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How do I choose a Coach that is right for me?

Finding the right coach is crucial for a successful coaching journey. Here’s a guide to help you make the best choice:

1. Clarify Your Goals

What do you want to achieve?

  • Consider whether you’re looking for career growth, personal development, leadership skills, or overcoming specific challenges.
  • Some coaches specialize in specific areas (e.g., executive coaching, life coaching, career coaching), so having clear goals helps you choose the right type of coach.

2. Check the Coach’s Experience and Credentials

  • Experience in Your Field: Look for a coach who has expertise or experience in your area of interest.
  • Certifications: Many coaches have formal training or certifications from reputable coaching organisations like the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). This can indicate they follow established coaching standards.

3. Explore Their Coaching Style

Do they align with your preferences?

  • Some coaches are more directive and offer advice, while others ask questions to help you find your own solutions. Choose someone whose style resonates with you.
  • Methodologies: Find out if the coach uses specific frameworks, assessments, or tools that might support your goals.

4. Schedule a Discovery Call

  • Get a feel for the coach: Many coaches offer a free consultation or discovery session. Use this time to ask questions, share your goals, and see if there’s a connection.
  • Compatibility: The relationship between you and your coach is crucial. It’s important to feel comfortable, heard, and supported.

5. Consider Their Approach to Accountability

How do they keep clients on track?

  • Understand how the coach will help you stay accountable and measure progress. Will they provide regular check-ins, assignments, or follow-ups?

6. Assess Communication Style

How do they communicate?

  • Make sure the coach’s communication style (direct, empathetic, challenging) matches your needs. Think about whether you prefer a coach who pushes you hard or one who provides more encouragement.

7. Evaluate Practical Considerations

  • Budget: Coaching is an investment. Be clear on their fees and what you’re willing to invest in your development.
  • Scheduling and Availability: Ensure that the coach’s availability aligns with your schedule, and decide whether you prefer in-person, phone, or online sessions.

8. Read Testimonials and Case Studies

What have others said?

  • Check client testimonials or case studies to see how others have benefited from the coach’s services and if they’ve helped people with goals similar to yours.

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How do I choose a Coach that is right for me?

Finding the right coach is crucial for a successful coaching journey. Here’s a guide to help you make the best choice:

1. Clarify Your Goals

What do you want to achieve?

  • Consider whether you’re looking for career growth, personal development, leadership skills, or overcoming specific challenges.
  • Some coaches specialize in specific areas (e.g., executive coaching, life coaching, career coaching), so having clear goals helps you choose the right type of coach.

2. Check the Coach’s Experience and Credentials

  • Experience in Your Field: Look for a coach who has expertise or experience in your area of interest.
  • Certifications: Many coaches have formal training or certifications from reputable coaching organisations like the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). This can indicate they follow established coaching standards.

3. Explore Their Coaching Style

Do they align with your preferences?

  • Some coaches are more directive and offer advice, while others ask questions to help you find your own solutions. Choose someone whose style resonates with you.
  • Methodologies: Find out if the coach uses specific frameworks, assessments, or tools that might support your goals.

4. Schedule a Discovery Call

  • Get a feel for the coach: Many coaches offer a free consultation or discovery session. Use this time to ask questions, share your goals, and see if there’s a connection.
  • Compatibility: The relationship between you and your coach is crucial. It’s important to feel comfortable, heard, and supported.

5. Consider Their Approach to Accountability

How do they keep clients on track?

  • Understand how the coach will help you stay accountable and measure progress. Will they provide regular check-ins, assignments, or follow-ups?

6. Assess Communication Style

How do they communicate?

  • Make sure the coach’s communication style (direct, empathetic, challenging) matches your needs. Think about whether you prefer a coach who pushes you hard or one who provides more encouragement.

7. Evaluate Practical Considerations

  • Budget: Coaching is an investment. Be clear on their fees and what you’re willing to invest in your development.
  • Scheduling and Availability: Ensure that the coach’s availability aligns with your schedule, and decide whether you prefer in-person, phone, or online sessions.

8. Read Testimonials and Case Studies

What have others said?

  • Check client testimonials or case studies to see how others have benefited from the coach’s services and if they’ve helped people with goals similar to yours.

