Want to know how to be a successful life coach? If so, there are probably times when you feel like nobody understands what you’re going through. Maybe professional clients don’t show up for their appointments or complain about your rates. Maybe friends and family have asked you to help them out of the blue and then disappear before actually following through with any changes in their life. Perhaps even close friends have asked for advice only to forget about it ten minutes later. Here are some … [Read more...]
Giving Advice in a Coaching Session
Recently, team member Kris Thompson wrote about how Coaching Works Best in a “Loop”. His point was “Get ahead of your client through learning and experience so you can ‘lead the way’ more powerfully and authentically”. But it wasn’t more than 24 hours after he shared his message… …when another coach commented “You mean TEACHING works best in a loop. A Coach doesn’t teach”: And I thought “Oh no. Here we go.” (See my response to this comment at the end of the email.) Dogma … [Read more...]
How to Become a Certified Coach in 5 Simple Steps
Wondering how to become a certified coach? Becoming a certified coach is a big commitment. It's not like becoming an accountant, lawyer, or doctor. You don't just have to complete years of schooling, practical work, and exams. You have to decide if coaching is the right career for you. But once you've made that leap and decided coaching is for you, getting started on your path toward certification as an ICF-approved coach is pretty simple. Here are just five steps to become a certified … [Read more...]
Choosing an Executive Coaching Certification Program
The field of executive coaching is growing, and the number of people looking for the right executive coaching certification program is also increasing. That's excellent news for those interested in pursuing a career in this growing industry! But it also means many different options for learning about this exciting field. It's essential to choose wisely when deciding where you'll get your certification as an executive coach so you can be sure the program will help you achieve your career goals. … [Read more...]
The Introverted Coach
A new coaching student just quit because they’re afraid to talk to people. And it reminded me how DEADLY fear is to a coaching business. The truth is… even after 22+ years of full-time professional coaching… I’m STILL afraid to talk to you. Perhaps most coaches don’t have this fear of talking to people. Meeting people. …and, yes, COACHING people. But I certainly DO. So why am I still here, a successful coach… …while other coaches quit due to fear? I still had to … [Read more...]
Change Your Life with Mindset Coaching Courses
Have you thought about mindset coaching courses as a way to embrace change? You may have heard these terms online or seen them in ads. Mindset coaching is an effective avenue for gaining the mindset strength you need to live a happy, fulfilled, and prosperous life. It is one of the fastest advancing industries on the planet, which validates its critical role in people's lives. What is mindset coaching? Mindset coaching is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals develop their mental … [Read more...]
Life Coach Training Accreditation: A Few Things to Note
Life coach training accreditation is essential for a life coaching career. Life coaching offers a lot of rewards, as well as challenges. A big part of being a life coach is one's awareness of the self or their own personality and mindset. This is why several organizations provide life coach training accreditations that help coaches become more effective coaches. Needless to say, specific requirements need to be met before you can take the accreditation exam for any particular … [Read more...]
How to Write a Great Life Coaching Business Description
One of the best ways to get clients for your coaching business is to write an effective, compelling life coaching business description. But what makes a great life coaching business description? A good coach knows how to be positive, inspiring, and engaging. They know how important it is for their clients to feel comfortable in their presence, so they make sure that their appearance fits the image they want to project and that they have a welcoming demeanor. How you describe yourself as a coach … [Read more...]
Coaching Works Best in a “Loop”
Coaches that enroll clients easily have one thing in common: The client sees that coach as ‘ahead of them’. I’ve enrolled 410 coaching clients (that I can count) over the past decade. EVERY one of those enrollments felt something like: I was ahead of them in an important area.I knew more than they did about something critical.I had skills and resources that they were missing.I could shorten their learning curve.I had overcome all the obstacles they wanted to avoid. Chances … [Read more...]
How to Start an Executive Coaching Business
Ever wondered how to start an executive coaching business? There are many things to consider before starting an executive coaching business. If you are considering making that leap, read on for tips on how to start an executive coaching business. This step-by-step walkthrough reveals everything you need to know before starting an executive coaching business, including vital steps you may overlook. What is executive coaching? Executive coaching is a process that helps executives and other … [Read more...]
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