Below are previously answered questions from the coaching
community. Check back often as this library grows every week.
"What can I do with a client who wants to go into the past and avoid setting an agenda?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger M. D. answers...
"Is group coaching a good way to start to build a coaching practice or should I focus on individual coaching?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What is the best way to end a coaching session?"
Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"Can coaching be given to more than one person at a time?"
Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"What's an example of an undeniable benefit. What is a HUB statement?"
Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"I've been told that I am a natural problem solver. How can I keep those tendencies in check to be a successful coach?"
Mentor Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"What is the best way to end a free introductory coaching session?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"I am 53 years old...is it too late to start out on this path?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger M. D. answers...
"How do you keep yourself present throughout the coaching session?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"How can I ask better coaching questions?"
Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"I am just starting out as a coach. What are some good questions to ask my new clients?"
Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"What is couples coaching? How does a coach work with both partners at once?"
Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"Although I am able to convince people about my abilities to coach them, when I talk money they seem to run away. Why?"
Mentor Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"What should I include in a display table at a trade show or event?"
Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"How can I introduce a prospective client to the benefits of coaching and why I am the right person to help them?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"Besides asking powerful questions, what else can coaches do to help their clients acheive success ?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger M. D. answers...
"Many coaches have degrees in psychology or some other PhD. What about those of us that don't have a degree?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What makes for a good coach?"
Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"I have an opportunity to have a display at a local event. What might you suggest that I include in the display?"
Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"What is the advantage of the sample session?"
Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"What is couples coaching and how does a coach work with both partners at once?"
Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"What do you know now that you wished you had known at the beginning of your coaching career?"
Mentor Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"How do you decide what area of coaching to go into? I realize that just wanting to help people isn't enough."
Mentor Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"What are some of the major issues beginning coaches face?"
Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"How can you introduce a prospective client to the benefits of coaching?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"How can I develop my listening skills as a coach?"
Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"Can I make a living as a Life Coach and how long will it take to launch a practice?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What is the need and role of a Wellness Coach?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers...
"How does a new coach gain credibility with clients, business owners and others?"
Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"What are some of the major issues that beginning coaches face?"
Mentor Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"What exactly does a life coach do?"
Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"What process do you use to identify a market that you want to pursue for your coaching practice?"
Mentor Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"How can I start teaching workshops or seminars?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"I am brand new to coaching, what's the best way to overcome the
question 'How long have you been coaching'?"
Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"Can I become a coach without a degree in counseling or social work?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"I have a fear of becoming a certified coach and then not being able to build a good enough client base to make a living. Can you help?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers...
"What are some warning signs that someone might not be coachable?"
Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"Guiding a person's life seems like a big responsibility. How do I know I am suited to coaching?"
Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"Do all of the CTA programs take place online"
Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"How long does a coaching relationship generally last?"
Mentor Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"What are the first steps to getting started as a coach?"
Mentor Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"Some clients believe it is too difficult to make the changes that would help them. What do you suggest?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, MD answers...
"How do you choose a target market for your coaching practice?"
Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"How can I start doing workshops or seminars?"
Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"What
are some ways I can use to approach people that I think would make
great clients?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"What sorts of things should I include in a website?"
Mentor
Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"How do I choose a coach training school that gives me the essentials and ongoing collaboration?"
Mentor
Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"What makes an ezine compelling?"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"How explicit should our feedback be to clients?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers...
"How do you build a coaching practice from an abundance of personal experience?"
Mentor
Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"What's the most effective way to get my name known in the marketplace?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"How do you maintain a regular flow of clients?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"Do you recommend that coaches have blogs? Is it an alternative to sending out an
e-zine?"
Mentor
Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"What is the most effective way to get your name known in the market place?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What is the best way to charge coaching fees?"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"There is much talk about 'The Secret'. Does it have applications in coaching?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers...
"Do you see your clients in person? Why or why not?"
Mentor
Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"How do you build the confidence to start coaching?"
Mentor
Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"How would you suggest doing relationship coaching with a client? Is there a right or wrong approach?"
Mentor
Coach, Lauire Cameron answers...
"I've been coaching for a couple of years, but unofficially. How do I become a coach? What are the steps?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"Is it possible to pursue this profession in a rural community of less than 4,000 people?"
Mentor
Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"How long does it take to establish a livable income by coaching?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"Is
the group, 'Women in Transition,' too broad to be considered a niche?"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"What guidelines do I use for setting fees?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers...
"Does being an extrovert give one an advantage in coaching or is coaching an optimal career choice for an introvert?"
Mentor
Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"How do I determine my coaching niche?"
Mentor
Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"Does
a coach need to be a success in owning a business?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"I am not a coach yet and really want to become one. What is the best way to get started?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"What is the difference between counseling and coaching?"
Mentor
Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"My passion is helping people excel in life, career, finance and relationships. Is this niche too broad?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What are the average start up expenses for a coaching practice? What does certification cost? How do I get started?"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"People tend to repeat known behaviors, even if they're limiting. How can coaches help someone change?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers...
