How to Interview an Executive Coach
In current day and age, there are many ways in which people look to improve their abilities and ultimately their chances of achieving success. There are all kinds of motivational books that are available on the book stores. Then there are motivational speakers who can help people overcome their fears and move forward.
Last but not least, a relatively newer concept of an executive coach has evolved. An executive coach is a bit of a mentor who can help you to move forward by guiding you towards your goal as well as motivating you through the journey. One must carefully select an executive coach and ensure that the person is right for you. There are certain points that you must keep in mind when interviewing an executive coach.
Instructions
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Your Target
Since you are hiring an executive coach, you must have a reason behind it. You need to make a measure of the kind of success that you want to achieve. This will also give you an idea of what kind of executive coach will suit you the most. -
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Coaching Philosophy
All executive coaches have some basic philosophy that they work on. Although they can be similar, there will be some differences. Inquire about the philosophy the coach has and how he or she intends to apply it to your benefit. -
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Qualification
Take a look at the qualification of the candidates and see if they go in the same direction as you. Although there may be some fantastic executive coaches that you may interview, but not all of them will be qualified enough to deal with your requirements and thus cannot be selected. -
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Experience
Experience counts for a lot as well. See what kind of experience the candidates have, what kind of clientele they have worked with and how much success have they been able to help their client deliver. This may be an even more important factor than the qualification. -
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Their Aspirations
It is never a bad idea to ask the candidates about their aspirations in life and how did they take up this field of work. Do ask them about the level of success they feel that they have achieved and if they would have liked to do things differently. Their own level of satisfaction will tell you a lot about their work.
