February 6, 2014
Reason #9: An Aversion to Data Our 9th reason in our blog series investigating why coaches are failing at creating full-time careers highlights the importance of obtaining data on clients before, during, and at the end of the coaching relationship. Unfortunately, coaches are becoming a dime a dozen. Coaching schools are like conveyor belts of certification, […]
February 3, 2014
Reason #8: Clueless about Coaching Strengths We are up to the 8th reason in our blog series that explores why most coaches seem stuck in a part-time vortex. I spend a lot of time with my clients discussing strengths. In fact it is my belief, backed by over two generations of scientific research, that living a […]
January 29, 2014
Reason #7: Waiting to be Wooed This blog series explores ten reasons coaches fail at a full-time career. Number 7 highlights the importance of asking for what you want. How often as coaches have we heard: Just put it out into the universe and you will get the clients you want. Well I am here […]
January 27, 2014
Reason #6: Niche Obsession Our sixth reason in this blog series explores the niche obsession that plagues our profession. Let’s break it down into two steps. Step 1: Your Optimal Client Turn the niche on its head. Instead of thinking about yourself as a “career coach”, or “leadership coach” or “life coach”, focus on the […]
January 22, 2014
Reason #5: No Program Equals No Clients Our fifth reason in this blog series stresses the importance of creating a coaching program. We must be more than just provocative questioners. The Socratic Method is not enough if we want to consistently acquire the numbers of clients it takes to sustain our livelihood. First . . […]