Looking for ways to better manage your time? If so, you’re not alone. Time management is a critical skill for running a successful business. But if you’re like most coaches, you went into coaching because you love working with people—not because you’re passionate about running a business. The truth is running a business is hard [...]
Recent research underscores the role that presence plays in the coaching relationship. While the research was specifically focused on executive presence, we can still learn a great deal from these studies. Consider the ICF core competency describing presence. It states: “Being fully conscious and creating spontaneous relationships with clients, employing a style that is open, [...]
It’s that time of year again. The stream of anxiety-ridden, introverted clients who have concerns about parties and social events is increasing as the holiday draws near. As someone who is on the far end of the introverted continuum, I “get it,” which is a tremendous relief to my clients. But for those of you [...]
No matter how good you are as a coach, making a six-figure income isn't easy. As you work to achieve your professional and financial goals, why not consider diversifying and creating multiple streams of income? Diversifying your services and income streams offers many benefits: It increases and stabilizes cash flow. Coaching clients come and go. [...]
“One size fits all,” the sign read. Does it really? I thought to myself. How ridiculous is it to think that a sweater that fits a person who is 5’6” would fit someone who is 5’ 11”? Whether the item is a sweater, a hat, or a pair of gloves, one size does not fit [...]
“God will not guide us into an intolerable scramble of panting feverishness.” -Thomas Kelly Busy. That’s how most people describe the holiday season. While the the holidays might seem distant, the reality is they are just a few weeks away. As I've been considering my calendar and commitments during this busy time of year, I pulled [...]
Few people go through life purposing to work too hard. Yet, many of us find our time consumed by work, leaving little time for what matters most. We fail to understand that working too hard is a choice — one that we make consciously or by default. But the beauty of living the entrepreneurial life [...]
“You are so much more alive,” my friend said when we met for coffee last Friday. “Walking away from the corporate world was the best thing you’ve ever done.” I couldn’t agree more. Our conversation fell near the one-year mark of my grueling decision to walk away from my corporate job and its 401(k) and [...]
The GROW (Goal, Reality Check, Options, Will) Model, a conversational structure commonly used in coaching, is a good choice for helping client achieve concrete goals. For example, the GROW model is a good choice for accomplishing practical tasks such as completing a project, eliminating debt, or developing a skill. GOAL The goal is the action or project a [...]
For the last few weeks, we’ve focused on the five core components of emotional intelligence as identified by Daniel Goleman, author of the wildly popular book, Emotional Intelligence — self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social awareness. Today we focus on the last in our series, social skills. Social awareness is about understanding what people want [...]