How to Find the Right Career Coach

I'm a life and career coach, and if you're looking for someone to coach you about something in your life or career, I may be a good match for you.

Then again, maybe not.

Coaching, as you can imagine, is not a one-size-fits-all service. That's why it's important to know before you start shopping for a coach what specifically you want. For example:

* Are you having trouble in your job search?
* Are you thinking about changing careers and have no idea where to start?
* Are you looking to advance to the next tier in your company?
* Do you know what you "should" be doing but just aren't getting it done?
* Are you wanting to take your business to the next level?

These are very different challenges. Most coaches will have great interest and experience with some of them and not as much interest or experience with others.

Good coaches will only accept clients who are looking for results the coach is adept at producing. No one benefits from a client-coach mismatch.

This article from Career Journal offers great advice about how to find the right career coach for you.

I'm best at helping people make important career decisions and create and follow through on a plan of action. Want to leave your organization? Propel your career forward? Decide on a career after college? Change some habits so that you'll be a better manager or a better parent away from work? Start a business? Call me and let's talk.

If you've tried everything in your job search and it's still not working, I've got someone in mind for you to talk with. If you need your resume re-written, I know just the person. If you need inside contacts in a particular industry or city, I suggest you find mentors.

When you're highly motivated to move forward toward your goals and are paired with the right coach, you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish in very short order.