Having a high-quality support system is KEY to creating the lasting change you desire.
Here are the top 5 qualities I recommend looking for in a coach, along with questions to ask yourself to make the BEST possible investments:
1. Empathy: Does this coach display a genuine concern for others? Are they kind? Do you feel seen and understood by them (even through their content alone)?
2. Authenticity: Can you FEEL how genuine they are? Does it seem like what you see is what you get? Does their energy come across as real?
3. Minimal Ego: Is there a sense of superiority, or an energy of equality? Do they talk to clients (including prospective clients) with respect? Do they seem to lead more with their ego or with their heart?
4. Shared Values: Do they share similar values in the area where you're looking for support?
For example - if they're a Business Coach, maybe they run their business in a way that factors in things that resonate with you (like wanting to be a present parent).
If they're a Health Coach, maybe their approach involves doing things in moderation and you appreciate that.
And if they're a Life Coach (oh hey, that's me!), maybe they prioritize the same things that matter most to you outside of your business (like your personal wellbeing, home life, and closest relationships). You're inspired by the kind of work/life harmony they've created and think, "I want that!"
5. Walking Their Talk: Are they a living, breathing example of something you want to develop and/or deepen in your own life? Do you get the sense that they are in integrity with what they teach, and have found success in this area?
It’s important to be discerning with the people we let into our inner world 🧐 Especially those we choose to be on our own personal support team 💖
That includes partners, friends, doctors, therapists, specialists of any kind, and yes — coaches!
Make sure the coaches you choose to work with feel like a full-body YES 💯
When in doubt, focus on these 5 areas 🙌🏻
Wishing you joy, growth, and a support system that feels like chicken soup for the soul,
Megan
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