Over the next several weeks, this blog is going to discuss coaching using the flow of the Certified Professional Coach program. For coaches who have …
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Steps Now to Prepare for the Future in Coaching
Because the blog posts this week discussed the ICF and the move toward regulation of coaching, the question now is: What can a coach or …
Will Coaching Become Regulated?
In the blog post Monday I mentioned the move toward self or government regulation of the coaching industry. Will it happen? It is only a …
Benefits of the ICF
Often coaches ask me about the International Coaching Federation and the benefits of membership. What are the pros, the cons, and the considerations? Cons – …
Grief Coaching
When a client is experiencing grief, how does a coach ensure they are coaching instead of providing mental health services? One of the challenges the …
Coaching Client Progress Report
As a Certified Professional Coach, many of you are working with companies and coaching their employees – either internally or externally. The coach must determine …
The Best Way to Build Coaching Client Base
Word of mouth is the best way to build a coaching client base in the long term. For coaches that have been in business for …
Opportunity for Prospective Coaching Clients
As a coach, one tool for building a client base is a free introductory coaching session. When someone is considering hiring a coach for the …
Showcase Coaching Knowledge
Experience has shown that when you offer training, participants who want a coach will reach out. Training programs are easily hosted online and face-to-face events …
Demonstrate Coaching Expertise
According to the Harvard Business Review, the top reasons for selecting a coach are: experience coaching in a similar setting and a clear coaching methodology. …