Marketing can be an overwhelming topic for small business owners. Even reading the title of this article, you might've taken a deep breath and second-guessed clicking to open the full article. This response is understandable. Marketing changes regularly, and it can feel daunting to keep up with trends and industry [...]
Think of a time when you felt like someone listened to you well. What did they hear you say that surprised you? Let’s get to the punchline at the very beginning of this article. Simply put, coaches need to listen well. To help clients build a strong relationship with themselves, [...]
We talked about this topic a little bit in a previous article, How to Keep Clients for the Long-Term. If you have not read that one, you might want to go back and look at that. Now, to dive specifically into keeping coaching sessions fresh for the client. You likely have [...]
Here's the thing. We think that having a three or six-month relationship with a client is a good thing. And I will tell you unless a client is coming to you for a very specific reason, which would generate a short-term engagement, this is not a good thing for the [...]
New Year - Fuller Inbox The scene is all too familiar. It’s the first Monday of the new year, and you’ve stepped back into your office for the first time since the start of the holidays. Your office is clean and organized (thanks to your end of the year business [...]
In this article, we are giving you the gift of a simple tool that you can use to perform a simple and important reflection exercise to help you prepare for next year. You can also download the Reflection & Planning tool here. I encourage you to print and complete this [...]
The average coaching practice incorporates five critical connection points with clients: 1. Prospect Interactions2. Scheduling3. Coaching Documentation4. Invoicing/Payments5. Periodic Follow-ups Each of those connection points becomes a potential relationship builder for you and the person you are interacting with. If we look at business processes as a purely “execution, get it done, [...]
Below you will find answers to the most common questions I am asked about credential renewal. I’ve spoken to several coaches just in the past week who are trying to decide their best path forward. Congratulations on taking the time/thought to put a plan together that works best for you! Q&A for those [...]
We as coaches tend to settle into an approach and understanding of the competencies that can stunt our growth. One of my reasons for joining the faculty team at Professional Christian Coaching Institute was to keep me on my toes. I remember listening to the content for the Essentials of [...]
After you have been coaching an individual client for a while, or you have a growing client base, it is important to pause periodically and reflect on the health of those relationships. You should look for patterns that may not be sustainable long term. These patterns may not be serving [...]
