As a spiritual formation coach and spiritual director, I’m always on the lookout for spiritual development models that help me better understand those God has called me to serve. Recently, I came across a book that I’ve found to be an exceptional resource for those called to spiritual formation coaching — The Critical Journey: Stages [...]
Why do some coaches thrive, while others seem to limp along? While many reasons can contribute to a coach’s success, or lack thereof, emotional intelligence (EQ) is a critical component for success. Patrick Lencioni, author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, says this[1]: Not education. Not experience. Not knowledge or intellectual horsepower. None of [...]
“I don’t want to work with Leslie*” (The coach's name has been changed to protect the guilty), a client I was referring said. “Why” I asked. “Well look at her website. Her website looks dated, and if her website is stale, her coaching probably is too.” Ouch! This actual conversation with a tech-savvy 30-something speaks [...]
Our family has recently gone through a difficult time as we watched my father endure quadruple bypass surgery. It was his fifth or sixth surgery in as many years. As is often the case when families come together in times of crisis, unresolved issues among family members surfaced, leaving me weary and drained. The experience [...]
“What is a reasonable fee for a new coach to charge?" It’s a question I hear often. I recommend a price in the range of $150-$400 a month for new coaches, depending on the quality of training you received, the niches you’re servicing, and the experience and skill level of the coach. Those fees are [...]
On those slow months when the phone doesn’t ring and business doesn’t come, do you ever wonder what’s going on? Has God forgotten you? Is this coaching business really from Him? When profits plummet, doubts crowd in. That’s when I recall that while I spend my days trying to grow a business, God spends His [...]
How do you respond when a prospect asks about your coaching fee? When a potential client asks you what you charge, do you: Mention a price and then lower it before your prospect has a chance to respond? Apologize before the amount leaves your mouth? Cringe as you await a response? I’ve done all of [...]
Do you have what it takes to run a successful coaching practice? Not surprisingly, great entrepreneurs share common traits and habits. The good news is that most of them can be learned. Here are five habits of extremely successful coaches: 1. Successful coaches invest in professional and personal development. Successful business owners read business and [...]
Coaches are agents of change, helping clients get from where they are to where they want to go. One of the many ways they do this is through visioning—a clear, mental picture of the future. This “ideal future” is more than a dream; it’s a reality that does not yet exist. Because visions can easily [...]
“It’s a miracle that curiosity survives formal education,” Einstein famously said. Why would Einstein make a comment like that? What was he thinking? Moreover, what does any of this have to do with coaching? You'll just have to wait to see. Let's first pause to consider Einstein’s comment. When was the last time a formal [...]