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• Is there flexibility in the process?<br />

• Possible alternatives?<br />

Questions for an Interview with a Prospective Coach 161<br />

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6. With what assessment instruments are you familiar? In what<br />

assessments are you certified?<br />

What to look for in a response:<br />

• How much does the coach rely primarily on assessments?<br />

7. What other types of information do you like to obtain on a<br />

client?<br />

What to look for in a response:<br />

• Is there mention of observations in meetings, telephone<br />

calls, emails, and other written communications?<br />

8. What do you include in an action plan?<br />

What to look for in a response:<br />

• How specific is it?<br />

• What is the link to the business strategy?<br />

• Are there long-term and short-term goals?<br />

• How actionable are the items?<br />

9. What are the company and industry experiences that will<br />

contribute to the success of this coaching assignment?<br />

<strong>Executive</strong> <strong>Coaching</strong>. Copyright © 2005 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Reproduced by<br />

permission of Pfeiffer, an Imprint of Wiley. www.pfeiffer.com

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