The concept of swiping, when extended to the coaching domain, serves as a metaphor for making the optimal match between clients and coaches. For coaching program managers who are unsure about making the right coaching match, the first step is to collect key data in coach and client profiles. Sam, one of Darden’s contract coaches, has spent the last eight years as an executive coach, coaching new and emerging leaders in technology. Next, clients are invited to view coach profiles from a roster of pre-approved coach partners. Upon viewing the coach profiles, clients name three coaches, in no particular order, with whom they would like to work.

Source: Forbes February 03, 2017 13:00 UTC