Should Coaches Run Masterminds? (yes, and here’s 7 reasons why)
Before we dive into the latest post I just wanted to tell you that on Monday, October 4th at 3 pm UK time I will be hosting a mastermind masterclass … Read more
The 4 Types of Social Proof
Imagine you’re visiting a new town and you fancy something to eat. There are two restaurants serving the kind of food you enjoy, one is almost full whereas the other … Read more
The KISS Method For Acquiring Clients
Imagine you have just walked out of Starbucks on a gorgeous summer morning with your favourite cup of pick-me-up. You’re feeling great and stoked for the forthcoming day! You paid … Read more
7 Reasons To Quit Life Coaching (or not start)
There are more good reasons to quit life coaching (or any coaching for that matter), or not become a coach in the first place than there are to become one. … Read more
12 Marketing Books Coaches Should Read (If they want to succeed)
I think we can agree that the overwhelming majority of coaches are struggling to get enough paying clients. And that the overwhelming majority of coaches don’t read books on marketing … Read more
10 Things Every Life Coach Should Understand
Before we get into the post 10 Things Every Life Coach Should Understand I just wanted to ask you: Are you ready to take your coaching practice to the next … Read more
The Ultimate Guide To Newsletters For Life Coaches
A year or so before leaving the US, I was wandering around Best Buy looking at MacBooks contemplating updating my MacBook Air to a MacBook Pro. I couldn’t make my … Read more
Is the ICF Running a Pyramid Scheme?
I have mixed feelings about the ICF (International Coaching Federation). As I pointed out in my post Do Life Coaches Need ICF Accreditation, they do at least attempt to advance … Read more
Why I Deleted 786 People From My Newsletter List
This week I bit the bullet and wiped 786 people off my newsletter list. For the first time in over 3 years, my newsletter list dropped below 4,000 subscribers. You … Read more
A Marketing Lesson From a Fish and Chip Shop
A few days ago a client of mine had a conundrum. A 3-month client was coming to the end of her contract and wanted to know if she could continue … Read more