Hi, Coach Friends. Someone asked me how do I fire a client? How do you fire your client? Great question. Here’s what I’ve got, because I’ve been thinking about this. It’s really hard, first of all. So, if you’re struggling with it, I get it. And actually, yes, you can fire a client. I don’t care how long you’ve been in business, even if it’s for 1 second or 10 years, if you find that you’re not meshing with somebody, then it’s time to end the relationship. First of all, I thought …
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Your Paycheck is More Than You Think
Hi Coachy Loves. I’m sitting out here in this beautiful out of doors because it is summer. You can see the beautiful flowers behind me and the breeze is blowing, and the summer is here and it’s just gorgeous. I was having a client call earlier and we talked about the fact that it’s summer now. I was telling this client last month that one of the things I go in and add into my calendar is I write in “Protect June.” By that, I mean June is a frickin’ crazy month for a lot of us. Schools are …
3 Common Sample Session Mistakes Life Coaches Need to Avoid
Here are the three most common mistakes I see coaches making when conducting sample sessions for prospective clients: 1. Length The conventional amount of recommended time for a Sample Session is 20 minutes. That is not enough! Allow your Sample Sessions to go as long as necessary (mine sometimes last 90 minutes!) 2. Don't be afraid to charge You are giving REAL value, and you can expect to be paid for your expertise and skills. I charge for my Samples, and I let people know that if …
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(Video) Professional Boundaries as a Coach: Here’s Where I Draw the Lines
My two-cents on professional boundaries. I wanted to just quickly talk to you about something that came up for me this morning. It comes up a lot, I think, for coaches: how do you set that professional boundary between almost like becoming your clients’ friend? Is it okay? Where is the boundary between professional and personal? I was thinking about this and what I came up with is that the most important thing you can do is live true to your values in your business. This is what we as …
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Mentor Coaching
More and more, I find I am drawn to working with other life, health/wellness, and business coaches (as my clients) to help them build sustainable coaching practices built on passion, courage, and creativity. It’s incredibly satisfying work because it allows me to use both my left and right brain in a way that totally LIGHTS ME UP! Last week, I became part of the International Coach Federation’s (ICF) Mentor Coaching Registry. Translation: I’ve officially hung my shingle out as a coach who …
