How to build a profitable coaching business
(Even if you’re financially at rock bottom right now...)
‘Your card has been declined madam, do you have another means of payment?’
What can a little fable about a mouse teach us about business and coaching? (Hint: quite a lot!)
"Alas", said the mouse, "the whole world is growing smaller every day. At the beginning it was so big that I was afraid, I kept running and running, and I was glad when I saw walls far away to the right and left, but these long walls have narrowed so quickly that I am in the last chamber already, and there in the corner stands the trap that I am running into.”
What’s the difference between a Coach and a Consultant? (Part 2)
Coaches and Consultants can be found across many industries and while there is some overlap (both want to see transformation in their clients), it’s how they achieve change and transformation that differs substantially.
You want a refund? For HOW much?!
Hey there! Are YOU a new coach? An aspiring coach? An I-want-to-be-a-coach-by Christmas-Coach?
If this is you, then I want you to look at this screen shot from a group I’m in.
I’ve got 99 problems but my clients ain’t one: The TWO things you MUST do to guarantee DREAM coaching clients.
We’ve all been there. Saying ‘yes’ to anyone willing to hand over cash in exchange for our services and then dreading that next appointment with them as they slowly (but surely) turn into the nightmare client. They’re always running late, miss appointments, cancel at the last minute, step over boundaries and then have the cheek to complain that you’re not doing your job properly. The list can go on and on.
To niche or not to niche, that is the question.
Just as Shakespeare was onto something rather profound, I’d like to believe I am too when I say this:
Niche Now! Get ideal clients flocking to your inbox.
Recently I explained why niching is an absolute must in the coaching world (read that post here) and today I want to share with you how a little passion and personality can help you refine your business niche to attract even more ideal clients.
Handbags at dawn! Or what Mulberry can teach entrepreneurs about niching.
As I wrote in a recent post ‘To Niche or Not to Niche’, it’s impossible to be everything to everybody AND build a profitable coaching business.
Are you following the crowd or being YOU?
If you follow me over on Instagram (@beautiful_coaching) you’ll probably know I have a bit of a thing for sheep...
You wouldn’t build a house without foundations…
Creating a solid foundation is one of the most important things you must do when you launch a new coaching business.
Crabs in Buckets and Support Superheroes – is your back up squad prickly or perfect?
So, you’ve made the decision to retrain, quit your 9-5 or perhaps the children are older and you want to do something different than return to a part-time office job.
Starting a coaching business can seem like a daunting task. Not only is there all the essential paperwork and legal stuff, but your confidence may need to be worked on too.
4 Money Mindset Tips for Online Coaches
I hear a lot of stuff online about money mindset and the lack mentality.
I believe the truth is this…
3 Reasons why charging an hourly rate is a BIG MISTAKE in your coaching business
There are only so many hours in the day that you can sell coaching services and still have a life.
The Ox Pecker and the Buffalo (and why collaborating with the right people in business is so important)
As we were looking through some of my husband’s photos recently, he told me the story of the ox pecker and the buffalo; a perfect example of a symbiotic relationship in the animal kingdom.
How to kick sleazy sales tactics to the kerb and become a charismatic coach
I’m a great believer that you don’t have to ‘sell’ to get sales.
Sounds a little crazy, huh?
The ONLY questions you MUST ask yourself if you want to become a truly Transformational, Powerful Coach.
Today I woke up really early; 4.45am to be precise.
My intuition led me straight out the door and into the woodland near my house by 6am.
Go Upskill Yourself!
When you invest in your personal and professional development (even when you don’t think you need it), the return on investment in confidence alone is worth every penny and minute spent.
Will women ever rule the world?
There is an awakening. An unfurling of women waking up to the fact that there are other possibilities for their lives. A life brimming with balance, harmony and fulfillment.
Why do you do what you do?
If you’re an online entrepreneur, chances are you started your business because you wanted to make a difference, share an experience or inspire people with your passion.
‘If you want to start a business you should leave your job.’
Really? But how are you going to pay the bills?
I see a lot of advice being tossed around the online space encouraging people to give up the security of a regular, stable income in order to follow their dream.
How to build a profitable coaching business (Even if you’re financially at rock bottom right now…)
‘Your card has been declined madam, do you have any another means of payment?’
3 Reasons why you should add online coaching to your face-to-face coaching business
If you currently work primarily with people in your local area, you’re missing out on a wealth of dream clients who live in different countries or continents from you.
5 Myths about being a Coach
In this post I'll look at some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding coaching. 1. You can become a coach overnight. Well, you can declare yourself a ‘coach’, that is correct, but ethically and morally I believe this is fundamentally wrong. The online...
I’ve got 99 problems but my clients ain’t one: The TWO things you MUST do to guarantee DREAM coaching clients that love you
We’ve all been there. Saying ‘yes’ to anyone willing to hand over cash in exchange for our services and then dreading that next appointment with them as they slowly (but surely) turn into the nightmare client. They’re always running late, miss appointments, cancel...
What is Coaching Chemistry and why does it matter?
‘There is something beautiful about unforced bonds; the energy is real.’ - Dulce Ruby Starting up a new coaching business can be a daunting task. You’ve completed your coaching certificate, set up a website and joined some Facebook groups but you’re struggling with...
Talk Nerdy to Me
A pick ’n’ mix selection of coaching models for Beautiful Coaching success and transformation. The best coaches bring their unique ‘zingy’ energy, heart-centred passion and vibrant personality to their work. Beautiful Coaching allows the client time and space to...
Fear is the biggest STOP sign in the world.
It creeps up behind you then stops you in your tracks, prohibiting access to your dreams. When fear comes to play, we stop feeling worthy. Suddenly we’re no longer good enough and Comparisonitis sets in like frost, covering everything we do in a veil of mist...
