David Wood with FinerMinds Co-Founder, Vishen Lakhiani
Are you an undercover coach?
Thousands of people are coaching others without necessarily being aware of it. And they’re not being paid for it. (I’m talking about life coaching, business coaching, relationship coaching, career coaching and financial coaching)
In this short 6 minute video I’ll give you three things:
- A one minute test to find out if you’re an undercover coach.
- The #1 strategy to launch you into coaching, which takes 30 minutes and costs $10
- A gift - a valuable tool you can use with your very first coaching client.
Editors Note: David Wood leads an online community of 70,000 coaches in 90 countries. He’s a member of the Transformational Leadership Council founded by Jack Canfield.
Could you be missing out on an easy, natural revenue stream, and the chance to impact even more lives? Particularly in these challenging economic times, it’s worth finding out.
Once you’ve watched the video, I’d love to see your comment posted below with answers to these two questions:
- What was your score out of 7 in the test?
- What’s your #1 question about becoming a coach? I’ll reply to every single one.
Thanks for changing the world, one person at a time….
David Wood
Nice video and very empowering, thanks David
I answer 'yes' to 6/7 of your quiz
6 only because I dont do anything now for a career. I stay home with the kids. Amazing, I had no idea! so, question.....how do I start? I am a sensitive loner and dont know where to go to met people and have the confidence to tell them I do something like this. BUT....I know I would be great at it, so I am a bit confused on how I would begin. I have been looking for something to do that would be of service to others in a real way (not serving them burgers, type of service) so, what do you think??
4 or 5
How to get clients and have them be paying clients?
I have all seven, but I think often I don't think of myself as a coach because I'm an introvert, but even though i'm young (31) I've been into self growth/exploration my whole life, its what I spend most of my free time on. I work as a massage/shiatsu therapist, but have a real passion on the dynamics of the masculine and feminine in a relationship.
My question is how to find the right venue for your skills, I often think of writing a book. Another skill I bring to the table is that I'm an empath, and feel other people energies in my body. I had an spiritual awakening in 2006 to more of the present moment and often think I am supposed to use this skill to help people get out of their minds more...
My question is where to start?
I got 5. I love giving advice it's true. I teach already but I'd love to coach in a more general way. So, if someone had a problem I might think of a way to help - even if it's just listening and then the person says - hey, that really helped. It would be good. My question is that most people who coach seem to be a bit more specific than my outline above. Is it OK to be a general coach? And what would I call myself? Oh, and it would be good if I could do it online as well - any tips about going for that? Thanks.
5 - haven't created a career of helping or spent more than a couple hundred $$ on self-improvement (mostly MichaelTeachings literature).
Can't wait to be doing this full-time and putting food on my family's table with it! On to the business card...and the 50 good questions
My #1 coaching question is: where do I find the physical space to invite people to share in generating compassion with me?
Seven
Ilove this I am actually a coach of lacrosse and this is a great idea with the business card. Thanks so much.
I got 6 1/2. Question 6 I am in sales so I am constantly giving advice on products etc even when I know I am not going to get a sale.
So My question is how do you get the first coaching job. My thought was going to businesses to sell sales coaching but without any under your belt how to establish credibility?
The two questions you requested are as follows:
1. (6) I had six aye answers and one nay nay!
2. Why oh why guy; a gift of kindness that stems from deep
within a person's heart has no price tag attached to it!!!
If one reaches out to assist another with an open soul
and heart, you are opening that person's trust completely
I think that would set the person needing the help back to
before square one, (uh huh, MONEY not ME was his
reason for touching me. Unless it was business agreed
upon and understood beforehand, but I see that as still
a little dehumanizing like prostitution---why should one pay
for it and not the other. Anyway, maybe I need
coaching???? Giving is just that---GIVING.
interesting...7..from 7...
due to the immersion in metaphysical teachings for a few years
from some of the worlds most powerful minds
a journey of self dicovery in truth, a clean out of the mind, we are imprinted from birth, programmed by our surrounding circumstance, and grow in this world accordingly, personnaly i have found the clean out of the mind the most incredible discipline, in todays world it is a daily discipline, after a time, the brain itself takes over, and rejects negativity, once you train your brain what it should and shouldnt accept...
look out your alive like never before, sharing wisdom to help others is the most fulfilling sensation.
I could answer yes to all questions. I am a teacher who works with teenagers with learning difficulties and disabilities. Thanks for sharing this, I can see it could be as easy as you say, but for now I will just practice for free.
TIRLLION golden infininite SUCCESSES*
I have all 6-7 answers(talents) & compassionatly choaching
on 2 continents* LOVE to ALL HEARTS*
for the HEALHTIEST LIGHT VICTORIES*
& MY MISSION to HELP KIDS & PEACE GLOBALY*
MY WORK ENDLESSLY & raisied CONSCIOUSSNESS*
now is TIME for HISTORICAL TURNING POINT
& step by step blessing to ALL SOULS*
TRILLION GOLDEN BLESSING for YOUR WORK PRICLESS.
I have 6-7 answers. MY mission to HELP OTHERS
to PEACE & ALL BRILLINAT SUCCESSES.
1. I got 6 out of 7.
2. The most interesting thing about me is that I do workshops and seminars to empower women and I have not yet done the coaching. I did not know how to start coaching. I thought I did not have enough education to be able to help some one through the concerns and issues.
How do I reeeallly start? I have more than a thousand names in my personal and business database. Is this the place I start?
>>Harmony: you should definitely use the #1 strategy I mention in the video. But because you don't meet many people physically, I suggest you get on discussion boards involving the area you want to focus on. (perhaps including this one!) Reply to people's issues, and include a link to your website. Perhaps even a 1 line offer in your signature.
>>Leila: you can be a general coach, yes. But you'll do better if you pick a niche to put on your business cards and web site, and get known for. You don't have to stick to it in practice, but you want to send a specific message out to the world.
(and see answer to Harmony)
>>Tina: AWESOME question - is it OK to get paid for coaching? The answer is simple: as you say, set it up as an agreement beforehand. I assume you're ok being paid for carrots you grew, as long as you put a sign "Carrots $2" out the front. We're talking about making a shift from coaching being something you just do for free, to a business where your friends and colleagues understand they are coming to you for a fair exchange of value.
What does everyone else think? I know it's a sensitive topic, so feel free to disagree.
Ok, 7 out of 7.....I guess I'm already a coach!! I'm currently transitioning into the holistic health care field, but I answered a resounding YES to all of the questions. Getting a coaching "certification" is on my list of things to do (soon), so my question is this: how important is it to have some sort of certification, and is it truly ethical to accept payment for this work if you don't have certification?
1. 6 or 7
2. How do we transcend from friend to professional coach w/o becoming a pitchman selling a "shoulder to cry on" or any other service?
OK, #7. Are you including college/universities? If not, why wouldn't that count towards self improvement? If so, then there are tons of undercover coaches out there. What counts as self improvement and personal development here?
1. First question, I had 6 out of 7.....
2. I have been trying to get into the coaching profession..... here are a few reasons that holds me back..... I had the impression you have to be certified by one of the professional coaches to be one.... Lack of funds as I thought you need a lot of things to get started like website etc, I do a lot of volunteer work at my church and helping makes me feel good.... so I have in the last year, have been doing a lot of research and trying to find a way to get started..... a need a jump start..... I know my opening your email was no accident.... so I hope this opens a new door for me..
Hi David,
OK I got 7/7! I've been toying with the idea of Coaching. However, I am also an Energy Therapist and I'm not sure how to combine it to make it one thing to focus on. Energy Coach? What do you think?
Love & Light
I got 5.
I am a teacher and students usually approach me for advice. I'd like to be able to help more people though. Is it possible to do this online?
7 out of 7.
I've started and then resisted getting degrees in psychology but coach employees to success almost on a daily basis.
I am beginning to realize that I would like to become a coach and will begin using your insights.
Thank you.
MY QUESTION IS FOCUSING IN ON A TARGET MARKET OR NICHE
MY SCORE WAS 7 OUT OF 7
>>Lisa G: The right vehicle for your skills? I suggest you try several things. An ebook is a lot of work, so perhaps start with a CD? You can offer coaching session, empath sessions, record a CD, and see what feels good for you.
>>Christopher L: physically where? Any party or gathering can be an opportunity to ask someone what their biggest goal is this year, and what their biggest challenge or obstacle to that is. Also local chamber of commerce meetings are a good place to network.
>>Tom: How to get the first coaching gig, without any experience under your belt? You contact 10 people you've already helped, and get a one paragraph testimonial from them on how you helped them....with anything! Perhaps they got clarity, you helped with a big decision etc. Then you have something you can give prospective companies. PLUS - always offer a pilot. Say I'll PROVE results for you in the first month, and then we'll roll it out on a bigger scale.
>>Jamillah: where to start? Start with the #1 strategy I mention in the video. Then - send an email invite that you feel good about (get coaching on it if you need to) to say 10% of your email list of friends and colleagues with an invitation and telling them you'll CALL in a couple of days to invite them to a complimentary phone session. (I say 10% because you want to test it out and see what's right for you, and what people are responding to)
Yes, 7 if I have to be honest. I tend to hide from coaching though. So I suppose my #1 question about coaching is how do I get paying clients when I am by nature very light-hearted and looked at askance so often? (I do not march to a different drummer - drums are for dancing to)
Hi David, I got 6 out of 7. I am a natural coach. it is effortless for me. I think it is because i have gone through many situations (like many people) and began to understand that I have control and need to take responsibility for my happiness, regardless.
It has to do with being proactive for me and coming from a position of removing expectation. There is the past, the present moment and the future. It is in this moment the present that I can create the other two.
I don't see this as lecturing but as a form of transcending love to allow for the opening of spirit to heal. I touch base with emotions and healing, as it is a journey that is continuous.
I never thought of doing it as a profession. I guess I thought one needed formal training to qualify to be paid. I am an artist.
>>Pat: is it ethical to accept payment if you're not certified? Great question. One approach is to focus on value instead of results. Take your first clients on at a steep discount if you feel more comfortable, and create enormous value for them. Then you'll feel good about charging your full fee. Does certification really matter if people are switching to meaningful careers, exercising, and loving their partners because of you? Plus it's ironic - to get certified you have to have 250 coaching hours under your belt - PAID.
>>healingmind asks "How do we transcend from friend to professional coach w/o becoming a pitchman selling a “shoulder to cry on” or any other service?" You announce to everyone you are launching your coaching business. You say you're still available for the occasional chat for friends, as always. But for anything more extensive or ongoing they might consider setting up a structure to support them in their goals. A fixed call once a week is WAY different to a random chat when they hit rock bottom.
Hello David Wood, I was able to answer yes to all seven questions because I am a teacher and I have been a coach in many different areas for some 45 years. But in most cases I did not get paid for my coaching, but at the time that was all right with me and in most situations felt that it was the way I wanted it. However, I am now without a job and just decided to start toutoring for a living, why not coaching also?
My number one question is how do I get started coaching for a living outside of the educational system which paid me to teach, gave me a place to coach, and gave me the status as a certified teacher that happened to be able coach? The three years I left the university as a professional coach, it paid nothing to my social security because I was outside the USA!
