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In this section are a sampling of my published articles and links to media appearances.
How to Choose a Coach or Mentor
by Deborah A. Bailey
Has the news about the economy made you nervous? If so, you're not alone. However, one of the worst things you can do is to stop investing in yourself and in your business. Ups and downs in the economy are inevitable. Making choices based on fear will not help you to succeed - and you should keep in mind that those who invest in themselves will succeed no matter what is going on in the world.
How can a coach or mentor be of help to you?
A coach provides accountability, support and motivation. A coach has no agenda other than working with you to identify ways to be more productive, make your business more profitable or help you to become more focused. Being inside your own head makes it difficult to know what is the best action to take. A coach can point out things as an objective observer in a way that a friend, family member or colleague cannot.
So how do you choose the best coach? First, have a conversation with them to find out if the two of you are a good fit. Even if the coach has the qualifications you're looking for, you may not feel comfortable confiding in them. It is extremely important that the coach you choose is someone you are comfortable with.
Here are some reasons why it would be good to work with a coach or mentor:
-If you want to make career changes, a career coach can help you identify a plan of action.
-A coach will be supportive of your vision for your career or your business and they will help you design a plan to fulfill it.
-It's hard to make decisions in a vacuum. Having someone else who you can brainstorm with can be a big help.
-We can often get stuck in fear of moving forward; a coach will be a partner when you need support to move through the fear.
Successful people will always have a coach or mentor working with them throughout their careers. If you want to achieve your goals, you can never stop investing in yourself. Hiring a coach is an investment that will always pay off.
Copyright © 2008 Deborah A. Bailey
WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR EZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Deborah A. Bailey is a writer, career expert, entrepreneur, author of "Think Like an Entrepreneur: Transform Your Career and Take Charge of Your Life" and host of "Women Entrepreneurs - The Secrets of Success," an Internet radio talk show. For more information about her book and workshops visit her website at www.dbaileycoach.com.
Articles & Blog Posts
For more insights into career changes, check out the posts I've added here on my coaching blog.
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