What Is Somatic Coaching?

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The body holds wisdom that words alone can’t always access. While traditional coaching focuses primarily on the thinking, somatic coaching recognises that our physical experience carries vital information about our emotions, patterns, and potential for change. If you’re curious about integrating body-based awareness into your coaching practice, you’re not alone. Many coaches are discovering that […]

The 7 Types of Rest Every Coach Needs

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Coaching is demanding work. You’re holding space for transformation, maintaining presence through difficult conversations, and managing the emotional weight that comes with supporting others through change. Many coaches believe that a good night’s sleep and the weekend are enough to recharge — but that’s only one type of rest. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a physician and […]

What Nobody Tells You About Starting a Coaching Business

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The coaching industry is booming. Professional coaches are in demand, and the idea of a flexible career attracts thousands of new practitioners each year. Social media is also filled with success stories of coaches building six-figure businesses and transforming lives. But here’s what those glossy posts don’t tell you: starting a coaching business is very […]

A Topic Is Not A Goal: Ask About Both In Your Coaching Sessions

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“What would you like to talk about today?” If we were to analyse the opening question most coaches ask at the start of a session, this would likely be the winner. It’s natural, it feels conversational, and it invites the client to share what’s on their mind. But here’s the thing. Asking about a topic […]

15 Thought-Provoking Quotes for Coaches

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Last year we published an article with 15 powerful quotes we had shared on our Linkedin page. Since then we’ve continued to share quotes we found insightful and thought-provoking for professional coaches. This article gathers 15 new quotes that we hope will resonate with you.  “Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as […]

How to Choose the Right Coach Training Programme (and What to Avoid)

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MASTERCLASS How to Choose the Right Coach Training Programme (and What to Avoid) Be confident about the programme and training provider you choose. Feeling lost when looking at coach training programmes? This is normal. There are HUNDREDS (thousands?) of coach training programmes to choose from, and many of them look similar. How do you find […]

How To Choose Your Coaching Niche (Without Limiting Yourself)

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One of the most common questions we hear from coaches who are completing their initial coach training is: “How do I choose my coaching niche?” The idea of narrowing your focus can feel restrictive, especially when you’re passionate about helping people in many different ways. Yet coaches who specialise tend to charge higher fees, attract […]

Suicide Risk in Coaching: Why Every Coach Needs a Response Plan

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As coaches, we enter into intimate conversations with our clients about their lives, challenges, and deepest concerns. Within this space, we may encounter clients who express thoughts of self-harm or suicide. While these situations are relatively rare in coaching practice, they require immediate and appropriate response, which means preparation is essential. In this article, we […]

Your 90-Day Roadmap To Becoming A Professional Coach

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WEBINAR Your 90-Day Roadmap To Becoming A Professional Coach You’ve decided to become a coach. Now what? Get clarity on the steps to take to make your CAREER GOAL a reality You want to become a coach, but where do you start? In this webinar, we will share a clear 3-month plan to help you […]

Transitioning Your Career To Full-Time Coach

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MASTERCLASS Transitioning Your Career To Full-Time Coach What to know and do before starting your journey as a full-time coach Are you thinking about shifting your career to coaching? In this on-demand webinar, we explore what it takes to transition into a full-time coaching career. We tell you all the steps from building your practice […]