By: Vladka C

Vladka C — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:33:40 +0000

I never have and I never will. I think it’s just a scam.

By: hawk0810

hawk0810 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:27:18 +0000

No, I’ve never hired a professional life coach. But, I don’t think it’s a scam either. When done right, like most professions, it has the potential for amazing growth on the part of the coach and the client.
I would want a coach that could speak on my level and help me understand the challenges, both positive and negative, to my personal and professional goals. In some cases, I would need someone who could actually help me realize what those goals really are.
I would also want a coach who has a strong pool of resources and skills that will help me grow in my understanding of myself and my goals. One who has the ability to leave me with a strong skill set that I can use to continue that growth after the coach has moved on to other clients.
I can easily see a coaching pattern starting with daily meetings for a week or so (even daily shadowing at home & work), then a few meetings a week and then a few a month with maybe quarterly or semi-annual updates for up to a year. Or longer, if the program and progress dictate.
The important thing to remember is the being coached is a learning process. It’s like a one-to-one college course in which you’re learning from a teacher who can offer new & different perspectives to help you realize your personal and professional goals. It’s a lot like mentoring, only you generally have to pay for the service. It can cover anything from lifestyle choices such as diet & exercise to professional growth as an new executive.
It’s a good choice and I wish you luck at it!

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By: Vladka C

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