The Coaches Journey

An economic crisis can cause panic and overwhelming stress-related emotions. Since the body cannot objectively distinguish between tangible and perceived threats, it responds by activating the part of the brain that triggers quick reactions to ensure survival. However, most stressful situations someone will encounter are not immediately life-threatening; therefore, it is critical to learn how to u...

As a coach, recognizing and working through emotions is vital. Coaches don’t need to understand their clients to help them fully. Powerful coaching occurs when both coach and client may feel uncomfortable, and it’s crucial to be aware of one’s own emotions. A coach’s role is to ask probing questions, avoid telling clients what to do, and focus on helping them expand their perspective rather than f...

Adept coaches can accelerate their clients’ progress in just a few months, achieving results that might have taken years to accomplish without guidance. Rather than dictating the action, coaches help clients clarify their goals and develop strategies to overcome obstacles that may be holding them back. Coaches do not necessarily need to be experts in their clients’ fields, as their primary role is...

New coaches often fall prey to a few common mistakes that can hinder their success in developing their coaching business. The three biggest ones are prioritizing business setup over creating a client base, neglecting personal development, and feeling isolated in the business. This video shares practical tips for avoiding these mistakes, such as investing in personal growth, seeking out mentorship...

One of the biggest mistakes in coaching is not spending enough time on personal development. It’s an investment that will have a guaranteed return regardless of your business venture. Prioritizing this can improve your coaching skills, expand your knowledge and insights, and enhance your credibility with clients seeking guidance.  Additionally, the most successful entrepreneurs participate in prof...

When you’re starting your coaching business, it’s easy to get caught up in the fear of not being good enough. Many coaches will put off reaching out to clients until they feel that everything in their business is set up seamlessly; unfortunately, this is one of the biggest mistakes that new coaches make because it can set your business back by months or even years. This desire comes from the fear...

Coaching Mastery Community (CMC) was born out of a need in the coaching world to create a space in which coaches could improve their craft.  Along the way, seven core values have been established that act as the guiding principles for the community.   They encompass the caliber of input through continual coaching, the pursuit of mastery, and leaning into the community. This is balanced by highligh...

The remaining, yet no less important, values of the Coaching Mastery Community are: We Grow Faster in the Community, Always Be Coached, Delivering High Value, and Getting Highly Paid. These principles further express the standard to which CMC members are held. Community is crucial for growth and facilitates the opportunity for continual coaching in order to avoid stagnation. Replenishing ideas and...

Three of CMC’s core values to succeed in the coaching profession are explained. The Relentless Pursuit of Mastery, Embracing Mastery as a Journey Not a Destination, and Giving to Grow all put emphasis on a coach’s responsibility to pursue inner work. Coaches must remain open and preserve the connection to their story in order to maintain a drive for continuous improvement. Remembering that the pro...

Entrepreneurship is often romanticized, but it involves an emotional rollercoaster that few people talk about. It can take years of hard work to achieve overnight success, and the stress of building a business can take a toll on both the entrepreneur and their loved ones. Even coaches, who help others manage their emotions, can struggle with the ups and downs of starting a business. However, the l...

Coaching others can increase self-confidence and aid in building a successful business. Many coaches lack knowledge of building a business making it vital to understand the various necessary components. Prospecting is crucial in the initial stages; getting into frequent conversations can help coaches identify who they connect with, thereby determining their ideal client. The journey to a coaching...

Entrepreneurship is often glamorized, but the emotional rollercoaster it entails is seldom discussed. Building a business can take a long time, and the process can be challenging for the entrepreneur and their loved ones; especially given that many coaches lack the knowledge of building a business, which can make navigating the ups and downs difficult – even for someone who makes a living helping...

As a coach, it is your responsibility to remain present during a coaching session; keep your focus on your client. The power of effective questioning lies within you; and if you are too preoccupied with what to ask next, you may miss opportunities to ask the right questions. While it is helpful to have a plan and intentionality in guiding the session toward the client’s goals, don’t be afraid to l...

Effective communication between a coach and client is often overcomplicated unnecessarily. It is the simple questions that help clients dig deeper within themselves for the right answer rather than a perfectly crafted inquisition by the coach. Open-ended questions are essential to gain insight into the client’s thoughts and feelings, and it’s important to understand the client’s roles and responsi...

Effective questioning skills can help coaches create meaningful interactions with clients; however, it’s not as complicated as one might think. Simple, open-ended questions are best for gaining insight into clients’ thoughts and feelings. Coaches should remain present and focus on their clients; approaching the session with topics in mind can help guide the conversation, but one must be mindful no...

As an industry, coaching is in its babyhood; while there are organizations that provide training and credentials, there is not yet a consensus on a standard of ethics. Thus, it is incumbent upon active coaches who are pioneering the industry to be mindful of whether their interactions with potential clients are conducted in an ethical manner. These encounters will impact whether someone views futu...

There is no difference between creating content for paying clients and publishing content for public consumption; marketing is an essential component for both avenues. If a coach wants to build their own business rather than coaching within an existing community or company, then they must be intentional with their marketing strategy in order to create a community built on connection and authentici...

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Ant Hodges, a marketer and coach, suggests that the most effective way to coach is to start with group coaching before moving on to one-on-one coaching. Group coaching allows clients to interact with others who are going through similar experiences, providing a sense of community and support that can be incredibly beneficial. It is also more cost-effective for clients and can be a more efficient u...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Sheri Fluellen interviews Ant Hodges, a marketer who also does private coaching. Hodges shares his view of coaching, which he believes is a process that helps people realize that they need to make changes. He distinguishes coaching from training and mentoring, explaining that coaching involves asking questions, training provides skills and strategies, and mentoring inv...

Expert Coach and Marketer Ant Hodges explains his journey of entrepreneurship: the failures, successes, transitions, and lessons learned along the way. After the international economic recession in 2009 brought his first graphic design business to an abrupt end, Ant found himself having to seek traditional employment in order to support his family and pay off debts brought about by the closure of...

The gap between scarcity and abundance mindsets is growing as we move further into the information age. It was common, in business, to follow the model of competition and not let others know what you have going on for fear that they would steal it or somehow undermine your efforts. Collaboration or working in a supportive network is a foreign concept to those who subscribe to that old way of think...

Many people transition into coaching after having a full career in another field. Yet it’s common to see coaches in this scenario neglect utilizing the experiences in their former careers to bolster their coaching business. Valuable skills, such as creating systems or mapping processes, that may have been learned while working in a different industry are transferable to coaching clients. Leveragin...

Leveraging knowledge from a prior career can enhance a coach’s ability to help their clients. It demonstrates expertise; since coaches can only take their clients as far as they have gone; their current skillset gives them the direction for the necessary growth they must attain to push their clients forward. As the information age continues, we live in a world where the opportunity for growth and...

In North America, success is often viewed primarily through the lens of a career or financial achievement. So it’s easy to feel intimidated by someone who has obtained high status in their field.  But there are many aspects to success and your confidence does not need to be linked solely to your competence in a particular area. In fact, the competence-confidence loop is contextual and only en...