I am not sure about the score..have been a teacher in the past, did give personal tuition, am very hesitant to give any sort of advice but, do listen a lot. I think I myself am still learning (at 50!) and do not know enough to really help except by listening! Ah! and afcourse being a parent, I have had to teach my children...!
For now these 7 questions made me realise that there is a lot I can do to help friends and family! So, thank you for these questions!
I was a 6 out of 7. Not currently working in the field, yet interestingly enough, i am learning pranic healing and judeo christian hands on healing, and have been interested in this for years, yet didn't want to go and do a psych credential, as I don't think they teach them from a very balanced perspective.
My number one question is concerning a discipline to prepare for a coach session. If people are paying money, I would want to be in tip top shape. I am thinking prayer and meditation automatically. Any other thoughts?
I have 7 resounding yes'es.
My one question is how do i attract clients?
Score : 6/7 ( my desire to learn is so strong that usually I end up manifesting just the right books/knowledge for me usually for free!!..often I've felt as if the knowledge just finds me!!!)
Question : How can I be amongst people like you ?.....
....people who aspire to be the best they can be , who have the spark to become something in life and make a difference in this world. ( want to be amongst like minded people)
My Comment : A powerful and thought provoking video and a great tool. Thanks for being true to your motto..."Changing the world one person at a time".
I am a student and an aspiring writer and internet marketeer....to tht you may now add a coach ...who knows our paths may cross in the near future for I am determined to inspire/uplift the world via my work!!
Conclusion: Be the change you wish to see in the world ( my motto), making it plausible to change the world one person at a time!!
Hi David,I have five of the above qualities you mentioned. My top question for you is ,doesn't the job drain a person. I notice that whenever I cheer up someone which I can't help doing ,I feel sort of tired like I gave away all my energy to that person. SO i've started being more careful ,also People talk about their depressions ,how do I deal with iT? If I want to keep helping people it's vital that I maintain my energy levels.While it feels great to help someone ,it is exhausting too.And I don't want my studies to be affected.
I think your video is awesome. I was nodding excitedly while you were mentioning the qualities lol.
Warm regards
Devika
I got 7...history of nursing and teaching, writing, holistic health
a little counselling, enquiry work with others...and yet something
in how you posed the question and talked about coaching is perfect timing as i feel a turning in my life ...
my question:
are you saying that it doesn't matter what you offer your coaching in?
love the business card idea
Hi David
I got 6/7. In my capacity as a homeopath I advise people on what to do, but I'm not sure how to approach them for coaching. These are two different areas. And then there's the payment subject, which I find difficult. Why would they pay me for something I previously gave them for free? Seems like I myself need coaching.
I got 7 out of 7. I've been researching the coaching profession for quite awhile now and decided to try it as a career, so I've applied to the iPEC school of coaching. My #1 question for you is, when/how did you know coaching was right for you? Thanks for the video & free gift. Namaste!
Hello David,
Can I get a transcript of what you said during the video if possible, please? I would love for you to do me this favor since I didn't get to hear well... Honestly I'm hear-of-hearing
Thank you for taking the time to offer us your guidance on being a counselor and of support to our loved ones.
Great video! I will order my business cards from Vista right now. I scored 6 out of 7 (not currently working in the field). I have always (without knowing) reframed for people. I feel my best when I can cause a light bulb to go off in others. My hair dresser looks forward to my appointments because "I have a way of making her see a new perspective".
My question: I have always wanted to be a therapist. For various reasons (mostly limiting beliefs) I never persued my true desire. I truly believe in life coaching and feel in my heart this is my path to serve others and myself! Which certificate or school is best? I am very interested in the brain based coaching method. Thank you so much!
Terry Crosby
Incredible. I am learning the secret of visualizing my goals.All my life I have mistakenly accepted the illusion that I am unworthy and a financial fool, and that wealth was not for me.
I have preached abundance and affluence as the priviledge of everyone except me.
I know that a clearly defined intangiblethought can be transmuted into it physical tangible counterpart, but struggle with visualizing it into manifested reality.
1.Thank you for making me to know about myself more.
2. Your proposition to print a name card immediately as coach, makes me feel not been very honest in creating personal wealth.
3. But I respect your thoughts and your views.
I have 7! BUT! I hate selling myself!
2 out of 7.
I guess we're not all naturals, after all
Interesting topic, though. Thanks, David.
Hi David,I live in Southern Spain,I am 62 but (18 inside!) With my husband we run a property company.I answered yes to the first 6 but no to 7 as I have never paid for advice.In my business I spend a lot of time on the phone advising people on moving to Spain,everything form lifestyle,medical,pets etc.Yesterday I was on the phone for 1 hour 40 mins with a potential client. Many of my previous clients have called me their lifestyle coach,I also help people locally who don't speak spanish and am always connecting people together who maybe able to help each other.People seem to trust me and I have no idea why,except my father was the same,everybody trusted him and came to him for advice.I have studied The Secret,I do my meditation to the Universe and have been asking for a way forward,and suddenly today watching your video,I am excited to know more. My 1st question is how do I believe in myself and not feel a fraud talking to other people?
Thank you,I believe the Universe sent you to me!
Thank you for the insights from the video and the 50-question download. My answers were 7 out of 7, and my degree was in psychology while my unofficial studies are in alternative-complementary medicine.
I have doubts about trying to set myself up as a coach, however, for several reasons: Coaching has become a fad here (my geographical area) and the market is overflooded with people who have certificates from various (expensive) coaching courses. And, paper talks, so I'd be at a distinct disadvantage against those with the certificates. A third reason is that my lifestyle, finances, home, etc. do not reflect a 'walking the talk' because I've been raising three children alone while living in a bare-subsistence mode economically - not very confidence-inspiring for someone purporting to help others improve their lot in life!
Obviously, my first step will be applying the material you so generously provide to my own self and family, coupled with other modes of learning and thought that I've been working on with a certain degree of success. If you have thoughts about my reasons 'why not', I'm probably not the only person who'd be interested in hearing them.
Thanks,
Miki
This video has really made me think! It was uncannily near the mark and I'm very grateful for it. A friend of mine once said to me "You give advice too freely"...Yup, it would be good to earn some money for it...thank you.
I answered 7 out of 7. I am a school teacher, I also teach Yoga, cooking, languages, whatever needs to be taught I'll learn it and teach it.
How do I choose one thing and just focus on that? I am being pulled in too many different directons, I love and interested in too many things...
I got 7 out of 7
Hey I got a 7 out of 7. I am in the teaching therapy line and I tuly believe I can make a difference to lives around me. I am genuinely fond of empowering all those around me.
Guess I should really diversify into earning from what I do. LOL.
Wow - a 7! Surprised me!
Question: Knowing some people present with an underlying problem rather than the surface one they want to resolve, is it ethical to use NLP or a form of hypnosis or other therapy to help move them along?
Interesting video-synchronistically urging me to further consider why I am drawn to coaching(specifically spiritually) I scored 6/7.Believe synchronicity will continue to light up the
right path.Love,Julie x
David, Maybe I can help everyone responding to your coaching promotion. My web site "jesusthisandmore.ws" was set up by me because my favorite all time person of history who influenced humanity like no other person, was/is Jesus of Nazareth. But, I see something in his teachings is not happening. Namely, doing the miracles he did. I ask "why not", and suspect the answer lies in our beliefs.
Anyway, back to the subject of making money via coaching. Everyone, anywhere, are welcome to use the free "Visitor's comments" page on my site as their own space as long as they use the space with the idea of helping people (we help ourselves as we help others). Moneywise, check out my money making offer; yes, I will make money if you join in, so does the grocery store owner when you buy their food. It's not only okay to earn money, it is mandatory for our survival. I see no reason for anyone not to prosper with their desire to give their insight in helping others overcome their negative beliefs. I link my coaching desire with a business opportunity, thus, hopefully, financing my coaching activities. You now have a means whereby you can get paid for your coaching without having to go asking for money directly. You are welcome to join your coaching desire with my business opportunity and make money without asking others to pay for your teaching. Just allow. Good Fortune to all, Ty
loved it, absolutely loved it. I got 6 out of seven. I do not spend thousands on it. I just study loa and gratitude. thamks great idea
6 out of 7
#1 Question. How much do I charge for a session?
Frank
Hi David:
I got 6 out of seven.
More than once my friends tell me: "Thanks for your comments, now I see this situation with a different perspective" or "Thanks, you are wise"... am I? I don't think so.
Thanks for your video.
I HAVE 7
Hoop NEW YORK call me for intervie
Wat you say i tell you I AM LIVING MY DREAM LIKE HOLYWOOD ACTOR ?
That was my question ;0)))
hug
angel blesss
Marilyn Monroe
Hello, just made the test... got 7 on 7 !! never thought i had any talent for coaching but always was ready to help people get to their goal with compassion. I'm a landscape architecte... i create a dream garden for people to relax and enjoy life and nature !!! how amazing ! I could do it a different way with more wider vision. make them link the dream garden with their dream life ! how nice ! THANK you for the insight.
Cheers to your dream garden, to your dream life ! MAria Teresa
thanks for sharing, your video was really good and informative. i got 4 yes, 2 question marks and one no. i work graveyards in the grocery industry. also had my life completely turned upside down 5 years ago and at a certain point was able to see the negative impact i was having on the people around me. at that point i cutoff most contact till i got myself back on track. i am thankful i was able to realize this and took the steps i did. i am getting back on track in a better way than i could have ever imagined. your video had a special message for me that i am already doing but this gives reinforcement. watch what and how you say things to people because you could be having a huge impact on them without realizing it!!! going to download your stuff now and again thanks for sharing and trying to make the world better place everyone have a very happy day jeanne
Nice video. I answered 5 out of six cause I haven't yet spent that much money on developing myself yet but i'm in the process. Over the past seven months I have came to the realizition that I might be an empath which leads to my question. How can I help people when i'm so shy and sensitive myself? I do have people tell me their problems all the time and I feel like I can relate with whatever they are telling me. They also say they feel better after talking to me or being around me. So how can I turn this gift into a career?
Awesome video David and your generosity is inspiring.
I scored 6 out of 7.
I'm a pediatric occupational therapist and so have really been coaching as part of my OT practice for over 20 years. I've been toying with the idea of branching out into wellness coaching for the past few years as I've found the third-party/insurance driven model rather stifling and unproductive. Anyway, my number one question is: How much to charge.
Many thanks and bright blessings,
Karyn
7 out of 7!
I have been threw John becks mentoring and after 10 thousand
dollars and some coaching sessions I was shown how to BEG
people to sell me their property and left to go it alone. I was mentored by Iwired for another 10 grand and when I wasnt good at building a web site I was just forgoten! Not even a notice saying were threw! I and my wife are still paying prosper
learning and they are there to help if you can ask the right questions. The one thing I have found is that the coaching programs are making all of the money! NOT ONE has the guts to tell any one new to internet marketing that it is going to cost thousands to generate customers to your business! WANT TO BE A GOOD COACH, BE HONEST!!!!! and stay with the student until they are actulay making a profit!
