March 3, 2017
For most coaches, the first goal on their business journey is getting to a full list of clients. An awesome goal! They typically want 5-10 ongoing clients that pay a good fee so the coach can either add income to the household, go part time in a less desirable job or completely shift into coaching …read more.
February 10, 2017
Coaching is a powerful tool that enables a person to find self-discovered solutions to a number of challenges, one of which includes dealing with negative relationships, be it involving friends, family or even coworkers. In difficult situations, people often find themselves being unable to think clearly and they instead rely on others to seek advice …read more.
January 21, 2017
In my capacity as a trainer of coaches, and as a mentor coach, I’m often asked how I prepare for my coaching conversations. There are some bigger picture things and then simple in-the-moment things that I’ve found work for me, and I’ll share them here with you. #1 – Have a coaching development plan so …read more.
January 3, 2017
As we start a new year, goal-setting is typically on the radar for many. While initial motivation for change may be high, statistics show the majority of New Year’s resolutions are broken. This blog, on NLP in goal-setting, is written in the hope of helping you optimize success in working toward any current or new …read more.
January 2, 2017
There are many reasons for using coaching tools and exercises, including helping our clients grow, build confidence and save much needed time. Below are 10 specific ways to use coaching tools and exercises in your practice. 1. Give a Coaching Exercise as Homework and Keep Your Clients in a Coaching Frame of Mind between Sessions …read more.
December 5, 2016
As coaches, we’re good at setting goals, but we’re not always good at reviewing and celebrating. Rather than just focus on tangible achievements, as coaches, it’s wonderful to also ask ourselves deeper questions like, “What did I learn about myself?” and “What did I bring into being this year?” Start by setting aside 30-45 minutes, …read more.
November 15, 2016
Congratulations! You are coach now, and your next client is expected soon! You are understandably nervous as this is your first session! You are very eager to deliver your very best, but you are not sure if you will be able to it take any further than this. How do you make the first impression? …read more.
November 11, 2016
While many say that pure coaching consists of giving no advice at all, I’ve heard many coaches confess that they do give advice from time to time. I would love to hear from you—what is your stance? And, what can we coaches do to get it right? Here is a technique that coaches and coachees …read more.
October 13, 2016
All too often, new coaches dive into setting up a new practice head first but soon find themselves sinking rather than swimming! Here are three essential things that you need to do before setting up your coaching practice. This is good old-fashioned common sense, but if you do these three things, you’ll set yourself up …read more.
October 12, 2016
A common feeling that arises within coaching clients is a feeling of being stuck. This can manifest in them struggling to formulate solutions or having difficulty making forward progress on goals. Here are 35 questions that will help facilitate the breakthroughs your clients need to move forward on their journey to goal attainment: Understanding how …read more.
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