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Mentor Coach Q&A LibraryBelow 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?" "How do you keep yourself present throughout the coaching session?" "How can I ask better coaching questions?" "I am just starting out as a coach. What are some good questions to ask my new clients?" "What is couples coaching? How does a coach work with both partners at once?" "Although I am able to convince people about my abilities to coach them, when I talk money they seem to run away. Why?" "What should I include in a display table at a trade show or event?" "How can I introduce a prospective client to the benefits of coaching and why I am the right person to help them?" "Besides asking powerful questions, what else can coaches do to help their clients acheive success ?" "Many coaches have degrees in psychology or some other PhD. What about those of us that don't have a degree?" "What makes for a good coach?" "I have an opportunity to have a display at a local event. What might you suggest that I include in the display?" "What is the advantage of the sample session?" "What is couples coaching and how does a coach work with both partners at once?" "What do you know now that you wished you had known at the beginning of your coaching career?" "How do you decide what area of coaching to go into? I realize that just wanting to help people isn't enough." "What are some of the major issues beginning coaches face?" "How can you introduce a prospective client to the benefits of coaching?" "How can I develop my listening skills as a coach?" "Can I make a living as a Life Coach and how long will it take to launch a practice?" "What is the need and role of a Wellness Coach?" "How does a new coach gain credibility with clients, business owners and others?" "What are some of the major issues that beginning coaches face?" "What exactly does a life coach do?" "What process do you use to identify a market that you want to pursue for your coaching practice?" "How can I start teaching workshops or seminars?" "I am brand new to coaching, what's the best way to overcome the "Can I become a coach without a degree in counseling or social work?" "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?" "What are some warning signs that someone might not be coachable?" "Guiding a person's life seems like a big responsibility. How do I know I am suited to coaching?" "Do all of the CTA programs take place online" "How long does a coaching relationship generally last?" "What are the first steps to getting started as a coach?" "Some clients believe it is too difficult to make the changes that would help them. What do you suggest?" "How do you choose a target market for your coaching practice?" "How can I start doing workshops or seminars?" "What
are some ways I can use to approach people that I think would make
great clients?" "What sorts of things should I include in a website?" "How do I choose a coach training school that gives me the essentials and ongoing collaboration?" "What makes an ezine compelling?" "How explicit should our feedback be to clients?" "How do you build a coaching practice from an abundance of personal experience?" "What's the most effective way to get my name known in the marketplace?" "How do you maintain a regular flow of clients?" "Do you recommend that coaches have blogs? Is it an alternative to sending out an
e-zine?"
"What is the most effective way to get your name known in the market place?" "What is the best way to charge coaching fees?" "There is much talk about 'The Secret'. Does it have applications in coaching?" "Do you see your clients in person? Why or why not?"
"How do you build the confidence to start coaching?" "How would you suggest doing relationship coaching with a client? Is there a right or wrong approach?" "I've been coaching for a couple of years, but unofficially. How do I become a coach? What are the steps?" "Is it possible to pursue this profession in a rural community of less than 4,000 people?" "How long does it take to establish a livable income by coaching?" "Is
the group, 'Women in Transition,' too broad to be considered a niche?" "What guidelines do I use for setting fees?" "Does being an extrovert give one an advantage in coaching or is coaching an optimal career choice for an introvert?" "How do I determine my coaching niche?" "Does
a coach need to be a success in owning a business?" "I am not a coach yet and really want to become one. What is the best way to get started?"
"What is the difference between counseling and coaching?"
"My passion is helping people excel in life, career, finance and relationships. Is this niche too broad?"
"What are the average start up expenses for a coaching practice? What does certification cost? How do I get started?"
"People tend to repeat known behaviors, even if they're limiting. How can coaches help someone change?"
"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?"
"What areas do I need to cover to build a successful coaching practice?"
"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?"
"How can we best deal with a client that presents with no specific problem area but has a 'my life is a mess' attitude?"
"How do I become a coach? I have been working in marketing and have realized that my real passion lies in helping people."
"As a new coach is it possible to start accepting clients right away or should you wait until your coach training is complete?"
"What skills and degrees are necessary to be a successful coach?"
"What is the best way to deal with resistant clients?"
"How do you deliver a plan of action without hurting the clients feelings?"
"Can someone without a background in business, finance, marketing or management succeed as a coach?"
"If I am considering starting a coaching career, where should I begin?"
"Can you advertise your coaching services across the country and not just in the immediate area in which you reside?"
"At what point do you recommend we get our own coach?" "Can I build my coaching practice through workshops?"
"What factors should I look for to assess whether or not a prospective client is coachable?"
