My Partner FAQ

Why should I get a partner?

Noomii is built on the knowledge that people are far more likely to achieve their goals with a human accountability partner. Therefore, one of the first steps to success is finding a partner.

Your partner will pick you up when you are feeling down, motivate you to do more than you thought possible, and hold you accountable to what you really want out of life.

Is there a demo video of the "My Partner" page?

Yes, there is a demo video of the "My Partner" Page.

What should me and my partner do together?

You and your coaching partner should meet once a week to take turns coaching one another. While your partner coaches you, they will focus their energy on asking you thought provoking questions to help you uncover solutions to challenges in your life. At the end of each coaching session, your partner will then ask or challenge you to take action on the things that matters.

Even though you have a partner helping you out, you are responsible for the results in your life. Between coaching sessions, it is up to you to take action.

What does it mean to be someone's partner?

Being someone's Noomii partner is about forgetting about yourself and focusing on helping someone else for a while.

It's about:
  • helping your friend come up with their own solutions
  • being curious and asking a lot of open ended questions
  • challenging someone to be the best they can be
  • holding someone accountable to the things they want to do
  • believing in someone, sometimes more than they believe in themselves
  • being there to help someone celebrate their victories and empathize with their misfortunes

What should I consider when I choose a partner?

When choosing a Pair Coaching partner, consider some of the following:
  • Confidentiality - Find someone you can trust to keep your personal information confidential. In the interest of moving your life forward, you may share with your coaching partner information that is very private. If this happens, you want to be sure that your partner will respect your need for privacy.
  • Motivation, Support, or Both - Do you want someone to challenge you to excel or gently caress and support you? Some people are naturally more results driven. Others are more encouraging and empathic. Choose a partner that will provide the right balance of "go-get-'em" and "you're doing great" energy.
  • Location, location, location - If possible, choose someone who lives near you so you can have the option of meeting in person. It's not mandatory but meeting in person can be a nice change if you are regularly meeting over the phone or Skype.
  • Similar Goals - You may want to choose a partner that is going through the same or similar challenges. This can help build rapport and introduce a competitive element to the coaching.
  • Believe in Your Partner - If you don't believe in your partner or if you aren't inspired by them, you will be letting your partner down. A coach must challenge and encourage their client to greatness, often to higher levels than the client ever thought possible.
  • Trust your gut instincts - A coaching relationship is a rich, personal experience. Trust your instincts to know who the right person is.

Do you have a match making service to help me find a partner?

Some of our users have requested a match making service and in response to that, in the short term, we have set up a Facebook group to help people connect. Feel free to post a message to the group to introduce yourself and request a partner. Sorry but you'll need a Facebook account to use this service.

I have a partner and I'm not sure if this person is the best partner for me, what should I do?

The best life coach for you might be the wrong coach for someone else. So use your discretion in choosing the right person. As you learn more about coaching and as you make progress on your life goals, you may want to choose a different coaching partner. You may even want to hire a professional coach. No problem. You can always choose another partner later.

How do I do the Getting Started steps with my partner?

Noomii is designed so your partner can enter data on your behalf. Ask your partner to log into the site using their own account and navigate to your profile. Now your partner can ask you all the questions in fill in the information for you.

Similar to a regular coaching session, you can sit back, kick your feet up, and let your coaching partner do the work of typing in all the information. This lets you focus on your life and not the technology. It's also beneficial to your coaching partner because they can learn more about you and better coach you toward the life you want.

Don't forget to take turns and return the favor.

How do I remove my coaching partner?

To remove your coaching partner simply log into noomii, click on the "profile" tab and click on the link "remove partner" next to your partner's name.

Is coaching the same as therapy?

Coaching is not psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, or any other service provided by a professional psychiatrist or therapist. If you enter into a coaching relationship with someone who requires any of these services, do not try to help them. Know your limitations and respect their right to work with a professional.