Posts by The Coaches
Creating a Successful Workshop
Creating a successful workshop requires a deep understanding of desired outcomes, and a well-planned curriculum that guides your attendees through a transformative experience. Something needs to change by the end of your time together – a significant change in their mindset and perspective. A workshop can include education, training, brainstorming, goal setting, planning, or any…
Read MoreOne-to-Many Coaching – Risks and Benefits
One-to-Many coaching is a process in which a coach leads a group of people through a series of exercises and discussions designed to help them achieve specific goals or make positive changes in their lives. While group coaching can offer many benefits, there are also some risks that should be considered before entering into this…
Read MoreCoaching Tools: Choosing the Right Online Scheduler
For coaches, choosing the right online scheduler can save you time and trouble. Your time is valuable. You have clients to meet, sessions to plan, and a business to run. Taking the time to research and compare options is important. Here are some things to consider before making your selection: Easy and Flexible You want…
Read MoreShould Coaches Coach for Free?
When asked, “Should coaches coach for free?” most anyone would say, “Absolutely NOT!” They would also be appalled to learn how many coaches actually do, and for far longer and more often than they should. We believe that there ARE times when coaches should coach for free and it’s to their advantage to do so.…
Read MoreDo You Really Need ANOTHER Certification?
Before you register and pay for a new coaching program, ask yourself, “Do I really need another certification?” Maybe not. In a recent survey, we found that more than 50% of the coaches who responded have two or more certifications – some as many as six! Skills and Knowledge As a coach, it’s natural to…
Read MoreRetreats – Risks and Benefits
Retreats are an opportunity to bring a group of clients together for a common experience. They can occur over multiple days and are often on the weekend to accommodate a larger variety of clients’ needs. Planning a retreat takes a tremendous amount of upfront work to create the right environment, materials, accommodations, speakers, activities and…
Read MoreHow Much do I Charge?
“How much do I charge?” is one of the most common questions that coaches have when they are beginning. There are several things to consider when setting your fees for products and services. Here are a few: Money Mindset Pricing can be a challenging decision. Often, coaches undervalue themselves and price their work much lower…
Read MoreDigital Training – Risks and Benefits
Digital training is a great way for you to grow your business and increase your revenue. Train once, record it, and package it up for resale. You can use it as a self-paced course, or as a supplement to live coaching. Here are a few things to consider as you plan your training or courses:…
Read MoreFinding New Coaching Clients
Finding new coaching clients is a challenge for most coaches. The well runs dry after they tap into family and friends. They struggle to keep a full pipeline of potential customers. New coaching clients can be found in a variety of places. Your challenge is to identify a few groups, organizations, events and activities where…
Read MoreAfter Coaching Follow Up
Unfortunately, many coaches fail to plan their follow up at the end of a call, a program or workshop. That failure to plan leaves them at a complete loss as they say goodbye. The best time to plan your follow up is before the call even begins! Next Steps The truth is, your client is…
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