Selecting an Executive Coach

What 5 things should an organisation be looking for when selecting an Executive Coach?  

1. Psychologically minded - a good coach will be insightful and profoundly interested in human behaviour.
2. Qualified – a coach should have appropriate training.
3. All coaches should adhere to a rigorous code of professional ethics and should be able to describe what these are.
4. A good professional coach is an expert but the client is the expert in him or herself and should at all times remain responsible for the content and goals of a coaching programme.
5. All good professional coaches should receive regular qualified supervision.

The professional coaching community is a thriving and dynamic environment full of excellent, committed coaches, passionate about what they do and making a real difference to the lives of people and companies. When you choose an executive coach, be sure you choose someone who meets these five criteria.