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Self-Improvement Coach

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Coaching is unregulated. That means there are no rules about who can call him or herself a coach. There is no education required to enter a career as a coach.

To be successful, most coaches find training important. There are several specialty programs designed to teach coaching skills. These skills complement people's previous education and experience.

The ICF approves certain coaching schools. These schools agree to the ICF's code of ethics.

There is no formal accreditation process for training programs. This makes choosing a coaching school a "buyer beware" situation. You have to investigate any potential program carefully before handing over your money.

"Research the coach training schools to find one that fits with your values and learning style, and to ensure that the program is accredited by the International Coach Federation. There are not too many very young people in coaching yet, but there are some very successful ones," says Beth Garrish.

Garrish is a certified professional coach. She completed her coach training through the Coaches Training Institute. She worked in real estate for 17 years before starting a coaching business.

"Coaches come from various backgrounds and life experiences and often coach people with similar experiences," says Ally Wieser. She is a life coach for personal and professional development. She trained through Coach U. She also has a bachelor's degree in finance. She worked in marketing and advertising before transitioning to coaching.

She suggests hiring a coach to help you map out a strategy to become a coach yourself. "...plan for the coach you would like to be, where you are now and how you're going to get there," she says.

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    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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