Ten Questions
to Ask a Prospective
Coach
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Are you certified? If not, why not?
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Do you follow a set of established guidelines that meet ethical and professional standards?
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What makes your approach different from other coaches? Is Coaching the same as Therapy, Mentoring or Consulting?
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What is your Coaching methodology?
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Will our conversations be confidential even if my coaching is being sponsored by my employer?
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Will you be my or my employer's advocate?
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What happens if we are not a “fit”?
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Will we establish a coaching agreement?
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How will we formulate an action plan?
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How long will our coaching relationship last?