The explosion of product coaches — and why it's harder than ever to choose oneRed flags: overpromising results, one-size-fits-all approaches, lack of relevant experienceGreen flags: coaching mindset, relevant product and coaching experience, transparency in approachHow to assess if a coach is a good fit for your domain, stage, and styleWhy the best coaches won’t tell you what to do — and what they should be doing insteadThe difference between coaching and training (and when to look for each)Chemistry calls: what to ask and how to spot misalignment earlyWhy coaches need to have had coaching tooGreat coaches help you develop your own thinking — they don’t just hand you answers.Look for relevant domain and coaching experience — not just a shiny title.A good coach puts you in the driver’s seat and meets you where you are.Fit > credentials: coaching is personal, and chemistry matters more than a certificate.Follow Teresa Torres: https://ProductTalk.org Follow Petra Wille: https://Petra-Wille.comMentioned in this episode:
Our previous episode on Types of Product CoachesProduct Discovery Training and Product Discovery Courses by Teresa TorresProduct Leadership Coach by Petra WillePetra’s blog with coaching success storiesThe Prosperous Coach by Rich Litvin (briefly discussed — and gently critiqued)