I scored 7/7. I will download and use the coaching tools and questions into my therapies. I've been doing a lot of meditation to develop myself in many different ways. Thank-you for providing tools to help me improve.
7/7. My wife and I provide residential treatment to troubled youth in our home setting using the #1 modality. We have worked in administration in our field. Aside from the youth in our care, we are coaching all the time. With 25+ years experience, multi-disciplinary education and all the coaching we do already, it would be nice to receive professional compensation. It is our vocation, so we will continue to enLIGHTen all we come in contact with, anyways.
Thank You David!!! From the bottom of my heart! I answered all seven, and intuitively, I knew that I would. I have always been there for people in my life, and even strangers when they seem to be struggling, i.e. asking for directions, how to operate something, etc. I always want to help them out as much as I am able. And, yes, the investment in my own self growth has been enormous, in dollars and in time invested - and the payoff has been that I am a new person, extremely happy, and even happier now with your incredibly valuable information. Thank you, thank you and thank you! I will be making up my business cards pronto!
Now, my question would be - are there any legalities that have to be dealt with in starting this venture? You are dealing with peoples lives. Is there something that you might have them sign in reference to the advise that you give them? And, how do you determine what to charge? How do you put a price on this?
Thanks - again!
I got seven out of seven - plus I have just completed an introductory counselling course.
My number one question about coaching is --- can I do coaching via email, phone and in person? And if in person, can it be done in my home and/or client's home? (Guess that was two questions).
Thanks for a brilliantly inspiring message. You're awesome!
With heartfelt appreciation,
Annamaria
Hi David! Greetings from Ireland and I hope you are well today. I got a good 5 out of 7, possibly a bit more. I have a question and its kind of coaching related, "How do I know what I really want?" It might seem a really odd one but I've given alot of time to other people and that has influenced many of my decisions and now I'd like to know what I want and I'm flummoxed! I'd appreciate any tips! I like your parting words on changing the world one perosn at the time. I studied a bit about media, commuincations and how they work and most people don't feel that they can make a difference or count enough to make a difference and that stops them from attemting to do so! So yeah nice parting words! Thanks Rachel
7/7. Thank you soooo much for the video you posted. I started to open up with a first client just by being creative and offering what I had to give from knowledge, wisdom, intuition, sensitivity, capacity, talents... well gifts of life accessable to all of us... inviting her simply at home and I asked a very very honest price... this first client came back not because I told her to come back but because she had the desire to come back... this gave me more confidence and I felt so blessed and grateful for the changing I could observe... she was so satisfied that she brought me other 5 clients which came once and also more often. To friends of my I gave advises for free and inner journeys for free and than they could observe important changes in their life and advised me to friends of them I did not know and there I asked a coaching-fee and now even friends insist to pay me for my services as I spread out the word that this is now my new profession... I feel grateful to this coaching-praxis and as I read for so many to open up for business-coaching, or relationship coaching... well just for a larger scale I had the same limiting beliefs about not being certified and more about what the "burocratic world" is asking for instead of listening what my heart and soul is asking for which is very simple... to live my life in joy and harmony, to share my gifts, my dreams, my heart, my love, my freedom and open up others and allow others to do the same... love and blessing to all of you in this profoundly precious time... Elfi
Well, I guess I'm not an undercover coach because I only got 1/7...the last one! But I am enjoying the thought-provoking Power Questions.
>>Phil: See my response to Jamillah
>>Alison: how to prepare for a session? sounds like you've found your answer. I like to focus on what I like about the client.
>>Dr. Naz: a great way to attract clients is to write and publish articles in your key area. (e.g. look what I'm doing here with Vishen and Finer Minds, by publishing a video article. People get a feel for who I am and the value I offer, and may be attracted to go to the next level - which in this case is to get the free download, and then to purchase the CoachStart Manual).
>>Mahima: How can you be among people making a difference? Well, posting on this forum is clearly a good start. I joined the National Speakers Association, and the International Coach Federation. Eventually I got invited to SANG (the Speakers and Authors Networking Group) where I met Vishen. Then I got invited to the Transformational Leadership Council - it quickly becomes natural to hang out with people making a difference when that's what you're doing. So find a local organization you resonate with, and hang out there.
>>Devika: does it drain you? I find helping someone find their own spark of energy very fulfilling. However, if you work with depressed or negative people that's a different story. So two options: 1) choose only to work with positive people, or 2) get an agreement from your clients that they are allowed 2 minutes of negativity, then THEY have to look for the positive in the situation.
If you stop trying to PULL them up, and invite them to do it themselves, you'll get to watch a 'birthing', and you'll receive energy instead of giving it.
7 out of 7
There are thousand upon thousand professional coaches and councelors,i mean the professional knowledge for this e.g Degree or Diploma.
how can society respond to us without any professional abc letters with our names?
I scored 7/7, and am already a counsellor and reiki master, who loves to teach. My problem and question is that I am a shy person who has difficulty in putting herself forward or in doing the networking I should be doing to increase my practice which lately has been at a standstill. I have done a lot of work on myself, having made use of very many tools, but my lack of confidence and fear remain. Advertising has not brought me clients, in spite of good ads, strategically placed and business cards which I keep up to date. How to break through this barrier??? Thank you David.
Anne
Great Video David
And as I see with Law of Attraction every time when I am in the 'groove' the greatest clients come along and ask me for a super session and pay, too.
Of course it was 7/7 for me. Thank you for the 50 questions gift. I love learning more power questions.
My personal challenge is to become a better coach for myself. I am good at coaching others, already, even if I say so myself.
Blissings
Ulrike
from Namibia - somewhere in Africa - where Coaching is still not a generally known term.
61/2. David, I honor the work that you are doing. Many years ago, when facing imminent death, I completely surrendered my life to a higher power. The Spirit of God enfolded me with indescribable love and removed all fear of dying from my heart and mind. The amazing experience led me into daily meditation and my body was healed. Because I wanted to share that amazing gift, I taught meditation classes long before they became popular. Also have recorded several CD's and lastly wrote a book channeled through me by the Voice of Truth. The book and a CD can be found at http://roadwaystopeace.com.
I am now 78 years old and am no longer affiliated with many people, however, I would love to get back into coaching. I will order the business cards and see what happens. I now have the time, the knowledge and compassion of the spirit and the understanding of how man is controlled by his ego thoughts and all the love that is so badly needed in this world.
I got 3 yes, 3 sometimes, and 1 no.
If you don't have a degree or license in counseling or a related
field, what do you say when people ask for your qualifications?
Interesting video.
6 out of 7
Excellent video. Thank you for the #1 strategy and the download. Many good comments and your responses are good. I do wonder about the answer to Frank's question. Or to put it in other words, "What is a fair asking price?"
Thanks
Hi David,
Thank you so much, I answered 7 out of 7, I am a real estate agent, but more than I sold I seem to have the knack for listening to people and helping them through problems. People come to me for advice on relationships, self improvement and the like. I really enjoy doing it. I even purchased a domain name where I would set up a podcast or a daily question and answering session. I like the idea of the business card because it commits you and once committed then manifestation begins.
I basically give advise, suggestions based on my own personal experience, while maintaining my private life private. What's the best way for me to start? I really am intrigued by "life design" what do you think?
I´ve been interested in becoming a personal life/finaces coach for some time now, yet haven´t known how to get started.
In answering the 7 questions, I would answer a definite "yes" to only 3 of them. For questions 3, 4, and 5 I´d say "yes, yet rarely".
Does your course address these issues?
I would say that on some days i would get 6 out of 7 and other days well all 7
I dont have a question about coaching it comes in the moment the right words at the right time is what i believe
I am excited that you are many others are spreading the word that we can all help each other.
thanks
I´m trying to purchase the course, and wish to pay with PayPal. It´s one of the payment options, yet once at the checkout there´s no way to pay with PayPal. Please advise.
AV
I scored 7 out of 7.
I am enjoying work right now and am not sureI will be able yo give enough time to something new.
Hi David,
1. All seven, absolutely. I'm sure I've spent at least $5000 now on my personal development.
I've been told by probably hundreds of people in my life that i should pursue coaching as a profession. And yes, I've been doing it for free for 20 years.
2. How do i begin to shape the identity that others have for me, into one that utilizes the term "coach" in their description? I've been a dance teacher, a choreographer, a workshop presenter, a team-building facilitator, a hall director, and currently am a restaurant manager, market research professional and a computer-tutor. I've got so many ideas that I've felt scattered, for years, trying to decide which path to put my energy towards. I'm inspired most of the time to assist those seeking answers to the questions I've most been unable to answer myself -- and very much relate to Richard Bach's axiom "We teach best what we most need to learn."
I've been seeing your name and periodically reading your insights for some time. Thanks for all you do, give and inspire. I'm ready to make the last leap... and off to get the business cards printed!
Thank you! I look forward to your response,
~pamela
I had 5 out of 7. I don't have a degree. how would I get people to trust me?
I got 7 of 7. My coaching though is unconscious/intuitive. How do I make it conscious and rational?
I got 4 out of 7, oddly I never looked at it as coaching but rather giving an opinion to others or just a suggestion.
I have in the past been a trainer to newcomers/ new hires in the HVAC industry, Was recently aproached by a rep for a vocational school to be an instructor for the heating and air-conditioning (HVAC) adult education classes.It was a lucrative offer of over $20.00 an hour.
What has held me back is a comment from a former co-worker from years ago, this person stated " a trainer or teacher is some one that can not actually do the applied practice in real life circumstances. Now they were refering to being a great service repair person, But I have not been able to get that out of my mind.
Thank you for this. I had to cry during your video. I could answer all 7 questions with yes. This really hitted me on a deep level. But printing cards with me as a coach.....:)? Right now I don't dare. Who am I? Since my financial breakdown in 2001 I can't even make enough money for myself. How can I coach people!
I got seven, then you would expect a 73yr old man with a life time of experiences, that uses Hypnotherapy, NLP EFT TLT etc and common sense to be able to answer yes to all of those questions.
I only practice as a hobby, word of mouth.
Terry
I scored 6.....Liked your video ,you come over very well and I imediately liked you very much. Thank you for your inspiration, honesty and generosity. The latter being such a beautiful trait .
6
How much do you charge for a half hr session?
people come to me often and trust my words, maybe coz im honest,compassionate and rarely look down on others.
Two problems- I get too involved and it affects my life n i expect people to follow my suggestions.
Two - People abuse my decency and sincerity.They use me as a dumping ground, leave their woes to me and be always on the look out for better friends.Its happened far too many times.
I dnt want to help anymore.
my score- 5/7
7/7
The business card is in hand.
What is the next question that I need to answer?
I got the answer "I am a Life Coach"
And it's a great, simple video. Thanks
Hi,
My score of 6/7 makes me almost a coach (lol) but didn't spend above 300 on self
I enjoyed the test and feel that to give (the same as you have) is something we all need to do to help others. I have received help along the way and now pass my experience on to anyone who asks, payment not sought but given in different ways
Success to your endeavors
Phil
7 out of 7
I want to go one step beyond coaching. I am starting a suicide survivor group. I need more than questions and positive NLP. Some of these people feel so hopeless. I guess I am just looking for some feed back, do you know anyone who has done this before?
