How to Choose A Coach

Since there is no qualifying board, no recognized degree, and no objectively recognized certification requirements how do you know who is qualified? By what criteria do you judge? How do you choose a coach? If these questions are in your mind, here are some things you might consider:

• Does the person live it, practice it daily? Do they walk their talk?

• How broad is their background in spiritual understanding and Deliberate Creation? Have they had one teacher or many? Do they follow a particular guru or school of thought? How deeply do they understand the principles – or do they just ‘parrot’ another teacher’s ideas?

• What are their academic and professional accomplishments? While these may not be directly related to the subject of Deliberate Creation they can indicate the person’s experience level and whether or not they conduct themselves professionally.

• Have they had training in training? Knowledge of a subject does not always make a good teacher. Have they had coach training – can they effectively teach, coach and mentor? How well do they listen? Or do they just want to hear themselves talk?

• Do you feel rapport with them? Do you resonate with them? Are you comfortable with them? Are they non-dogmatic, compassionate, and easy to talk to? Do you trust them?

• Are they generous with their time and with information? Do they offer a web site or free information? Do they publish or write in their field?