15 Top Questions to ask a coach before investing in one
What’s the Benefit of asking questions to a coach
You’ve decided to work with a coach, great! Now it’s time to get down to business.
Before you invest in a coach, do make time to understand more about coaching and which type of coaching will help you most in this thorough guide to coaching.
Since your relationship is going to be built on trust and communication, it’s important that both of you know exactly what each other expects out of the coaching experience.
Asking the right questions during the discovery call will ensure that you end up working not only with an experienced, knowledgeable professional who can help you reach your goals but also a person you can connect and vibe with.
So, what questions can you ask a coach during the free 30-60 minute discovery call?
The Discovery Session is a great opportunity for you to be clear with yourself and the coach on what your goal is. And then explain what outcome you’d like to achieve.
Questions to ask a Coach
Once having explained what you are after, you can ask the coach these questions-
- Is your goal something that the coach can help you achieve?
- What are their qualifications to work as a coach, what’s their experience in this area, and why did they decide to become a coach
- Based on what you’ve mentioned to the coach- which one of the coach’s service would be right for you?
- If you are recommended for a Group Coaching session, how many members would be present on the call?
- For Group Coaching, would there be an opportunity for you to ask your specific questions during the session?
- For one-on-one coaching, most coaching sessions occur online, but would it be possible to meet in person if you have to.
- How long would it take to see results from the coaching?
- Would you be required to commit to any long-term contracts or would you be free to end your coaching at any time if it’s not working out for you (and vice versa)
- Would you have homework to do?
- What would be required from you so you complement the coaching and get the best outcome?
- When could you start working together?
- What kind of investment would you be looking at?
- Would there be payment options available?
- Would there be any other costs associated with your sessions together (i.e., if you’d need materials)
- Do you have any other requirements for working together (e.g., confidentiality agreement)
Final Thoughts
A good coach can help you by asking you the right questions, pointing you to helpful resources and supporting you to achieve your goals. One Coach could produce awesome results for an individual, but not necessarily for you. That’s why it’s so important to find a coach who is right for your situation, needs and the season of life you’re in.
To ask these questions to one of our coaches, contact them via the contact form today.