"How do we get started, how do we convince our family and friends that were serious about coaching and need their help to get started?"
Mentor
Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"What areas do I need to cover to build a successful coaching practice?"
Mentor
Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"As a coach it is important to keep boundaries, what are the red flags a coach should watch out for when boundaries are getting crossed?"
Mentor
Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"How can we best deal with a client that presents with no specific problem area but has a 'my life is a mess' attitude?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"How do I become a coach? I have been working in marketing and have realized that my real passion lies in helping people."
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"As a new coach is it possible to start accepting clients right away or should you wait until your coach training is complete?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What skills and degrees are necessary to be a successful coach?"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"What is the best way to deal with resistant clients?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Krueger, MD. answers...
"How do you deliver a plan of action without hurting the clients feelings?"
Mentor
Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"Can someone without a background in business, finance, marketing or management succeed as a coach?"
Mentor
Coach, Sue Brundege answers..
"If I am considering starting a coaching career, where should I begin?"
Mentor
Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"Can you advertise your coaching services across the country and not just in the immediate area in which you reside?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"At what point do you recommend we get our own coach?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"Can I build my coaching practice through workshops?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What factors should I look for to assess whether or not a prospective client is coachable?"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"What is the next big evolutionary step in coaching in your estimation?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Krueger, MD. answers...
"How do you decide what area of coaching to go into? I realize that just wanting to help people isn't enough."
Mentor
Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"I have ads in magazines and have a very low response rate. Are there other ways to get clients?"
Mentor
Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"What will lead a client to choose a new coach like myself, instead of a coach who has been in practice for a number of years?"
Mentor
Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"How long does it typically take to get a coaching practice up and running and to become profitable?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"Do you see coaching as a lasting career?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"To what extent can coaching be done at home and on the telephone without having an official office?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"As a coach, how do you know what type of specialty to focus on? How do you approach individuals with your skills and abilities without looking foolish?"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"Life Coaching seems very close to therapy. Are the lines blurred on occassion?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Krueger, MD. answers...
"How come one hour per week is enough for coaching?"
Mentor
Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"What is the advantage of a sample session?"
Mentor
Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"How
do you deal with a client who is not taking responsibility for moving
forward?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"I've
been coaching for a couple of years, but unofficially. How do I become
a coach? What are the steps?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"I want to start a full time coaching practice. Is it better to work for a corporation first and build a practice on the side or become a full time coach immediately
?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
Do you recommend posting coaching fees on your website ?"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"I realize life is a continual learning process, but do you think someone who has worked through a lot of issues and that people use for a sounding board would make a good coach?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Krueger, MD. answers...
"I feel like I have many of the traits to become a coach. However, I lack the ability to 'tell it like it is'. Is this a skill I can learn?"
Mentor
Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"What do you find to be the most effective marketing tool for coaches?'"
Mentor
Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"How do you go from giving a person a first hand coaching experience to getting to the point where they aren't expecting your coaching skills for free?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"I am thinking of getting involved in coaching. Would it be a problem that I haven’t been in the work force for many years?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"Is there a strategy to deal with a client who routinely answers questions with the retort, 'I don't know'?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Krueger MD answers...
"Do you see your clients in person? Why or why not?"
Mentor
Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"What would be the first question you would ask in a sample session?"
Mentor
Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"What is the single most important piece of advice for a new coach who wants to be successful and ethical?"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"Do you have to be an expert or have a professional background in the particular area of the niche you would like to work with?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"I've
been coaching for a couple of years, but unofficially. How do I become
a coach? What are the steps?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"What factors should I look for to assess whether a prospective client is coachable?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"How can I incorporate a client's learning style, visual, kinesthetic or auditory into my coaching practice to be more effective for the client?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, MD answers...
"I don't have a degree. How do I get the training to coach about the simple things in life to everyday people?"
Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"What is an example of an elevator speech?"
Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"How does a new coach set their fees with integrity?"
Mentor Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"My passion is assisting people with reaching their goals, however by nature I am an introvert and not a dynamic speaker. Can I become a successful coach?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"I am not a coach yet and really want to become one. What is the best way to get started?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"How is coaching different from professional counseling or therapy? Could I be violating licensure laws in most states?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, MD answers...
"I am brand new to coaching, what's the best way to overcome the
question 'How long have you been coaching?"
Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"How do you get your first client?"
Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"What's
the best way for me to expand my coaching practice beyond one-on-one
coaching?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"What
are some good ways to get the word out to people about what coaching
is without giving a lecture every time I meet someone?"
Mentor
Coach, Will Matthews answers...
"At
what point do you recommend we get our own coach?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"How
do you as a coach ensure your own physical, financial, and emotional
well-being?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"As
a coach, how do you know what type of specialty to focus on? How do
you approach individuals with your skills and abilities without looking
foolish?"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"How
do you deal with a client who is not taking responsibility for moving
forward?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"How
does coaching differ from counseling?"
Mentor Coach, David
Krueger, MD answers...
"How
I can improve my coaching skills and find my first clients?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne
Susi answers...