I actually answered 6 questions , this was easy to me , i would need to take classes to become a great coach . My business is now very slow to the point that i have to find another source of income but my resources a also down , thank you for your advice.
Interesting video - my score was 6/7. My question is:
How do you keep from absorbing the emotions of the people you coach?
seven...... not really a surprise. I started out as a Kdg-6 teacher, Brownie troop leader, then adults as a WSI/Naui Scuba instructor/CPR, then Sp. Ed., ran a 12 wk. camp for Easter Seals with special populations, onto teaching 'the art of Mind Mapping" and offer classes on 'the work' of Byron Katie..I also publish a monthly Ezine of a metaphysical nature-4 yrs. (and FREE which I am about to change) which goes to 450+ people, here and abroad.. I frequently have people calling/emailing with some kind of 'emergency/puzzle/crisis' and yes, outside of actual classes I am NOT being rewarded in a monetary way. People see me as an excellent teacher in the class situation, which doesn't necessarily translate into 'coach' or the thought of money in exchange of my other service to them..I have been into NLP for yrs and a 'word merchant' who carefully chooses my words....I also have done heaps of editing for others: again FREE. I know all of it has value, yet I never saw these things I can do as a 'career' to be paid for providing..I am perplexed as to how to 'shift' into fee based sessions, yet I also can no longer afford 1-2 hours of my time, several times a week, plus the hours spent answering emails, all of which takes me away from other projects. My reach is even 'overseas' as I have lived in several foreign countries. Help!
6/7
My question is this: If more and more people become coaches, who will be the clients?
Thanks, I enjoyed your video.
I got all 7. I am incredibly passionate about coaching/inspiring people to excel and I spend most of my spare income and time on self-development. Thank you for putting the idea in my head to actually get a return on my investment by getting paid to do what I love!
My #1 question about coaching is what sort of "legal" hoops do I have to jump through to be a professional coach?
I got 6 out of 7. How do you make a business out of this? What do you charge for sessions? I am making myself better by working on my degree in Business Management. I'm still not sure how this all works?
on an average basis 6/7 coaching skills used daily.
Yes I have done alot of self development esp in the last 9 years - since leaving financial/ banking career to discover my inner self (talents).
I have worked closely with the elderly as a caregiver and now
working with preschool children with special needs. I would like
to utilize my skills more to help encourage others to help themselves. I also have an interest in alternative therapies.
I feel that I am at the "what next stage?" ...I would like to specialize but there is so many directions I could go.
5-6. 1 of those could possibly be a yes. Very intressting I find it fasinating how things always arrise when your ready for them. Coaching? Ive always said "is it written on my forhead that I want to know everything"!! I would certainly need the confidence to do this. And with that......how do I become confident enough?
Angela
>>Shosh: Why would they pay for something you previously gave for free? 1) start asking for referrals, and they can send you NEW people you can charge 2) Start setting boundaries - maybe you're happy to have a 5-10 min conversation and after that they should book a session 3) Invite them to become clients. A coaching structure is very powerful.
>>Larus: I knew coaching was right for me when I did a course, and I couldn't stop coaching everyone who hit a block
>>Aldo: I don't have a transcript of the video, but the CoachStart Manual has about 200 times the information that the video has and it's all written. (The bonuses are in audio though)
>>Terry: which school is best for coach training? At http://www.BecomeaCoach.com I list a number of schools and review them.
>>Carol: How can you not feel a fraud? Great question! You tell people you're starting out and you'd like to do some practice sessions with them. As you start to see the amazing results they produce in their life, and see you're impact, your view of yourself will shift!
>>Miki: Do I have to have my life perfectly in order first before coaching? Great question. We teach what we most need to learn, don't we? I've learned so much through my clients. And - you may find, if you look, that there's one area of your life that you have got handled really well. Hmmm?
>>Miki: How can I compete with people with degrees and certificates. You know how many people have asked me in ten years if I'm certified? I think it's three. You care more about 'the paper' than your clients do. They care about their results.
>>Coco: How can I focus on just one thing? Pick one and spend the first two hours a day building THAT! Everything else is a bonus.
>>Erica: I don't see why not - if you're up front about what you're doing. If you asked me, I'd say use everything you can to help me have a better life!
>>Frank: How much should you charge for a session? One approach is to set your fee monthly for 3-4 session a month. $300 is a fairly standard starting point. Negotiation is a whole other story.
I scored 6/7
What fee structure would you recommend that would give the impression of fair value; at the same time avoiding being perceived as over valued or under valued?
Thanks for that!
Hi David,
I got 7 out of 7. It is always amazing to me that I got married to man because he has been an amzing coach to me and now I find myself coaching people as well. Most of the times I coach my co-workers, friends about life in general and just how to deal with their problems. Right now I am trying to help people with writing their resumes and charging them because I used to do this for my friends for free. I love to listen to people and want to help them to triumph over their problems especially when it is related to their personal realtionships and pursuing their dream careers.
My goal is to become my own boss and I think coaching would be a great way to start this. My question is how do you when is the right time to delve into coaching fulltime?
I have
SEVEN
I TAUGHT YOGA AND FOLLOWED A MASTER FOR 12 YEARS, MYSELF, STUDENTS,AND FELLOW TEACHERS WANTED TO STAND ON ON OUR HEADS.
I CHOSE TO LEAVE YOGA AND BECOME YOGA.
NOW I LIVE IN THE MOMENT.
I CREATE LIFESTYLES I DESIGN HOMES AND TEACH THE ART OF STANDING ON TWO FEET. GIFTS FROM THE UNIVERSE ARE EVERYWHERE. SPECIAL THANKS TO JOSE SILVA,TONY ROBINS, BOB BAYS, T.E.D. AND YOURSELF. HAVE YOU NOTICED THE UNIVERSE IS JUMPING FOR JOY LATELY? I MENTION TO PEOPLE I MEET THAT I STUDY WITH LIFE COACHES EVERY DAY. THANKS TO YOU ALL
I got 5.
My question: How can I coach other people when I clearly haven't got my own life together yet?! (Even though I'm sure I could help them.)
I got 5/7.
My question: How can I even think about coaching others when I clearly haven't got my own life together?!
Greatest Gratitude Yes 7to7 When the moment is we are one Alchemy in the finest Living in the most wonderful time to accept ALL is I AM te creator as each we are. Love give gratitude Create te music we are GEE WHIZZ I would be forever writing here however we do say it best when we say nothing at ALL. LovePeace Harmony Thank you Thank You Thank You for all being you for ALL that has been say YES to EVERYTHING.
Thank You E-SPEC-ALLY
MR DAVID WOOD for being Love & Light xo
Thanks too to Robbie Wialliams right now.
Great background music.
To All and everyone find harmony in every breathe give great gratitude be BOLD & the best in every moment Be LOVE in the Light SHINE xo Shaz xo
7 out of 7. Who knew?
Thanks for a great video, article and gift.
hi there, just seen the vid and it came in perfect timing for me on my next leg of my journey LIFE COACHING not sure what area yet ? just feels great to get some info and things and gives me a sense im moving forward in a small way.
Got 7 out of 7. Just had an experience that propelled me into writting, that's what made it 7. How do I choose a specific topic to coach on, or is that even necessary?
Hello This was a great video, and tool, l. 7
2. How to get started.
Hello! What a wonderful tool FinerMinds is! Thanks to all of you for sharing your wisdom, humor knowledge and love of life. I recieved 7 and know that I have been coaching my entire life, and did not focus on it! Now I will work towards a focus, People are fabulous, and all of the answer within, Knowing that is Key! Have a wonderful Life! Maya
FinerMinds is a fabulous site! Thanks for sharing and helping me to increase my own knowledge and learning how to help others. I have been coaching my entire life, and just did not realize it! I got a seven and plan to integrate this into my life! thank you!
David,
Uncanny how this article came across my screeen. I have been giving thought to coaching as a new avenue for me. Last week I signed up for a teleseminar given by a local coaching institute.
I answered 7out of 7 on the questions and tonight is the introductory seminar. I just paid for and dowloaded the Coach Start manual and I am very interested to read it.
So thanks to Finer Minds and the Undercover Coach that caught my eye. I fully believe that this will really help me on my path.
Oh, My number one question is about credentials, do I need this? If so, how much should I be expecting to pay?
6 out of 7. I didn’t realize I had so many recognizable coaching qualities. I've helped a few people out. Time showed that my advice was good. I had the belief that I had to prove myself, but that takes too long. The business card gives that extra bit of credibility. I have one friend that seeks me out specifically for advice. This gives me the confidence to answer his questions more in depth...as a coach/mentor.
4 & a half of 7
I am a medium and have been doing healings since I was a child I am now 47.I have help people many times in my life. And would like to go on helping.I am to ill now to work out of my home,osteoarthritis,& multi level degenerative diseases in my spine.But I still want to help were and if I can.People need to now tomorrow can always be better.No matter what we face in life tomorrow is always a new day.If couching will let me I hope I am up to the challenge.
I got 5 and a half.
What would be like a "coaching contract" with a client, i mean lika a therapeutic contract for a counselor maybe, thats my question now. Thans al ot!
Hello David
Thanks so much for your great video and inspiring "can do" message. I got seven. This has been on my mind for several years, but I resist - "not good enough/don't know enough/etc". I know one of the components of living your dream is ACTION, and that's the thing I need to do! So you're right about the busienss card - my immediate goal!
My #1 question (actually, I have loads, but I'll just do one!) - physical location - where? I don't have a "spare" room in my home, though I could create some space, but how "professional" does the space need to be?
I think that was the best and the most simple advice that I have heard so far. Thanks for helping me out as I have been wondering how to get started with coaching and I am going to have my card printed immediately.
I scored 6/7. I think that was the best and the simplest advice that I have heard so far. Thanks for helping me out as I have been wondering how to get started with coaching and I am going to have my card printed immediately.
How much should I charge for every session and is certification required to start out?
David,
I am a chimney sweep. So I only got 6 out of 7. I am the parent of an insulin dependant diabetic and an avid history buff. I believe that we the parents are "coaches" and teachers. My child still tells me to stop teaching. (She is an adult now). She has now become an undercover coach herself.
Well - 6/7 for me... I have almost completed my coaching training and am just in the process of getting the business up and running.
I'm looking very forward to making a profession out of what my passion is!
My #1 question is - I've started coaching, and have worked with 3 people so far, but need some advice on the best way to boost my client list!
Thanks in advance!
-t.
Enjoyed your videa as I scored 7. Currently attending a university and preparing a doctoral dissertation - my way of changing the world - through education.
I would love a follow-up from you and also the 50 questions.
Thank you!
janis please if you can help me I have tinnitus and I live every day desperate, have no days off, every day is the same, wake up and the noise is there cant go on please help me, my name is maria reyes, vivval@univision.com or corazoncito792009@hotmail.com
Hello David
Interestingly, I scored a 5, possibly 6 out of the 7 - I haven't kept track of how much I spent on improving "me" throughout the years.
I have to tell you, I have never thought of charging for listening... I have always had this gift, even as a small child. My husband labels me as an empath...
