There is much discussion as to whether training should be required of coaches. Those against training say that many untrained coaches provide good service. It …
Choosing a Coach Part 3
By defining what you wanted from a coach as discussed in the previous blog posts, you identified the type of coach you want to interview. …
Choosing a Coach Part 2
In the previous blog post you considered whether a coach is the right professional for you and began considering the type of coach that makes …
Choosing a Coach Part 1
A coach is a professional offering a service and like professionals in many fields, coaches vary widely in their skills, expertise, and service. Choosing the …
Coaching Excellence 7 of 10
One of the primary activities of a coach during coaching sessions is to ask questions. How questions are asked makes a huge difference for the …
Coaching Excellence 6 of 10
Most people believe they are good listeners and believe most others are not. Most coaches believe they are good listeners. Some actively develop their listening …
Coaching Excellence 5 of 10
Share your thoughts in a comment on this blog post. coaching client preferencesOne discussion among coaches and clients is whether the coach should have the …
Coaching Excellence 4 of 10
Share your thoughts in a comment on this blog post. coach certificationCoaching is an uncontrolled industry. Anyone can say they are a coach and offer …
Coaching Excellence 1 of 10
How is excellence in coaching defined? Chances are that each coach you ask has a different perspective, though many follow a similar over-all description. In …
How Coaches Phrase Questions – 1 of 3
Does it really matter how the question is asked?