“Would you speak to our group? What are your fees?” Questions like these can leave you scrambling to quote a price that is reasonable for you and affordable for the organization seeking to hire you. But push too hard concerning price, and you could find yourself out of a job. Offer a price that seems [...]
Author Georgia Shaffer & contributors Vicki Corrington & Cheryl Scanlan share from their new book on such themes as Launching, Facing Insecurities, Marketing, Systematizing, Specializing, Handling Challenging Clients, Self Care, and more.
What do most Nobel Laureates, innovative entrepreneurs, artists and performers, well-adjusted children, happy couples and families, and the most successfully adapted mammals have in common? They play enthusiastically throughout their lives. ~Stuart Brown, Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul “I’m the Mayor of Who. Why, I’ve just been [...]
Nick Logan, President of Cornerstone Payment Systems, addresses critical credit card processing issues coaches need to consider when establishing a merchant account service for their coaching business.
In his best-selling book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, author Daniel Pink borrows a page from Mark Twain in explaining the power of mindset around work and play. We all recall how Tom Sawyer hoodwinked his friends into whitewashing Aunt Polly’s fence by convincing them it was a privilege, not an obligation. [...]
A special edition podcast, following-up with best-selling author Michael E Gerber on a private offering of his Dreaming Room™ experiences for our listeners.
Eight coaches who attended the World Conference on Christian Counseling/Coaching share how their practices are thriving and discuss the future.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary recently published its definition of “Life Coach.” Unfortunately, they got it wrong. While it’s gratifying to have our profession recognized, the critical noun they used to define it is woefully inaccurate. Webster’s Dictionary defines “Life Coach” as "(noun) an advisor who helps people make decisions, set and reach goals, or deal with problems." [...]
“It’s easier to steer a moving vehicle.” That’s the response I give to questions about how to effectively launch a coaching business. It may sound trite and even foolish but, truly, my best advice when starting your coaching business is simply to start. Engage people you already know in conversations about how coaching could help [...]
New York Times best-selling author Michael Gerber draws from his classic work, The E-Myth Revisited, on the roles of Entrepreneur, Manager, & Technician in running a successful small business.