When moving from coaching certification to being a coach, a big question many have is whether to define a coaching niche. Without a niche, defining …
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How Coaching Advances Results
The growth of coaching as a profession, as well as the hype around creating a coaching culture in organizations, generates curiosity as to what exactly …
Stop Selling Start Coaching with 4 Strategies
Many of the coaches who complete training share that they dislike selling (often in stronger terms than that). What is behind the fear of selling? …
5 Ways to Develop an Attitude of Gratitude
Gratitude is feeling and expressing thanks and/or appreciation. In addition to the kindness experienced by others when we express gratitude, gratitude has proven benefits for …
4 Biggest Communication Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Effective communication improves lives at home, makes work easier and more interesting, and facilitates all our interactions. It is easy to be in a hurry, …
4 Reflections Questions for Empowerment
Defining empowerment is tricky – is it something that is bestowed – as in giving power, or is it a state of being – as …
Listening – an Under-utilized Skill
Most of us want to believe that we listen well. Most people seem to think others do not listen well. Research tells us we hear …
The 4 Pillars of Being a Coach
Training As noted in the previous blog, training is essential for any professionally and this is certainly true for coaches given the nature of …
Are you kidding me? 3 Crazy Claims about Coaching
Training is unnecessary and doesn’t matter. Any coach can effectively coach any client. Coaches give advice and suggestions. Okay – the first two claims are …
The Application of Coaching Skills
Prior to starting a coaching engagement, the coach and client have conversations about coaching, ethics, and the parameters of the relationship. A formal agreement, written …