Mentor Coach Q&A Library
Below are previously answered questions from the coaching community. Check back often as this library grows every week.
"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 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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"What are some of the major issues that beginning coaches face?"
Mentor Coach, Sue Brundege answers...
"Can I become a coach without a degree in counseling or social work?"
Mentor Coach, Joanne Susi answers...
"What are some warning signs that someone might not be coachable?"
Mentor Coach, Adam Guzkowski 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...
"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...
"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 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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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 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...
"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 skills and degrees are necessary to be a successful coach?"
Mentor Coach, Rhonda Hess 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...
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