I guess my number one question would be since I would be charging money for services rendered and all that entails - would, should there be a 'contract' that states something to the effect that I would not be held responsible if I inadvertently said something dumb and this advice backfired in the persons face, causing damage?
1. 7 of 7
2. My question is how to create an "on-going" coaching program and charge for it, being slightly technology-challenged - how do you create a way to receive payment? lot's of "how-to" questions: how to attract clients? websites? newsletters? products?
I'm a dentist with >30 years continuing education in personal growth, communication, sales skills as well as dental techniques, management, etc.
I want to teach today's dentists about the relationship-type of practices that dentistry and medicine used to routinely be until the emphasis on volume, speed and treating people as numbers.
How do I start and then what?
Wow! Great help, so thanks! I got 6 out of 7 and only recently realized that yes, why shouldn't I get paid for service well done, so now,I do not get awkward when I get compensated. My question is, since knowledge is universal, how do I use information, materials, sources and topics gathered to develop it into my own version without losing the essence of the message?
I scored 6.5 out of 7 only because I've lost count on how much I spend on personal development.
My number one question would be do I need to become certified/accredited before I get my business cards printed?
7 out of 7. I have been studying Metaphysics for 12 years and fell I am ready to start sharing my love and understanding of what the universe has awaiting each and everyone of us. Just don't know how to get started and I thought I had to be licensed to Coach.
6 out of the 7...not in the profession. I am being called to that path of coaching. So much healing is possible if we all acted as coaches to each other. What kind of universe would that create? ......Yikes and OUTSTANDING!!!
6 out of the 7...not in the profession. I am being called to that path of coaching. So much healing is possible if we all acted as coaches to each other. What kind of universe would that create? ......Yikes and OUTSTANDING!!!
My question - how will I know if the inner work and healing I have done on myself is sufficient to step out there and be a channel for someone else?
Thank you David, all the best to you!
Great advice on the business card. Setting the intention of the desired dream by putting the energy out to the Universe with the card, love it, act as if!!!
I got 7 out of 7.
I have had my website up for over a year now, however I believe that my lack of belief in myself that has kept me from gaining clients. My mindset was not in alignment with my goals and desires. I changed my mind last week and in 3 days I have got 3 new clients. I love doing this work it makes my heart sing with joy to see woman change their lives and take their power back. If you have time could you look at my site and see what you would change if anything? http://www.in-poweredwoman.com. Also I don't want to under value myself on the fees but I know the economy is a mess so I want to make it affordable also, can you let me know what you think about my fees?
Thank you so much for you help and keep creating a beautiful life for yourself and others.
Peace, love and light,
Aleta
Hi great video.
Got 7 out of 7. I did not relise my job as a personal trainer had me dow as a voice coach aswell. I will have to adverise my business different.
well,my score is actually a very poor 3..but i sure do want to be a coach,helping others find their better self....if possible for free,coz i know how it feels when u so desperately need help but dont have enough money to afford professional coaching...however,the only problem is,i dont know if i am ready for it coz i am still struggling with my own personal development,how can i help others??.....
nyways,thanks,really,for the great post
A very strong 7 out of 7! My number one question is how can I seriously get started in creating my own business coaching, mentoring and helping others acheive their dreams? Quite frankly, I have yet to achieve mine but have always known that this is what I have always been drawn to and should be doing but have yet to take action due to feeling completely blocked on the first step. I have a very deep desire to work independently creating my days doing what I love to do vs what I have to do just to survive.
Travis>> sounds like you're already helping people. How to turn it into a career? Follow the steps in the video - that's a great start. The CoachStart Manual does the rest.
Debbie>> what are the legalities? I'm not allowed to advise you on that aspect. I can tell you I have my clients sign a contract before we start so everything is clear. It's also a good idea to get insurance through coachfederation.org's partner - if you can get it. I decided not to take it out myself.
Annamaria: yes! You can coach by email, by phone and in person. I haven't done email-only coaching, but others have. I did mainly by phone. If in person - it's wherever you agree it is
Rachel>> how do you know what you want? I suggest you try a coaching session! you can google for 'free life coaching session'
>>Faisal: how can society respond to us without any professional abc letters with our names? nice question. If a masseuse rubs your shoulders for a few minutes, and it feels amazing, do you ask about qualifications, or book a session?
>>Anne: how can a shy person attract clients? posting articles on the internet is better than ads, and will attract people to your site. Then you offer a compelling newsletter and build a relationship with them. The shyest person can do this
HI David,
I scored 6 out of 7. I am a minister and teach life skills to a group of at risk boys each week, besides leading various bible classes at my church. There is no question that I am a coach on many fronts, and I would love nothing better than to be able to make a living from it, as I have an autistic nephew I have been raising for the past 10 years and elderly parents I want to be able to help financially.
My biggest questions echos much of what others have said, which is how do I get started? I am starting a blog that has 3 sections to it: a self improvement page that will have mostly articles I have written on power principles for living, Low cost internet opportunities for those wanting to work from home but have little funds to get started and a resource section.
I am also thinking about taking the lessons I have written for my boys group over the past year and putting it in a membership site, since I will be constantly adding to it. This way I could get these concepts out to a much wider audience. I am also considering print and ebook versions of the material as well. Needless to say it will take some work to accomplish even a couple of these ideas but at least I have some possible starting places. For now I will be focusing on the blog as I flesh out some of the other possibilities.
Thanks for the business card idea. It definitely is simple. How do you go about establish a price, especially just starting out?
you're a sweetheart. I had a 7/7 and ordered the cards. This is so simple and actually there just IS no threshold.
and for Michael: it takes 3 weeks for vistaprint to deliver your cards... that's enough time to get your website in order. In fact, I teach meditation-lessons, and because I know my material by heart (like you I suppose) I know intuitively what they need the next lesson. So while teaching, the book writes itself. That is celebrating the here and now. I do several things in the same time: growing, teaching, writing.
Yes to 7 questions
How do I start ... please contact me.
great idea, would never have thought of it; i scored 6 out of 7, not in a related profession, i am an artist but could do with extra income; my question: dont people prefer someone who has certified training?
I scored 7 in the test.
How long should a coaching session be?
Very inspiring. I answered7/7. Coaching is what I do, it's who I am, I have spent $1000's on my own personal development including a PhD in metaphysics.
It is my dearest wish to have an online service but I don't have a clue how to set it all up without spending lots of money on web sites and internet marketing...... I got my fingers burned trying.
Thanks for the tip about business cards, I've been wanting to do it for sometime and never got around to it.
Inspiring.........I scored 7/7. Coaching is what I do, It's who I am, I have spent tens of thousands of dollars on my own personal growth which includes a PhD in metaphysics.
Several years ago I emmigrated from Australia to a small provincial city in New Zealand and sadly there is not much scope for a thriving practice in this field.
I have dreamed of setting up a practice on the internet ever since I got my computer, and I would like to know how to go about it without having to spend lots of money on websites and internet marketing. I have tested the waters several times in the past, and got my fingers burned.
Hi David,
Thanks for the video and the 50 questions. I'm building a career as a film composer in Los Angeles and yet the idea of coaching has crossed my mind. I feel I have a natural ability to make a difference with people and scored a 6 out of 7 on your test. What has stopped me is the idea that it wouldn't work for me to do both. Your video begs to differ.
I already have business cards for being a film composer that I carry everywhere. My instinct is to carry a second set of cards that are in line with what you described, rather than combining cards. I could then give whatever card was appropriate, or both, to whoever I was talking to. Would you agree?
I don't see myself making coaching the focus of my life, nor getting the training and education that others who are full time coaches will pursue. I have mixed feelings about where that leaves me. I trust my natural ability and yet know there's so much to be learned and I would want my clients to be given the greatest possible value. That's not exactly a question but I'm sure you'd have some insight.
Thanks again!
Nick
>>Nancy: If you don’t have a degree or license in counseling or a related field, what do you say when people ask for your qualifications? DIW: most people will NEVER ask. If they do you can say you chose not to go and do a university degree, and you've done hundreds of hours of self-study. You can also say you feel results are more important than qualifications. But you'll almost never get that question.
>>Alex: yes, the coachstart manual addresses just about everything you could think of in starting a practice. (and sorry, we don't take paypal just now)
>>Pamela: how do I have people start to see me as a coach? It starts by you calling yourself that. Everytime you hand out a business card, publish an article, and do a coaching session, people start to see you more and more as a coach. Doing one session with every single friend you have also goes a long way
>>Sam: My coaching though is unconscious/intuitive. How do I make it conscious and rational? DIW: don't! You can listen, and say what comes up for you. That's a powerful coaching model.
>>Suresh, I'm touched. So don't coach them on financial stuff....until you have that under control (and then you'll have a great turn-around story - look where I was, and how I bounced back). What area of your life DO you have handled?
>>Melanee: how do you keep from absorbing people's emotions? DIW: Honestly I don't know a lot about that. I know sometimes I cry with someone when I'm moved, but I don't think I carry it with me afterwards. I have said no to clients who don't feel good to work with. Coaching isn't counseling - and you CAN CHOOSE to only work with people who uplift you. it's up to you.
I have a healing arts practice and incorporate counseling and coaching in it. I want to do more coaching...I love it. 7/7
I scored 7/7... I admit, I get asked for advice a lot, strangers will tell me their life story complete with tears, I am very empathetic, have many of my own and other people's experiences I use to help others.... I never thought about getting paid for this...only that I did not have enough money to finish college and become a shrink. So my question is.... How much would I charge? Hourly, by issue, what? How? I agree about the cards.... I think people should just jave them handy. I always lose my little pieces of paper or cocktail napkins but have managed to keep business cards from 20 years ago!
I enjoyed your video alot. I answered yes to 6. I know that I would be qualified to be a wonderful coach.
I am looking foward to trying it out.
How will I get people to take me seriously and actually pay me money?
That is my question.
Thank you,
Carla
My score was seven out of seven. Someone told me that you have to be certified by the International Coach Federation in order to be a "real' coach. What are your thoughts on that?
My score was 7/7. My question is: Is it true that you have to be certified by the International Coach Federation in order to be a "real" coach?
When I am at my best, feeling empowered, people come to me for advice. I have taught before, and I like to teach; at the present moment I can't answer yes to all because I am not feeling empowered. I have had many people confide in me and I am easy to talk with, and I can give people other perspective on their life. I just can't see myself charging for that!
Thanks for the excellent information David.
I got 5 of the 7 correct and have felt for a long time that coaching was going to a major part of my future. Your post makes me want to consider starting sooner rather then later.
My question is, how do I become a Personal Development coach that really believes in my message and ability when I still struggle to implement a lot of the information that I've been exposed to through the years?
I look forward to your reply.
Warmest Regards,
6 out of my 7 answers were yes. I know that the amount of formal education has nothing to do with how much true knowlegde one may posess. Still, i am weary that people will believe me when they look at my formalized educational background. So... How can a 24 yr old man with a batchleors in business convince future clients that he is a coach?
6/7 Thanks for your insight. Resonated with me. Made me teary-eyed. Like many people posting, cash is tight for me right now.
