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Do You Have What It Takes?  by: David Wood Every one has something to offer. A target market of people who are one step behind or one step ahead of you, is always around. But new coaches ask me - do I have what it takes to build a successful business? Here are 7 assets which are definitely an advantage in pursuing coaching as a career: 1. Experience Are you 15, or 40? Have you truly lived? Have you failed and learned? Or triumphed over adversity? 2. Training Have you been specifically trained in coaching, or a related field? 3. Confidence This grows as you coach, and realise there is no right or wrong. But some people have a knowing that everything will work out the way it's supposed to. 4. People Network Knowing 50 people is better than knowing 10 when you want to get clients. 5. Existing Client Base If you have an existing base, as do financial planners, fitness trainers, therapists, trainers, and consultants...building your practice will happen faster. 6. Commitment Is this just something to pass the time for you, or are you truly committed to making a difference on this planet? 7. Having a Mentor Coach Beginning a coaching practice on your own is a much longer, slower route. * * * So how many of the above do you have? 6? 4? 3? Remember not to take any of this too seriously. The above assets are simply advantages which make the game easier. But all of them can be developed. If you have most of them already, then you can jump in knowing you're ahead of the game. If you have just one or two, then perhaps it's time to get started developing the others. By David Wood and Geoff Grist I encourage you to share, replicate or forward this article as long as the author’s links and copyright information are kept intact. "David Wood is a personal and business coach, and an original founder of the International Coach Academy - a global coach training school" Copyright 2001-2004 Life-Coaching-Resource.com Copyright 2004 SolutionBox™ and Life-Coaching-Resource.com About The Author David Wood is a Certified Life Coach. He helps coaches, consultants, speakers and trainers to build their businesses via his popular ebook at http://10SuperCoaches.com and his audio ebook at http://www.FirstFiftyClients.com. Get his new Free Download “50 Power Questions” and popular monthly ezine for clients and coaches (now over 15,000 subscribers) at: http://www.solutionbox.com/freedownload.htm. ezines@coachingclips.com This article was posted on March 28, 2005   View More Videos from the "Self Improvement and Motivation" category: How to Know If Your House is Haunted How to Prevent a Potential Murder-Suicide Learn how to Add Pages to Your U.S. Passport How to Make a Natural Torch   Read More Articles from the "Self Improvement and Motivation" Category: 10 Terrific Tips To Ease Summer Stress (for Mom Entrepreneurs) by Lisa Bloom Secret Success Strategy by Sharif Khan Mudras & Hand Symbolism: Hand Symbolism & Beliefs Part 2 by Leonard Lee A new year, a new you! by Kenia Morales Spruce Your Environment, Spruce Your Spirit by Patricia Twitchell The Value of Thinking and Feeling Positive by Mary Ann Copson The Power of Awareness by Nicky Vanvalkenburgh Yes You Can by Dr Kem Thompson How to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service by chas brothers Make an Easy Lotion For Your Skin by Danielle Sims << Back to "Self Improvement And Motivation" Index

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