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13 Things That Make Your Coaching Less Effective

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Over the years we have been lucky to support new coaches to become great at this art of supporting others. We have also mentored experienced, qualified coaches who are preparing for the ICF credential application, which gave us additional insights on what makes coaching sessions powerful. In the live and recorded sessions we’ve observed, we […]

9 Mistakes Coaches Make During Their Chemistry Calls

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If you’re a coach seeking to turn potential clients into paying ones, you likely understand the significance of the crucial first step that is the chemistry call, also discovery call. Its purpose? To explore compatibility, contract around coaching, and discuss the client’s needs to see if you could be a good support for them. It’s […]

8 Signs You And Your Potential Client Are A Good Match

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The chemistry between a coach and a client is an essential factor that significantly influences the success of the coaching engagement. It’s not just about finding any client; it’s about finding the right client — a person with whom you resonate, communicate effectively, and share a common understanding of the purpose of this relationship. So, […]

Key Metrics To Measure For Your Coaching Business

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If you have your own coaching practice, you’re not just a coach, you’re also a business owner. You are already tracking some information for your coaching log, but what data are you measuring for your coaching business? By tracking and understanding data, you can make informed decisions that will help you grow your business. In […]

How To Prepare For The ICF Credentialing Exam

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The ICF Credentialing Exam is a mandatory step to take for any coach who applies for an ICF credential. It is drastically different from its previous version, the Coach Knowledge Assessment. Even though it has more or less the same length, the content of the exam has changed. It is also more structured and is […]

When Confidentiality Needs To Be Broken in Coaching

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One of the most important factors that make coaching so powerful is the trust established between the coach and the client. The client knows they can open up about the challenges they face and they can be vulnerable with their coach who’s there as a support. This trust in their coach and in the process […]

5 Coaching Myths Debunked

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Coaching is a relatively new field in certain parts of the world. It has its share of misunderstandings from people who’ve never done it. These misconceptions can deter potential clients from trying coaching and experiencing all its benefits. In this article, we will debunk 5 common coaching myths and shed light on the reality of […]

Why You Should Coach People During Your Chemistry Calls

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The chemistry call is an important first step in turning people who are interested in your services into coaching clients. It’s the initial conversation where you and the prospective client assess your compatibility and willingness to work together. What some coaches get wrong about this conversation is it should not be sales call. It should […]

How Often Should You Ask Feedback To Your Coaching Clients?

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Asking coaching clients to share their feedback is a way for coaches to make sure their practice is aligned with their goals and needs. Many coaches don’t have a process that makes collecting feedback systematic and consistent. Some of them don’t ask feedback at all, others ask it from time to time, but regular feedback […]

How Much Should You Charge For Coaching?

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“How much should I charge for my coaching services?” This is a question we hear very often from our coaches in training. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. However there are some methods to calculate the coaching fee you want to ask. In this article we are going to present 2 methods to calculate […]