Beyond credentials, is there any particular educational or career background that a coach should ideally have?
“I would check that the coach received some formal coach training from a coaching school,” suggests Ellen Cahill of Leaps & Bounds: Pathways to Success. Coaches “should be skilled communicators interpersonally and in-group settings,” asserts Howard. “In addition, coaches need to be current on labor market information, industry trends, career exploration, coping strategies, stress management, and educational options.” Harvey adds that the coach should belong to career-related organizations to assure that he or she is continuing his or her educational process and keeping abreast of employment trends, issues, and resources.
