Is Coaching the Right Profession for You? |
 | Take this quiz to find out. |
| 1. | I have always had a passion for helping other people. |
| 11. | I need something that is flexible and gives me the time and freedom to do what I want to do. |
| 2. | People naturally open up to me and share intimate details of their lives. |
| 12. | I have clear goals and I move forward with them. |
| 3. | I can listen to someone and let them share as long as they need to do it. |
| 13. | I’m a self starter. I’m self motivated and able to take initiative. |
| 4. | I also love asking people questions. |
| 14. | I am a natural entrepreneur. I like the idea of running a business. |
| 5. | I find myself motivating my friends, family, and co-workers. |
| 15. | I like being in charge and making my own decisions. |
| 6. | I am accepting and open to other people’s viewpoints. |
| 16. | Marketing my services to new clients is something I’m comfortable with. |
| 7. | Even though I may want to fix things for other people, I’m able to support them in finding their own solutions. |
| 17. | When I put myself out there and people say no to me, I’m able to keep moving forward. |
| 8. | I’m able to detach emotionally when I need to, when a friend is going through difficult times. |
| 18. | I can take calculated risks. |
| 9. | Being part of a new field, pioneering something so valuable sounds exciting to me. |
| 19. | I’m willing to devote time and energy into building my coaching practice. |
| 10. | I strive to live in alignment with my true values even if this is challenging to do at times. |
| 20. | The work as a coach does sound exciting and fulfilling to me. |
| Please add up your results and use the scale below to help determine whether coaching is a good fit for you. |
If your score is: | | | |
75-100 | You would make a great coach! You have the skills and attributes that are necessary to do well in this field. |
50-74 | You have many attributes and personality traits necessary to be a coach. You would, however need to develop some skills, work through some issues that are in your way. These can be worked through, if being a coach is something you would love doing. |
20-49 | You may wish to consider another profession that would better fit your nature and personality style. |
Hope you found this quiz helpful in evaluating if coaching is the right profession for you. If you still have questions about this profession, please don’t hesitate to call us at the Life Purpose Institute (858) 259-9345. |
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