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5 signs your coach is not right for you

The relationship you have with your coach is a very unique relationship. The rapport between you both is the foundation of the whole coaching process. When this is aligned, you will have a great coaching experience and create great results. When this relationship is not quite right then you will not get the results you want. So here are 5 signs to watch out for, that indicate that your coaching relationship is not right for you:

  1. They always do most of the talking
    Do you find that your coach is doing most of the talking in every coaching session? If you feel like you don’t get much “air time” then this is a red flag. The other side of this same issue is do they really listen to you? When you do get a chance to talk, are they listening and responding to what you are saying? Or do they instantly follow up with their own comments and suggestions? 
  1. You’re doing what they want
    Are you working on goals that are important to you? Do you see the purpose of the work that you are doing together? If you feel you’re working on goals that aren’t important or relevant to you, then this is a sign something’s not right.
  1. They don’t seem to “get” you
    You don’t seem to be on the same page. You explain yourself but they still can’t seem to see things from your perspective. You just don’t feel like they understand you or what you’re about. This is a big problem and a sign that it’s not a good fit.
  1. You don’t feel comfortable sharing
    You don’t feel comfortable sharing details about your business or yourself with them. You feel that you might be judged and so you hold back on being completely open. This is a trust issue. Without trust, there is no coaching relationship.
  1. You’re not learning anything
    You don’t come away from the coaching sessions feeling that you’ve learnt anything new about yourself or your business. Results take time, but learning should be an ongoing outcome of the coaching sessions. If you’re not learning anything, you should consider that your coach is not a “good fit” and you may need to move on.
Just remember that it’s okay if you don’t find the “right” coach the first time. You need someone who is a good fit for both you and your business. Taking your time to find the right person to work with will make all the difference to your results.