Have done some holistic health work, but not lately. Love to be there when people have challenges though. I have had business cards in the past, but find it so hard to promote myself. Can't seem to find the right moment to give them out & ask for the cash! I know it's lack of self-confidence. Any ideas?
6/7- have been thinking about this for a long time and now you have convinced me! I am an international coach and lecturer in the equestrian world, but have ended up as a life coach on many occasions
Hello David
Thank you so much for your advise. It is funny how the Universe works, isn't it? I am just starting my new business as a coach for musicians. I developed a method that really works well, as a musician I know the musicians mind. But I felt a little insecure about how to get started. And then, I don't even remember how, I got the daily news letter from finer minds and there was your little video. It made my day and will make my business!
Thank you again!
Corinne from the Netherlands.
By the way, my score was 7 out of 7
I got 7 of 7,
I print business cards for every one but not done it for myself for a very long time, thank you David, this one tip alone is worth its weight in Gold, I know by experience
7 out of 7....I have been experiencing myself as an informal coach for a while now. I especially had a wonderful experience today, where I have been helping/coaching my friend through a difficult time in my life and she followed some advice I gave her or more to say we came up with the decision together. It made me very happy!
I got 6 1/2, don't think I've spent thousands on myself but have certaintly spent 100's on self help and healing books.
I work in an assisted living facility as an activities assistant and this is new for me, as I've always had jobs that were just about making money but even so, people have always sought me out for advice and a compassionate ear. Now I spend my days with people who are nearing the end of their journey and they confide in me a lot, they can sense that I really do care. I am very blessed to be a part of it all. I also have a few friends who've been having financial difficulties and I'm the one they've been calling for support and positive feedback. I always stress the importance of thinking positive, no matter what's going on around them and I also have shared different methods of teachings that I've found to help. In working with them, I see how it all works in my life as well.
I guess the only question I have is, giving advice comes natural but that's all it is, just advice, they can take it or leave it. But if I'm charging money for my advice, don't I have to be dead on? I mean, if I gave advice and it turned out that it was bad advice and there was some kind of problem caused by it, #1, I'd feel terrible and #2, couldn't I be held responsible?
Anne
Thank you so much for your video. I think YOU are a real coach, as you can also do it for free.
This is what I am trying to do with the website I am building. I am not sure how I can be paid but I know it will come. And I am going to have my business cards printed today with my website s name on it. And as you said, I might not give them away right now but I will have them in my pocket, ready.
I think Finer Minds is the best. Thanks to both of you Vishen and David.
Infinite love
Annie/Edmee
My test score was 6. And my first question about becoming coach was...... Im too shy to approach people I dont know , how can I be coach that way? Thank you
You're Awesome
As soon as you're video ended I'm like, "I love this guy!"
It's people like you, with true Genuine souls, who really inspire others alike. People like you, with the pure intentions to make all this Self-Growth knowledge & your Dream to Help make the world a better place is EXACTLY why it is indeed happening!
So I just wanted to say thank you & God Bless!
-Ps- 7
I listened to your video and the cat was marvelous! The name is great "Twitch", and I answered all seven questions. For 15 years I have been teaching and coaching but I never charged. My question is how do I determine the amount I should charge for my service. What is reasonable? Thank you for the new business I was trying to decide what to do.
Hi David, I watched your video and I was impressed by its simplicity. I got a score of 7 on the one minute test. I don't really have a question about coaching as I am familiar with empowering people for their highest good. My issue is finding suitable premises, structuring a business plane and knowing how much I should charge. Thanks again David. You have planted a seed in my consciousness.
1. Score was 7 yes.
2. How do I make a living as a coach?
I quit my bookkeeping job in December to teach. I teach computers, photography, fitness walking and Square Foot Gardening at local senior center and recreation center. I don't get paid very well but I love what I'm doing so I need to do something to boost my income. I also do one on one (not paid) coaching with my friends and my students.I would like to do something from home or that has a flexible schedule, as I am a single grandma/mom raising my 13 year old granddaughter.
I got all 7, not really a surprise I've been thinking I want to do this for awhile now.. I struggle with having the confidence thinking I have to advise people on how to live their lives.... I'm starting to understand that it is more about asking questions.
My question has to do with being resourceful with people who only seem to want to complain. After awhile I find it very difficult to be around them.
7/7
My question is: isn't a coach training necessary to bring structure and credibility?
An excellent video, David. You have a wonderful delivery.
I had 7 out of 7!
Last year I invested in the Hilton Johnson Health Coach training program ($6,000) but have procrastinated getting my practice started. This week I shall follow YOUR advice and get my business card! Thank you for spurring me on!
Phil in Toronto
Thank you, David, for this video. I'm a 7/7 and I've been an educator on every subject you can think of with my friends and family, plus I am a business analyst as a profession. My motto is, "if I don't know the answer, I will seek it out for you." I love to teach and train people and I want to help anyone who needs my help the best I can with the best intentions.
I've been very bored in my current profession. I feel like I am not helping anyone but a corporation's stock holders and I've been contemplating a change for a couple of years now. I'm going to take a step forward with this, I'm going to print out your 50 power Questions now and place my order for business cards today.
My only concern is that I'm only 36, yet I look 26, so I have some slight resistance within me that people might not take me serious initally because of that reason alone. I look really young. I know once I get them to talk with me things will be fine, but I also know first impressions are everything. So my question is if you have any advice on how to make the best first impression as a younger person who wants to be a coach, who looks even younger than her age, to get clients who are older?
Thank you for your video, information, and time, I really appreciate it.
hI...I Scored 6 out of the seven questions, the seventh question ..If i were already making a living from coaching i
doubt that i would have the time to be taking part in this
questionaire? i have always been somebody that other people come to for advice and help, which i find rewarding.
My one question about becoming a coach is this...(earning money from coaching people means they have the right to higher expectations)therefor how can you charge a fee without
first being confidant and certain that something you may advice
may or may not be wise? if your individual perception of a circumstance were to cause a negative outcome are you not responsible for this? giving free advice to friends is not quite the same as chargeing people for advice ..if i were to ask a friends advice having paid them for it i would expect a compitant sure result.
Hi David,
I got a seven and I do coach but I wanted to compliment you on encouraging people to acknowledge the work they are doing and receive compensation. Many people put hours per work into helping others who are struggling with so many issues just now. They do it out of love and kindness and I believe it is gratefully received and deeply appreciated. That kind of love and experience is deserving of compensation that supports the coaches so they can be available when needed and not out working three other jobs just to eat and put gas in the car.
Thank you for your kind and generous heart as well,
Alexandra Barrett
I rated a 7 out of 7 on the quiz! Wow! My perfect career is right under my nose and I didn't realize it!
My number one question on becoming a coach is: What credibility, other than life experience, do you need to really become a life coach? I would think that one would need to be liscensed to do so.
David, 7/7. As an art dealer, I wouldn't think I was counseling people, but because I end up being very close to both artists and clients (and I've spent thousands on personal growth stuff in order to trade the stock market of all things), it just happens. So my question is where is the separation between Coaching As A Business and life? Thanks, N
Scored 7/7 on the coaching test. Downloaded the 50 ??? and I wll get business cards printed up for sure now that I've seen this and have a start point. Unfortunately I coudl not take advantage of the fabulous offer on the download page simply because I am on disability and don't have the funds to make the purchase or I would have snapped it right up - with no way to contact where I could have begged for a payment plan (yes, I know its so affordable, but when every penny is accouted for then its very hard to cme up with that amount on the fly. When I come back after doing some coaching on my own, then I will have to buy it at full cost....... downer, but can't do it any other way right now.
My question about coaching - what does one say to a client who demands proof of your credibility if they are one of your first clients..... Thanks so much David for your wonderful presentation and your gift. I hope its enough to get me rolling along so I can improve my circumstances and then come back to get the Coaching Manual. Warmest regards and best wishes for your continued success. J. Wheeler
Interesting video. I answered 7 our of 7 with yes. My field is somewhat responsible....but people have been confiding in me since I was a child.
I got 6 out of 7. I am trained as a mediator, but found that it was extremely stressful and stopped practising. I do want to coach, but definitely feel comfortable with people that like me, that did not end up going down the standard life path of high school, college, career, family. Mine was more like high school, family, career undecided and jobs off and on, some college here and there and very involved in a spiritual organization.
Do you find that there are nitches for all kinds of life coaches. I love to talk with crafters and artists and help them to feel empowered to take steps to help their careers. I also love to help encourage people in their relationships after many life lessons in my own life.
I guess the place where I feel the most adequate in life is when I am helping others. Life becomes crystal clear when I can help others. In so many other ways I have trouble staying focused on goals long enough to complete them in my own life.
Where do you draw from for the confidence to coach others?
5 out of 7
Question- I know you've given me the 50 Power Questions for the first session. What do I do after that?
I scored 7 out of 7. I supervisor workers that assist families regarding issues of child abuse /neglect. Given this information I've been coaching since I was teenager.
Is there some sort of certification necessary to do this work?
I scored 5 and half because i have not spent up to thousands yet but i do spend on my self growth.... I work in projects for my day job and a side business as an events creator
My ? involves certification, is certification a necessity to be considered a viable coach? This is awesome information, and a friend told be a few years ago, that coaching is what I should be doing, and I believe she was right. I believe I've been coaching for the last 15 years, LOL. It would be great to be paid for it. I do skin care/Reiki/ (hands on) healing, Cosmetology, writing/speaking; coaching would be a great adjunct or equally as fulfilling as the former. BTW, I did receive the 50?'s I should ask, and I fulfilled 5-6 of the requirements to be a coach.
I scored 7 of 7.
My question is how do I monetize my "client" relationships?
Undercover Coach. An interesting and well presented Video.
Entertainment value = 9 out of 10.
I've tried several times to come to this site, "http://daily.finerminds.com/mind/are-you-an-undercover-coach-take-the-1-min-test/" In order to take the 1 minute test... There is no link to take any test... If there is supposed to be some kind of video... it's not there either...
Hello, 4 out of 7...but that could be only my impression, great video by the way.
Hello David,
I got 6/7 .Thank you for instilling into me, this idea of becoming a coach.
I was a teacher and school administrator, and have friends confiding in me and seeking solutions to their problems.
My question is how do I decide my niche when sometimes problems seem to be interlinked? And can i concentrate on two areas?
Hi David!! I scored 6 out of 7. I currently teach special needs students as well as assist other students in the classroom and I teach Pilates and various fitness classes . My question is if I decide I would like more training in this field(cerification??) what is a good resource for that? Thanks David!!
Hi David, that was great! I have a flyer for reiki healing which I do, have changed that into a card with the amazing background sky with those details, Coach, Name, Phone Number today. My one question is confidence, I know the answer to that already. Manifestion, law of attraction, etc, it's taking that first step. The idea of carrying around a business card sounds great, like you said, when the right person comes along you just know it. Thank you for your words of encouragement and download
Regards
Sharon
Thank you lots, David. This is great!
Definitely 7/7
Q: HOW DO I VALUE WHAT TO CHARGE AS A STARTING PRO COACH, when I've never coached (professionally) before?
(I live in Mexico City at the moment.)
Thank you!
