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LIFE COACHING 101

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Do You Need a License to Be a Life Coach?

April 2, 2026

One of the most common questions aspiring coaches ask is: Do I need a license to be a life coach? It’s a smart question. You want to launch your coaching business the right way—ethically, legally, and professionally. But the answer might surprise you.

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10 Powerful Coaching Questions Every Coach Should Be Asking (and Why)

November 11, 2025

Life Coaching questions are the most powerful tools to create transformation in your client’s life. As a result, as a life coach, the ability to ask the right questions is your greatest asset.

Group Coaching: Why Every Coach Should Add It to Their Business

November 7, 2025

If you’re a coach looking to grow your business, increase your income, and impact more lives—group coaching is the answer. Many coaches start with one-on-one sessions, but they eventually realize that group coaching programs allow them to:..

Coaching Sessions That Sell: Turn Free Clients into Paying Clients

November 4, 2025

Have you ever offered a free coaching session, hoping to land a client—only to have them thank you and disappear? You’re not alone. Many coaches struggle to turn free coaching sessions into paying clients.

FINDING YOUR COACHING NICHE

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The Benefits of Mindfulness Certification: Reduce Stress, Help Others, and Build Your Career

January 22, 2025

Mindfulness has become a cornerstone for both personal well-being and professional development. From reducing stress to improving focus, the benefits of mindfulness are well-documented.

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From Intimidation to Confidence: How Sales Training Empowers You to Thrive

January 15, 2025

Sales are often misunderstood and this due to lack of sales training. Many people view sales as pushy or intimidating, but at its core, sales is about solving problems and offering solutions that make a difference in people’s lives.

How to Succeed with Career Coach Certification

July 29, 2021

Career coaching is a fast-growing field, offering guidance to high school or college graduates, people making mid‑life shifts, and those navigating industry disruption.

How to Become a Mindset Coach and Transform Lives

July 27, 2021

If you've ever wondered how to become a mindset coach and make a meaningful impact in people's lives, you're not alone.

Skill Development

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Couples Coaching vs Couples Therapy: Key Differences

May 21, 2026

Here's something you might notice if you're paying attention to the coaching industry right now — couples are actively seeking support. A lot of them. And they're not always looking for therapy.

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How to Coach Through a Client's Fear of Failure

May 14, 2026

You've got a client sitting across from you—ambitious, talented, clear on their goals. They know exactly what they need to do. They've mapped it out. They've even started. And then... nothing. Weeks pass. Progress stalls. They find reasons to delay, reschedule, rethink.

How to Get Powerful Coaching Testimonials

May 7, 2026

You can have the most beautiful coaching website in the world. You can write the most compelling bio, create the best lead magnets, and post on social media every single day. But nothing — and I mean nothing — sells coaching like hearing from someone who has already been transformed by it.

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How to Run a Coaching Discovery Call That Converts

April 23, 2026

Your discovery call is where your coaching business lives or dies. This conversation determines whether a prospect becomes a paying client or politely declines—and most new coaches dread it. They feel like they’re “selling,” and that word alone makes them uncomfortable.