(This is a revision of an entry I wrote months ago.) I’m ambivalent about calling myself a coach. This label, like consultant, is loaded; it opens one to criticism and skepticism, much of it justified. Anyone may claim to be a coach. As I commented in my January 14, 2009 post, “buyer beware” is excellent [...]
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Is business coach training or certification necessary?
Posted in Coaching as a profession on October 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“C” is for Coaching: How To Identify a Good Coach
Posted in Coaching as a profession, Hiring a good coach on March 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
© 2009 – by Julie Mitchell. All rights reserved. (An earlier version of this article was published in the business section of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, in 1996.) In the business world, despite the economic crisis and layoffs, one-to-one coaching remains a popular option for people who seek change or professional development. Business publications and [...]
New HBR research report on coaching
Posted in Coaching as a profession, Hiring a good coach, Leadership on January 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The January 2009 issue of Harvard Business Review features thought-provoking research on executive coaching. The report addresses issues I’ve been concerned about for years, including credentials. You may access the report online and contribute to the discussion on the HBR editors’ blog, as I did yesterday. The first time I searched for helpful information on [...]
