How do you know when you are meeting the coach you need?

 How do you know when you are meeting the coach you need?
Here are a few things to think about.

Did the coach understand your current challenges and where you would like to go?
Is he committed to helping you find your own solutions rather than forcing them on you?
Did you feel an affinity with this coach?
Do you feel confident with this coach?
Did you feel respected in your values?
How well does its approach and the expected budget suit your needs?

What role does the coach play in this partnership? And the customer?
The role of the coach is to provide objective assessment and observations that will help the person or members of a team better understand themselves and others.

The coach practices intelligent listening in order to fully understand the situation of the person or the team.
It fosters thinking about the possible, thoughtful planning, and sound decision-making.
It highlights the possibilities and the potential to be exploited. He encourages clients to set goals and challenge themselves to the extent of their strengths and aspirations.
He pushes him to change his way of thinking in order to discover innovative perspectives. It and highlight obscure points in order to highlight new possibilities. It encourages the imagination of several possible scenarios.
Finally, the coach respects the professional limits of the coaching relationship, in particular confidentiality, and he complies with the ICF code of ethics.
The role of the coachee (or team) is to define the coaching program according to personally significant objectives.

The coachee uses the evaluations or observations communicated to him to better understand himself and others.
She focuses on her personal and / or professional success.
It takes full responsibility for its own actions and decisions.
She uses the coaching process to foster reflection focused on the possible and the discovery of innovative perspectives.
She acts courageously in harmony with her goals and aspirations.
It appeals to its overall vision and its problem-solving skills. It uses the tools, concepts, models and principles provided by the coach to
engage in effective actions.


What does the coach expect from the coached individual?
Successful coaching requires certain things from the individual being coached, starting with a strong intention to engage in the process. The coachee must also demonstrate that he is able to commit to:

Concentration. Focus on yourself, on the tough questions, on the inconvenient truths, on your own success.

The observation. Observe the behavior and the way of communicating of other people.

Listening. Listen to his intuition, his assumptions, his judgment; pay attention to your own way of speaking.

Self-discipline. Challenge existing attitudes, beliefs and behaviors and develop new ones that will be more suited to achieving the goals we set for ourselves.

The style. Exploit your strengths and go beyond your limits to develop a winning style.

Resolute action. Even if it is difficult, even if it is risky, act with resolve to achieve extraordinary results.

Compassion. To yourself when you adopt new behaviors and experience setbacks. Show compassion to others who do the same.

Humor. Try not to take yourself too seriously; use humor to relax and brighten up any situation.

Self control. To have a good attitude in the face of setbacks and disappointed expectations; avoid overly emotional reactions.

Courage. Aim higher than before; evolve from fear-driven behavior to abundance-driven behavior and make it a key strategy for success; constantly questioning oneself; overcome internal and external obstacles.