We live in scary and disruptive but also transformative times. As we turn inward, we have an opportunity to examine who we are, who we will become, and how we want to be known in this crisis and beyond. To work with an active thinking partner, therefore, makes a lot of sense. However, how do we go about selecting the right Coach to support us during this crisis? Navid Nazemian takes us through what to consider:
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Apply the top 10 criteria for selecting a coach:
- Experience Level
- Accreditations, Degree, Professional Certification
- Business Understanding, Sector Experience
- Chemistry
- Coaching Process
- Outcomes
- Ethics & Confidentiality
- Credible Reference & Testimonials
- Contracting Framework
- Diagnostic Tools & Psychometrics
- Listen to your gut next to your own assessment
- Hire an Executive coach as an active thinking and reflection partner in order to grow
ABOUT NAVID NAZEMIAN
Navid Nazemian is a PCC (ICF) accredited Executive Coach. He has a professional background in commercial roles before moving to leadership roles in Human Resources in order to elevate the practice of people, leadership and culture.
Navid works as an active thinking partner with clients and is hands-on with delivery, and has specialised in Executive Transitions, Maximising Leadership Impact and High Performing Teams.
He is a corporate leader himself and therefore has first-hand experience of what it is like to work with the dynamic complexities and pressures faced by leaders. Navid has successfully mastered his rigorous 3-year long coach education across three continents in Africa, Europe and America and coaches in 3 languages.
