Choosing a Professional Coach: Get the guidance that meets your needs
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Professional coaching can be an incredibly enriching experience for your personal and professional lives alike, but it all depends on how judiciously you choose your coach. It is essential to choose a coach who will meet your needs and expectations, and to avoid those who lack the necessary skills, experience or qualifications. By defining your goals and expectations, you can avoid unnecessary stress and find the coach who is right for you.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Understand the different types of professional coaching available
• Select a coach who meets your specific needs
• Identify the warning signs that show which coaches to avoid
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Choosing a Professional Coach - 50minutes
Problem: how can I choose the coach who is best suited to my personality and needs?
Uses: finding the right coach is essential in order to ensure that you receive high-quality, effective professional support.
Professional context: personal development, professional wellbeing, professional support.
FAQs:
Will an older coach be more qualified than someone younger?
Does my success depend entirely on my coach?
What are the differences between a coach, a counsellor and a therapist?
Can anyone become a coach?
What qualities does an effective coach need?
Will it be very expensive to hire a good coach?
How can I spot a bad coach?
In recent years, there has been a boom in the coaching sector. Supply and demand have shot through the roof, and today there are coaches available for any situation: nutritional coaches, personal development coaches, lifestyle coaches, sports coaches, career coaches, academic coaches – and the list goes on. It is getting more and more difficult to know where to look, never mind how to find a coach who is perfectly suited to our needs. The good news is that with such a wide selection to choose from, it seems statistically implausible that your ideal coach is not out there somewhere. However, that still leaves the question of how to find them, and it can also be