Welcoming new coaching clients with a formal welcome packet and intake forms helps your clients maximize their sessions with you and contributes to setting a solid foundation for coaching success. Hopefully, your coach training included instruction on putting together intake forms and orienting your clients in your initial sessions. Each training program offers unique recommendations [...]
This article, written by Certified Professional Life Coach Dale Young, elaborates on our most recent article, "What is Christian Coaching?" In a recent podcast, Christopher McCluskey, President of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI), discussed the primary distinctions between coaching as defined by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and other forms of people helping. It's important [...]
What distinguishes successful coaches from those that fall short? Why do some coaches build thriving coaching businesses while others’ coaching businesses barely survive? While answers to these questions may vary, many successful coaches share these common traits. Successful coaches . . . Rank high in emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the foundation for a [...]
Successful coaching businesses don’t just happen. Robust coaching businesses require intentional thought and planning, as well as a clear understanding of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (a SWOT Analysis) you posses, both personally and professionally. If you’ve never completed a SWOT analysis before, it's simple. Simply rite down the answers to the questions below. [...]
If you’re considering adding group coaching to your repertoire of skills, it’s important to gain an understanding of small group process and evolution. Bruce Tuckman’s group theory (1965) — forming, storming, norming, and performing — is an excellent tool to help better understand the different stages of group development. In 1977, Tuckman expanded his four-stage [...]
Group coaching is gaining in popularity among coaches, and it’s no wonder. It’s a great way to grow your business and expand your skillset. However, to be a successful group coach, you’ll need more than strong coaching skills; you’ll also need an understanding of adult learning theory and how to apply it in a group [...]
Looking for a way to bring in more clients? Why not give group coaching a try? Group coaching is a great way to attract new clients. It’s also a good way to grow your business, strengthen your coaching skills, and increase your profit margin. In her book Effective Group Coaching: Tried and Tested Tools and [...]
“What is the difference between coaching for spiritual formation and spiritual direction?” a prospect asked during an introductory call last week. As I stammered to explain the difference, I realized I didn’t have a satisfying answer. So, I’ve spent the last few days mentally formulating a response to that question. Before talking about their distinctions, [...]
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 [...]