In the past, I have written about finding a niche in the coaching field, and getting a niche motivational coach certificationis a great option for experienced or new coaches. This brings up the question – what is a niche and what is a good niche field in which to pursue a motivational coach certification? What is a Coaching Niche? A niche is merely some segment of the coaching field that is more specific. For example, life coaching is not a niche, but life coaching for children of Alzheimer's … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
Life Coach Training Online, Does It Work?
Does life coach training onlinereally work? Well, it can, but you have got to really watch out for some landmines. This blog gives you guidelines on what to look for and what can make all the difference. As organizations from in-house training groups to prestigious Ivy League Universities explore how to do more training online, several important distinctions are emerging; here is how they apply to coach’s training. Look for “Blended” Programs A “blended” program is one that combines live group … [Read more...]
Health Coaching Training Should Teach You to Ask Questions
should provide you with more questions than answers. We normally think that training provides students with answers, not questions. However, coaches should be asking questions, not providing all the answers. Any proper health coach training will not only provide you with skills, techniques, exercises, and methodology, it will also provide you with questions. Health Coach Training Should Teach You to Ask Questions The medical profession generally provides answers to patients. Doctors and nurses … [Read more...]
Is Your Goal Motivational Coaching Certification?
Well if your goal is motivational coaching certification, you can just stop right there! That’s right. Just stop right there. Not if you expect to be a real coach. I know we all want to be the ones that make things happen, but not here. And certainly don’t take any comfort in being certified at it. It’s NOT about Certification That’s right. It’s NOT about certification. Heck, the fact is that you can get someone to “certify” you as almost anything that you can imagine. I mean you can get … [Read more...]
Find the Right Academy for Coach Training
Coaches are needed now more than ever and the best way to start a coaching career is to find an academy for coach training. Life coaches, career coaches, management coaches, wellness coaches – they are all in demand. The coaching field is expanding rapidly and many academies for coach training have popped up online to meet this growing demand. An academy for coach training is any school, college, or online program that offers specialized coach training. Though there are many to be found, it … [Read more...]
