How to Choose the Right Coach

Wondering how to choose the right coach when there are so many to choose from?

It doesn’t have to be that complicated!

Notes on Choosing a Coach

  • Choosing a coach doesn’t have to be that complicated, but make sure you do your due diligence to know as much as you can about who you’d be working with.

  • It’s okay to “pick” someone and wait to work with them. Get involved with their content & community! Use it as an opportunity to learn from them before you work with them.

  • If you get any vibes that something isn’t right, whether that’s from copy, content, video, etc., choose another coach.

  • If you’re not sure about your first impression, read more about them. Interact with their content, wherever that is (blog, podcast, etc.)

  • Budget is important (obviously), but it shouldn’t be your only consideration.

  • More experience doesn’t always mean “better.” You need to be comfortable with their experience, whether than means education, years experience, or a specific kind of knowledge that you don’t have yet. Figure out what you will be comfortable with (whether they’re a few steps ahead of you or already doing your dream job) and remember that as you’re reading their copy.

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4 Simple Steps to Choosing the Right Coach

Before you look for a coach:

Decide your main goal/purpose for getting a coach

When you’ve identified a possible coach:

Step 1: Read some of their recent content to see if it resonates with you.

Step 2: Find them on social media and see what they’re saying. Look at what others are saying about them & how they interact with their audience. Watch videos if they have any to see what they’re passionate about and how they speak to people.

Step 3: Look at their website and look further into their personality, experience, and prices. What are they promising? And how long will you work with the to see these results?

Step 4: If available, book a complimentary session with them to see how they converse with you. If they don’t have a free call, reach out to them or apply to coaching. NOTE: Only take this step when you’re ready to get started - you probably don’t want to get on a ton of calls with people if you already know they’re not a good fit.

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