Coach Hiring Tips
Choosing a Coach
- Credentialed Coach Finder
- Free, searchable database of ICF-credentialed Members
- credentialedcoachfinder.com
- Geography a factor for in-person; virtual/telephonic engagements also an option
- Interview 3 coaches; request 2 references/coach
- Connection counts
Questions to Ask
- What is your coaching experience?
- What is your coach-specific training?
- What is your specialty?
- What types of businesses do you work with most often?
At what levels? - What is your coaching philosophy?
- What types of assessments are you certified to deliver?
- What are some of your coaching success stories
(i.e., specific examples/case studies)? - Are you a member of ICF? Do you hold an ICF Credential?
What to Expect
- Written coaching agreement
- Assessments/pre-work
- Emphasis on powerful questions
- Accountability for your goals and actions
