You wouldn't hire a lawyer with no credentials. You wouldn't go to a doctor who had never been to medical school. You wouldn't even hire an electrician who hadn't been well-trained. So why would you hire a coach who has not been certified or credentialed? Is your life and well-being so unimportant?
Coaching as a profession is relatively new. The profession is not regulated by the state or federal government. Instead, the Coaching profession is strictly controlled by certain regulatory organizations, the largest being the International Coaching Federation (ICF) which keeps high standards for both Ethics and Competency. The public can be assured that a coach with an ICF credential has actually been trained as a coach and has passed rigorous tests to prove that they can coach at the level of their credential.
Coaches are not mentors nor consultants. They don’t give advice. They don’t solve problems. Instead, they are highly trained to create a safe space for their clients to work through personal and professional blocks to both clarify where they want to be, and to achieve those greater heights. It’s a classic example of ‘give a man a fish, feed him for a day (solve his problem for him), or teach the man to fish, and feed him for a lifetime (help him learn how to solve his own problems).” It takes months to become proficient at coaching, to reach that level of skill where the coach can support the client to safely and effectively work on reaching their dreams.
If you hear “Anyone can be a coach”, don’t listen! If you want a partner to explore with you what will bring peace, well-being and meaning into your life, hire a credentialed coach. Look for the letters “ACC”, “PCC” or “MCC” after their name. Look for the ICF logo on their website. Use the same care to research and find a coach that fits you as you would to hire that electrician or lawyer.
You are entrusting your well-being to your coach – choose wisely!
To learn more about choosing a good coach: https://radiancepartnersllc.com/Personal-Coaching
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