Score: 6/7. Regarding investing in your own delvelopment - it is about beleiving in yourself. I know that i am a coach and healer but i have not had the confidence yet - until now - to go down this path!
Do you also coach groups both privat persons and in the professional business market? - do you have any concepts regarding this?
All the best,
EFS - Norway
You have made me realize I must be an undercover coach. I answered 7/7.
I love supporting people. Sometimes by opening their eyes to viewing things in a different more positive way or by offering hope in a hopeless situation.
However, a paid coaching job doing sounds a bit consuming. I am retired and don't think this is going to work out for me at my stage of life.
Thanks though for the great moment of awareness.
Pauline
Hi My name is katherine:
I got 6/7 I love learning as much about life, as I can and I enjoy talking to people about the things that I have learned about the dreams, that we have off attracting suecces and and abundance beyond our wildest Dreams.
I never thought of myself as a coach; however, a guide fits me. I also never thought I could make a living (other than through the normal channels) "coaching" people into making their lives better. I got 7/7 on the questions.
I am a Guidance Counselor and a Jill of many trades... I have found myself inspired by the video and Mr. Woods. I am buying his coaching book and hopefully will start a business to help the world, in fact, my business cards say, "making the world better one person at a time". Talk about coincidences? I was destined to here this. Great ideas!
I never thought of myself as a coach; however, a guide fits me. I also never thought I could make a living (other than through the normal channels) "coaching" people into making their lives better. I got 7/7 on the questions.
I am a Guidance Counselor and a Jill of many trades... I have found myself inspired by the video and Mr. Woods. I am buying his coaching book and hopefully will start a business to help the world, in fact, my business cards say, "making the world better one person at a time". Talk about coincidences? I was destined to here this. Great ideas! Can't wait to start!!! Thanks debi
got all 7.I have ben coaching people all my life.I found it to be very rewarding emotionally and spiritually.Life coaching is needed now more then ever.
I will start getting organized to launch coaching as business now!
Any tips on the 1st. few steps?
Thanks,
Maya
David
Iam 71 and have been coaching for a long time now.....on health, mental and physical. The joke is, you can never retire from it, I keep trying, but I get still interesting Job offers at this age, while at 40 as a single Mom I had a hard time with that.
Got 7 out of 7 in your test
and have NO questions, just bless you for coaching, the world will be better for it.
At the moment I am coaching seniours not to wait by the phone for the Kids to call, I get them out on the Trails to show them what they are capable of when they put their mind to it.....and, wow, are they amazed.
Bless you again
Olga
And the business card thing!...soooo important !!!!!
Hi, I loved your little video. I got a score or 7/7. I couldn't believe it because I so want to be a coach. I know nothing about how to start. Money is so a problem right now and I have an old computer. Thanks for the business card tip. It makes perfect sense to me.
I guess my question would be how to even start getting clients and how to charge effectively for both of us. How to set up, etc. I know there are a lot of books to buy,but that's out for the moment.
To tell you something of myself - I will be 60 in Aug. I live alone
with my 17 yr. old daughter who is going on to college in the fall. I am working 6 days a week (and/or night) at taxi dispatching. A dead-end job where I get used just so we can eat at minimum wage. I have raised 8 children alone with gov't financial help and working odd jobs here and there for extras. Now I desperately want to work from home as a life coach. My outlook is mainly positive, a little lack in confidence sometimes but Iknow I can accomplish something that's in my heart and that's life coaching. I'm just feel lost right now and don't know how to get there without the bank account behind me.
I am grateful that you are reaching out to help people. You have helped me already. I really resonate with what you are doing. Thankyou and I wish you the greatest day.
Nicole
Interesting, thank you David for offering this to so many and by reading the comments, you've instilled within them the realization that they have been actively coaching others all along. Bravo!
I was 7 out of 7. I'm a talk show host teaching others how to bring about abundant living in all areas of their lives and soon will be offering group travel excursions that include brief seminars along this line as well so that travelers not only have an enjoyable vacation but achieve something tangible that touches their lives and allows them to return home with a whole new approach to living. No questions at the moment - just a huge thank you for your work and what you are bringing to others. Now, I'm off to check out the Laura Silva & Burt Goldman interview - I just purchased the Silva Life System and am finding it wonderful!
Take care!
Man, I got 7 out of 7!!!
Have never thought of being a life coach, but that's because my life isn't the neatest little package in the world. To the naked eye, my past looks pretty scattered and disorganized - I've learned alot from it, but I don't know that it'd be good PR for being a coach!
It made me beam to realize I had all seven.
Your video made me realize some very simple and profound things, I actually cannot think of a question I am unable to answer myself at this point, thank you so much for your offering - it is greatly appreciated. Much Love & Light
Steve
Thanks a lot David for the gifts. I have all the seven indicators that I am an undercover coach. In fact I have been experiencing and doing them for as long as 20 years already! And I derive great joy knowing that I have helped a lot of people. Sometimes I got paid, but most did not. I have the resolve to pursue this line of work. Do I need to have formal training? Or do I need accreditation?
Rolando
Thank you for the test I scored 7 out of 7, I have been coaching for years now and never getting paid. Now I will be able to start charging and not feel guilty about doing it.
I love the fact we can change the attitude of the people around us and in the long run make quite an impact. Woo Hoo!
Hi David, I was happy to see I got 7. And my question to you is: how to effectively unlink the coaching revenue stream from being directly proportional to the amount of your personal (coaching) time invested?
Hi David, im greatful to score 7 for it is a relief to realized i was indeed a coach. Now there is no reason for me to restrained myself for doin so or looked at such ability in allienated ways. The compassion you got for reachin out to people by all means is remarkably amazing. Such mission desrves honorable recognition for it will never ever fail and definitely be a great success in sooonest posible time.. My question is""say i do what u told us: to print bussiness card, as a coach how can i make my self official or at least become valid to coach my still conservative community here in Philippines?
Thank you very much for your lesson it made me appreciates more things with myself now.
great,,great days be you allways Sir!!!
I got 6 out of 7. I answered NO to the last question, or the question about spending considerable amount of money on self-improvement? I'm terribly shy, and 'coaching', (using the term liberaly), is one of the ways I know to communicate with others, at least indirectly. How will this help me, first to improve on how I relate with people, before I can be their coach? nice video by the way. thanks.
I have 5/7 as yes.
I am currently head of dept in a retail organisation & a big of my job is to coach my team.
I would certainly love to do coaching as a profession :-
feel proud & fulfilled when I see my team / children overcome their problems.
My secret dream to coach and work with teenagers - want to give them a headstart as their embark on the adventures of adulthood.
How do i get started on something like this ?
Only one definite yes, and a partial yes to the last one (I don't think I've reached $1000 yet). I have considered teaching, but like others here I'm extremely introverted.
I had 6 out of 7. I've known for a long time that I'm coaching people, and I love doing so. It's just something I've always done but until recently never really thought of it as something I could be paid for. I feel guilty saying I'm a coach without all the expensive training credentials to back me up.
My question is: How do you know what to charge?
thank you , david, nice to see twitch, (actually think i heard twitch on the schwartz interview, meowing of course)
so, 7 of 7, but that doesn't mean i have my 'stuff' well together...i am a licensed massage therapist and would like to gain clients... live rurally and do not want to pay the overhead of town work spaces...how to get clients to drive ten miles to this hilltop home? (i know they will drive fifty miles to the nearest mall)
i can recognize other undercover coaches...and seek to encourage them into this realm...and thank them for their time...ps. our community is starting to barter again...eggs for hay, etc.
if my education cost me over fifteen thousand dollars, how do i correct my thinking that what someone offers is not 'enough'
thank you for caring...
I scored a 5. I have helped many people over the years because I am grateful to the people who have helped, taught and guided me.
My #1 question would be where and how to find paying clients.
I have seven out of seven I also have 4 business cards and will get another for coaching people. I am a trainer and assessor and a high performance coach in sport my current specialty is tenpin bowling. I have been a sports coach for 35 years and coached people in all areas of life and wellness. Trained and qualified in Chinese medicine as well. I have spent countless thousands in books courses education of all sorts. I also have a disability, so my life experience is varied and complex.
My question is: Is it better to do phone/ email sessions of face to face sessions?
That was refreshing and to the point. my responce 6 out of 7 and my question is how do you charge for this service, i have help so many people become more positive and successful and sometimes some people even feel guilty they you were responcible for helping them change there life and take the credit for doing it themselves,At the end we all do it ourselves but having the right guidance can make a world of difference,so i would be interested in knowing how can one start a coaching business online as well, Thankyou Veronica
Great post.
I got 7/7.
I have 2 questions: is there a specific issue you'll use as the starting point when you work with a client? Or is it pretty much whatever the client wishes to work on?
Second, I like reading Law of Attraction materials, do you think there's a market of people who would like to be coached using this perspective?
Thanx!
WOW! I got 6-7, was in sales and a bartender gave alot of advise sometimes it just fell out of my mouth thats when I would say, I'm not sure where that came from but it was right.other than that I never sure.That was great information ,Thank You
I scored 6/7.
I am a Dahn Yoga instructor. I give private yoga courses to
women who cannot come to a center due to their religious belief. I am in gratitude that they trust me with numbers 3,4,5. I spent nearly $10,000 on personal growth which almost sent me bankrupt. No regrets about it.
Question - How do I help people to reframe their perspective?
I will have a business card printed.
Thank you for your unconditional love and advice.
God bless you.
Wow...an easy 7 of 7!! Way back when coaching first started, I thought about doing it, but I suffer from some serious lack of confidence. I am a social worker by nature and profession, but health has taken me out of the working world completely. Once I can get my health under control, my question would be this: How do I profess to be a coach when I am not successful myself? I believe I can do it, but I don't have the confidence to tell other people I can do it, you know?
Thanks so much!
I'm a 7/7. All my life I've been aware of what effect I have on others. I've had many say to me that they remembered a time when I said something that changed their direction for the better.
I've been taken for lunch, given tickets to events, been given cards and gifts but never paid. I've always wanted to share more with others but never had the courage to put myself out there. I am now 70 (sound & look 60) am retired and my question is Is it too late for me to start something like this. Thanks, loved the video and the idea behind it.
7.
Great stuff David,
It's amazing how many undercover coaches are out there.
Thanks for putting this opportunity out there!
I already think if myself as a coach, but like so many others, I don't know how to go about charging people for my help and knowledge, which I've had to pay for in terms of money, time, research and experience acquired over 20 years - course, variety of massage techniques, pathology, physiology, aromatherapy, qi-gong, counselling, first aid, natural remedies, skin & beauty therapies the list goes on and that's just on the health & well being side; I also have been in the music industry for over 25 years as an Artiste (signed to 3 labels) with over 250,000 sales in UK, Holland, Germany and Japan. I've worked with many high profiled artiste in the capacity of backing vocalist, song co-writing, vocal coaching, production. I have been very successful with the students I have worked with. I know I should be very successful by now, but just haven't had the right opportunities to display my talents in these areas of helping and teaching/coaching and make a very substantial living from it, but this definitely sounds like the right direction.
Thanx David!
