Find out whether you are someone who is likely to significantly benefit from coaching.
This 50 question assessment based on psychological principles of being coachable, will let you know whether you are really "coachable". This is not your usual generic coachability quiz. Instead it contains 50 questions that allow you to look deeper into your personality to find out how good a client will do in coaching.
Working with a professional coach requires a significant investment of time, energy, and effort. This assessment will help you to decide whether it is a good idea to invest all of that effort at this point in time. Take it yourself if you are thinking about working with a professional coach, or if you are a coach yourself, give it to your clients to help them determine whether to work with you in coaching. This assessment is focused on the present and will give you an idea of your coachability right now.
Please complete all items. Rate each item on a scale of 1-5. Please choose the one number that best represents your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Choose how true each statement is for you.
| I am someone who is curious about how to explore changes to further myself. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have some specific goals for myself that I am currently motivated to reach. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I find it very useful to collaborate with others and to have a partner to help me to reach my goals. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| People have told me that a strength I have is knowing when to get assistance from others which can help me to perform better. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I tend to take feedback in a non-defensive manner in which I truly consider what people tell me. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I think that I have strengths and capabilities within which I have not yet truly tapped. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| The idea of someone supporting and guiding the process of meeting my numerous goals and desires is very intriguing to me. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am open to considering new perspectives and ideas for various aspects of my life. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Lifelong learning, education, and self improvement are among my greatest values. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I recognize that important areas in my life are out of balance and I want to work to correct this imbalance so I feel more grounded, fulfilled, and content. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| People have told me that I am solutions-oriented and someone who takes action to achieve change. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Some words that describe me well include: inquisitive, interested, and inquiring. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I think that I could use assistance with identifying and developing my core strengths. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I recognize that I will not feel completely fulfilled if I do not explore ways of developing myself (personally or professionally) and I am willing to do what it takes to make this happen. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| One of my deepest values is ability of humans to grow and develop. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I would like to become more focused, efficient, or clear in the process of goal attainment. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| There are important goals in my life that I have not yet reached but would like to begin the process of meeting them starting today. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I believe that I could further myself my making some changes. I am not sure what my goals are or what changes I want to make in my life but I know that I want to find out. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| If someone were to ask me when I would like to begin making significant changes in my life or relationships, I would respond by saying 'right now,' and not 'later,' 'soon,' or 'in the next month.' |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am willing to take the primary responsibility for doing the necessary action steps that will help me to move ahead. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I do not have difficulty with meeting deadlines, generating results, or sticking with a timetable for goal accomplishment. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| If asked to write down the top 3 major changes I would like to make in my life over the next 3 months, I would have no problem answering. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I can clearly see and articulate how working with a professional coach would benefit my life right now. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Someone has recommended coaching to me or told me about coaching and I have thought, 'what an excellent idea!' |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have a strong desire to make my life more focused, simple, clear, or satisfying. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I believe that working with someone who has a more objective view can significantly help me to see things in my life differently. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| If someone were to provide me with constructive criticism, I would carefully consider what they had to say, ask others for feedback as well, and then take action. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am ready right now to dedicate the time, energy, and finances to make real changes in my life that can last for a long time. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am very interested in figuring out how I have created obstacles to my own success. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| In planning to hire a coach, I intend to interview a couple coaches and ask specific questions to make sure that they are a good match for me and can guide me by the process of coaching. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I would like to have someone help me to recognize what is working well in my life and how I can capitalize on my strengths to figure out how to create and reach my goals. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am someone who values diversity of perspectives and opinions. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Many times I think that it would be great to have an objective partner help me to navigate through specific life changes and find great success. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Even if I have not taken the time for my own happiness and development in the past, I am ready to begin doing so now. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I could be described as: questioning, curious, and enthusiastic. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Investing my time, energy, finances, and other resources in my future satisfaction and fulfillment sounds like a very sound investment to me. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I do not have a psychological disorder (depression, anxiety, eating disorder) that is unstable or untreated. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am someone who is (or who is working on becoming) future-oriented, rather than living in or dwelling on the past. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Throughout my life, I have often been curious about how I can develop myself and perform my best in several areas of my life. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I can commit to being on time and prepared for my coaching sessions even if I have a lot of other things going on in my life. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I recognize that coaching requires a financial investment and I believe that it is an investment worth making. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have no reason to believe that therapy would be a better resource for me than coaching right now OR I have received an evaluation by a psychologist who stated that coaching is the more appropriate option for me. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| If, while working with a coach, my coach gave me specific homework assignments or action steps to do, I am confident that I would work hard to complete them between sessions. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I believe that my natural support systems (family, friends, partners) are too close to my issues to provide objective coaching, so a professional coach could add significant value. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am worried that I may never discover my true potential if I do not do some work on that discovery process. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have attempted to make changes or embark on the process of meeting my largest goals on my own, but have not been entirely successful. I think that a partner who will assist me would benefit me more from a consultant giving me specific advice. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I understand that a coach will help me to recognize solutions, strengths, and opportunities, but will not do things for me or tell me exactly what to do in every scenario I raise. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Others have remarked that I appear particularly motivated and interested in getting the most I possibly can out of my career or life. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am not looking to reduce or solve a problem, such as an anxiety disorder, instead, I am interested in promoting growth and development right now. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I know the difference between therapy, consulting, and coaching and I believe that coaching would best meet my needs right now. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am eager to have a professional serve as a partner to support my growth and development process. |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
Your Name:
Your Email: |
