The Inner Game of Tennis

This is the book that many credit as the beginings of coaching. Described as “how to improve your game and discover your true potential by increasing your concentration, willpower and confidence.” It doesn’t tell you what to put in a welcome pack but for many this book is classed as a classic. It is a … Read more

Your Best Year Yet

Over the next few days you will find that there will be a series of posts about resources you may be interested in, perhaps even belated Christmas presets to yourself 🙂 Today we begin with Your Best Year Yet by Jinny S. Ditzler. Coaches often deal with goals so you may already have personally carried … Read more

Why is a Coach like Santa?

I keep a notebook where I jot down ideas for future blog posts. Sometimes I refer to it for inspiration for that weeks post, while other times it can go weeks before I glance at it again. Glancing at it recently I noticed I had written: “Why is a coach like Santa?” Apart from sounding … Read more

The secrets of successful coaches

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

What needs to happen … for it to feel like Christmas?

At various times in the last month I’ve seen numerous individuals comment on Twitter and in person that now they know that it’s nearly Christmas because “x” has just happened or because they have done “y” they are feeling very festive. There have been a number of different scenarios described, for some it was seeing … Read more

Networking For Coaches

Coaches, do you have much success networking? In this weeks guest post Angus MacLennan shares some tips to improve your networking skills. Networking For Coaches by Angus MacLennan Over the last few years I have found networking to be a great way to get new coaching clients. During this time I have met a number … Read more

How You Act Is What You Will See or Read

As a coach, what relationship with the media do you have? In today’s guest post Jeff Thompson shares tips, and invites your comments, about improving your media relationship. How You Act Is What You Will See or Read Coaching Tips For A Good Relationship With The Media by Jeff Thompson I often work with projects … Read more