As a business leadership coach, you can learn from a variety of sources. You learn from credentialed programs, classes, peers, clients, research, and reading. You can also learn a few lessons from the Occupy movement that is currently practicing civil disobedience across the country. It doesn’t matter on which side of the political aisle you sit, there are lessons to be learned from the protestors who claim to represent the 99%. Though the Occupy movement has very little to do with business … [Read more...]
Starting a Life Coaching Practice – The Pleasure and Pain – Part 2
The previous post explored the pain of starting a life coaching practice; this post will explore the better half of the equation - the PLEASURE! At the beginning, when you start a life coaching practice, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows; the pain is often the most dominant sensation. No money, no clients, no immediate prospects - that means pain! But, with patience, perseverance, and practice, your pain will turn to pleasure. 5 Reasons You Will Feel Pleasure When Starting a Life Coaching … [Read more...]
Starting a Life Coaching Practice: The Pleasure and Pain – Part 1
When starting a life coaching practice you will undoubtedly experience both pleasure and pain. Like any business, there are ups and downs; it’s one wild roller coaster ride, and the ride seems to never stop!. This post is all about the PAIN. The next post will lift your spirits, brighten your soul, and make you feel good about starting a life coaching practice; it will be all about the pleasure! 5 Reasons You Will Feel Pain When Starting a Life Coaching Practice Clients? Where are the … [Read more...]
Relationship Coach Training: Males vs. Females
It’s males versus females in the relationship coach training class. Get a ring-side seat and enjoy all the thrills! If your relationship coach training didn’t include a class on males versus females, you missed out on one key ingredient of your training. One ingredient you will need in your relationship mentoring business. Relationship coach training should include: How to coach relationships - healthy relationships, conflict resolution, communication skills, and more. Personal … [Read more...]
Sports Psychology and Coaching: Lessons From a Youth Sports Coach
Working with athletes to improve their game requires the best sports psychology and coaching skills you have. It also requires lessons from a youth sports coach. You’ve seen the youth coach - the dad who lugs around the bag of equipment to every practice. Yes, those dads, the ones without fancy certifications, extensive knowledge, or years of training. They are not sports psychologists and coaching experts, but they have a few lessons to teach you. These coaches are mere volunteers, but … [Read more...]
Coaching Competency: Get Rid of the Gobbledygook
The health of your coaching business depends on your coaching competency and your coaching competency depends on how well you communicate with your clients. Most of your communication is done with words, though some can be done with examples, games, and non-verbal methods. But, words are the “meat” of your communication with clients. When communicating with clients, it is easy to resort to clichés and jargons that have been used over and over again. These mostly meaningless words and phrases … [Read more...]
Five Reasons to Become a Financial Health Coach
If you are thinking of a career in coaching, you should consider becoming a financial health coach. Mentoring people on personal finances is one of the most lucrative and dynamic segments of the coaching industry. Many people are saying, “retirement, what retirement?” The economic news has been so bad for so long, it’s difficult for people to believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. That is where you, the financial health coach, comes in. You can help people make wise choices … [Read more...]
The Future is Now For Careers in Wellness Coaching
Careers in wellness coaching will be plentiful as the demand continues to increase. Fitness coaches have been popular for a long time, but just as 50 is the new 40, wellness coaches are the new fitness trainers. It’s the career of the present and future! People not only want learn to work out properly, they also want to eat less, control their bad habits ( smoking, drinking, etc.), and reduce their daily stress levels. The old-fashioned fitness trainer who meets you at the gym, guides you … [Read more...]
Why the Hell Would You Want to Become a Career Coach?
Many people would never think of becoming a coach, but there are plenty of reasons to jump into the executive coaching field. Most people would put money at the top of the why-I-want-to-start-coaching list. Yes, you can earn a good living coaching executives and professionals. The potential to earn a superstar living is one of the most captivating reasons to become a career coach. Most coaches love their work. As a coach, you get to help people achieve their career dreams. You can be Santa … [Read more...]
How to Get Life Coach Clients By Finding Your Niche
You have the experience, the expertise, and the certification; now it’s time to officially declare yourself a LIFE COACH. Once you’ve made that declaration, you’re stuck for what to do next. You’re ready, but one things is missing - CLIENTS! One thought runs through your head - how to get life coach clients! This is like standing on the precipice and wondering about your next giant step. You can call yourself a life coach and you can print up hundreds of business cards that say you’re a life … [Read more...]
