Many coaches leave their certification programs bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, enthusiastic to get out there and snag their first paying clients. They have the knowledge, skills and drive to help people create positive changes, reach their goals and live lives full of joy. Beginner life coaches who achieve the most success in the shortest period of time usually have something in …
Is your website working for you? As a life coach, one of the primary ways your potential clients learn about your practice is through your website. Having a clear description of who you are and what you offer is the first step in creating a connection that could turn into a lasting coaching relationship. Plus, your website is the initial …
How would you describe your home office? Is it a comfortable space that contributes to open communication and productivity? Or is it a cluttered mess that makes focus and client calls an impossibility? With many life coaches now working from home and serving clients virtually, setting up your home office for success is more important than ever before. Working from …
It’s not uncommon for someone who takes care of others to experience burnout. Working too hard, not setting clear boundaries or trying to over deliver can take a toll on our physical and emotional well-being. But as a life coach or someone working in a helping profession, it can sometimes be more than burnout. Have you heard of compassion fatigue? …
Imagine this scenario: you’ve become a certified life coach and you are growing your business working one-on-one with clients. You are helping people reach their full potential, creating your own schedule and doing work that you love. Sounds amazing, right? For most, this business model of one-on-one coaching is a great way to start out in the field. Many coaches …
While life coaching has grown dramatically as a field over recent years, there’s still a lot of misconceptions about what a life coach does, and does not do. Many people still think that coaching is synonymous with therapy. Even potential clients might not have a clear picture of what a life coach can do for them. With more and more …
When you work with clients in a heart-centered industry like coaching, it can be easy to slip into a pattern of giving, and often at your own expense. Coaches and others who work for themselves can sometimes struggle with setting healthy boundaries with their clients. Boundaries can sound like a negative, but the fact is that having strong boundaries can …
What we believe about ourselves, and what we believe about how others perceive us, dictates what we think we are capable of. If we believe we are not educated enough to start a business, we won’t try to start a business. If we believe we are not attractive enough to find a partner, we won’t try to date. It’s these …
Are you ready to take on a new challenge in 2019? Do you want to help people create positive momentum forward in their lives? Are you excited by the idea of being an ally in someone’s journey toward a more compelling and fulfilling life? Consider becoming a life or spiritual coach this year! This field is not only growing steadily, …
For new coaches, one of the biggest concerns is how to effectively market their businesses. Traditional techniques such as networking events, social media and content marketing are all effective ways to grow a coaching practice. Still, one of the most effective means of marketing is word of mouth referrals. Marketers understand that having someone vouch for your business, product or …
