How to Hire a Reputable Professional Coach

Reasons to Work with a Coach:

  • Optimize work performance

  • Improve communication or other skills

  • Increase productivity

  • Expand career opportunities

  • Boost self-confidence

  • Improve work/life balance

  • Strengthen business leadership

  • Problem solve /strategize

  • Untangle complex situations

Interview Questions to Ask a Coach:

  • What is your coaching experiences?

  • What’s your training background?

  • What types of clients do you work with?

  • What is your coaching philosophy?

  • Do you use assessments?

What to Expect After You Hire:

  • Clear partnership, not sales pressure

  • Written agreements

  • Defined session cadence and fees

  • You are invited to set goals, bring topics

  • Accountability and feedback

Look for the ICF Credential

An ICF credential is currently one of the gold standards in coaching. It signifies that a coach has willingly engaged in rigorous training, mentor coaching, and coaching practice to gain experience, and has committed to running an ethical practice.

To be an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), one must complete at least 75 hours of training, 100+ hours of coaching experience, mentorship and pass a rigorous exam. Most ACC coaches have far more than these minimums. ICF coaches also commit to ongoing education and uphold the ICF Code of Ethics.

How To Find a Professional ICF Coach: