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Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Coach?
Take This Quiz And See
~~ Terri Levine

What It Takes To Be a Coach

1. Do you look at the world as a positive place and notice what is good and right?
2. Do you accept people without judgment and enjoy each person as a unique being?
3. Do friends/family/co-workers often tell you about their personal lives and ask your advice?
4. Do you believe life can be easy, uncomplicated and fun?
5. Are you willing to walk your talk and be an extraordinary role model?
6. Are you ready to work on your own personal development?
7. Do you have a sense of humor and a sense of fun and play?
8. Do you feel very connected with others?
9. Do you like to notice how great people are?
10. Do you want to contribute to others?
11. Do you have talent or a background in educating, teaching, training, speaking or motivating?
12. Can you listen at a deep level to hear feelings and emotions, not just words?
13. Do you want to create new ways of doing things?
14. Have you taught people?
15. Do you like to speak with people who are working through problems?
16. Have you facilitated or led discussions or training?
17. Do you start conversations with strangers and can you make them feel at ease?
18. Can you show caring and warmth to someone who is upset?
19. Do you enjoy giving information to people in person or over the phone?
20. Would you describe yourself as a people person?
21. Have you been in a leadership position?
22. Are you a good communicator?
23. Do you want to work with the freedom from the control of others?
24. Do you want to do something creative at work every day?
25. Are you interested in doing work that benefits society?
26. Do you enjoy networking?

Answer each question yes or no.
Be truthful and answer from what is true for you.

  • If you answered with less than 3 yes responses…this profession doesn't seem to be a fit for you.
  • If you answered with 4-5 yes responses…this profession might be a fit for you and is worth investigating further.
  • If you answered with 6-8 yes responses…this profession appears to be a good match for you.
  • If you answered with 9-10 yes responses…seems like you have found a perfect match in the coaching profession.

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Author info:
Terri Levine, The Guru of Coaching SM, Ph.D., MCC, is the best selling author of several books including the international bestseller Work Yourself Happy, Coaching for an Extraordinary Life, Create Your Ideal Body, the international bestseller Stop Managing, Start Coaching! and her newly released book The Successful Coach co-authored with Larina Kase and Joe Vitale was just released by Wiley. She is the founder the international coach training program: The Coaching Institute, www.CoachInstitute.com. She can be contacted through the web at www.CoachInstitute.com/contactus.html or by phone 877-401-6165.

 

 


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