Are you a coach that cares?

In a previous coaching post I’ve talked about what a coach can do to prepare for a coaching session. Each coach will develop their own answers and preparation for a coaching session. As I shared in that previous post I look to answer the following before a coaching session “What can I do to ensure … Read more

Coaches Need Coaches Too

In this week’s guest post Angus MacLennan shares his expertise and thoughts about what a coach should have if they want to succeed. Angus is also offering a special offer to readers of Coaching Confidence, the coaching blog. You’ll find the details at the bottom of this page for you to read after this post. … Read more

What to include in your email newsletter

In this week’s Friday guest post Djanira Cortesão shares her expertise and gives practical advice to coaches about what to include in your email newsletter. What to include in your email newsletter By Djanira Cortesão I strongly believe a newsletter is one of the best tools coaches can use to build a solid customer base … Read more

How do you help a client set a goal for the coaching session?

One of the reoccurring questions that I see and hear from those who are beginning to develop their coaching skills is based on the problem of struggling to pin-point a goal for a coaching session. A common response from more experience coaches can be a variation of “Yes, that’s something I remember experiencing and it’s … Read more

Games and surprises

In today’s guest post Andy Lucas shares his expertise and experience and invites you to have fun… Games and surprises By Andy Lucas Somebody recently asked me if I would describe myself as a “coach”. I told them I’m more like a “school minibus”. I can remember being at school. In fact in my imagination … Read more

Coaching and “fake it ’til you make it”

As a coach you may have been give the advice to “fake it ‘til you make it.” Perhaps you have even given that advice for yourself. I know I remember having a conversation when I was starting out as a trainer and a coach where an experienced colleague gave me that advice. The plus side … Read more

Why did I start Coaching Confidence, the coaching blog?

You may have noticed that in the top right section of the screen is this logo: You may also have deduced that Coaching Confidence, the coaching blog, is entered in the Best Coaching Blogs 2011 competition. Obviously I’d love if you would spare a few moments to vote for us. I’d thought I’d spend a … Read more

Become A Confident Coach

In this week’s guest post, Karen Williams shares her thoughts and expertise about becoming a confident coach. Become A Confident Coach By Karen Williams As an experienced coach, mentor and the author of The Secrets of Successful Coaches, I often work with new coaches who struggle to have the confidence to become known and get … Read more