Being a Coach

In this article we introduce a series of articles by Fran Fisher MCC, based on her book, "Calling Forth Greatness, Seven Coaching Wisdoms for Transforming Your Life". Fran is a Master Certified Coach,...

I love this time of year! It's great for both looking back at our learning and accomplishments of the past year, and taking time to dream forward into the new year that lies ahead. And Creative Journaling...

In 2017 the ICF created a brand new Community of Practice (CP) with a focus area of "Life Vision and Enhancement" - for those who do life coaching in their practices. And (I) Emma-Louise Elsey was invited to...

Stop Feeling Like a Fraud in Your Biz! Imposter Syndrome. Have you heard of it? It's when you feel scared you're going to get found out - for being the fraud you think you are. We all have days when we...

Do you have mindset monkeys that are creating fear and holding you back in your business? You know those nagging voices that can feel crippling and hold you back from being brave, or worse, from taking any...

Many people struggle with an inner critic. So, something we all need to develop is a strong, kind self that helps us focus on the positive - instead of the critic's negativity. Much of the problem...

One of the most challenging things many of us need to learn to be happy and enjoy life more is to set boundaries - both with others and ourselves. A boundary is when we draw a line in the sand recognizing what...

For World Mental Health Day this year, my team suggested I do an update on the very personal article I wrote in 2013 where I told everyone that I experienced chronic anxiety, ADD and (previous to that)...

Here at The Coaching Tools Company, we want to encourage people to talk about mental health—how we're really feeling. And we had so many ideas for World Mental Health Day Graphics we couldn't decide on...

So you're a coach, and you want to work with lots of amazing people, but there's a problem. You HATE doing that whole, "Will you be my client?" thing! First, to reduce some of the fear around reaching out to...