Tiny Steps in the Right Direction Outperform Grand Plans

Tiny Steps in the Right Direction Outperform Grand Plans

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start in building your coaching business, you are not alone. Many (most?) qualified coaches think they need everything perfectly mapped out before they can move forward. The right branding, the right headshots, the...
Coaching Is Not a Calling – It’s a Profession

Coaching Is Not a Calling – It’s a Profession

Coaching Is Not a Calling – It’s a Profession… (And It’s Time We Treated It Like One) The Status Quo For years, the coaching establishment has sold a seductive lie – that being a good coach is enough. That if you trust the process, the clients will...
The #1 Skill Coaches Must Master

The #1 Skill Coaches Must Master

The #1 Skill Coaches Must Master (That Has Nothing to Do with Coaching) For many coaches, associate work has provided a fulfilling, professionally credible career. It’s allowed us to focus on coaching without worrying about client acquisition, and many of us have...
From Complaints To Clients

From Complaints To Clients

I read a ‘rant alert’ post in which a coach was expressing her massive frustration about the lack of regulation in our profession. Here’s the thing… we can’t control everything that frustrates us about the coaching industry, but there is...
Do You Have A UK Public Sector Background?

Do You Have A UK Public Sector Background?

If you’re a qualified coach with a UK public sector background, you might already know that securing work in this space comes with its own set of challenges. Procurement processes, tendering systems, and stakeholder concerns can feel like a minefield. It’s not about...
How Do I Compete With FREE?!

How Do I Compete With FREE?!

As you may be aware, I run a free challenge several times a year. This year, this question was asked more than once, particularly by coaches who want to work with those who are employed by the NHS. Apparently, some employees of the NHS have access to free coaching...