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 [...]
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 [...]
The Million Dollar Question What is the right price for you to charge as a coach? Isn’t that the million-dollar question? I work with coaches from around the world and this is a universal nagging thought that plagues most coaches I know. However, it doesn’t have to. Sure, you enjoy [...]
The Web of Details How do you navigate the myriad details a client brings to a conversation? Often, I'll hear coaches getting caught in the web of details. The web begins with coaching through tangential information and losing sight of the agreement for the call. In this brief article, I [...]
Have you experienced a client session that seemed to be a game of tug of war with the client? If you, haven't chances are that you will at some point. Who's In Control of the Session? Let's first identify the characteristics of this client situation. Then we can look at [...]
COVID-19 has drastically impacted all of our lives, including the lives of your clients. In the video below, I will share two quick tips with you to help you navigate your client relationships in the midst of the uncertainty of the Coronavirus. Impact of COVID-19 Take a moment to think [...]
