7 Easy Steps to Organize a Low Stress, High Fun Holiday Party! Reading Time: 1 min 20 sec I don't know about you but one of the hardest things I find about being a coach is that I spend far too much time alone in my home-office. And then when I'm out professionally I feel like I have to be on my... Read More...
Sending Holiday Cards or e-cards? Here's My 7 Step Process to Make it a Whole Lot Easier! Reading Time: 1 min 20 sec I know it's still November but in a few days it will be December - and the holiday whirlwind (if it hasn't already) will soon begin. However, we don't need to get caught up in the holiday madness - we just... Read More...
Why Coaching Works! by Barry Switnicki, MCC, M.Ed Reading Time: 1 min 30 sec Ever wonder how coaching matches up to all those other models of helping people? There have been lots and lots of studies of different types of therapy and what works. Here are some explanations from... Read More...
My Absolute Favourite Workshop Icebreaker! Reading Time: 1 min 30 sec I started using this icebreaking exercise in my workshops a few years ago - and people always love it. It's very simple - and can easily be adapted for different groups to boost confidence, build teams,... Read More...
A Powerful Marketing Tool - When and What to Ask Your Clients To Get Effective Testimonials! (Updated) Reading Time: 1 min 15 sec We live in a world today where people read reviews of everything before they buy - and coaching is no different. Client testimonials are a very powerful marketing tool because they're a personal... Read More...
Having a Pity Party - When it's a Good Idea! Reading Time: 1 min 10 sec One of the biggest issues our modern culture has today is that we don't pay enough attention to our emotions. Society places learning, knowledge, achievement and money ABOVE how we feel. As a result, many... Read More...
Coaching Tools 101: Who are you? Discover The Qualities You Value Most About Yourself! Reading Time: 5 min In this article I talk you through one of my favourite coaching tools: Troll Travels, Who am I? What is the "Troll Travels" Exercise? This fun coaching exercise helps people answer the question: Who am... Read More...
How Charging Less Can Be More - Why I Halved My Coaching Fees 7 Years In! Reading Time: 2 min 45 sec One of the hardest things when starting out seems to be deciding how to price our services. There always seem to be discussions on Coaching Forums, Linked In and various Facebook Groups. So I thought I would... Read More...
Just Make Up Your Mind! 7 Fun Ways To Make Decisions Reading Time: 1 min 5 sec Have a client who can't make up their mind? Well, whether it's too much information, choice or analysis these fun ideas provide tips to help (you or!) your client make a decision - and move forwards. 7 Fun... Read More...
10 Essential Questions to Help Your Client Identify Their Strengths! Reading Time: less than 1 min Many people can easily reel off their flaws and faults and yet stumble when asked, "So, what do you think your strengths are?" Which is why helping our clients identify strengths is a great service we can... Read More...