Top 10 Steps to Donating Your Coaching Services

Written by Tara Kachaturoff, Executive Coach


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6. Include important information on your gift certificate.

Make sure that you include your company name, logo, and contact information at a minimum, onrepparttar front ofrepparttar 120178 certificate. Include a statement thatrepparttar 120179 certificate is “Not Redeemable for Cash.” Finally, make sure to add an expiration date. Most organizations expect that you will have an expiration date at least one year fromrepparttar 120180 date ofrepparttar 120181 fundraising event. You may also choose to include other identifying information like your name, website, and telephone number.

7. Create an information package to accompanyrepparttar 120182 gift certificate.

Create two information packages. One package is forrepparttar 120183 organization to keep for their records. They need this information, along with your signed contract, for tax and recordkeeping purposes. The other package is for them to give torepparttar 120184 gift certificate recipient. You may want to enclose this in a sealed envelope. Each package should include your business card, some information about coaching, as well as how to redeemrepparttar 120185 gift certificate.

8. Maintain a log and detailed records of your donations.

Keep good records. For each donation that you make, recordrepparttar 120186 name ofrepparttar 120187 organization,repparttar 120188 contact person,repparttar 120189 event date, howrepparttar 120190 service will be used (silent auction, raffle, door prize), andrepparttar 120191 expiration date recorded onrepparttar 120192 gift certificate. You might want to create a separate file folder for each organization so you can maintain copies of any email correspondence, thank you letters, a copy ofrepparttar 120193 contract, as well as a copy of what you sent torepparttar 120194 organization. Later on whenrepparttar 120195 gift certificate recipient contacts you, you can use this file as a “client file”.

9. Wait patiently forrepparttar 120196 recipient to contact you.

Not everyone who bids on or receives your package will follow up on it. Sometimes people bid on things withrepparttar 120197 best of intentions, but they get busy or forget about it. Don’t be discouraged; instead, be happy that you contributed to something that your believe in and thatrepparttar 120198 organization benefited in some way.

10. A client is a client is a client.

Oncerepparttar 120199 gift certificate recipient contacts you, make sure that you treat them exactly as you would any paying client. Not only are you representing yourself and your business, but you are also, indirectly, representingrepparttar 120200 organization to which you maderepparttar 120201 donation. Enjoyrepparttar 120202 experience, have fun, and most of all know that you,repparttar 120203 recipient, andrepparttar 120204 organization are benefiting from this donation.

Copyright 2004 by Tara Kachaturoff

Tara Alexandra Kachaturoff is an executive coach, trainer, consultant and professional speaker with over 15 years of corporate experience. She coaches executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs on leadership, business and lifestyle issues and has been featured in radio, print, and television. She is the owner of CoachPoint™, www.virtualleverage.com,and www.relationshipplanning.com.


Top Ten Preparations for a Television Appearance

Written by Tara Kachaturoff, Executive Coach


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6. This is life, but this is a rehearsal.

Practice and practice some more. Ask a friend or associate to make up interview questions (or use ones you’ve written in advance) so that you can practice responding. Wear clothes that you think you might wear torepparttar actual taping and practice using hand and facial gestures as well. If you can, videotape yourself so that you can have an idea as to how you might appear to others. It will also allow you to check on any nervous habits or distracting gestures.

7. Logistics.

Once you knowrepparttar 120177 date and time ofrepparttar 120178 taping, plan on arriving forty-five minutes to one hour in advance. This will allow you to calm any nervousness and to review any last minute notes – even if you are just sitting in your car. If possible, don’t plan any activities beforerepparttar 120179 taping. Keep your mind calm and quiet. Don’t answerrepparttar 120180 cell phone or callrepparttar 120181 office checking for messages. Concentrate onrepparttar 120182 task at hand. Also, it you need to eat beforerepparttar 120183 taping, either eat at home wearing something other thanrepparttar 120184 clothes you will wear on television, be very careful, or have an extra change of clothes on hand just in case you need to do a quick wardrobe change. Also, make sure you teeth are brushed and free of food particles.

8. Present your best you.

When it’s “go time” make sure that you are wearing clothing appropriate forrepparttar 120185 audience and congruent withrepparttar 120186 nature ofrepparttar 120187 program. Don’t wear bright white, red or other bright colors, or any clothing with a “heavy” design which will detract from your face. Navy suits or pants and cream-colored blouses or shirts are appropriate. Don’t wear jewelry that clangs or makes distracting noises. Have your nails manicured, even though no one will see them. It will make you feel more confident. Cut your hair at least a week in advance so that you can practice styling itrepparttar 120188 way that you want. This is notrepparttar 120189 time to experiment with new hair styles or hair colors. For women, if you’re not comfortable doing your own makeup, you can have it professionally done at any upscale department store cosmetic counter. If you are at a large studio, there may be someone available to help you with both your hair and makeup. Also, a week or so before, purchase a teeth whitening kit (whitening strips are very effective), and start using them. There’s nothing better than a great smile showing nice, white teeth.

9. I’ve been duped!

If allowed, make sure you askrepparttar 120190 studio to make you a copy ofrepparttar 120191 program, either on digital or tape media. You can always haverepparttar 120192 tape duplicated and use it to give away as part of your press or media package. You must obtain a written release fromrepparttar 120193 studio or station to have a copy ofrepparttar 120194 program and to have it duplicated. Also, because you don’t have rights torepparttar 120195 taped product, you will not be able to sell it or make a profit from it. Companies that specialize in legitimate tape duplication will require a written release, fromrepparttar 120196 studio, before making any copies for you.

10. There’s a pressing matter at hand.

When you appear on television, you immediately become viewed as an expert. Take advantage of this opportunity by going to www.prweb.com to send out a free press release announcing your upcoming television appearance. This information might be picked up by local and national media, leading to potential radio, television, and print opportunities.

Copyright 2004 by Tara Kachaturoff.

Tara Alexandra Kachaturoff is an executive coach, trainer, consultant and professional speaker with over 15 years of corporate experience. She coaches executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs on leadership, business and lifestyle issues and has been featured in radio, print, and television. She is the owner of CoachPoint™, www.virtualleverage.com,and www.relationshipplanning.com.


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