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July 31, 2010, 2:03 pm
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Becoming A Life Coach
Sometimes when I'm finished with a client I'm jubilant in the knowledge that I have helped them in a profound way (see my testimonials). I know that the course of their life will flow much better now that an obstacle has been discovered and removed. It's a humbling yet fantastic feeling.
And of course, coaching offers a self-employed existence - very attractive if you're trapped in a 9-to-5 you hate.
But being a life coach involves building a business. That's all about market research, marketing, building a website, contacts, engaging with potential clients, financial management, and a filthy amount of really hard work - NONE of which is coaching! It can be a really hard struggle.
But I can help you. Certainly, have a look around my website and get some ideas.
But perhaps I can help you more than showing you my shop. It's been a long road to get to this point, so I have a lot of experience in building a website, making it work, building a business, marketing and much more. I love to coach, and there's no reason why I shouldn't coach you in bringing your coaching business along.
Here are some ideas:
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As a coach, I'm a small-business creator and owner (and in fact, this isn't the only successful business I've built). The road to successful independent living can be a hard one, but I've been there and done it. I can really help you, and I love the work. We'll have fun, and you'll get where you want to be - a great deal quicker.
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I was a freelance lecturer in we website design in the corporate and public sectors for more than three years. I build built many successful websites. There's a world of difference between PRETTY and FUNCTIONAL. The bottom line is - how often does the phone ring with paying clients. I can help you move from Pretty to Paying - or I can help you from the bottom-up.
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There is a lot of technology on this site. Interactive surveys, newsletter systems, dynamic menus, etc. I also have automated systems to help me with building reciprocal links, tracking website effectiveness, and so on. I can get you on the fast track and keep you there. There's quite a bit you can't see - like my warning systems which email me when something odd happens that I need to take care of. Most people "manage" their website blind. They can't develop an overview of how it's being used, and trust me - without that - you are virtually certain to fail completely. I can help.
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Marketing is key and a whole new minefield. I can help you with Page Rank, AdWords, Google Analytics, split-testing, and all that ... stuff! You probably didn't realise that - when you become a coach - you necessarily became a marketer, and all the rest of it - and you might hate it and be very bad at it. You wanted to COACH, right?? There's a real danger that top-notch coaches can bit the dust before client #1. Don't let that happen.
I DO NOT TRAIN PEOPLE TO BE LIFE COACHES - YOU MUST GET THAT TRAINING ELSEWHERE
I can't offer you advice on which training organisation to go with because it's been so long since I trained and I don't stay abreast of the current training organisations.
I don't have time to donate, to chat about what it's like to be a life coach, or how much you can earn, or to impart technical know-how on websites, etc. ALl of this is available as part of my paid-for coaching.
If you have decided on life coaching, and you want to explore the possibility of me coaching you to success - please call, but please do bare in mind these comments.
Here are some coaching training organisations:
If you think you might be a potential client, you are very welcome to call for an initial consultation.
Chris Wesley BSc, LCA, JP
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