"What is the next big evolutionary step in coaching in your estimation?" "How do you decide what area of coaching to go into? I realize that just wanting to help people isn't enough."
"I have ads in magazines and have a very low response rate. Are there other ways to get clients?"
"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?"
"How long does it typically take to get a coaching practice up and running and to become profitable?"
"Do you see coaching as a lasting career?"
"To what extent can coaching be done at home and on the telephone without having an official office?"
"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?" "Life Coaching seems very close to therapy. Are the lines blurred on occassion?"
"How come one hour per week is enough for coaching?"
"What is the advantage of a sample session?"
"How
do you deal with a client who is not taking responsibility for moving
forward?"
"I've
been coaching for a couple of years, but unofficially. How do I become
a coach? What are the steps?"
"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
?"
Do you recommend posting coaching fees on your website ?" "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?" "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?" "What do you find to be the most effective marketing tool for coaches?'" "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?" "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?" "Is there a strategy to deal with a client who routinely answers questions with the retort, 'I don't know'?" "Do you see your clients in person? Why or why not?" "What would be the first question you would ask in a sample session?" "What is the single most important piece of advice for a new coach who wants to be successful and ethical?" "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?"
"I've
been coaching for a couple of years, but unofficially. How do I become
a coach? What are the steps?" "What factors should I look for to assess whether a prospective client is coachable?"
"How can I incorporate a client's learning style, visual, kinesthetic or auditory into my coaching practice to be more effective for the client?" "I don't have a degree. How do I get the training to coach about the simple things in life to everyday people?"
"What is an example of an elevator speech?" "How does a new coach set their fees with integrity?" "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?" "I am not a coach yet and really want to become one. What is the best way to get started?" "How is coaching different from professional counseling or therapy? Could I be violating licensure laws in most states?" "I am brand new to coaching, what's the best way to overcome the "How do you get your first client?" "What's
the best way for me to expand my coaching practice beyond one-on-one
coaching?" "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?" "At
what point do you recommend we get our own coach?" "How
do you as a coach ensure your own physical, financial, and emotional
well-being?" "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?" "How
do you deal with a client who is not taking responsibility for moving
forward?" "How
does coaching differ from counseling?" "How
I can improve my coaching skills and find my first clients?" "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?" "Is
the group, 'Women in Transition,' too broad to be considered a niche?" "Many
people are skeptical of the need for life coaches, their ability to
attract clients and generate revenues. How can I respond?" "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?" "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?" "I've
been coaching for a couple of years, but unofficially. How do I become
a coach? What are the steps?" "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?" "What
steps lead you to become a coach and how did you obtain your first
client?" "What
skills and degrees are necessary to be a successful coach?" "What
is the single most important quality or trait a new coach must possess
in order to be successful?" "How
is coaching different from therapy and, as a psychotherapist, why
do I need additional training to become a coach?" "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?" "What
are some ways I can use to approach people that I think would make
great clients?" "How
do I find a good balance between my day job, which I need for income,
and transitioning into full-time coaching?" "How
can I get out into the public so they can taste my coaching product
firsthand?" "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?" "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?" "What
are some ways I can use to approach people that I think would make
great clients?" "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?" "What
are some sure-fire ways to get past the question, 'So, what does coaching
cost?'" "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?'" "Does
a coach need to be a success in owning a business?" "When
is it appropriate for a coach to offer their own ideas, insight and
strategy to the client?" "What
is the best way for beginners to market themselves as professional
coaches to attract potential clients?" "How
do you go from from 'the one everyone calls on to listen,' to being
a paid coach?" "What
are some guidelines for setting coaching fees?" "How
can someone make life coaching a lucrative career? Do you need a lot
of connections and expensive ads?" "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?" "Are
people really willing to pay top dollar for coaching services?" "Do
I need a certificate to do life coaching? Can I really start this
business without certification?" "I'm
afraid by deciding on a niche I'll exclude a number of clients from
using my services. How do I avoid this?" "How
do you deal with a client who is not taking responsibility for moving
forward?" "When
setting up a complimentary sample session how much information to
you give away?" "I am a therapist considering switching to coaching. How can I keep the boundaries between the two?" "I wonder how I can be a good coach without a psychology background?" "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?" "Do
most coaches have an office, or do they meet with clients at the client's
location?" "How do I know what my specialty in coaching will be?" "What is truely the unique expertise that a coach can claim?" "Are there 'education' coach specialties or only the ones listed on the Coach Training Alliance website?" "How
I can improve my coaching skills and find my first clients?" "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?" "I would like to coach companies on their hiring methods, as well as applicants and employees. Any idea on how to get started?" |
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