As a coach, how are you judging if you are doing a good job?

It’s possible that the scenario that you are coaching in is likely to partly influence the focus and perspective of how you judge a specific coaching session. If you are coaching where you are developing and practicing a specific ability in a training environment then perhaps you will use how you performed a specific technique, … Read more

Why, oh why, oh why?

On Mondays post a comment by Dave Doran asked my thoughts about using the question why. I thought Dave’s question was great and an interesting topic that deserved a post all of it’s own. So here are more thoughts: Some of you may have attended a training that has specifically taught you that in coaching … Read more

Is Your Coaching Business at Risk?

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

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What to put in your coaching welcome pack A 7 Day e-course to create your own unique welcome pack to suite you AND your clients. Enter your details below to start getting a 7 part step-by-step guide that talks you through creating your own coaching welcome pack. My aim with these emails is to provide … Read more

What model of coaching do you employ?

Several years ago I was attending an HR/training exhibition/conference. One of the exhibiters that I got speaking to was a company that specialised in coaching. Quickly this individual read my name label, which also had my then job title of a trainer. The very first question they asked me was do you use coaching, followed … Read more

9 Traits Parents Wish for in Their Kids’ Coaches

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

How many are in this coaching relationship?

Depending upon your style and type of coaching it is quite within the realms of possibility that there will be more individuals involved in your coaching other than the individual you are coaching. There will off course be specific jargon and language that applies to your specific area of coaching – in the corporate world … Read more

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

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