Have you every had a conversation with someone who:

• Refers you to another support professional as needed, knowing when this is needed and the available resources?

• Shows genuine concern for your welfare and future?

• Is clear, articulate and direct in sharing and providing feedback?

• Uses metaphor and analogy to help to illustrate a point or paint a verbal picture?

• Sees many ways to work with you and chooses in the moment what is most effective?

• Hears your concerns, goals, values and beliefs about what is and is not possible?

• Allows you to vent or “clear” the situation without judgment or attachment in order to move on to next steps.

If not, and you want to give it a try, find a coach with accredited ICF training and try coaching!

Taken from the International Coach Federation’s Core Competencies