Choosing The Right Coach
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Before selecting a coach to support you achieve your goals it is important that you feel as if you have a good rapport. You will be working very closely together so it's important that you feel comfortable with who you choose, that you feel you you connect with, can easily communicate to, and with whom you can create a powerful partnership.
Here are some sample questions to consider asking:
- What is your coaching experience? (how many individuals coached, years of experience, types of situations). Read about Noodlecrayon and Success Stories
- What is your coach-specific training? Read about Noodlecrayon’s education
- What is your coaching speciality or client areas you most often work in?
Read about who Noodlecrayon works with
- What specialised skills or experience do you bring to your coaching? Read about Noodlecrayon’s specialised skills and experience
- What is your philosophy? Read more about Noodlecrayon’s philosophy
- What is your specific process for coaching? (how sessions are conducted, frequency, etc.) Read about Noodlecrayon coaching programmes
- What are your coaching success stories? (specific examples of individuals who have done well and examples of how you have added value) Read Noodlecrayon’s Success Stories
A few other tips…
- Have a personal interview with one or more coaches to determine “what feels right” in terms of the chemistry. Coaches are accustomed to being interviewed, and there is generally no charge for an introductory conversation of this type. Read more about how Noodlecrayon's special rate Discovery Session can be benefit you
- Look for stylistic similarities and differences between the coach and you and how these might support your growth as an individual or the growth of your team
- Discuss your goals for coaching within the context of the coach’s specialty or the coach’s preferred way of working with an individual or team
- Talk with the coach about what to do if you ever feel things are not going well; make some agreements up front on how to handle questions or problems
- Remember that coaching is a partnership, so be assertive about talking with the coach about anything that is of concern at any time