"Coaching Physicians for Personal & Professional Success"
Ralph S. Smith, Jr. Physician Coach
Coaches come from a variety of backgrounds. Clients usually want a coach that has had life experiences similar to theirs and to be able to talk their language. They want credentials, training, experience and a "good fit", such that they are able to comfortably work with the coach to achieve their goals. Clients also want a coach that can quickly get to the main issues, and coach them in specialized ways to meet their needs. My background and professional life experiences have uniquely positioned me to coach you on your issues.
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TRUE TRUE STATEMENT
1 2 3 4 5 I can be relied upon to be on time for all calls and appointments.
1 2 3 4 5 This is the right time for me to accept coaching.
1 2 3 4 5 I am fully willing to do the work and let the coach do the coaching.
1 2 3 4 5 I keep my word without struggling or sabotaging.
1 2 3 4 5 I'll give the coach the benefit of the doubt and "try on" new concepts or different ways of doing things.
1 2 3 4 5 I will speak straight (tell the whole truth) to the coach.
1 2 3 4 5 If I feel that I am not getting what I need or expect from the coach, I will share this as soon as I sense it and demand that I get what I want and need from the relationship.
1 2 3 4 5 I am willing to stop or change the self-defeating behaviors which limit my success.
1 2 3 4 5 I have adequate funds to pay for coaching and will not regret or suffer about the fee.
I see coaching as a worthwhile investment in my life.
1 2 3 4 5 I am someone who can share the credit for my success with the coach.
__________ TOTAL SCORE (add up all numbers)
SCORING KEY
10 - 20 Not coachable right now.
21 - 30 Coachable, but make sure ground rules are honored!
31 - 40 Coachable.
41 - 50 Very coachable; ask the coach to demand a lot from you!
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HOW COACHABLE ARE YOU? CLIENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Circle the number which comes closest to representing how true the statement is for you right now. Then, score yourself, using the key at the bottom of the page. Your coach needs for you to be at the place in life where you are coachable. This test helps him/her - and you - discover how coachable you are, right now.
