People often ask me: What are the differences between life and leadership coaching? While the core competencies are the same, there is a distinction. Life Coaching In general, people choose life coaching because they want to move forward in some area that mostly pertains to challenges in life. Examples: Health & Wellness Relationships Singlehood Marriage [...]
You started your own business so you could have more time with family and friends, but they seem to get pushed farther and farther down the priority list because of your workload. You work long hours, nights, and weekends; but you still can’t seem to get everything accomplished. You often feel pushed to your maximum [...]
Every coach I mentor wants to know the secret to asking a powerful question. A coach will typically ask me some form of these two questions, back to back: "How can I master powerful questioning? What can I say to phrase my questions so that they become more powerful?" I usually reply, “Well, the first [...]
I recently discovered: there’s no such thing as time management. I like productivity. I like checking things off my to-do list. And I absolutely love getting to the end of my day and realizing I got a whole lot accomplished. So it comes natural to me to want to try and do several things at [...]
As I coach clients, I often wonder: what would Jesus ask? The Gospel of Mark contains a powerful question, which Jesus asked in ancient times. About six years ago, it changed the trajectory of my life. The back story At the age of sixteen, I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up—a [...]
Have you ever considered how emotional intelligence supports your coaching presence? Psychology Today defines emotional intelligence as “the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others.” The International Coach Federation notes a key component of coaching presence (competency #4): “demonstrates confidence in working with strong emotions and can self-manage and [...]
Have you considered adding multiple streams of services and products to build your income? When I started coaching, I imagined I’d make enough money from individual coaching sessions or monthly coaching packages to justify owning my own business. I structured my fees. I found prospects that wanted to do an inquiry session. I converted prospects [...]
Have you ever been in a Mastermind Group where participants fade away and lose momentum? Would you like to be a part of a Mastermind Group that is committed to the process? Consider starting your own Mastermind Group Step 1: Keep it specific Craft a vision statement for your group, which speaks to the specific [...]
When I launched my coaching practice, the secret to charging what you’re worth eluded me. I scanned coaches’ websites. Most didn’t list rates. I talked to coaches. Most gave me a wide range of fees. So I picked a price, based on my level of experience, and scheduled inquiry calls. You know how it goes—everything [...]
I reached a point in my coaching practice where I felt locked up. And while I knew there was a way out, I simply couldn’t find it. I’m not even sure I knew where to find the lock, never mind that I couldn’t locate the first key to freedom. Me. A coach. A person called [...]