Business Success Coaching, Business Coaching

Is coaching a good business?

Last week I shared how “one weak why” isn’t enough to drive your coaching business success
 
and that you needed to build a ‘Purpose Parthenon’, so your coaching business can stand up to any challenge. The problem? Most coaches have trouble inventing more than a few ‘whys’. The good news? You don’t have to INVENT your own reasons from scratch
 
just STEAL someone else’s. There are 3 main reasons you’d want to have a coaching … [Read more...]

Niche Coaching Business, Life Coaching Business

A Jack of All Trades or a Niche Coaching Business?

So, you're thinking of having a niche coaching business? Or maybe you're about to start your own life coaching business. Either way, you want to make sure you get started in the right direction and not just pluck a random niche from thin air. Let's look at some of the most popular life coaching niches you can venture into: Why do you need a life coaching niche? If you’re still new to the idea of being a life coach or just starting out, you might wonder: Do I really need to have a … [Read more...]

Making Progress in a Coaching Business

Making Progress in a Coaching Business

Last week, I covered how public speaking was my ‘go to’ coaching business strategy. Public speaking was so powerful for me, that it helped me grow a full coaching practice in under 2 years. But I wanted more. I wanted to ‘scale up’ even bigger. The problem? The way I tried to scale up
 
almost destroyed my coaching business. Luckily, a simple solution saved me. Let me explain
 My speaking system worked this way: I gave speeches to sales teams.During the … [Read more...]

How to Survive a Coaching Business Weakness

How to Survive a Coaching Business Weakness

I have a “confession” to make
 I didn’t want to write this message to you. I view myself as a speaker
 not a writer. So when MY Coach, Jeffrey Sooey, Dean of Master Coach University
 
asked me to write this email to you
 I said
 “I prefer speaking
 that’s why I’ve made so many videos for our students.” “So, why don’t I just make another video instead?” “That’s my preference
 
not writing an email.” Jeff responded, “I don’t think you have a preference for videos (or … [Read more...]

Business Coaching Definition: What It is & How It Works

Business Coaching Definition: What It is & How It Works

There is no standard definition for business coaching, but the classic business coaching definition is coaching that applies the essential coaching principles to every part of a business. Business coaching follows meticulous and detailed methodology to ensure both facilitative coaching processes and management consulting tools are utilized and put into place in the manner they should be. Business Coaching Definition and Process A business coach is like a mentor that can help business … [Read more...]

Best Selling Author of The Platinum Rule, Tony Alessandra -- Talks About Personality Styles in Business Coaching [SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS INCLUDED]

Best Selling Author of The Platinum Rule, Tony Alessandra — Talks About Personality Styles in Business Coaching [SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS INCLUDED]

In this interview (see the video below) with bestselling author of The Platinum Rule, Tony Alessandra, we discuss personality styles and using psychographic assessments in business coaching.  I met Tony at a recent ICF Conference. Watch this interview if: You are a business coach who would like to attract more business coaching clients
  You’d like to create so much value in so little time with your current business clients that they’ll follow you anywhere
  You want to more deeply … [Read more...]

Business Coaching Models: How to Choose The Best One

Business Coaching Models: How to Choose The Best One

Like there are many counseling models or approaches used by therapists today, so there are also business coaching models for coaches to use to help clients achieve the best results. Define Coaching Model The coaching model is a method by which an individual is moved from their current position to where they desire to be. It is an underlying structure of the knowledge, skills, and tools you use when you coach an individual. Choosing The Ideal Business Coaching Models Because various … [Read more...]

Business Coaching 101: What You Need to Know

Business Coaching 101: What You Need to Know

How often would you have encountered a manager or executive who needed business coaching 101 and the thoughts of someone who is impartial and objective in helping him or her navigate a very delicate situation at work? If you're thinking of venturing into business coaching, perhaps it's time to look at how the business coaching 101 game has evolved over the years and understand the roles a coach plays in business organizations. Business Coaching 101: Models for the Workplace The earliest … [Read more...]

Business and Life Coaching

The Future of Business and Life Coaching in Abuja, Nigeria

Business and Life Coaching are two incredibly rewarding careers for passionate individuals interested in helping others achieve their desired goals. Coaching is a relatively modern field that has been making significant differences in the lives of people for the last four decades. What do coaches do? They are professionals that align (partner) with their clients to help them achieve more remarkable clarity on goals, strategies, plans, and actions. Abuja, Where is it? Abuja is the capital … [Read more...]

Top Executive Coaching Firms: Two Coaching Industry Leaders

How to Network Effectively in Business Coaching

Networking is an important part of business coaching success. You’ve heard the saying “It isn’t just what you know; it’s who you know”, haven’t you? When you network, you are connecting with people in your niche or industry that you can collaborate with or work with in some meaningful way. Networking could lead to profitable projects and lucrative partnerships if you include it as part of your business growth strategy. Here are some essential networking strategies you could use to build … [Read more...]