Coaching Checklist...

Here is a checklist to see if you are a good candidate for coaching. If you can answer "yes" to any of these, a coach may be right for you.  Be honest with yourself as you answer:

[  ] I have limited access to other people (including my manager) with whom to discuss business options.

[  ] I am dealing with some problems which are outside my area(s) of expertise.

[  ] I am concerned that making a bad decision might have political implications for my career.

[  ] My manager has told me to get some help in certain areas.

[  ] My work and personal goals seem to be in conflict with each other.

[  ] The pressures I am dealing with are affecting my performance.

[  ] I feel I am getting stagnant and could use some external stimuli to energize my thinking.

[  ] I have tried numerous things to solve a recurring problem but not much changes.

[  ] I am too close to the problem(s) I am working on to be really objective.

[  ] I have received some feedback that indicates I need some targeted help in certain areas.

[  ] I just want to expand my own thinking about my career options.

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