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Quote Although I am able to convince people about my abilities to coach them, when I talk money they seem to run away. Why? Quote

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Mentor Coach Q & A Library

Below are previously answered questions from the coaching community. Check back often as this library grows every week.

Quote Does it take past and present life experiences to be a great coach or is it just a natural gift? Quote

Mentor Coach, Jennifer Powers answers...


 

Quote How do I choose a coach training school that gives me the essentials and ongoing collaboration? Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...


 

Quote Does it take past and present life experiences to be a great coach or is it just a natural gift? Quote

Mentor Coach, Jennifer Powers answers...


 

Quote What guidelines do I use for setting fees? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers...


 

Quote Many coaches have degrees in psychology or some other PhD. What about those of us that don't have a degree? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...


 

Quote Life Coaching seems very close to therapy. Are the lines blurred on occassion? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers...


 

Quote What is the single most important quality or trait a new coach must possess in order to be successful? Quote

Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...


 

Quote What process do you use to identify a market that you want to pursue for your coaching practice? Quote

Mentor Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...


 

Quote What exactly does a life coach do? Quote

Mentor Coach, Jackie Black, Ph.D. answers...


 

Quote I am brand new to coaching, what's the best way to overcome the question "How long have you been coaching?" Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...


 

Quote What do you know now that you wished you had known at the beginning of your coaching career? Quote

Mentor Coach, Rhonda Hess answers...


 

Quote I have a good background for coaching but what I want to know is, what makes Coach Training Alliance different from all the other coaching schools? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...


 

Quote What is couples coaching? How does a coach work with both partners at once? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...


 

Quote I would like to become a full-time coach. Is it better to work for a corporation first and build your practice on the side or become a full-time coach immediately? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...


 

Quote What's the monetary value of professional coaching? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Dave Krueger answers...

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Quote I have a good background for coaching. I'm more interested in what makes Coach Training Alliance different from the rest, and what is the tuition? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...


 

Quote What is the need and role of a Wellness Coach? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers...


 

Quote 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? Quote

Mentor Coach, Sue Brundege answers...


 

Quote Do you have any advice for working with somebody who is tightly clinging onto their limiting beliefs? Quote

Mentor Coach, Jennifer Powers answers...


 

 

Quote Do all of the CTA programs take place online? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...


 

Quote What is the next big evolutionary step in coaching in your estimation? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, MD answers...


 

Quote Guiding a person's life seems like a big responsibility. How do I know I am suited to coaching? Quote

Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...


 

Quote How do you as a coach ensure your own physical, financial, and emotional well-being? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...


 

Quote I'm viewing the Certified Coach Program but I'm not sure I understand the modality: Is it all via phone and mostly digital material? How do you connect with the mentoring group? Are there any face-to-face meetings? Is there a final exam? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...


 

Quote How important is it to know ourselves and have our act together in coaching others? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. David Krueger answers...


 

Quote How does coaching differ from counseling? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. David Krueger answers...


 

Quote Many people are skeptical of the need for life coaches, their ability to attract clients and generate revenues. How can I respond? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...


 

Quote Why do successful human beings turn to coaching? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...


 

Quote 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? Quote

Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...


 

Quote How can I start doing workshops or seminars? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...


 

Quote 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? Quote

 

Mentor Coach, Dr. Dave Krueger answers...


 

Quote What are some of the major issues beginning coaches face? Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...


 

Quote Do you have any ideas for working with someone who is tightly clinging onto their limited beliefs? Quote

Mentor Coach, Kristalyn Ryan answers...


 

Quote What's an example of an undeniable benefit? What is a HUB statement? Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...


 

Quote What steps lead you to become a coach and how did you obtain your first client? Quote

 

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...

 


 

Quote Is there a strategy to deal with a client who routinely answers questions with the retort - I don't know? Quote

 

Mentor Coach, David Krueger, MD answers...


 

QuoteWhen a person needs help or guidance, why not just go to a friend versus enlisting the help of a coach?Quote

 

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...


 

QuoteWhy are bad choices so easy and good ones so hard?Quote

 

Mentor Coach, David Krueger, MD answers...


 

QuoteHow do you formulate a great opening question at the start of a session?Quote

 

Mentor Coach, Jennifer Powers answers...


 

QuoteI 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?'Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...


 

QuoteMany people are skeptical of the need for life coaches, their ability to attract clients and generate revenues. How can I respond?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...

QuoteI 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?Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...

QuotePeople do not want to be coached unless they are asking for it. What are some ways to overcome this?Quote

Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers...

QuoteHow can someone make life coaching a lucrative career? Do you need a lot of connections and expensive ads?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...

QuoteAre people really willing to pay top dollar for coaching services?Quote

Mentor Coach, David Krueger, MD answers...

QuoteHow long does it take to become a certified life coach?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...

QuoteCan you give us an example of the difference between making a suggestion and telling a client what they should do?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...

QuoteSome clients believe it is too difficult to make the changes that would help them. What do you suggest?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, MD answers......

QuoteHow does a new coach gain credibility with clients, business owners and others?Quote

Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers......

QuoteHow 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?Quote

Mentor Coach, David Krueger, MD answers......

QuoteWhat makes a person enlist the help of a Coach versus talking to a good friend?Quote

Mentor Coach, Kristalyn Ryan answers......

