Frequently Asked Questions
About Coaching
Can I earn a living at this?
Yes, you can. It may take between six months and
four years to create a full-time coaching practice. The more
people you know, the faster you can build your practice.
CoachInc.com offers many classes and marketing tools on
finding and retaining coachees. Thousands of coaches have
built successful practices; many of the same coaches who
feared they couldn’t. How much you earn depends on your
marketing efforts, your area of specialty and the size and
strength of your network. After several years of coaching,
most coaches earn between $50,000 and $100,000. Some
earn $250,000 and more.
Do coaches do anything other than coach individuals?
Yes, often they do group coaching, lead teleClasses,
conduct local workshops, make presentations and speeches, offer audiotapes and distribute e-newsletters. You can coach
as much as you wish or offer extra services to your coachees
locally or globally. Being a coach allows you to offer multiple
services and products, without the typical limits of most
professions.
What licensing is required to be a coach?
Currently, there are virtually no
licensing requirements in any state or country. However, in
some U.S. states, a coach needs to register with the state if
they present themselves as a career counselor. Students at
CoachInc.com who are also ICF Members receive up-to-the
minute updates on local registration or licensing requirements.
It is now becoming more and more important to become an ICF Certified Coach since coachees and organisations are becoming more educated and are more likely to ask for your credentials.
Are there other coach training firms?
Yes, there are at least 20 ICF accredited
coaching companies, with more forming each year. Every
firm offers a particular approach to coach training and
coaching. It gets a little tricky to compare ourselves with other
firms, but we can say that CoachInc.com’s training programs
are the most complete, comprehensive, multidisciplinary,
innovative and flexible programs available today. We are
also the most established, respected and largest worldwide
coach training organisation.
Can a person coach part-time?
Most coaches do, at least initially. If you already have
a job, business or are freelancing, we suggest that you set
aside one or two evenings a week to coach. As you attract
more coachees, you’ll feel more confident about making the
transition to full-time coaching. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all
approach to setting up your practice.
How long would a coachee work with an independent
coach?
Anywhere from three months to five years. As you
become more skillful, you’ll notice that your coachees stay
with you longer. They’ll continue getting better results
because you’re doing a terrific job. Also, as you become a
stronger coach, you’ll start attracting stronger, more
compatible coachees, who stay with you longer.
Who do you recommend NOT enter Coach U or Corporate
Coach U?
We rarely advertise; current students and graduates
refer most students. Usually, someone hears about our coach
training programs and wants more information. They either
visit the website, read the Become A Coach book or
take one of our free or low-cost teleClasses. By then, most
people know if coaching is right for them.
Therefore, our programs are self-selecting – the right people are naturally attracted. However, we do ask people who are emotionally or financially stressed not to enter our programs until they are ready. Becoming a trained coach is an investment in a strong future, not a quick solution to current personal or professional problems. If you’re not ready right now, working with a coach may speed your preparation process.
What kind of background does a person need to be an
effective coach?
We are asked this question a lot. Socially, coaches come
from every background, given coaching is cross-cultural. You
don’t need to be an expert in everything, but you should
have a personal spark, some life experience and a huge
willingness to learn the craft of coaching. Your coachees
want YOU as their coach; they don’t want a coaching
service. Use the training at CoachInc.com to improve your
personal and professional skill set.
Why has coaching become so popular?
Coaching has become so popular (we estimate that
there are 50,000 coaches worldwide) because there is
consumer demand for it. There are many reasons for this. First,
as more people become self-employed or start their own
businesses, they want a coach's structure, support and
wisdom to help them be successful. Second, people are
becoming more creative, selfish (in a good sense) and
excited about life. People want to do more, be more and get
more, and a coach is seen as a partner in this process. Third,
time has become even more valuable and people don’t
want to wait for anything. A coach can usually help a
coachee get what they want faster.
Summing Up…
Coaching is an exciting field, attracting many of the
best and brightest from a number of other fields. The results of
people being coached speak for themselves and are
causing the profession to grow more than heavy marketing
ever could. We’re happy to answer any questions you have
about the industry we pioneered and continue to develop.
Call us at (02) 9531 8988 or email us at info@coachuoz.com.au
