Ready for a coach?
Reflect on what YOU want.
If you’re ready to advance your career but don’t know where to begin, consider these 4 questions when choosing an attorney coach.
I can say – with certainty – that experience and credentials will make a BIG difference in your coaching experience…and the RESULTS you should expect to gain.
Top 4 Coaching Criteria:
1) Is the coach licensed to practice law?
The answer here should be a resounding: YES!
Most attorneys feel more comfortable with a coach who has practiced law and understands the legal field.
I am among a small circle of coaches who hold a Juris Doctorate. I am also licensed to practice in the state of Texas. My legal experience extends into the area of business litigation with an emphasis on oil and gas law.
2) Is the coach credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)?
The internationally recognized International Coach Federation is responsible for credentialing Professional Coaches – like myself- and oversees the ethical practices of its members.
The credentialing process is rigorous. It requires top marks on all oral and written exams and verification of professional training and a requisite number of coaching hours.
3) Does the coach adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics?
If a coach is not credentialed by the ICF, that coach is under no obligation to adhere to an ethics code containing confidentiality provisions that govern client relationships.
As an ICF-credentialed coach, I adhere to the strict ICF Code of Ethics and I am subject to sanctions for violation of those code requirements.
4) Did the coach complete graduate school from a reputable university?
There are many for-profit coaching schools which have no academic affiliation. I received my academic training and certification in executive and professional coaching from the Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. It is the only university program in the country to be honored with the coveted Prism Award of Excellence from the International Coaching Federation.
When you choose a lawyer coach, settle for nothing less than an experienced lawyer who has both academic training and ICF credentials.
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