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Five Questions to ask yourself before you hire a Coach

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I’ve had two one on one coaches, an energy coach, multiple online reiki sessions, joined two group programs, hired an in-person reiki specialist and life coach. I’ve gotten my yoga certification, my pilates certification, my TRX, and Barre certificates and taken an aerial yoga apprenticeship.

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My Journey from Lawyer to Coach

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So often I am asked why I gave up my career in law to become a coach. There was no project left to distract myself with; no certificate to relentlessly pursue. As a result, I decided to talk to someone professional: my first coach. Anyone who has experience with coaching knows that it is not always a walk in the park.

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Are You Looking for A Coach, Mentor or Both?

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As a master coach and speaker on the topic of mentorship, I am often asked: “What is the difference between coaching and mentorship?”. There are a number of businesses promoting mentorship while at the same time introducing formal coaching programs to enhance individual performance. Here is a quick chart for reference: Coaching.

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Lynnette Phillips of Empower Your Possibilities: “Coaches Need to Have Coaches?”

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From my perspective I first define success when it comes to coaching. A coach is successful when they are facilitating the growth and change of a client while being compensated fairly because if they are effective their client should be able to have long time return on their investment. T he coaching industry is now tremendous.

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5 Ways Hiring a Career Coach Will Impact Your Life

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Confession – the definition I had of a career coach a few years ago is very different than the one I have now. When I was hiring a career coach, I was completely resume focused. I could have chosen to beat myself up for not knowing what to expect when hiring a career coach back when I was looking for one. I needed a job.

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Effective Leadership via Innovation, Collaboration and Mentorship

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It was like being infused with rocket fuel to hear her talk so proudly of her coaching clients, her ongoing endeavours, and her projected 2020 goals! As an author , entrepreneurial coach and speaker Trish Tonaj amplifies your success and shares your story. She is also a regular contributor to Thrive Global.

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Therapy vs. Life Coaching – Which one is right for me?

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But should you see a therapist or a life coach? Coaching and therapy have a lot in common; particularly their focus on talking openly out loud. What’s a life coach and how does coaching work? Life coaching is not currently a regulated profession, but coaches will often obtain certification through an accredited program.