I believe that most people are coachable but they’re not always coachable at every point in time.

Sometimes people want change (or others around them want them to change), but they they’re not currently open to changing their beliefs, behaviors and actions.

If that’s the case coaching won’t work, and it’s better to wait until you’re more open to change to try coaching. Here’s a quick quiz to find out if you’re currently ready for coaching.

CLIENT INSTRUCTIONS: Circle the number that comes closest to representing how true the statement is for you right now. Then, score yourself, using the key at the bottom of the page. Your coach needs for you to be at the place in life where you are coachable. This test helps him – and you – discover how coachable you are, right now.

With 1 = “Less True”  and   5 = “More True”, answer the questions below, as honestly as you can.

I can be relied upon to be on time for all calls and appointments.
1   2   3   4   5

This is the right time for me to accept coaching. I am open to change.
1   2   3   4   5

I am fully willing to do the work and let the coach do the coaching.
1   2   3   4   5

I keep my word without struggling or sabotaging.
1   2   3   4   5

I’ll give the coach the benefit of the doubt and “try on” new concepts or different ways of doing things.
1   2   3   4   5

I will speak straight (tell the whole truth) to the coach.
1   2   3   4   5

If I feel that I am not getting what I need or expect from the coach, I will share this as soon as I sense it and demand that I get what I want and need from the relationship.
1   2   3   4   5

I am willing to stop or change the self-defeating behaviors which limit my success.
1   2   3   4   5

I have adequate funds to pay for coaching and will not regret or suffer about the fee. I see coaching as a worthwhile investment in my life.
1   2   3   4   5

I am someone who can share the credit for my success with the coach.
1   2   3   4   5
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TOTAL SCORE (add up all numbers)

SCORING KEY
10 – 20…..Not coachable right now
21 – 30…..Coachable, but make sure ground rules are honored
31 – 40…..Coachable
41 – 50…..Very coachable; ask the coach to demand a lot from you

If you scored well on the quiz, contact me at mary@transitionaldreams.com or call 508-688-0315 for a free 30 minute sample session.

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