"If
I can establish a coaching practice, should I start working as a coach
while simultaneously training or can I just rely on accumulated experience
and forgo the training classes?"
Mentor
Coach, Will Matthews answers...
"Is
the group, 'Women in Transition,' too broad to be considered a niche?"
Mentor Coach, Rhonda
Hess answers...
"Many
people are skeptical of the need for life coaches, their ability to
attract clients and generate revenues. How can I respond?"
Mentor Coach, Dave
Meyer answers...
"As
a new coach, I often get asked to speak in front of groups. What can
I do to gain new clients from these speaking engagements?"
Mentor Coach, Laurie
Cameron answers...
"I'm
a very empathic person but identify too closely with my clients and
take it personally when things don't work out. Any words of wisdom?"
Mentor Coach, Dr.
David Krueger answers...
"I've
been coaching for a couple of years, but unofficially. How do I become
a coach? What are the steps?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"I
am coaching a client who wants to improve his business. My expertise
is in wellness, not business. How can I provide him options in an
area in which I am unfamiliar?"
Mentor Coach, Will
Matthews answers...
"What
steps lead you to become a coach and how did you obtain your first
client?"
Mentor Coach, Dave
Meyer answers...
"What
skills and degrees are necessary to be a successful coach?"
Mentor Coach, Rhonda
Hess answers...
"What
is the single most important quality or trait a new coach must possess
in order to be successful?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"How
is coaching different from therapy and, as a psychotherapist, why
do I need additional training to become a coach?"
Mentor Coach, David
Krueger, MD answers...
"As
a new coach, how do I stay firm with my fees? I need the experience
so I tend to back down to keep a client. Is this wrong?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne
Susi answers...
"What
are some ways I can use to approach people that I think would make
great clients?"
Mentor Coach, Will
Matthews answers...
"How
do I find a good balance between my day job, which I need for income,
and transitioning into full-time coaching?"
Mentor Coach, Rhonda
Hess answers...
"How
can I get out into the public so they can taste my coaching product
firsthand?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"I
have begun to develop a passion for single mothers which I call Motivating
Single Woman. Would this be too broad to be considered a good niche?"
Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"How
do you get people to change their minds when they are convinced that
what has got them where they are is just the way the world is?"
Mentor
Coach, David Krueger, MD answers...
"What
are some ways I can use to approach people that I think would make
great clients?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"I
don't question the value or need for training, but from a purely economical
point of view how long should it take to recoup the cost of gaining
certification?"
Mentor Coach, Will Matthews answers...
"What
are some sure-fire ways to get past the question, 'So, what does coaching
cost?'"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"I
have put off becoming a coach for several years. The burning question
is, 'Can I make a living as a life coach and how long will it take
to launch a practice?'"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"Does
a coach need to be a success in owning a business?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"When
is it appropriate for a coach to offer their own ideas, insight and
strategy to the client?"
Mentor
Coach, David Krueger, MD answers...
"What
is the best way for beginners to market themselves as professional
coaches to attract potential clients?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"How
do you go from from 'the one everyone calls on to listen,' to being
a paid coach?"
Mentor
Coach, Will Matthews answers...
"What
are some guidelines for setting coaching fees?"
Mentor
Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"How
can someone make life coaching a lucrative career? Do you need a lot
of connections and expensive ads?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"For
the days when you're feeling less than hyped about life yourself,
what self talk do you use to get out of that darkness to be inspiring
and effective for your client?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"Are
people really willing to pay top dollar for coaching services?"
Mentor
Coach, David Krueger, MD answers...
"Do
I need a certificate to do life coaching? Can I really start this
business without certification?"
Mentor
Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"I'm
afraid by deciding on a niche I'll exclude a number of clients from
using my services. How do I avoid this?"
Mentor
Coach, Will Matthews answers...
"How
do you deal with a client who is not taking responsibility for moving
forward?"
Mentor
Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"When
setting up a complimentary sample session how much information to
you give away?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"I am a therapist considering switching to coaching. How can I keep the boundaries between the two?"
Mentor
Coach, Dave Krueger answers...
"I wonder how I can be a good coach without a psychology background?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"I really want to be a coach but I don't feel totally together myself. Is being a coach a hopeless goal for the imperfect?"
Mentor Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"Do
most coaches have an office, or do they meet with clients at the client's
location?"
Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"How do I know what my specialty in coaching will be?"
Mentor Coach, Will Matthews answers...
"What is truely the unique expertise that a coach can claim?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"Are there 'education' coach specialties or only the ones listed on the Coach Training Alliance website?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers...
"How
I can improve my coaching skills and find my first clients?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne
Susi answers...
"Do most coaches have an office, or do they meet with clients at the clients locations?"
Mentor Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"I've heard of 'life coaches' and 'executive coaches', but I'm not really sure what the difference is. Can you help me figure this out?"
Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"I would like to coach companies on their hiring methods, as well as applicants and employees. Any idea on how to get started?"
Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
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