Below are previously answered questions from the coaching
community. Check back often as this library grows every week.
"What sorts of things should I include in my website? "
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Coach, Jackie Black answers...
"I am 53 years old. Is it too late to start on this path? "
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Coach, David Krueger answers...
"I understand that all coaching relationships are different, but what generally determines how long a coaching relationship lasts? "
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Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"What are the advantages of being a "certified coach" in an arena that is unregulated? "
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Coach, Kristalyn Ryan answers...
"What does a client really want from a professional coach? "
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Coach, David Krueger answers...
"How do you build a coaching practice from an abundance of personal experience? "
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"How do you deliver a plan of action without hurting the client's feelings? "
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"How long does it take to become a Certified Life Coach? "
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Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"What is the best way to take notes during a session? "
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Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What is the best way to end a coaching session? "
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"What would be the first question you would ask in a sample session? "
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"Can I start coaching as a part-time business? The fear of losing my steady income is overwhelming. "
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"I am just starting out in my coaching practice. How do I get past the feelings of - can I be really good at this? "
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Coach, Jennifer Powers answers...
"How do you decide what area of coaching to go into? "
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Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"How can spirituality and charging a fee for coaching be compatible? "
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Coach, Dave Krueger answers...
"How can the one hour per week of coaching, on the phone and NOT face-to-face, be effective for a client? "
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Coach, Kristalyn Ryan answers...
"My passion is assisting people in reaching their goals. However, I am an introvert and not a dynamic speaker. Can I become a successful coach? "
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Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What are some warning signs that someone might not be coachable? "
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"I'm brand new to coaching. What is the best way to overcome the question "how long have you been coaching?" and yet still be able to attract a reasonable fee? "
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"I am a therapist considering switching to coaching for a number of reasons. How can I keep the boundaries between the two separate? "
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Coach, Dave Krueger answers...
"How come one hour per week is enough for coaching? What can you do for one hour so that it can be effective for your client? "
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"How can I be a good coach for others when I’m still working on so many things myself? "
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"Does being an extrovert give one an advantage in coaching and building a successful coaching practice or is coaching an optimal career choice for an introvert? "
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"I am totally confused about where to obtain certification to become a coach. What should I look for in a training program? "
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Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"I am a therapist considering switching to coaching for a number of reasons. How can I keep the boundaries between the two separate? "
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Coach, Dr. David Krueger answers...
"How long does it take to become a certified coach? "
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Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"What type of coaching communication is most successful with clients? Telephone, in-person, or over the computer?"
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Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"Does it take past and present life experiences to be a great coach or is it just a natural gift? "
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Coach, Jennifer Powers answers...
"What is the best way to end a coaching session? "
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski 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? "
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Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"How can I start doing workshops and seminars? "
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Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"How can I become a Certified Coach? "
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Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"How do you choose a target market for your coaching practice? "
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"I am 53 years old. Is it too late to start on this path? "
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Coach, Dave Krueger answers...
"Can we set completion of secondary goals as a primary goal? "
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"How can I develop my listening skills as a coach? "
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"Do you recommend that coaches have blogs? Is it an alternative to sending out an ezine? "
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Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"What makes for a good coach? "
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"In choosing coaching accreditation schools, how do I sort through the power marketing to pick one that gives me essentials and on-going collaboration? "
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"What is the science behind coaching to make the process work? "
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Coach, Dave Krueger answers...
"Although I am able to convince people about my abilities to coach them, when I talk money, they seem to run away. Why? "
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Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"What is the difference between mentoring and coaching? "
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Coach, Kristalyn Ryan answers...
"Is there a strategy to deal with a client who routinely answers questions with the retort,"I don't know" ? "
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Coach, David Krueger answers...
"I have noticed that many of your coaches have some degree in psychology or other PhD. What about those of us who do not have a degree? How will that impact our business? "
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Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What is the difference between counseling and coaching? "
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Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"What trait do most successful coaches have in common? "
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"I feel I have many of the traits to become a coach. However, I lack the ability to tell it like it is. Is this a trait I can learn? "
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"Can coaching be given to more than one person at a time? "
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"How do you decide what area of coaching to go into? I realize just wanting to help people is not enough. "
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Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"What exactly does a life coach do? I have been told they facilitate a person by reaching their goals, but how exactly? "
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Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"When is it appropriate for a coach to offer his or her own ideas, insight, and strategies to the client? "
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Coach, David Krueger answers...
"For someone just starting out in coaching, what are some of the key mindsets which need to be changed? "
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Coach, Jennifer Powers answers...
"I have ads in magazines. Is it normal to have a very, very low response rate at first? Are there other ways to get clients as well? "
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"I understand that all coaching relationships are different, but what generally determines how long a coaching relationship lasts? "
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Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"It seems like I have been coaching all of my life and I am really considering entering this as my new career. I am just wondering how long does it take to establish a livable income by coaching? "
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Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What do you know now that you wished you had known at the beginning of your coaching career? "
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Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...
"How long does it take to become a Certified Life Coach? "
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Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"It seems that if the coach is in the position of helping to guide another person's life, that this is a big responsibility. How do I know if I am suited to it? "
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Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"Life coaching seems very close to therapy. Are the lines blurred on occasion? "
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Coach, Dave Krueger answers...
"What are some of the major issues that beginning coaches face? "
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Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"Do websites bring in many clients for a beginning coach? Or are there more effective ways? "
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Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"How do you choose a target market for your coaching practice? "
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"Is it possible to pursue this profession in an isolated rural community of less that 4000 people? "
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Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"Can someone without a background in business, marketing, finance, or management succeed as a coach? "
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Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"Can I make a living and support myself as a life coach? How long will it take to launch a practice? "
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Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"How do you get to coach groups? "
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"I've been coaching for a couple of years, but unofficially. How do I become a coach? What are the steps?"
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Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"What are the most important factors in building a successful coaching practice?"
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Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What type of coaching communication is most successful with clients: telephone, in-person or over the computer?"
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Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"What is the difference between counseling and coaching?"
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Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...
"There is a lot of talk about writing newsletters to build your coaching business, what if you're not good at writing?"
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Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"What is the most challenging aspect of coaching?"
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Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers...
"Can you give me some straightforward tips to develop my listening skills?"
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Coach, Dave Meyer answers...
"What do I need to do to become a successful coach?"
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Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...
"I think I can be a good relationship coach. Will it matter that I am not in a relationship myself?"
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Coach, Nan Einarson 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?"
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Coach, Nan Einarson answers...
"What are your thoughts about coaching friends or relatives?"
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Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"I am a therapist considering switching to coaching. How can I keep the boundaries between the two?"
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Coach, Dave Krueger answers...
"When working with clients is it best to coach in person, over the phone, or by internet?"
Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...
"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...
"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...
"What is the best way to end a free introductory coaching session?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
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