8 Most Important Questions to Ask When Finding Your Business Coach
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It is important to do your homework when choosing the right business coach to support your professional goals. There are many well meaning folks out there calling themselves "business consultants" or "life coaches" who have very little professional training or life experience to back that title up.
8 Questions to ask a potential coach:
1. What is your experience and training, and what do you bring to the table?
2. How long have you been in business and is your business profitable?
3. What is your business background, degrees, certifications, etc.?
4. What are your 3 top successes as a professional?
5. What are your 3 top strengths as a coach?
6. Can you help me meet my specific goals?
7. What is your fee?
8. Do you have testimonials or references?
Do Your Research on Your Potential Coach:
You will also want to do your research and find out:
- Does your coach have a good reputation?
- Do they return your emails or calls?
- Are they clear and supportive when communicating?
- Do they have a professional website with testimonials?
- Do you feel a nice rapport and connection with them?
- Are their fees in line with the current market, or are they far above or far below?
- Do you feel sales pressured with them and do they try to upsell you every step of the way?