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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Start Early We recently launched our spring practicum with a full house. Seven coaches who recognize the importance of preparing for their ACC credential, renewal or PCC recording now as they look to their credential application filings later this year. The practicum itself is designed specifically to prepare for PCC [...]
I am convinced that coaches do not make it as a coach because of one of two things: they don’t think they have what it takes, or they don’t have a community to remind them that they do have what it takes. Unless you are an internal coach on the [...]
Warning: Honest Conversation Ahead The amount of content and resources now available for coaches is astronomical. Between books, courses, assessments, blogs, podcasts, programs, etc. the process of finding which tool to use next for your business has gotten so complicated. I want to help you make things less complicated for [...]
Are you letting God lead and instruct you as a coach and as a business owner? Trusting in Business or Trusting in God As we get ready to move into fourth quarter and evaluate where your business is at, think about what you are trusting in for the success of [...]
