Executive coach certification and selection: a contrarian's viewpoint

摘要

It appears I hold a contrary viewpoint to the majority regarding executive coaching certification. I believe that quality coaching is primarily about who the coach is, not what techniques or certifications they hold. The "self" of the coach is the instrument of change, not a bag of tricks accumulated during a "coaching college". A certification cannot tell us who a person is, only relationship and experience can. I know that this does not make it easy to manage coaching programs in large numbers - so be it. Some things we eventually need to be able to get over. I further believe that coaching certification for many is a defense against personal accountability and responsibility: the responsibility to select and hire quality coaches and the responsibility to be a quality coach. I highly recommend not wasting money hiring a coach that rests on their certifications; I want one that rests in their own power and ability and that focuses on me and my situation. If they have heart and soul, know themselves well, and are willing to get into my turbulent waters with me and help: I do not care if they even went to high school.