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established up-front. Progress temperature checks are taken throughout. I
often use 0 to 10 scales to assess effectiveness. As an example, a Performance
Plus Leadership Inventory asks clients (and other feedback partners) to score
satisfaction/competence of factors such as being an inspiring communicator,
creating clear boundariesor empowering others.Coaching supports the client
in reaching his desired higher scores and authentic self-confidence. Depend-
ing on the coaching engagement (six months or six years and going strong), the
measurements of success evolve. We never stop checking to ensure that the
coaching investment is extremely worthwhile and the client feels a sense of
deepened learning and forward movement.