Do You Have What It Takes?Written by David Wood
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* * * So how many of above do you have? 6? 4? 3? Remember not to take any of this too seriously. The above assets are simply advantages which make game easier. But all of them can be developed. If you have most of them already, then you can jump in knowing you're ahead of game. If you have just one or two, then perhaps it's time to get started developing others. By David Wood and Geoff Grist I encourage you to share, replicate or forward this article as long as author’s links and copyright information are kept intact. David’s BioDavid Wood is a Certified Life Coach. He helps coaches, consultants, speakers and trainers to build their businesses via his popular eBook http://10SuperCoaches.com and his audio eBook at http://www.FirstFiftyClients.com. Get his new Free Download '50 Power Questions' and popular monthly eZine for clients at coaches (now over 15,000 subscribers) at: http://www.solutionbox.com/freedownload.htm Link to website Web site: www.life-coaching-resource.com Copyright information Copyright 2004 SolutionBox™ and Life Coaching Resource.com
David Wood is a Certified Life Coach. He helps coaches, consultants, speakers and trainers to build their businesses via his popular ebook at http://10SuperCoaches.com and his audio ebook at http://www.FirstFiftyClients.com. Get his new Free Download “50 Power Questions” and popular monthly ezine for clients and coaches (now over 15,000 subscribers) at: http://www.solutionbox.com/freedownload.htm
| | Experiences of a New CoachWritten by David Wood
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Are you accredited, or do you plan to be through ICF? I am currently accruing hours necessary for accreditation with ICF. I know that when I was looking for a coach, that was one of prerequisites that I demanded, and I don't see why my clients shouldn't be afforded same peace of mind. Plus it maintains a high level of professionalism within a relatively new and somewhat open profession. Why didn't you seek accreditation straight away through an intensive coach training program? Completing CoachStart Program over a three month time frame gave me a chance to gradually warm up to idea. I was not 100% sure that this new career was right for me, and so part time study did not require me to burn my bridges too soon! Also at time, financial demands of an intensive training program were not practical. What's major strategy you a) did use, and b) now plan to use, to obtain clients? Originally, I was most comfortable using 'face-to-face' method, in that many of my initial clients I met either socially or professionally. I have many funny stories about how I attracted clients - once I was admitted to hospital for knee surgery, and ended up doing coaching sessions in ward. Two of my fellow patients were so intrigued that they signed up for an Introductory Session there and then. (That's what you call making best of an average situation!). Now that I'm becoming more computer literate and understand principle of attraction a little better, I'm leaning towards internet as my primary mode of attracting clients. What are your plans for future of your coaching business? Things have grown so quickly, and changed sooo much that my original plans are embarrassingly feeble! At moment, future of my coaching business seems hell bent on blossoming beyond my wildest dreams. The mobility that business permits means that I can continue to share my clients achievements and challenges from anywhere on globe. While this month involves a circumnavigation of Australia, next months' calls will be coming from an island in South Pacific. What advice would you give to someone wanting to become a life coach? If you have even smallest inkling that you would like to follow this path - JUST DO IT! Even if you decide that it's not for you, lessons that you will learn, about yourself, your life, your work, your relationships etc. etc... those lessons will be with you forever. They are effective. And they are best gift you can give - to yourself, your family, your friends. Just do it. You'll never regret it. By David Wood and Geoff Grist I encourage you to share, replicate or forward this article as long as author’s links and copyright information are kept intact. David’s Bio David Wood is a Certified Life Coach. He helps coaches, consultants, speakers and trainers to build their businesses via his popular eBook http://10SuperCoaches.com and his audio eBook at http://www.FirstFiftyClients.com. Get his new Free Download '50 Power Questions' and popular monthly eZine for clients at coaches (now over 15,000 subscribers) at: http://www.solutionbox.com/freedownload.htm Link to website Web site: www.life-coaching-resource.com Copyright information Copyright 2004 SolutionBox™ and Life Coaching Resource.com
David Wood is a Certified Life Coach. He helps coaches, consultants, speakers and trainers to build their businesses via his popular ebook at http://10SuperCoaches.com and his audio ebook at http://www.FirstFiftyClients.com. Get his new Free Download “50 Power Questions” and popular monthly ezine for clients and coaches (now over 15,000 subscribers) at: http://www.solutionbox.com/freedownload.htm
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