As graduates of three different International Coach Federation
(ICF) Certified coach
training programs (Coach
U, the Coaches Training
Institute, and Coach
for Life), as certified coaches, and as colleagues in a successful coaching company founded in
1998, LifeTrek coaches are well equipped to guide coaches in training to develop
both the art and business of coaching.The Art of Coaching. How do we
become effective coaches? For many of us, it starts with having the heart of a
coach. Many professional coaches would say they have been coaching all their
lives. But professional coach training, ideally from an ICF Certified training
program, informs the coaching heart with an invaluable body of knowledge. Mentor
coaching, particularly important in the first few years of a coaching practice,
is the key to get that heart and body connected and moving. Having an
experienced coach in your corner will promote life-long learning and develop the
coaching wisdom to be truly effective.
The Business of Coaching. How do we become successful coaches?
Unfortunately, it take more than just experience. There are many experienced
coaches; there are far fewer successful coaches who have mastered the business
of coaching. Sales, marketing, business systems, operations, corporate
structures, solo and group practices are among the many challenges facing
coaches today. To be successful here, it's important to work with a successful
mentor coach, and LifeTrek coaches can provide the wisdom of experience while
engaging you in designing your own unique business approach. LifeTrek coaches
have valuable cognate experience in a variety of business roles and settings --
ranging from being the CEO of a small start-up, to management within a Fortune
500 organization, to school administration, to ministry, to Organizational
Development.
Special Offer:
If you are a coach in training, or if you want to take your coaching
practice to a whole new level, we have a special passion for working with you.
We would love the opportunity to talk with you about the possibilities. Just
submit the form below to get the ball rolling. And be sure to visit our extensive archive of
Provisions, including our series on
Coaching Metaphors. We will contact you promptly.
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