My first introduction to sports psychology and coaching was back in high school. I ran track and cross country, earning the coveted “Most Improved” award. It wasn’t that I was such an impressive runner, but after crossing the finish line in my first race just as they were taking down the finish chute anything was an improvement. Maybe it was because I just didn’t quit. We moved schools after my first year, and with it came a new coach. He was definitely ahead of his time as far of his knowledge … [Read more...]
How To Get Coaching Clients By Delaying The Sale
Whoever thought putting off your potential clients is the best way how to get coaching clients. It’s almost counter-intuitive to most coaches, but if you have plenty of free time it’s almost impossible to enroll clients. Is it because you look too desperate to get coaching clients to enroll? Probably. Just like dogs can smell fear, prospects can sense when you really need them to enroll in coaching. Don’t worry because there are a few ways to prevent yourself from … [Read more...]
5 Steps To Success In Conflict Coaching
Conflict coaching skills are much more essential than most people realize. Conflict doesn’t go just go away like a disagreement. Conflict occurs when someone perceives that one or more of his survival needs is being threatened. As tough as it sounds, conflict coaching can turn this challenge into an opportunity for growth. Conflict Coaching Essentials 1. Prepare or die. Make sure your client isn’t too hungry, angry, tired or lonely before going into the meeting. 2. Ambience is everything. … [Read more...]
How to Become a Career Coach: 2 Paths to Choose From
How to become a career coach depends on the type of career coaching you want to do. Do you want to learn how to become a coach who works for another company, or do you want to your own career coaching business? There are pros and cons to consider, as well as your own natural tendencies and style. Creating a Career As An Employed Career Coach If you’re looking for a job, the answer to how to become a career coach will be to get training and certification. Let’s face it, coaching is a dream job … [Read more...]
How To Get Life Coaching Clients Through Seduction
It sounds a bit unethical to think about how to get life coaching clients through seduction. When you think about it though, shoving coaching down people’s throats isn’t the way to go either. Exploring the art of how to get life coach clients without being salesy or pushy is appealing, especially since that seems to be they way most coaches do it. If you want to be able to enroll new clients before you become a sales superstar, there is hope. How To Get Life Coaching Clients To Want You Let’s … [Read more...]
Personal Coaching With Confidence For Rookies
When will I be confident in my personal coaching ability? For most new coaches this is the question they don’t even want to ask they are afraid of the answer. Months? Years? Decades? Of course the answer is personal and coaching skills do take time, but take heart. There is one thing you can start doing now that will improve your confidence in your ability to successfully coach just about anyone. The Secret Ingredient To Coaching With Confidence One of the reasons new coaches have trouble … [Read more...]
Psychology in Coaching: Why Partying Is Crucial For Success
My experience with psychology in coaching is a lot different than the good ol’ days of college. Back then the psychology was all about delayed gratification. Don’t party, study. And then study some more for the entire semester. Who can hold that type of schedule without losing motivation? Now I know what was missing from orientation week. The Psychology In Coaching For Fulfillment And Motivation Celebrating victories is essential in the psychology of coaching for success. The two main … [Read more...]
Free Psychology Coaching Training Courtesy Of Def Leppard
I’m sure that the members of Def Leppard would have a laugh if they found out I was writing an article about how one of their songs was the inspiration for free psychology coaching training. Growing up, my sister was the fan. She played all their records and 8-tracks and even went to a few concerts. Recently I came across a post about someone who was trying to figure out what the opening four words of “Rock of Ages” was all about. “Gunter glieben glachen globen.” Growing up in a home where my … [Read more...]
Life Coaching Business Scams: Are You Savvy?
Ok, so you’re in the life coaching business because you want to help people. In fact, being a life coach is a bit like being Apple Computer. Just like Macs seem immune to the barrage of viral scams that seem bombard PC’s, it seems as though no one would bother the life coaching business community. Or would they? Life Coaching Business Scam Last December an email was sent out to life coach business owners inviting them to participate in an opportunity to help grow the field of coaching by … [Read more...]
How Becoming a New Coach Is Like ‘Bearfooting’ in Alaska
The idea of “Bearfooting” around Alaska is really not so different than embarking on the journey as a new coach. In fact, most successful new coaches are probably already bearfooting without knowing it. According to one of Alaska’s travel magazines, Bear Foot, “Bearfooting” is a verb that means having a good time while on the road. It can also mean a state of mind where the journey is more important than the destination. The Snares of Becoming a New Coach One of the biggest pitfalls of new … [Read more...]
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