Being an executive coach can be rewarding. But, many people misunderstand what coaching actually is, underestimate the process to become a credentialed coach, and don’t anticipate the ongoing effort required to generate and develop business to make a living doing this work. How many clients should you have? What other income streams should you consider? How many hours per day should you coach? How do you get clients (and keep them)? And most importantly, how hard is it? This article offers some clarity on what it takes to become a successful executive coach, and how to get started.

What difference-makers should you look for in a coach or a coaching program? What makes for a truly transformative executive coaching experience?

To partner with a coach is to realize the depth of your being, harness innate capability and positively impact your world. Unleash yourself!

Coaching fosters nonjudgmental curiosity and self-examination. So whatever coaching topics come up are acceptable – but how do we choose a great topic?

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Christine Tao, founder of Sounding Board coaching program, on her platform and how small business owners can benefit from leadership and executive coaching.

People engage in personal development for different reasons. Sometimes the journey starts with a desire to overcome challenges. Other times there is a focus on reaching goals. For some, it’s about getting in touch with the self in a deeper way. Regardless of what brings a person to want to invest in their unique journey of development, often we turn to experts to guide the way. In seeking out support, it’s not uncommon to look at therapy and coaching and wonder: Which one is right for me?

If you are a Life Coach, dedicated to the personal development of others, you are continuously pushing your edge, and actively seeking training and coach...

No time for a formal coaching session? You can use active listening skills to turn a casual conversation into a coaching opportunity.

How to help employees reach their potential

It’s no surprise then that executive coaching is being used more and more frequently to develop leadership talent. How does it work though? What are the experiences of these leaders within coaching, what works for them and how does coaching really facilitate their development?

Interested in learning more about what is coaching? This is a good place to start. This article is designed to give you a bird’s eye view of this growing phenomenon called coaching. We explore some definitions and introduce you to four of the main coaching organizations we know. See our expanded list below for more.

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