How to know if you are coachable

Are you ready for Coaching? Whether you strongly agree (5) or strongly disagree (1) with the following statements will determine how coachable you are right now.

1 2 3 4 5 I have identified/am willing to identify an area(s) in my professional life that I want to improve my performance or achieve a certain goal.

1 2 3 4 5 This is a good time in my career to make some positive changes.

1 2 3 4 5 I have the energy, time and commitment to work with a coach.

1 2 3 4 5 I’m open to new ways of thinking about and doing things, even if it’s a bit uncomfortable in the beginning.

1 2 3 4 5 I’m generally an optimistic person.

1 2 3 4 5 I enjoy working in a collaborative relationship in which both people are committed to a common goal/focus.

1 2 3 4 5 I am willing to stop or change any self-defeating behaviors that are limiting my success.

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 will speak up openly and honestly on my own behalf.

1 2 3 4 5 I see coaching as a worthwhile investment in my life.

_______ Total Score (add up all the numbers)

Scoring Key: 10–20 Not coachable right now / 21–30 Coachable, but with clear ground rules / 31–40 Coachable /41–50 Very coachable – you’ll move fast!