Do you want to become a life coach? Or do you want to become a great coach? If you want to become a great coach, you are going to have to become a football coach. And not just an ordinary football coach, become a football coach who takes their team to the Super Bowl. This is of course a metaphor, because the only sport they let me play in college was track. But I did see how the football players trained, and I am willing to share my view of what it takes to become a football coach.

Become a Life Coach Who Creates Commitment Within the Team

The first thing you need to convey to your clients (or team) to become a football coach is commitment. Everyone shows up on time, with their gear and ready to work. If not, it’s 10 laps. The football coach didn’t need to be bigger than the members of his team, but somehow no one ever really complained. Sure maybe an, “Aw, Coach!” as they started their laps. But they wanted to be on the team, and they did what they had to do. Don’t be afraid to be tough. Become a life coach who lets your clients know you stand for them and their goals, and become a life coach who’s willing to command the same level of commitment from them. [Read more...]

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