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Guide to Becoming a Professional Coach - Find & Live Your Purpose Without Fear

I specialize in helping people figure out what it is that makes them happy and fulfilled in life, while maintaining steady and predictable success goals.

The A-Z guide to becoming a certified coach in Singapore

Do you want to be the voice in the ear of aspiring and successful business leaders? Executive coaches provide training and guidance to help clients achieve specific individual or professional goals.

A career as a life coach can be remarkable. There’s so much joy in working with people to help them shed negativity and limiting beliefs and reach for the stars, all while undergoing personal transformation yourself. There are many opportunities for professional coaches today. The profession figures in almost all aspects of life, from relationships, weight loss, and wellness to business and religion, but before you decide to embark on a career as a life coach, there are a few answers you need to seek first.

Guide to Becoming a Professional Executive Coach

When it comes to deciding on a career path, the wisest thing is taking your time to weigh every aspect before making a decision. Executive coaching is not just for everybody; some people get into coaching with the best intention of helping others, money comes later; for others, it’s because they saw their friends or family do it and think they can, too. However, you find yourself considering a career as a life coach; you’ll enjoy the job more if:

You derive pleasure from assisting others. Coaching is a fantastic career choice if you want to help people.
You sense others’ potential. As an executive coach, you must believe in others’ ability to develop and become their best self
You want to make a change in your life and help others do the same. Coaching gives you the tools to improve and grow as a person and the skills to mentor others.
Loves being your own boss, choosing your own clients, and setting your own working hours.
You are self-motivated to keep going and encourage others to stay on their goals too

If you are the type of person described above, then you’ll fare excellently as a coach. Below are the steps to becoming a professional coach.

How to become a professional coach?

Life coaching is a vast field. Coaches can focus on a variety of areas. So, here’re the steps.

Pick a specialty. Choosing an area to specialize in will allow you to narrow down to a clientele of choice and carry out your duties confidently. Areas life coaches can specialize in include executive, relationships, academics, career changes, and job searches, weight loss, religion, and spirituality
Undertake a training program
Get credentials
Set your business classification, for example, as a corporate firm or limited liability company to enjoy certain legal protections
Get business insurance; it’s unnecessary, but it will cover your business and assure your clients of your professionalism.
Establish a digital footprint: as a coach, you will need an online presence, too. Use technology to take your services online. Equipment like a computer, camera, and internet connectivity comes in handy. Set up a website too and use memorable, inspiring slogans to attract clients.

Coaching methodologies

Professional coaches use different techniques and tools to help their clients develop a strong mind and realize their goals. These include:

A pre-session Check-in: here’s when the coach asks clients to complete a brief questionnaire at the start of every session. It helps both parties to see their progress and what to focus on next.
SMART goal setting: SMART is short for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Based; it’s when the coach helps the client’s set goals with clear and confirmable elements and avoid vague resolutions
Providing feedback and checking in regularly using questionnaires where the clients can share their experiences, including challenges and success. It will help assess their progress and give feedback that makes them feel valued.
Homework assignment to nurture responsibility and see how the clients apply what they’ve learned so far
The GROW model is where clients set Goals, describe their current Reality, including Obstacles, then identify their Options and Way forward
Ontological coaching technique where the coach takes into account the client’s choices, concerns, and interests: Here, the client plays a significant role in determining the training goals and methodologies
Asking clients to write down their plans and goals as the first step to making them a reality

Benefits of coach training and attending a coaching certification program

Helping people improve different aspects of their lives is a significant responsibility that demands specific expertise. Coach training programs focus on the psychological concepts of coaching, how to carry out a coaching assessment to identify clients’ needs, communication skills, and coaching ethics. It’s best to go for an accredited program, especially those recognized by the International Coach Federation.

For those aspiring to be coaches, getting extra coaching certification in addition to a bachelor’s degree will go a long way in nurturing trust with potential clients. Most clients know that for a coach to earn the recognition of professional coach associations such as the International Association of Coaching and the International Coach Federation, they must have demonstrated great expertise and high standards of work. That way, the client is likely to trust the coach’s services. Here’s a look at what skills every good professional coach must try and develop.

What makes a good professional coach?

Successful professional coaches make a difference in their client’s lives beyond the appeal of catchy slogans and mere phrases. You will fare well as a life coach if:

You have the knack of spotting potential in others
You have a great life experience to back your coaching style and techniques
You can help others picture the future You are a great listener
You are a great motivator
You are inspiring
You are self-motivated
You are creative
You like solving problems

With increased social and economic difficulty, the case for life coaches is clear. Professional coaches make a difference in their client’s life by helping them overcome negative thoughts and adopt strategies for success. If you are ready to start your journey as a life coach, choose a niche and find an excellent training program, especially one that is recognized by the International Coach Federation or any other prominent coaching association.

What my trainees say

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