Best locations for coaching

I’ve mentioned before that many things can influence the content of each post, including requests from you either via the contact form or when signing up to get the free “What to put in your coaching welcome pack” e-course. Today’s post is in response to a request about information about the best locations for coaching. … Read more

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

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

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

Follow up between Coaching Sessions

One of the requests for topics that people wanted to read more about that I have received recently was about follow up between coaching sessions. So today’s coaching post will share some of my thoughts to answer this request. Personally, I believe that when a coaching client hires me as their coach it isn’t just … Read more

Do coaches need to be confident?

I’m often interested to see the searches that people do that lead to this blog for coaches. Some are quite frankly mystifying but one recently attracted my attention as it was the simple question, “do coaches need to be confident?” So my coaching related post today is going to give my own personal answer, with … Read more

3 ways to keep your focus on your client and not your own inner critic/ thoughts

So how do you avoid being distracted by your own thoughts when you are coaching?  This is a conversation and question I often get asked. My answer normally is that there are many different techniques and approaches that you can use. And finding the ones that work for you is, in my opinion, beneficial. Shut … Read more