Initially limited to business owners, top executives, and entrepreneurs, professional coaching quickly grew in popularity as individuals began to hire personal fitness trainers, nutritional coaches, and wellness coaches as they began to recognize the value of having someone work with them personally to identify, clarify, and pursue the dreams they had for their lives. Building [...]
We all know that a key to smart investing is diversifying your portfolio—“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Similarly, a key to smart business is diversifying your revenue by developing multiple streams of income. And one of the best ways to expand your coaching income is to offer group coaching and classes. Whether [...]
Life coaching is all the rage. But what exactly is life coaching? Although there remains some disagreement about what does and does not constitute life coaching, let's use the International Coach Federation’s (ICF) definition of coaching as a starting point. ICF defines coaching as: Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them [...]
When you hear the word “leader,” what comes to mind? Depending on context, you may think of someone who is always on the front lines pushing forward into new ground in the business world. Perhaps you think of your parent, a mentor, or a spiritual leader. Leaders are an interesting group. Driven and motivated, they [...]
People everywhere love a good story. Now we know why. Scientific research reveals that, unlike other methods of communication, stories activate multiple areas of our brain, including the parts of our brains that control our emotions and sensory experiences, while PowerPoint presentations trigger only the language parts of the brain. In fact, stories not only [...]
It’s a few months into the New Year, and if statistics are correct, about half of of the people who made New Year's resolutions will have already broken them. Change is hard. So hard in fact, it’s one of the most common reasons people hire a coach. After all, coaches are change experts, right? But [...]
Do coaches need a personal brand? According to experts, you have one whether you want one or not. Branding encompasses everything from your business name and logo to your purpose, vision, and values that reflect the real you. Below are five resources that can help you define your coaching brand and stand out from the [...]
Unexplained nausea, a pesky rash, phantom pain — symptoms like these send my mind rolling down the road of no return. What if it’s cancer? The bubonic plague? A coach-eating bacteria? Or perhaps it’s a biological virus unleashed by a terrorist cleverly disguised as a local girl scout? Funny how the mind works, isn’t it? [...]
Do you want a bigger bang for your buck when it comes to marketing your coaching business? Are you looking for ways to make the greatest impact with limited time and money? Repurposing your marketing collateral can be one of your greatest assets when it comes to long-term lead generation. Here's what I mean. Not [...]
As entrepreneurs, we're busy people. But building our businesses and serving our clients can take a toll on our relationships if we're not careful. That’s why this Valentine’s Day we’re focusing on building and maintaining healthy, biblical relationships. Below are five books that can help keep your relationships strong: When Two Become One: Enhancing Sexual [...]