7 tips for choosing a coach

Coaching is an extraordinary process, and it is no wonder that it has taken off and has taken off in the last decade. Ten years ago, not many people understood what a life coach was. In 2018, we have less to explain what coaching is and instead reveal the greatness that could come from working with a talented coach.

I have several coaches and groups of coaches / masterminds that I participate in. In the beginning, I worked with the coaches to gain knowledge and learn skills, with the idea that I would go ahead to implement and work on my own.

I stopped coaching intermittently, but I always found that periods without the support, responsibility, and guidance of my coaches weren't as productive, well-managed, or enjoyable.

The coaches in my life now are the right people for me right now. I feel blessed to have found them (although I don't think there was any accident in that) and I take relationships seriously.

Coaching is an investment in real results and changes. Whatever the investment amount, it is always an investment in oneself and that makes the difference, in my opinion, of many spending options. Coaching is all about the client and every dollar you spend should come back to you in both income and personal development (often the part that feels most valuable).

It just improves the quality of life in a very holistic way if done right.

"Coaching comes from the world of sports and the arts, where athletes and actors are coached to make their work extraordinary rather than just acceptable. Teamcoaching gives clients a secret weapon, a competitive advantage that their peers don't. Trained don't enjoy. Coaching takes people from good to great. Coaching is not for dysfunctional people. It is not here to heal the sick and injured. It is there to help people achieve their highest callings and lives unlived, the lives they are not living because they are trapped in their own isolated self-critical egos. Coaching expands their world. " Steve Chandler - The Prosperous Coach

So how do you choose a coach? What should a person look for when making that investment in himself?

Your coach becomes an important partner in your life's journey and selecting someone goes beyond qualifications. As coaching has become more prevalent, the number of coaches has increased, as have certification programs. The field has become easy to enter, so choosing a coach can be confusing.

When looking for a coach, some of the recommendations that I and my colleagues would make to you so that you can experience the highest level of training magic are:

1. Ask a coach to give you the experience of training with them before you decide to commit. In a conversation, you can get an idea of ​​the training style, the ability to relate and the listening skills. By the end of the conversation, you should know more about them, but more importantly, you should know something new about yourself.

2. A person who will push you beyond your self-imposed limits and see what you cannot, but must see. If someone can consider you powerful, even when you can't, they are more likely to help you achieve your goals and discover the greatness within yourself.

3. Your coach should be brave and more concerned with your growth than with liking you. It is important that the coach is able to suggest bold actions and address problems that are below the surface. Every client has a "goal behind the goal" and the right coach will be able to uncover the client's deepest level wishes.

4. The person you choose as your coach should be challenging, fun and serious, and set a high bar for yourself and your life. They must believe in you and your ability to achieve the goals you want to achieve. They also need to be able to see all their strengths and understand that success in life is more than just achieving a single goal. A holistic approach is best and the criteria should be success on your terms.

5. Are you looking for both self-discovery and advice? Some coaches take you to your own conclusions and actions with powerful training questions. Others can offer more ideas and advice on what to do and how to do it. Some coaches combine the two and intuitively understand when to ask questions and when to offer advice.

6. How much training does your prospective coach receive? If someone doesn't use the services you offer, some questions arise. It is critical that coaches work on themselves and consequently are less likely to bring their own problems to coaches work.