Up until very recent times, almost everyone asking to become a cancer coach was a cancer survivor or a relative or friend of a cancer victim. This was because most people had not fully appreciated the impact that cancer has on the individual, family and society. Today, most countries around the world have strong cancer organizations that work towards improving the lives of patients and care givers. These national bodies have been a huge success. We now have international cancer organizations … [Read more...]
The Diary of a Wimpy Leadership Coach
The book, and the movie, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was about a sixth-grade kid navigating the choppy waters of middle school, not about a leadership coach. But, I borrowed the title to tell you what you should never be as a coach - a wimp! While the wimpy kid had to face all sorts of cafeteria bullies and hallway Neanderthals, coaches have to face businesspeople, managers, CEOs; and professionals who can sometimes act like bullies. Why would someone hire a professional and then not listen … [Read more...]
Maximize Your Growth with a Coaching Mastermind
A coaching mastermind multiples the intelligence and insights of the members of the mastermind group. Napoleon Hill said that an additional mind, a group consciousness, is created which is greater than the sum of the individual minds. As a coach, you are well advised to form a mastermind group of coaches with likeminded values and goals. Craft Your Mastermind Team Carefully When forming a coaching mastermind group, it is critical that you select your members carefully. To propel you on your … [Read more...]
Life Coaching Marketing Potential Clients Will Love
Life Coaching Marketing is easy to master when you understand your client enough to know what they value, and then give them the best value possible for FREE. Haven't you been seduced into buying cookies, pie, or candy after tasting a free sample at the local store? Those stores know that you VALUE the sweet taste of their goodies and they're willing to give some of that valuable yummyness to you for nothing. Guess what? Your customer is no different. They need to feel the power of your … [Read more...]
Coaching Competencies: The Difference Between a Coach and a Counselor
Sometimes when discussing coaching competencies, the words “coach” and “counselor” are used interchangeably. However, they are NOT the same thing. What is the Difference Between a Coach and a Counselor? A counselor is someone who has specific expertise in a certain type of business or industry. Coaches work for a broader range of clients and generally have a wider range of knowledge in more areas than a counselor. Counselors diagnose problems with a company’s organization, structure, and … [Read more...]
Five Traits Needed to be a Leadership Coach
Thinking of becoming a leadership coach? Just starting your coaching career? Or are you contemplating a decision to specialize at this point in your coaching career? Being a leadership coach is an extremely rewarding career. Fame, fortune…! Well, perhaps not fame and fortune right away, but it’s a great way to earn a living. You help people discover how to use their own talents and personality traits to achieve career and life success. Their success means your success. A true win/win … [Read more...]
JTS Master Coach Certification Training
A group of new coaches recently completed the 2011 Master Coach Certification Training seminar, led by Jeffrey Sooey. Where Was The Master Coach Certification Training Seminar Held? The Master Coach Certification Training Seminar was held from November 10-13. It took place at the beautiful Hilton Hotel in historic St. Augustine, near Jacksonville, Florida (by the Matanzas bay). It was three days filled with tremendous, cutting edge information. The unique thing about this seminar is that … [Read more...]
The Little Red Coaching Psychology Manual: It’s About How You Say It
If there was such a thing as the Little Red Coaching Psychology Manual, the first chapter would start off with, "It's not what you say, but how you say it." Here are some tips that should be in the even the most concise coaching psychology manual. 3 Tips To Connecting Through Language "You" is usually the best way to address someone. "We" can sound placating and condescending. Didn't you hate it when teachers said something like, "Class. We better line up quickly and quietly if we don't … [Read more...]
What Do Horses and Life Coaching Have In Common?
I am pleasantly surprised to find that it seems like life coaching and horses have a lot in common. When searching the key words “horses” and “life coaching” I found nine different coaching schools who use horses to aid them in their life coach work. Then when reversing the order, I found six more hits. I had no idea I would find so many life coaching programs which use horses in their curriculum. Is It Just a Gimmick to Use Horses in Life Coaching? As far as I can tell it is not a gimmick but … [Read more...]
Life Coach Books You’ll Love, And a Secret Just For You
Life Coach books are a great resource for expanding your knowledge and creating a vast variety of tools to share with your clients. They don’t mention everything about the life of a coach in these nifty books. I’m here to spill the beans about what you won’t find and share some of my favorites I think you’ll find useful. Life Coach Books I Keep in Arms Reach I have my little desk set up with my computer, cell phone, white board, file on each client, plug in head phones and a select few life … [Read more...]
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