APPENDIX A

HOW COACHABLE ARE YOU?

1. I have the time to invest in myself.

    Yes     No

2. I keep my word and promises to myself and others without struggling.

    Yes     No

3. There is a big gap between where I am now and where I want to be.

    Yes     No

4. I am willing and able to do the work required.

    Yes     No

5. I am willing to give up self-sabotaging behaviors that limit my success.

    Yes     No

6. I am willing to try new concepts even if I’m not sure they will work.

    Yes     No

7. I have the support I need to make big changes in my life.

    Yes     No

8. Coaching is the appropriate discipline for the changes I want to make (as opposed to therapy, medical treatment, or 12-step programs).

    Yes     No

9. I am fully responsible for my own life and the decisions I make.

    Yes     No

If you answered no to two or more of these questions, coaching will probably not be effective for you. Once you have addressed these issues, you will be ready to begin. (Some clients pursue therapy and coaching at the same time. I recommend you discuss this with your therapist if you have any concerns.)