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The Role of Coaching in the Discovery of Life Purpose

My friend, who I’ll call Bob, was nearing the end of life. Bob and I had worked together for years and had grown to be good friends. As he was…

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How to Bring Your Coaching News to the Media

Nothing can boost a business quite as much as positive coverage by the media. There are many ways you can secure newsworthy inclusion in print, broadcast or online media outlets.…

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Tips for Coaching Someone with Imposter Syndrome

Many of us have successful clients who suffer from imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome takes the forms of fear, anxiety, self-doubt, second-guessing, and lack of confidence and/or self-worth. Does having one…

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5 Mistakes Coaches Should Avoid

Fact: No one became a great coach overnight.  It takes years of consistent, intentional practice, studying and learning from mistakes accumulated along the way.   As a professional coach for quite…

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How to Write a Compelling Article for Publication

As an ICF Member or Credential-holder, you are an expert others wish to learn from. You are a thought leader on coaching, its best practices and the industry itself. Given…

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Coaching Cultures are Built on Beliefs

In the 2016 ICF and HCI study on Building a Coaching Culture with Managers and Leaders, we learned that “organizations with a strong coaching culture report recent revenue above their industry peer group.” A similar…

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To Niche or Not to Niche

Can you describe exactly who you serve in less than 10 seconds? Unfortunately, most coaches can’t!  One of the most common questions I get from other coaches is related to who they should be serving and how narrow their focus should be. This is also known as selecting a niche for…

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The Role of Creativity in the Coaching Process

Creativity is defined as the ability to generate new ideas, solutions and possibilities. For the work to be considered creative, it needs to be both original and effective in achieving a specific…

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A Coach Approach to Reaching Your Business Goals in the New Year

No matter who you coach, what your niche is or why you got into the industry one thing always comes to mind at this time of year for those in the coaching industry: resolutions.  Setting goals and making resolutions…

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5 Ways to Further Your Coaching Career (When You’re Feeling Stuck) 

Coaching can be a very rewarding profession, especially if your work yields good results for your clients. But no matter how great your results, no one is immune to becoming…

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