Again, like many others I am a bit of a introvert (yeah I know, I'm a performing Artiste, who is still currently performing, but away from the mic . . . . I don't know what happens!), so is there a way of developing lessons etc for sale via the internet? I've seen so many examples of this but don't quite know how to get it up and running. As I said, I'm still performing, so I don't have a lot of time to setup and supervise in person but online is a lot easier to maintain. I've tried the salon thing but wasn't able to be there enough!! I can treat from time to time but I could also teach others to treat especially via e-courses. I have most courses already written up! Big Question, what would be a fair price to charge? Do you charge for your time, knowledge acquired (research & experience), facilities used and effort putting packages together? or according to the market?
I could go on for much longer, so I hope you will get back to me by email!
Thanx again!
Gee!
Thank you David!
You project as a generous confident person. I like the lack of hype, refreshing.
I had 7 out of 7 questions as yes. I seem to have been doing this, in various ways, all my life. Just recently I was wondering how I could make my helping others also bring me some help on the material plane. Would I need some kind of official degree or qualification to offer to coach and ask for payment? Here again are my insicurity levels Thanks for what help you can offer and may receive what you offer us multiplied many times.
I got 6 out of 7
What do you do when someone says I need advice but I have no money?
6/7
Thanks, David!
I am a teacher, work with young children but at this time I am unemployed because of certain things that happened lately. I got a 4, I don't really spend $1,000 on personal growth unless you count training as a Massage Therapist or as a Montessori teacher. These are more professional growth, but it is related. I'm always looking to learn new things, and it usully costs money.
I would like to know how to find people who are willing to pay for these services. Online?
Hello,
I already knew the answer to the question, I scored 10 out of 7
Herminio...
I got 7/7! Now, I already work in health care where I counsel and educate women in their pregnancies. I also have a new, part-time hypnotherapy practice on the side. I have considered Life Coaching before, but until recently, didn't think I had the insight and wisdom to coach people to reach their true potentials.
A few recent experiences with my clients from both of my practices have led me to realize that my life experience is the best teacher and best wisdom that I could have. Thanks, David, for the vote of confidence.
It's thanks to David many, many moons ago that I took that first step to transfer from consulting into formal coaching (relationship coaching for singles)
Thanks David
Ben
Hi David,
I got 6 of 7.
I want to coach so much that I go out into the streets of Miami and coach people almost every weekend. I pass out my cards and got 1 client so far. I would like to ask you, How can I attract more clients? I have passed out more than 1000 cards and although people tell me they love what I do I only have 1 client these numbers don’t add up very well. I must be doing something wrong but I don't know what it is.
I got 7/7. I am always coaching people, I am even interested in public speaking like Anthony Robins does, helping people achieve their goals and dreams. What is the best way to get involved in doing that?
Thank you.
5 out of 7 !
i am afraid , fear ! thats my no. 1 question
Thank You SO Much, David!
I got 7/7
I´m doing one-on-one sessions to help to get rid of the negative cell memories, blocks, past issues, etc, by using combination of The Journey Method and a meditation, but I don´t have the courage and I don´t feel confident to ask fee from a friend or from a friend of my friend... What should I do in the situation like that?
Thanks again!
Moona
I already "kind of" knew it, but I got 7 out of 7...I expected 5, but 7??? I coach every day, it's just like breathing to me. I'm getting the business cards & have downloaded the coaching tool
Thanks so much,
Kim
Thanks David....7/7 for me. Have been doing it but not as a business.... been doing the occasional seminar workshop presentation using my self and my lifestyle as a guideline in a Power Point pesentation.... will be changing that as of to-day. Business Cards ordered. Again, thank you :djohn-
7/7
I have done this before but find myself in peculiar external circumstances that would make coaching others a bit odd.
7/7
I am a retired psychotherapist who sill has some giving left in him. How do I tie coaching o the internet and to create a substantial income? (my retirement income sucks)
6 of 7. Wow, I love helping people, and it is something I do whenever possible... my kids used to NOT want to go to the grocery store with me because I always end up listening to the life story of the clerk, or anyone else who seems to need an ear to listen. (And the kids survived it...They've turned into kind and caring kids!)
Isn't it wonderful that if you put it out "there" to the universe that you like to help people, life brings you opportunity? Given all the time I have, I would rather choose to help people than anything else.
I'm a misplaced person, I think.... I do teach, but teach people to use databases. And sometimes even get to really help them.
All my life people have come up to me, strangers etc., and told me their problems, therefore I thought I would do well with the questions. Sadly, in all honesty, I can reveal I only achieved 1. That was the listening one, so I guess I must be the one who needs coaching.
Hi David,
I scored a 7 out of 7 - my success as a professional equestrian coach includes specialized coaching skills based on experience and intuition . Thinking back, my greatest accomplishments in life often involve me as a catalyst for change and empowerment in others. How do I go about authenticating my coaching ability?
Hi David,
I scored a 7 and am very blessed to be who I am ...... People open up to me very easily (must be that beacon on my forehead) i have experienced alot both professionally ( old school long time nurse and very happily married after working thru 2 affairs)..... I enjoy having others share with me so openly and also find that my giving of the self is reciprocated throughout life . I am blessed in many many ways and am living an extremely abundant life already..... no business card for me.... Good luck to all others.
God bless Lou
I got a 5 1/2 out of 7. I say 1/2 because although I spend a lot of time and money on various self-improvement tapes and programs and seminars, I'm not really sure that I have spent more than $5000. Also, I'm not sure if folks really feel comfortable crying in front of me, although folks do seem to be willing to 'open up' around me.
I am 54 years old and people of all ages have been coming tome for advice since I was in my early 20's. I am currently an Insurance Agent specializing in Employee Benefit Counseling as well as a part-time instructor in Insurance Licensing and Continueing Education. I love helping people and feel I have the gift for seeing the 'big picture' that many others seem to miss. The question is how do I make money with this talent?
I got 7/7. No surprise. I'm convinced I should become a motivational corporate headhunter. I am ALWAYS the go to person! How can a person w/ no formal education in the field actually BE a coach?
Hi David,
Thanks for the great video. Questions 1-5, definate YES, no. 6 Yes, but not practicing at the moment, 7 I've been out of work since last November, although I wasn't in the job I wanted to be in, but it paid the bills until the company cutbacks. Hence I cannot spend on anything just now as I'm behind with certain bills and am very grateful for the support of landlord etc. In better circumstances I'd be 7/7 Yes!
My question? I've been using my abundant freetime in Self-help programmes and have been manifesting wonderful free programmes - I've really kept my confidence up with this. I don't feel I'm now in the 'right place' for me, would like to make another move. Coaching and Reiki practice/teaching would be ideal, but am feeling blocked. Any advice? I've worked in a private hospital as Interpreter (I'm British, living on a Spanish island), dealing with English speaking patients, families and medical staff also as a recepcionist private plastic surgery clinic. Coaching came into these positions but were part-time, so had to leave them for higher paying work, although job satisfaction was high. I could see myself as part of a practice elsewhere, putting past experience and organisational skills into use.
I found your offer absolutely amazing, accept it was a 'one-time-only', sorry I couldn't take it up.
With gratitude
I have been motivated to reply after reading Tina's reply 3 months ago.Her comment was giving is giving and to accept money is prostitution.I wonder what Doctors,nurses,vets,police ,
soldiers,teachers and so on have to say about that?There is absolutely no dishonor in being paid for helping someone.The shame would be if you only did it for money and not compassion!
I got 3, and 2 May be. But i realize my daily job is to mentor if not coach the people in my company. I look forward to improvising on that.
cheers
Yes i am a coach with 6 qualities, but the most attracive and striking factor which motivates me to PRINT A BUSINESS CARD. when i finish my card i dont take initiative to print it again.
I am a student mentor cum counselor having 300 students.
I love the way to explain the content, short and very crisp , great and good sir.
Good Luck
I got 6 out of 7 - would have made 7 if being a Mom and volunteer coach for landmarkeducation counted.
SuzieQ
I scored 5/7.
My score was 6 out of 7. I have always been there helping people for as long as I can remember. Although, there are times when dealing with my own life that I don't feel I should charge for helping. I am always going through self help material and practices to try to become a better human being. I have been told by friends that I should become a professional. Never thought of it that way though.
I am a bookkeeper/secretary for a small aggregate company. So my question is how to chose the rate at which you charge for the services?
Many Thanks and blessings
Tamra
WOW - 7 of 7 - knew I was heading into coaching, just didn't realize how easy it would be to step into it....
THANK YOU!!
7 out of 7
I do some public speaking, and coach & teach within my profession, but I am not paid extra for my coaching. I have also been on a personal growth journey for quite some time. Not quite sure how to parlay the coaching part into a source of income, as well. I am known & respected in my industry in my community. I'd appreciate your insights.
6/7 and that's only because I've put my limited income into my family and found other ways to access those self-help resoureces. If I counted up all the self-help stuff i've accessed and read, it'd definately be thousands! But I've done a lot of "ten-day free" trials and free downloads like this one, and having friends share their books and programs with me, so I can take that information and take it further out into the world.
However, this video SO describes me!!! LOL - I had even printed out the business cards, I carry them in my purse.
#1 Question - How do I keep from sabotaging myself? I coach *everyone* I meet naturally (no, seriously,) but I'm terrified of doing it as a business, the charging and billing of clients scares me - I'm afraid people are not going to want to pay for what they can get for free just talking to friends. How do I control that fear and find confidence in my skills? Thanks in advance...
I got 7/7 - I do coach people for a living but it was an interesting video and questions because all of the questions you asked - I have always done - before I ever did coach and train for a living.
I have a card but I think I will get another one - that just has my name on it and email address and phone number. It would be very easy to give out and may be less intimidating than our business card.
Thanks for the advise and encouragement.
Ellen Riches
Dear David Wood
Namaste!
I am not sure if you would believe me or not, I have done all the seven things you mentioned though not everything is very often. 6 of them are very regular. Showing different perspective is the one I have done not so often.
Thank you
love n light
-ram
Well I'm a bit late in watching this, but I got 6 out of 7. I was a computer programmer by trade. But am learning hypnosis and I am pretty good at motivating people.
Love the idea about business card printing. I've got a good laser printer here at home, so I'll start off with my own.
Question: What to charge? Around here (Las Vegas) things are very tight.
Thanks and be good.
-JD
7 out of 7
Dear David,
First off, you are adorable and I loved that you introduced your cat!
I am redefining my career goals. I just today qualified as a handler and my dog as a therapy dog to get certification to do therapy with the Good Dog Foundation.
I am a psychotherapist LCSW(20yrs), my private practice has been on hold now, seeing old patients once in a while, for 7 years. Once my son started school I have been running school events.
I am involved with the ADHD organizations and am looking to work with that population's needs. I would like to do one on one, group, and motivational/workshop speaking. I have done that before and I was successful with an EAP doing workshops. All of it outside the paperwork required by insurance. companies!
Question: Doesn't it seem natural that adorable, wonderful you organize a coaching network so those you inspire can maintain contact and be part of a group? Then you can hire me to assist you giving professional advise and positive motivation.
Sincerely Yours,
Janet Rothstein
"All Great Things are Created One Small Step at a Time" JMR
I got 6 on the quiz. How do you decide how much to charge?