Let’s clear something up that confuses many would-be coaches: coaching is not counseling. You’d think that would be obvious, but it’s not—especially to people who are just getting started in the world of coaching. In fact, one of the most common concerns I hear from beginner coaches is something along the lines of: “I don’t […]
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Since we founded CAM nearly 20 years ago, we’ve equipped thousands of coaches to make a kingdom difference in the lives of the people they coach. That’s great. However, one of my biggest disappointments over the past two decades stems from the actual amount of coaching that’s occurred. Too few clients for the number of
Why So Many Coaches Don’t Have Clients (And How You Can Be the Exception) Read More »
Most coaches get into this business because they want to help others and enjoy doing so. But let’s face it, sometimes the joy leaks and coaching becomes a job. The main culprit? Like any professional service, coaching has its share of mundane tasks, meaningless matters, and otherwise maddening obstacles. The dark side of the coaching
4 Ways to Make the Coaching Life Easier (Re-Post) Read More »
Sometimes, the thing preventing a client from moving forward isn’t a lack of motivation, a clear game plan, or accountability. It’s not a lack of skill or a fuzzy vision, either. And it’s not that their level of effort is too low or that they are facing challenging external circumstances. Instead, the roadblock is inside
Cognitive Distortions Don’t Have to Sabotage Your Client’s Success Read More »
