As more and more individuals reel under the pressures of career, health and relationships, it’s obvious to see a mushrooming of coaches So how does one decide whom to choose?

Here are 3 critical factors

1. THE ‘X’ AND ‘Y’ FACTOR MIX

It’s absolutely critical that the person is high on the background: the X factor. Education, corporate record, achievements etc. The ‘Y’ Factor which is even more important than the ‘X’ is the ability to handle the one single amazing tool we all have, but not the instruction manual to put it to the best use. The MIND. Someone who has seen the ups and downs of life and has risen back. Someone who can teach u the skills to navigate away from a storm of, maybe ur colleague having been promoted over u or of losing a majority of ur funds in a stock market crash, and bring out the calm so that u can rise to the top. You need to ensure the Coach has BOTH these skills.

2. SPECIFICITY OF DELIVERABLES:

Define exactly what u want to achieve and by when. Say to make an effective Board Presentation in 90 days. Manifest an ‘x’ amount of wealth in 18 months etc.

3. PRICE VS VALUE:

Remember it’s ur life! Recognise the VALUE u DERIVE since this is the most important investment that u would make