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What others say

TESTIMONIALS

WOW! Jeanine is without a doubt the best executive coach I have ever had and my work with her has been transformative. Jeanine has helped take me from middle manager to senior manager to executive. Jeanine will ask the hard questions and the right questions and in turn you’ll learn so much more about yourself. The best word that I can use to describe every session I have had with Jeanine is profound. I finish my sessions knowing better what my strengths are, how to use these and also knowing how I am working against myself and how I can change this. Through my work with Jeanine I’ve learnt valuable strategies on how to better work with my peers, managers and my team. With Jeanine’s help you’ll learn to own your executiveness! I can not recommend Jeanine more highly and I know that any one who uses her services will flourish as an executive leader!
Grant, AustraliaHead of Distributed Brands, Telegram Co
My exchanges with Jeanine are always thought-provoking and insightful. She's never missed a chance to help me see things from a different angle and enabled me to take several steps further than I would have on my own. She uses her experience, professionalism, humour and kindness to bring the best out of me.
Nina , SwedenFounder, Align the Dots
Jeanine has been invaluable in my growth journey towards finding my new career. Changing direction 20 years into my career was a daunting and somewhat terrifying experience for me however Jeanine's calm, empathetic, strategic and methodical approach gave me relief, confidence, conviction and energy! During my coaching sessions with Jeanine I was challenged to look at my situation from a different angle and what developed from there was a whole new insight into my future. The journey to the light at the end of the tunnel no longer looked as terrifying, infact, Jeanine's confidence and encouragement made me more bullish in my pursuit to get what I wanted - and I got exactly what I wanted!
Jenna, LondonDirector of Talent Acquisition, Randstad
Working with Jeanine has been a pleasure that I look forward to on weekly basis, she gives her undivided attention during the coaching sessions and always has a magnificent perspective to share on the topic at hand. Her empathic character and great listening skills make any conversation go interesting with so many lessons to derive from. She has a vast knowledge about all walks of life be it business related or personal development topics. I highly recommend Jeanine for anyone looking for life-changing opportunities
Samar, UAESenior Executive - People & Culture
I have been working with Jeanine for more than two months now, Found her to be a proactive and resilient leadership coach. She always creates a secure and a trustworthy environment during her coaching conversations. This enabled me to speak up more and discover my true hidden potentials. Jeanine has the required tools and assessments to work with you and address your performance concerns. I recommend working with Jeanine if you want to develop your management and performance skills from "being good" to "becoming great
Abdulla, UAECareer Development & Performance Coach
Professional, motivational and organized, this was my coaching experience with Jeanine. She is a capable coach, great listener, and possesses exceptional focus abilities. She has supported me in my transition between jobs, she has done so with empathy, challenge, and believe in success. I would definitely recommend Jeanine for anyone who wishes to aim high.
Reem, LondonGlobal Talent Manager, Oil & Gas
I’ve been working with Jeanine for the past 4 months and have thoroughly enjoyed my learning experience with her. Her genuine and sincere interest in the issues we discussed during our coaching sessions helped me maximize my results. As an HR professional and fellow coach myself, I found Jeanine’s corporate experience a great addition to her coaching capabilities giving her a wide perspective on both personal and corporate challenges. I have come to regard Jeanine as a valued friend as well as my coach. I look forward to our continued relationship
Salma
During our sessions I felt very comfortable and relaxed as you made me open up and allowed me to explore through my fears and desires and ways that I can reach my goals. Furthermore, you were able to have emotional intelligence and feel with me every feeling I was going through which was the most amazing part in our journey as I do believe being emotional intelligent is a very important characteristic to have, keep it up. You also created some humor and made me laugh and giggle a bit even when I was stressed and I want to thank you for that because even in my dark times, I do need some light to laugh a little so I can regain hope in case I lose it. Last, but no least I want to thank you for checking up on me every while and then because I can see how much your clients mean to you and how much you want to support them on the journey you partnered with them.
Saadeddine, BeirutSales Executive and Customer service officer, Salem Trading Company
Jeanine has helped me break the plateau I found myself in. During our sessions, she was able to probe and ask questions which forced a healthy level of introspection. Through insightful conversation, Jeanine helped me identify both my values and energy drivers. With a different lens and perspective, I was able to see my current situation in a new light. This has had a marked improvement in all aspects of my life. With this said, I would highly recommend Jeanine as a coach.
Tyrone, brusselsDigital Patients Solutions Lead - Pharmaceutical
Het bedrijf waar ik voor werk stond voor een organisatorische verandering waarbij ook mijn rol zou veranderen. Van operationeel-tactisch naar een tactisch-strategische functie. Gezien mijn dienstbare karakter, realiseerde ik mij dat ik ondersteuning kon gebruiken bij deze transitie. Bij mijn functiewijziging zou ik ook taken moeten gaan delegeren. Jeanine heeft mij in haar coaching sessies goede ondersteuning geboden bij het vinden van een manier om mij aan te kunnen passen en mij op een andere manier te positioneren. Zij heeft mij tevens inzicht gegeven hoe ik taken kan delegeren en daarmee collega’s kan helpen groeien en doorontwikkelen. Door haar uitgebreide ervaring als manager en haar coachende rol heeft zij mij mijn eigen krachten en valkuilen leren kennen en handvatten gegeven om een gezonde werkdruk te realiseren en bovenal plezier te hebben in de dingen die ik doe.
Karin, NetherlandsMarketing & Communications Officer - Global Industrial Safety training provider
Jeanine is the secret weapon to conquering a new role overwhelm. In just 30 minutes per session, she cut through the noise and equipped me with actionable strategies to excel in a new field. I highly recommend Jeanine's services for busy professionals; I gained clarity and confidence in a few short weeks - and her ideas keep on giving after a few months.
KseniaGaming
Working with Jeanine has been an invaluable experience and exactly what I was looking for to grow and develop personally and professionally with the support of a coach. Jeanine is a great individual and professional who naturally manages to make you feel at ease due to her engaging personality and outstanding active-listening skills. She is very emphatic, always encouraging and challenging you to find your own answers and extremely effective in nailing down your personality traits, uncovering what provides you with positive vibes and what is in your way to grow. Sessions with her have been in many ways an eye opener and every time an exciting and transformational journey. Still today, I pause at times, recalling the discussions I had with Jeanine and will always remember the impact she had on my professional and personal growth. Thank you, Jeanine!
LianaDir SME Sales and Account Management Banking
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