Several years ago I was on a business trip listening to an audio book by one of my favorite leadership gurus, Dr. Henry Cloud. The book, now a highly acclaimed volume in the recent leadership literature, is entitled Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality. I credit one of my former students with making me aware [...]
Coaches devote a great deal of time, energy, and resources to building their business and serving their clients' needs. But investing so heavily in your business and the lives of your clients and neglecting emotional self-care can deplete your emotional reserves, leaving you frustrated, angry, and even depressed. To understand and appreciate the importance of [...]
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." ~ Albert Einstein As a professional Christian coach, you will make mistakes. It's not a matter of if you will make a mistake but when. Recall the last mistake you made. Did you inadvertently charge a client twice for the same session? Were you late [...]
You finished your coach training course and were awarded a coaching certification. Congratulations! Now, why would you want an additional credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF) or the Christian Coaches Network (CCN)? What is the value of a credential from a source independent from your training school? Coaching Certification from Coach Training Schools Training [...]
In its ongoing efforts to remain relevant to ICF Members, credential holders, and the coaching profession, the International Coach Federation (ICF) periodically reviews and revises existing processes and policies. To that end, the ICF periodically reviews its Code of Ethics. According to a recent ICF Member Update, the ICF has "moved away from an old [...]
Lately I’ve heard stories of new coaches who have invested money and time into coach training that did not get them to where they wanted to be. They paid money for training that didn’t lead them to the professional credentialing that they were seeking. They were very disappointed to learn they would have to basically start [...]
As a former business consultant in a new coaching career, I consistently felt an inner tension between trying to “facilitate a monologue” versus “giving advice.” Not only did I freely give advice as a consultant, but many of my coaching clients knew my experience in business and non-profit, and expected to benefit from it. They [...]
Hiring an executive assistant was one of the smartest decisions I’ve made since becoming a professional coach. Instead of trying to do everything myself, I’m free to focus on what I do best—meet with clients, prepare for speaking and training events, and focus on continuing education. But finding the right assistant is sometimes easier said [...]
“You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” How many times have you heard this said? The truth is it takes just two or three seconds for someone to form an opinion about you based on your appearance, facial expressions, dress, and mannerisms. What kind of first impression are you making [...]
I coach leaders who want to follow Christ and have an impact through their lives. They could be ministry leaders, corporate leaders, emerging leaders, or established leaders. Regardless of the scope of their influence, I enjoy helping clients learn to dance. Below is a tool that will enable you to learn to dance. In fact, [...]