Ask HN: 'You need a Coach' - how would I find them?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kngyyeMel5c
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You can start here: http://www.certifiedcareercoaches.com/certifying-career-coac...
Each of these organizations have lists of coaches that have been certified to some degree. I have no idea what career coaching certification actually means, but I found my coach in this way. Each of the programs have search pages where you can look for a coach based on your requirements, location, etc. Once you get some names, you definitely need to give them a call and have a 10 minute conversation getting a feel for their "style". Most coaches have info on their websites or that they will send you that attempts to give you an idea of how they work. In particular I would pay attention to how much a coach follows a socratic method (i.e. just asking questions and guiding you) vs more training oriented (i.e. you need to do x, y and z). Good luck!
Each of these organizations have lists of coaches that have been certified to some degree. I have no idea what career coaching certification actually means, but I found my coach in this way. Each of the programs have search pages where you can look for a coach based on your requirements, location, etc. Once you get some names, you definitely need to give them a call and have a 10 minute conversation getting a feel for their "style". Most coaches have info on their websites or that they will send you that attempts to give you an idea of how they work. In particular I would pay attention to how much a coach follows a socratic method (i.e. just asking questions and guiding you) vs more training oriented (i.e. you need to do x, y and z). Good luck!
A coach can be anyone. It depends on what you want this person to do for you.
To motivate you? Friends and family can do that.
To teach you a skill? Try connecting with someone through SkillShare.
To hold you accountable? Ask your colleagues and peers.
A couple of the suggestions above rely on getting feedback/advice from potentially biased sources. If you're serious about an actual coach, have you considered hiring a professional life or business coach?
Again, how are you looking to improve yourself?
To motivate you? Friends and family can do that.
To teach you a skill? Try connecting with someone through SkillShare.
To hold you accountable? Ask your colleagues and peers.
A couple of the suggestions above rely on getting feedback/advice from potentially biased sources. If you're serious about an actual coach, have you considered hiring a professional life or business coach?
Again, how are you looking to improve yourself?
When I saw this short video clips in HN, I also thought about that. But now I think the coach can be anyone. My coach is my wife. I started my entrepreneurship journey when I was single. Now I'm married and I'm much more productive now. She always motivates me and says what she thinks in particular situations.
HN community is my second Coach.
HN community is my second Coach.
I can refer to my business coach if you guys want (based in Australia)
My email address is in my profile.
My email address is in my profile.