadvantage.
5. Is she a naturally talented coach or is she going off of a scripted manual? Although a process is crucial, coaching is actually a unique experience for each person. The coach must be able to instinctively pick up on, and realize the differences between each client, and offer coaching that is modified to the client’s specific needs.
6. Does she have experience? Does she know how to manage a broad range of clients and concerns?
7. Does she have references? Can you talk to others who’ve been through coaching with her? What do other people tell you?
8. What’s her history? What results has she been able to assist other clients to accomplish?
9. How accessible is she? Can you get to her in between calls?
10. Is she fun, interesting, dynamic, and engaging? You will be spending plenty of intimate time together; you ought to make sure that you are working with someone that you enjoy being around.
Whether you are considering couples coaching, entrepreneurial coaching or mindset coaching, all of the above elements are crucial to bear in mind when hiring a coach. The relationship between you and your coach can be a perfect once you make the right choice, and it can be one that lasts a lifetime. Just as you choose your business partners with care, take your time and be selective when choosing a coach. Just because you have spoken with one that ‘sounds good’, it may not mean that it’s a perfect fit for you. Ensure that you talk with a few coaches before making your decision. In the end, your gut will take the lead and show you what’s best for you.
About Kim Ades
Kim Ades, MBA, President of Frame of Mind Coaching and JournalEngine™ Software, is one of North America’s foremost experts on performance through thought management. By using her unique process of coaching through journaling, she works with clients to unveil and switch their thought patterns to ignite significant change and life transformation. Visit www.frameofmindcoaching.com to assess your frame of mind and sign up for your own free, secure, online journal.
