External Coaches

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The 3 Levels of Awareness in Transformational Coaching

Coaching is about questioning our current perspective and integrating new ones for the sake of advancing ourselves and all of humanity. We are creators and when we touch our moments…

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How to Protect Your Coaching Practice from Burnout

You’ve probably heard the saying, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” While that’s a nice sentiment, even coaches who love what they…

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3 Things to Know to Build Your Brand as a Coach

As a brand strategist for coaches, many coaches ask me, “Do I really need a brand?” Many people want to have a thriving coaching business, but they’re not exactly excited…

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Master the 5 Keys of Proprioception in Coaching

Spoken language is not the only form of communication with our clients in the coaching process. In fact, a large majority of communication is through nonverbal language. The language of…

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Coaching and the Military: Adding the Coach Approach to Leadership

Military leadership is often considered one-way communication, where orders are given at senior levels and trickle down through the ranks without question or discussion. While tactical communications do exist while…

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Three Steps to Building a Strong Media List to Propel Your Coaching Business

Constant changes in the news cycle can make it challenging to get a reporter’s attention and gain publicity for your coaching business. With COVID-19 continuing to dominate global headlines, it…

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You Need This More than You Think: Milan’s Coaching Story

Milan Atanackovic was introduced to coaching through his role as a leader at EverStream, a telecommunications company in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Milan’s CEO presented him with the opportunity to work…

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Why a Clear Message is Important to Attracting Your Dream Coaching Clients

Picture this: You are at a networking event, and you meet someone who would be an ideal client for you. You get excited at the thought of potentially working with…

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Transformative Leadership through Coaching: Following the Ripple Effect

This article is a follow-up to The Ripple Effect of Leadership Coaching, an article I wrote for ICF’s Coaching World where I shared some of the results from my coaching with client…

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Leveraging ICF Research in Your Media Outreach

For any coach wanting to earn media coverage, knowing how to use research to support your topic or take on a timely issue is an essential skill. Using the right…

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