Choosing a Coach

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Patty

I truly believe that all business owners should have a coach to help guide them through the waters of business as well as help to hold them accountable and stay focused and driven.

Recently, I was talking to a potential coaching student about coaches she had in the past. We talked about the what was “lacking” in the programs she had participated in. She stated that the information was great, but the “coaches” did not know how to present or guide her.

So, you want a coach, but how do you know what to look for?

I know that it is highly controversial if a coach should be certified, and I am not here to debate it at this time. What I would recommend is checking out your coach’s background. I do not believe it is enough to have 20 years experience in the corporate world, and then come and then become a coach, training others on the experiences learned in coaching. A “true” coach should have some type of educational background, a background in training, or some kind of training course on training/coaching.

Coaching is more than just giving information. It is guiding, supporting, and understanding how to help clients get what they want out of life and business.

So, when you are looking for a coach, interview them and make sure they have some sort of training or education background.

May your virtual journey be blessed,
Patty Benton, BA, Certified Life Coach
www.moretime4u.org
www.virtualvacoach.com
www.virtualbizgroup.com
www.actatwork.com