In this weeks guest post Merlyn Sanchez discusses the subject of testimonials and coaches. Testimonials by Merlyn Sanchez One of the challenges coaches and consultants face when marketing their products and services is the issue of credibility. Prospects have a natural wariness which only increases with higher priced items and services. If they aren’t familiar … Read more
In this week’s guest post David Lurie shares five lessons for coaches: One String to the Bow: Five Lessons for the Two-Dimensional Coach By David Lurie I’ve been fortunate to work with a lot of coaches over the last couple of years, and it has been striking about the differences between them. While many coaches … Read more
In this week’s guest post Dave Doran discusses some potential risks he sees in running a coaching business. Is Your Coaching Business at Risk? by Dave Doran Recently there has been much debate about the licensing and regulation of Coaching, bringing it into line with similar health-care professions such as Counselling and Psychotherapy. Although there … Read more
In this week’s guest post Janis B. Meredith discusses what she wants from one specific type of coach – how many of these are similar to what the people who use your coaching want? 9 Traits Parents Wish for in Their Kids’ Coaches by Janis B. Meredith Parents of athletes are not looking for flawless … Read more
In this weeks Friday guest post coach Melani Luedtke-Taylor shares advice from her experiences as she set up her coaching business. Follow the Yellow Brick Road by Melani Luedtke-Taylor In the midst of starting my own business, I am starting to realize how much the experience reminds me of one of my favorite movies, The … Read more
In this weeks guest post Karen Wise shares her views about the public perception of coaching. She also invites you to participate in a survey to gain your views. Is there a public misperception about coaching? By Karen Wise Over the last year, I have found myself having a similar conversation with my friends, relatives … Read more
Today sees our first guest poster of 2011, where Dr Anne Perschel shares some of her experience. The Experiment Reflections from Coach and Coachee By Dr Anne Perschel Two years after the end of our coaching engagement my client Helen and I discussed what would become this post. Step 1. The Water Helen is a … Read more
In this weeks guest post Karen Williams shares her experience and knowledge about running a successful coaching business. The secrets of successful coaches what stops coaches from running a successful business? By Karen Williams In 2006 I trained to be a coach. After experiencing coaching to help me to refocus my stuck career, I realised … Read more