Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take me to graduate?
The Teleclass course study is normally completed in 4-6 weeks. The Home Study course study option is normally completed in 12 months. However, the student may request acceleration and complete the course in 4-12 weeks. The Live class (on-location) study option is an accelerated course that is completed in 2 days.
The Teleclass course study is normally completed in 4-6 weeks. The Home Study course study option is normally completed in 12 months. However, the student may request acceleration and complete the course in 4-12 weeks. The Live class (on-location) study option is an accelerated course that is completed in 2 days.
Will coaching take too much of my client's time?
No. Professional coaching is a high-leverage activity. Clients can achieve remarkable progress toward their desired future in less than an hour per month of coaching. There is a wide spectrum of how coaching is delivered. Some coaches prefer to meet one-on-one with clients in an office, but most recommend telephone sessions for the ease of use, minimization of distractions, better privacy, greater efficiency, and for (yes, apparently) better connection to the client. Best practices in coaching call for between two and four sessions per month that last at least 20 minutes and up to 60 minutes. A sweet spot for many coaches and clients seems to be three sessions per month for 20 to 45 minutes a session - a miniscule investment of time for the results achieved.
No. Professional coaching is a high-leverage activity. Clients can achieve remarkable progress toward their desired future in less than an hour per month of coaching. There is a wide spectrum of how coaching is delivered. Some coaches prefer to meet one-on-one with clients in an office, but most recommend telephone sessions for the ease of use, minimization of distractions, better privacy, greater efficiency, and for (yes, apparently) better connection to the client. Best practices in coaching call for between two and four sessions per month that last at least 20 minutes and up to 60 minutes. A sweet spot for many coaches and clients seems to be three sessions per month for 20 to 45 minutes a session - a miniscule investment of time for the results achieved.
Will clients really pay me to coach them?
Yes. According to the ICF Global Coaching Client Study commissioned by the International Coach Federation, individual clients reported a median ROI of 3.44 times their investment in coaching. Bottom line, coaching is an investment that can produce monetary rewards above and beyond the cost.
Yes. According to the ICF Global Coaching Client Study commissioned by the International Coach Federation, individual clients reported a median ROI of 3.44 times their investment in coaching. Bottom line, coaching is an investment that can produce monetary rewards above and beyond the cost.
What is the nature of the coach/client relationship?
As a coach you may be friendly, but your client is not your friend. You are your client's advocate. You want the best from them. You will work with your client to help them reach their goals and to succeed. You will hold them accountable and challenge them to grow and do more than they think they can do. You may push, pull, and stretch them in ways that may feel uncomfortable. And unlike a friendship, the coaching relationship is unilateral - it is exclusively focused on the and their goals, not the coach, his family, his golf handicap, or what she did over the weekend.
As a coach you may be friendly, but your client is not your friend. You are your client's advocate. You want the best from them. You will work with your client to help them reach their goals and to succeed. You will hold them accountable and challenge them to grow and do more than they think they can do. You may push, pull, and stretch them in ways that may feel uncomfortable. And unlike a friendship, the coaching relationship is unilateral - it is exclusively focused on the and their goals, not the coach, his family, his golf handicap, or what she did over the weekend.
Do Professional coaches tell their clients what to do and give them advice?
Inexperienced coaches tell their clients what to do and are constantly giving advice. Good coaches do not. Most clients realize they don't need another parent, sibling, friend, or co-worker telling you what you should be doing. Instead, coaches help their clients explore and come up with the best choices for them based on where they are and the client's vision for their future. Coaches are experts at the process of changing behavior, which is much more valuable than giving instructions.
Inexperienced coaches tell their clients what to do and are constantly giving advice. Good coaches do not. Most clients realize they don't need another parent, sibling, friend, or co-worker telling you what you should be doing. Instead, coaches help their clients explore and come up with the best choices for them based on where they are and the client's vision for their future. Coaches are experts at the process of changing behavior, which is much more valuable than giving instructions.
What do I receive when I graduate? How do I graduate?
You graduate by listening to all of your classes and completing a final open book exam. For some programs their are some basic assignments to ensure you understand how to use the forms and resources you would use with your clients. (You complete them yourself first.)
For every niche area you will need to include a 1-2 page essay on how this niche area fits with coaching. (Do not fret, we teach you how to coach any client on any topic.)
All graduates receive our logo badge for their website and promotional materials (a more convenient size though) as well as other logos for graduates of various programs. You will get 1 certificate per niche.
You graduate by listening to all of your classes and completing a final open book exam. For some programs their are some basic assignments to ensure you understand how to use the forms and resources you would use with your clients. (You complete them yourself first.)
For every niche area you will need to include a 1-2 page essay on how this niche area fits with coaching. (Do not fret, we teach you how to coach any client on any topic.)
All graduates receive our logo badge for their website and promotional materials (a more convenient size though) as well as other logos for graduates of various programs. You will get 1 certificate per niche.
How do I access course materials once I enroll? What should I expect?
You will be provided a password-protected access page to access all course materials. Most communication will be via email and your welcome packet will be sent to you upon enrollment. We are happy to work with you.
You will be provided a password-protected access page to access all course materials. Most communication will be via email and your welcome packet will be sent to you upon enrollment. We are happy to work with you.
