To be successful, coaching asks certain things, all of which begin with intention. Additionally, clients should: Focus on one’s self, the tough questions, the hard truths and one’s success. Observe the behaviors and communications of others. Listen to one’s intuition, assumptions, judgments, and to the way one sounds when one speaks. Challenge existing attitudes, beliefs …read more.

Measurement may be thought of in two distinct ways: external indicators of performance and internal indicators of success. Ideally, both are incorporated. Examples of external measures include achievement of coaching goals established at the outset of the coaching relationship, increased income/revenue, obtaining a promotion, performance feedback that is obtained from a sample of the individual’s …read more.

Working with a coach requires both a personal commitment of time and energy as well as a financial commitment. Fees charged vary by specialty and by the level of experience of the coach. Individuals should consider both the desired benefits as well as the anticipated length of time to be spent in coaching. Since the …read more.