QuoteI am thinking of getting involved in coaching. Would it be a problem that I haven't been in the work force for many years?Quote

Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers......

QuoteWhen setting up a complimentary sample session, how much information do you give away?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers......

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QuoteHow long do I have to train before I become a Certified Coach?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers......

QuoteI don't have a degree. How do I get the training to coach about the simple things in life to everyday people?Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers......

QuoteWhere can I get a list of questions to ask my client?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers......

QuoteI'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?Quote

Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers......

QuotePeople tend to repeat known behaviors, even if they're limiting. How can coaches help someone change?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger, M.D. answers......

QuoteBesides asking powerful questions, what else can coaches do to help their clients achieve success?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers......

QuoteI am brand new to coaching, what's the best way to overcome the question 'How long have you been coaching'?Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers......

QuoteWhat is the most effective way to get your name known in the market place?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers......

QuoteWhat's the general demographic of a person seeking life coaching support?Quote

Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers......

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QuoteWhat are the common mistakes made in setting professional coaching fees?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Dave Krueger answers......

QuoteHow does one choose the appropriate coaching program?Quote

Mentor Coach, Jennifer Powers answers......

QuoteI know I can do this but don't know where to begin. I have an Med. In Adult Education but feel like I need a Life Coach myself right now!Quote

Mentor Coach, Kristalyn Ryan answers......

QuoteHow long does it typically take to get a coaching practice up and running and to become profitable?Quote

Mentor Coach, Laurie Cameron answers......

QuoteI 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?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers......

QuoteWill I have to sabotage my own religious beliefs if they come in the way of helping the client?Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers......

QuoteCan joining your certified coach program be accomplished over the phone from any location?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers......

QuoteFor someone just starting out in coaching, what are some of the key mindsets that need to be changed?Quote

Mentor Coach, Jennifer Powers answers......

QuoteHow can the one hour per week of coaching, on the phone and NOT face-to-face, be effective for a client?Quote

Mentor Coach, Kristalyn Ryan answers......

QuoteCan a coach bring their own wisdom and experience to a coaching session?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers......

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QuoteCan I start coaching as a part-time business? The fear of losing my steady income is overwhelming.Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers......

QuoteWhat is the difference between Mentoring and Coaching?Quote

Mentor Coach, Kristalyn Ryan answers......

QuoteHow long does it take to establish a livable income by coaching?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...

QuoteIs it possible to pursue this profession in a rural community of less than 4,000 peopleQuote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...

QuoteI would like to become a coach. Is it better to work for a corporation first and build my practice on the side, or to become a full time coach immediately?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...

QuoteWhat do I need to do to become a successful coach?Quote

Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...

QuoteDo you see your clients in person? Why or why not?Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...

QuoteHow can I ask better coaching questions?Quote

Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...

QuoteHow do you market yourself before you get to the point where clients refer other clients?Quote

Mentor Coach, Jennifer Powers answers...

QuoteWhat sorts of things should I include in my website?Quote

Mentor Coach, Jackie Black answers...

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QuoteI am 53 years old. Is it too late to start on this path?Quote

Mentor Coach, David Krueger answers...

QuoteI understand that all coaching relationships are different, but what generally determines how long a coaching relationship lasts?Quote

Mentor Coach, Sue Brundege answers...

QuoteWhat are the advantages of being a "certified coach" in an arena that is unregulated?Quote

Mentor Coach, Kristalyn Ryan answers...

QuoteWhat does a client really want from a professional coach?Quote

Mentor Coach, David Krueger answers...

QuoteHow do you build a coaching practice from an abundance of personal experience?Quote

Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...

QuoteHow do you deliver a plan of action without hurting the client's feelings?Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...

QuoteHow long does it take to become a Certified Life Coach?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. Jackie Black answers...

QuoteWhat is the best way to take notes during a session?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...

QuoteWhat is the best way to end a coaching session?Quote

Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...

QuoteWhat would be the first question you would ask in a sample session?Quote

Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...

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QuoteCan I start coaching as a part-time business? The fear of losing my steady income is overwhelming.Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...

QuoteI am just starting out in my coaching practice. How do I get past the feelings of - can I be really good at this?Quote

Mentor Coach, Jennifer Powers answers...

QuoteHow do you decide what area of coaching to go into?Quote

Mentor Coach, Sue Brundege answers...

QuoteHow can spirituality and charging a fee for coaching be compatible?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger answers...

QuoteMy passion is assisting people in reaching their goals. However, I am an introvert and not a dynamic speaker. Can I become a successful coach?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...

QuoteWhat are some warning signs that someone might not be coachable?Quote

Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...

QuoteI'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?Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...

QuoteI am a therapist considering switching to coaching for a number of reasons. How can I keep the boundaries between the two separate?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Krueger answers...

QuoteHow 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?Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...

QuoteHow can I be a good coach for others when I'm still working on so many things myself?Quote

Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski answers...

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QuoteDoes 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?Quote

Mentor Coach, Nan Einarson answers...

QuoteI am totally confused about where to obtain certification to become a coach. What should I look for in a training program?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dave Meyer answers...

QuoteI am a therapist considering switching to coaching for a number of reasons. How can I keep the boundaries between the two separate?Quote

Mentor Coach, Dr. David Krueger answers...



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