The Power of coaching is held in the relationship between you and your coach. Even more relevant than skill level, experience and specific expertise is how connected you feel with this coach. The most important qualities of a successful coaching relationship are the depth of trust, safety and connection you have with your coach. After all, you are entrusting this partner to empower you to achieve your specific definition of success.

This is a very important and personal decision.

Before making your selection, it’s a good idea to speak with several coaches. Many coaches offer a complimentary session. Experiencing coaching with a few will enable you to find the style which best suits you.

Important points to know about a coach prior to making your selection:

• Is this coach professionally trained from an International Coach Federation (ICF) accredited program?
• Is this coach professionally certified from an ICF accredited institution?
• Has this coach earned a professional designation from the ICF?
• Is this coach a member in good standing of the ICF?
• Does this coach adhere to the ICF standards, ethics and guidelines?
• What references has this coach provided?
• How does this coach’s relevant experience, skills or abilities match my needs?
• What are this coach’s specialties?
  

Questions to ask yourself:

• Do I have a sense of rapport, trust and confidence with this coach?
• Do I feel I have this coach’s full undivided attention?
• Do feel I understood, respected and held to my best self by this coach?
• Do I feel we have a similar communication style and connection?
• Would I feel safe bringing ANY topic to coach on with this person?
• Possibly the most relevant question of all is ~ what is my intuitive ‘gut’ reaction telling me?