It doesn’t take long to figure out if you have chemistry with another person. We hope that our consult meetings are a place where we can both get a feel for each other and ask some important questions about values, goals, attitudes and approaches to change, growth, and coaching. The aim of this kind of appointment is for both of us to assess a good fit and establish what our next steps might be.

We want our clients to be savvy and educated about what Coaching is, what it’s benefits are and what the limitation of our training and expertise. We hope you find all of that relevant information here on the website in the About and Services areas and we encourage you to email if there’s anything you’re left wondering.

Interviewing A Potential Coach? Here are 21 Questions to Ask

We want you to ask all sorts of great questions when you’re meeting any potential new coach for the first time. Pick the ones that feel most important to you and you growth and learning. Here are some areas of inquiry to consider and take with you wherever your next coaching experience is.

You Could Ask:

What’s your philosophy and approach to coaching, learning, and change?
What education and credentials do you have?
Can you tell me about your work experience?
What will the coaching process be like? What can I expect?
How often will we meet and for how long? What will we do when we’re meeting?
How can I tell I’m making progress? Is there a way we can define and measure it?
How do you address difficulties and crises when they come up?
What’s your approach to failure?
How do you work with clients if they struggle with meeting expectations?
Why do you think you might be the right kind of coach for me?
How will you find my strengths and gaps?
Have you been where I am or encountered similar issues?
Do you have any specific experience with the issues I’m working on?
Do you have your own Coaching or growth relationship with a professional?
What makes your services different or more preferable than another Coach?
What’s the most important part of the Coaching Partnership and relationship?
What can I expect to take with me at the end of the process?