Straight from the heart, here’s what you need to be a coach. Just three things: competence, caring and capability. Do you have them? Can you get them? If not, set down the study guide from that online program “ become a master coach in 36 hours for $397,” and be glad you did. Coaching Demands Competence Of all the strengths you would like to have in the surgeon who is about to perform open-heart surgery on YOU, wouldn’t competence be right up there at the top of your list? You bet your sweet … [Read more...]
Business Leadership Coach: What You Can Learn From the Occupy Movement
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...]
What Does A Freak Show Have To Do With Coaching Techniques For PFTS?
One of the key coaching techniques for pfts (that's code for profits) is to grab people's attention. Did you know that it's virtually impossible for us as humans to see another human in an unfamiliar position and to not look? That's why we loved the book, "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" as children and are drawn to shows like Circ de Soleil as adults. How can we use apply this to our coaching techniques and profit? I Like Freaky Things And Other Coaching Techniques For PFTS If you have a … [Read more...]
Questions To Ask Before Deciding On A Life Coach Training School.
If you only had five questions to ask when deciding on a life coach training school what would they be? Below you will find my top five questions and the reasons why. People generally want to know what to expect before embarking on a new venture like enrolling in a life coach training school. It’s the fear of the unknown that frightens people. I assure you, most coaches won’t bite. It’s their job to bring out the best in you and provide you with a good experience. However, below I have … [Read more...]
Career Coach Academy—Surprising New Info Revealed
Before I get into the surprising new trend setting information I found out about Career Coach Academy, I wanted to be sure I understood exactly what a career coach is. Definition of a Career Coach I had a vague idea of what a career coach is, but wanted to make sure my assumptions were correct. So far in my research, I have concluded that a career, or job coach, is someone who specializes in helping people to figure out, find and achieve their desired career. I can imagine with today’s economy … [Read more...]
The Craziest ways Coaches Practice Their Skills
Coaches practice their skills as a life coach all day everyday. How awesome is it that coaches get to practice becoming an expert simply by living life? It’s not always awesome, sometimes it’s really challenging. It’s easy to feel like a total hypocrite when you are coaching your clients to control their anger and set goals toward their best life, while you lay on the coach eating cake and screaming at your husband or wife. The truth is you are human, expert or not, being a life coach … [Read more...]
Breaking the Cycle, Key to Stress Coaching Success
There is a great scene in the movie The Last Samurai that has a strong lesson for stress coaching. In this scene, a young Japanese archer tells the Western hero, Nathan Algren, that the reason he cannot beat the samurai in sword fighting is that “he has too many minds.” One mind is wheeling the sword. One mind is aware of the mind wheeling the sword. And one and many more minds each being aware of those minds being aware. There are few situations more threatening than being at the wrong end … [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...]
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