How to Start Your Professional Coaching Business

How to Start Your Professional Coaching

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GAIN COACHING QUALIFICATIONS 51.2% of coaches have professional certifications 82.7% of clients believe it is important for coaches to

have certifications Studies have shown clients would prefer to work with a

certified coach than a non-certified coach Find a reputable training company and gain credentials

as a certified life coach Be sure to write any appropriate

qualifications on your website and social network profile

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GAIN COACHING EXPERIENCE Clients value coaches with plenty of

experience Experienced coaches can offer a more

valuable service to their clients Consider charging a low fee at first

while you build up experience and training: Offer coaching sessions to friends and

family members to gain experience Make use of every opportunity that is

presented to you to use your coaching skills

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BE PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR JOB Enjoy what you are doing!

Your clients will value your service more highly

You will build a better relationship with your clients if you take a genuine interest in them

Your talent and passion will bring out the best in people

You will apply all of your energy and skills if you are passionate about your profession as a coach

Motivate yourself to become the best coach you can be

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HAVE CONFIDENCE If you believe in yourself – clients will too! The more confident you are, the more energy you will have

to achieve your goals Clients are more likely to choose coaches who have

confidence in their abilities The more self confidence you have, the more

you will value your skills and what you have to offer

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IDENTIFY A TARGET AUDIENCE Identify what you would consider as an

‘ideal client’ Focus your time and energy on people who

will be interested in the service you offer Your ideal client will correspond to your

niche You will have a better understanding of

how to reach your target audience Marketing your business is much more

effective if you know the type of client you are targeting

You will receive a much better return on your marketing investment by targeting a specific group

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