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- 7 Steps To The Ideal Exploratory Session - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from David WoodWhether you are at a point in your coaching where you are completely comfortable approaching and securing new clients for yourself, or you have just begun, the tips below will support you in taking your coaching practice to the next level. The Exploratory Session 1) Set the context of the ...
Views: 1364 - Entering The Coaching Field - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from David WoodSo you're considering a career as a life, business or corporate coach, but wondering what's the best way to enter the field? Do I need to do a training course? Do I need to get accredited? Where will I get clients, and do I have what it takes? Most coaches agree on the best way to begin a ...
Views: 1535 - The First Step To Clients - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from David WoodGetting people to go from 'hello' to 'let me sign up as your client' can be a big ask - especially when they don't know what coaching is! So I always suggest you do an 'Introductory' or 'Exploratory' session first - no cost and no obligation. But how do you offer this so that they say 'yes'? In ...
Views: 1112 - What Coaching Really Is - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from David WoodA few years ago I called a woman back who had inquired about coaching and she said: "Thanks for calling me back so quickly. It helps to keep the momentum going". At that moment what coaching REALLY is became crystal clear! Impulses for Change From time to time, we get impulses for change. It ...
Views: 1197 - The Magical Way to Get Clients for Your Coaching Practice - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from David WoodDo you ever worry about not being able to get clients? Well -- how do the successful coaches with thriving businesses do it? The fastest way to accelerate is to model what works for successful people! A while ago I worked on an e-book of interviews with ten hugely successful coaches with ...
Views: 1044 - Make Your Life Easier? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2005 from David Wood'Have you read the Art of War?' someone asked me once. Fighting someone to get your way is definitely a valid strategy. But you don't need me to tell you about that one - we've all been arguing and manipulating to get our own way since we were born! And you may have noticed - often when you ...
Views: 1124 - How to Have That Courageous Conversation - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2005 from David WoodIn this article I'll tell you why having the courageous Conversations in your life is the most important thing you can do for your spiritual growth, and for your freedom and fun on this planet. And - I'll tell you how to have them. What is a 'Courageous Conversation' (CC)? A CC is the one you ...
Views: 2372 - How to Fast-Track Your Practice (the 'Mentor Coach') - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2005 from David WoodHow to Fast-Track Your Practice (the 'Mentor Coach') Body of Article When I was starting out as a coach I looked around for the leading coach in Australia (and chose Christine McDougall). For my next coach I called the President of the ICF in the US (Marcia Reynolds). I believe this track is ...
Views: 1612 - Learn to Say No - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2005 from David WoodLearn to Say No How many times have you agreed to do something that you actually didn’t want to do? For someone at work? Your friends? Even your spouse? All you had to do was say no, but the word didn’t come out. So you end up doing it…and later resent it. A coaching client said to me she was ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Design Your Perfect Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2005 from David WoodWe often fall into the trap of thinking we have to wait until retirement to have our life be just right. (Of course, in retirement people often get bored.) So stop waiting! This article is written to help you design your ideal life. Then ask the question: What would it take to have this NOW, ...
Views: 4978 - Change Your Life With a Simple Habit - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2005 from David WoodChange Your Life With a Simple Habit You've worked for hours on dinner - doing the best you can - and he says ...................nothing. How do you feel? Feel like cooking tomorrow night? What if he says: "Jenny, I really appreciate you taking the time to cook. Aside from the food being ...
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