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> Do you have any pointers for finding a competent coach please I second this request. Finding competent, egoless developers who are willing to share their kno

• ArekDymalski 11y ago
  Unfortunately I can't point you to any specific person or organization, because I assume you are somewhere around US (guessing by posting time). However when I read HN, SO and sometimes specific subreddits I see people who have a natural potential to be good coaches: that unassuming, focused on the other person attitude and ability to provide constructive feedback instead of criticizing and unsolicited, inadequate advice. > competent, egoless developers who are willing to share their knowledge I think it's important to say that by coaching I mean a very specific method of working with skilled & knowledeable people, who are actually already capable to solve their problems but are mentally blocked as OP described. That said, you shouldn't expect that coach will share knowledge or provide you with a ready solution for. For that case mentors (more broad, general advice) or simply advisors/consultants (specific stuff) are the best option. The role of the coach is to inspire you to discover and use the solution by yourself. (I know that it sounds weird but it's the way it works - competent but blocked people usually do not use the advice they get, for many reasons). So, sometimes I joke that a perfect coach doesn't use statements - only questions. Of course in practice sometimes the role of coach and advisor mix a little bit, but this also should be explained upfront.