Credentials Don’t Bring Clients

Credentials Don’t Bring Clients

There’s a belief in our profession that goes something like this – once I reach a certain milestone, clients will start coming. The milestone might be 75 coaching hours, or ACC, or PCC, but the belief is the same. We invest our time, money and energy into...
‘Be Visible and Share Your Story’ Isn’t Ethical Guidance

‘Be Visible and Share Your Story’ Isn’t Ethical Guidance

At some point during or after our coach training, most of us received some version of this advice: be visible and share your story because that’s how clients will find you. It sounds reasonable, even inspiring. The problem is that it’s useless advice, and...
Who Are You Becoming?

Who Are You Becoming?

There’s a weird thing that goes on in our profession. We feel that coaching somehow transcends other professions, that what we do is special, and that it shouldn’t be sullied with thoughts of client acquisition or money. We identify as coaches, and that...
Your Coaching Peers Are as Lost as You Are

Your Coaching Peers Are as Lost as You Are

When we’re struggling to find clients, we turn to the people who seem like they should have answers – our reciprocal coaching partners, our tutors from coach training and our fellow coaches. We have conversations that start enthusiastically and eventually...