When choosing to offer services as a coach, one of the first concerns for many new coaches is finding clients. Ideally, before reaching this phase, …
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How Coaches Motivate 3 of 3
Friends have shared with me that they no longer set New Year resolutions because they know they will not do them anyway. At the gym …
How Coaches Motivate 2 of 3
Think about writing your to do list — often the language used is “should” or “need to.” When using this language, a natural resistance to …
Life Coach versus Executive Coach 3 of 3
The greatest indicator of success in a coaching relationship is the rapport established between the coach and the client. The rapport starts with a client’s …
Life Coach versus Executive Coach 1 of 3
The perception of a Life Coach is often mistaken as similar to a friend, mentor, or counselor. The perception of Executive Coach may be mistaken …
Coaching – Communication, Exploration, and Strategizing 3 of 3
After exploring a range of goals in multiple areas, it makes sense to choose which to focus on first. A coach supports the client by …
Coaching – Communication, Exploration, and Strategizing 2 of 3
When a coach understands the client, develops rapport, and communicates effectively, coaching sessions are an ideal opportunity for a client to fully explore their goals …
Coaching: Agreement, Understanding, and Rapport – 3 of 3
Because one of the greatest indicators of coaching effectiveness is the rapport between a coach and a client, the value of building trust with an …
Coaching: Agreement, Understanding, and Rapport – 2 of 3
A primary focus of a professional coach is to understand the client as a person; understand their preferences, needs, wants, and goal prioritization. A professional …
Coaching: Agreement, Understanding, and Rapport – 1 of 3
Before beginning coaching sessions, the coach and the client agree to the nature of the relationship, the boundaries, the time commitment, fees, and confidentiality among …