Sep 01
Life coaching is about more than helping clients set goals and create action plans. At its heart, coaching is about helping people understand themselves more deeply, overcome what may be holding them back, and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. Every person has the potential to create meaningful change in their life, but …
Aug 13
Public speaking is almost an essential for success nowadays—and definitely a major factor in creating a powerful brand. Those who take their courage into their hands and accept or seek speaking engagements outstrip their competitors in branding, authority and reach. Plus, public speaking can be an incredibly lucrative supplement to one’s income. With that in …
Jul 31
Creating Financial Clarity Through Mindset and Strategy Although money affects nearly every part of life, many people move through adulthood without ever being taught how to handle personal finances and build a healthy relationship with money. Financial stress has become one of the most common sources of anxiety, influencing career decisions, relationships, confidence, and overall …
Jul 09
When we think about improving our business – or “de-junking it”, one powerful way to do that is to; Change Your Habits. It isn’t just spaces or software that don’t really work for us sometimes: It’s habits too. What are you doing that is unnecessarily complicating your business? Do you habitually lose money by waiting …
Feb 04
Introducing the new IAPLC membership framework Over the past several years in the IAPLC membership, I’ve had thousands of conversations with certified life coaches at very different stages of their journey. Some are newly certified and asking, “Where do I even start?” Some have been trying for years and are quietly wondering why nothing seems …
Dec 01
I’m going to do a series of articles that connect you to articles from other coaching experts that I have found valuable for your coaching practice. This first one is on hypnotherapy techniques for coaches, from the Transformation Academy blog. Hypnotherapy is a powerful mind–body technique that helps clients access deeper levels of awareness, clarity, …
Nov 01
Does this sound familiar: You begin to write a blog post, and before you know it, your “quick update” has turned into a rambling, 3,000 word novelette that covers everything from where to find a graphic designer to how to design a business card. Now, a 3,000-word blog post can be great for traffic, but …
Aug 05
(and How to Overcome Them) Many coaches know that collaboration could help them grow their business—but they still avoid it. Why? Because mindset blocks often hold them back without them even realizing it. If you’ve ever found yourself resisting the idea of working with other coaches or business owners, this article will help you spot …
Jul 23
When I started my coaching business the last thing I wanted to do was “stand out from the crowd.” That’s probably because I was taught to blend in for most of my life. I was encouraged from an early age to not call attention to myself – the kids who did were considered to be …
Jul 14
I recently visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, and I took a lot of photos. It was really like visiting a museum with all the fine art and architecture. To give you some background, George Vanderbilt was the eighth child of William Vanderbilt, who was the second child of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who created …
