The Coaching Inn S2 Episode 11: Business Builder Open Table - Getting Your First 50 Coaching Hours
Apr 6, 2022
53:46
After our recent Business Special episode (highest listens of all time!), lots of people got in touch to ask for more! So we invited 5 coaches to join Claire at The Coaching Inn to talk about how they got their first 50 coaching hours. 'You have to put your hand up and say you're a coach'. Find out more as you listen and do share your ideas, insights and questions on social media.
Takeaways
- The first 50 hours of coaching are crucial for development.
- Pro bono work can help build confidence and skills.
- Transitioning to paid coaching requires courage and self-acceptance.
- Commitment from clients is essential for effective coaching.
- Reflective practice enhances learning during early coaching experiences.
- Building a referral network is important in the early stages.
- Coaching should feel fresh and new with each session.
- Understanding the value of coaching is key to charging for services.
- Fair exchange is a vital principle in coaching relationships.
- Every coaching journey is unique and personal. Self-employment requires a mindset shift from being an employee.
- Evaluate both paid and unpaid opportunities for growth.
- Liberation in learning is essential for new coaches.
- Practice and feedback are crucial in the early stages.
- Don't get overwhelmed by social media noise.
- Focus on your own coaching style and goals.
- Honour the first coaching hours as valuable learning experiences.
- Building relationships is key to establishing credibility.
- Coaching is not a solo journey; seek support.
- Enjoy the process and learn from every experience.
Thank you to (and contact details for):
Jamie Dru and
Keywords
coaching, first 50 hours, pro bono, paid coaching, coaching journey, client relationships, coaching ethics, coaching practice, coaching strategies, coaching insights, self-employment, coaching, mindset, learning, anxiety, niche, contracting, relationships, support, journey