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Choosing a Personal Development Coach

If you have vowed to life a more fulfilling and well-balanced life, you may consider working with a personal development coach. It's usually easy to offer advice, but when you have to apply the same to your own situation, it suddenly becomes more difficult. Many times, we try to uplift our friends' moods during a trying time in their lives, telling them to keep a positive attitude and all. But when it's our turn to have our trials, it seems very hard for us to do as we have told our friends.

 

That is where the expert services of a personal development coach comes in handy. In the world we live in, everything is so fast and fleeting, whether it's a career, a relationship, a business venture or whatever. It's good to have a professional guiding you with each major step of the way. Then again, not all personal development coaches are the same. Before you put your trust in someone, you have to do a little research.

 

First of all, you'd like to find someone with a transformational leadership coaching style that allows you to have a personal connection with them. If you don't like the approach, then it's unlikely that your personal development pursuits will prosper. Having a personal development coach is like having a partner in life. And you can't be a partner to someone you don't even like, or someone whose coaching strategy doesn't click with you. Remember, no amount of professional qualification or experience can be more important than simply liking your coach. They always have to go together. It is impossible for you to succeed in the journey otherwise.

 

In terms of qualifications, there is no specific degree that a personal development coach must have in order to provide professional services. However, there are various training programs they can take in order improve their practice in various areas, especially in communication, goal setting, and developing a relationship with the client. One way of improving your chances of ending up with a good coach is to choose someone who has a background in an industry where close client communication plays a huge part. For example, a psychologist might be a good choice.

 

Finally, while there is no particular degree or program that a personal development coach should have, you can select someone who is certified. The International Association of Coaching and the International Coach Federation are two of the most popular organizations that certify professional personal development coaches. Certification doesn't always guarantee that a coach is good, but it does tell you that he is committed to his profession.

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