What are the benefits of being a coach?

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What are the benefits of being a coach?

Coaching occurs in many situations, with many positive results for the person being coached. But what does the coach gain from these experiences? The purpose of this survey is to explore what benefits the coach receives from coaching others.

WHAT YOU GET FOR PARTICIPATING:
*	Why participate? Every 25^th respondent will receive a FREE copy of our prized publication Win-Win Partnerships: Be On The Leading Edge With Synergistic Coaching. This book represents over 25 years of experience working with coaches with a value of $24.95.
*	The opportunity to share their experiences and possibly help those who want to become coaches.


Email address (required if your want to win a copy of the book):
Your Role:
1.	Which best describes your current role as a coach?
	Leader of an organization or team of employees
	Executive coach hired by others
	Sports coach
	Other (please describe)
Possible benefits for being a coach: for each of the following indicate the level of personal benefit each provides you in your role as a coach.
2.	I coach because I am evaluated on how often and how well I coach others

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
3.	Coaching is part of my paying back for what I have accomplished and received.

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
4.	Coaching others keeps me grounded and realistic about my expectations

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
5.	Coaching allows me to keep in touch with the younger generation and future trends

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
6.	Coaching is the exciting part of my work

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
7.	Coaching rejuvenates me, keeps me growing

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
8.	Through coaching, I get a sense of personal appreciation and accomplishment

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
9.	Coaching allows me to set an example so others will become involved in coaching the people around them

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
10.	Coaching deepens my relationship with other people

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
11.	Since each person/situations is unique I like the challenge and rush of meeting each challenge

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
12.	Through coaching I can serendipitously share in their accomplishments

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
13.	Coaching allows me to know the other person's hopes and dreams

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
14.	Coaching keeps me from being isolated through the chance to talk and listen to others it keeps me in touch with what is going on.

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
15.	Coaching allows me to stay connected to others on a deeper personal level

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
16.	I enjoy the process of engaging others through coaching

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
17.	I enjoy coaching others to change and adapt

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
18.	It is a real high to turn around another that others have given up on or written off

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
19.	Through coaching I get a sense of satisfaction in teaching and watching others grow and develop

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
20.	Coaching allows me to focus on someone else other than my situation and me

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
21.	Coaching provides me the opportunity for feedback on our vision

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
22.	Coaching provides me the opportunity for feedback on our strategy

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
23.	Coaching provides me the opportunity for feedback on our priorities

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
24.	Coaching provides me the opportunity for feedback on my personal styles

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
25.	Coaching provides me the opportunity for feedback on other blind spots I may have

	Least personal benefit	Average personal benefit	Most personal benefit	Not a factor
26.	Other payoffs or benefits I experience from coaching others (please be specific)

27.	How would you rate your overall effectiveness as a coach?

	Low	Average	High
Press "Submit"--Thank you for your participation!

Copyright Center for Coaching & Mentoring, 2009
Contact Matt Starcevich at matt@coachingandmentoring.com