A lot of coaches will offer a free coaching session from time to time so
that you are able to get a feel for how they set about things. This
allows you to not only to give their services a trial run coaching
session to see if you are ready for it, but likewise to try out the
individual coach and see if you "get" their style or not. There are
examples like Tony Robbins who offers a program that you are able to
do at home on your own. Make sure you understand however that
Working with a coach over the phone or in person has a level of
accountability to it. When you take a course that requires you to work
on your own, you'll have to make sure that you follow through on your
own.