Comments on: 5 Essential Steps to Being a Successful Coach

By: Geelong Security Alarms

Geelong Security Alarms — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:49:40 +0000

What an awesome post Dawud… I’ve just read step two about procrastination 10 times… Then I got distracted!!

Posts/Info like this should be part of every child’s formal education – in fact you could literally change the title of your post to being “5 essential steps to being a successful _____” (insert what you want in the blank)

Cheers, Dave

By: Peter van der Burg

Peter van der Burg — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:13:51 +0000

Great article Dawud! One thing I like to add is: If you want to be a successful coach take action! Don’t sit in your chair but do the things you need to do in order to be the best in your proffesion!

By: NyÃlÃ¡szÃ¡rÃ³

NyÃlÃ¡szÃ¡rÃ³ — Sat, 14 May 2011 22:46:38 +0000

really trusted article! 1 thing however I would like to add – it is always important to keep learning new thing permanently and improve yourself..ones you stop – you fail eventually.

By: Searchlight Rental Florida

Searchlight Rental Florida — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:42:07 +0000

Dawud you make some really great points. I think they are relevant to anyone that is an independent contractor, small business owner, or the like, not just coaches.

I think the most important point you make is when you say, “And really be honest with yourself.” I know it is not one of the steps outlined in the article. But, I think without being honest with yourself there is no way to really successfully follow these five steps.

When you are truly honest with yourself everything seems so much clearer and easier to do.

“Without a plan youâ€™ll find that days and weeks go by without you accomplishing much of your goals”

The above statement rings rings oh so painfully true. I just started working from home and time simply flies by. To succeed day to day you really have to make a plan and work that plan.

Great article. Thanks

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wire rope fittings — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:40:29 +0000

Here’s another tip.
When you are looking for opportunities to network, grow leads and develop your prospects always say who you are and what you want.
If you are very clear about what you want and need it will make it easy for
others to help you.

By: life coaching brisbane

life coaching brisbane — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:51:21 +0000

agree with all the steps. But first of all, coach should understand what his/her students are expecting from them.

By: Enneagram Coaching

Enneagram Coaching — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:38:53 +0000

Hi,thanks for sharing the information regarding to 5 essential steps to being a successful coach.Really nice steps are provided by you and i’ll try to follow your steps because i also want to be a successful coach.

By: Patrick Schriel

Patrick Schriel — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:08:24 +0000

Hi Dawud,

I’m a life coach and agree with every step you mentioned in your post. Be open to the feedback others are giving you.

Allhough most coaches coach out of passion, coaching is still a business.

By: Guy Farmer

Guy Farmer — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:09:00 +0000

Thanks for the tips Dawud. I’ve also found it valuable to do as much work on myself as possible. The more self-awareness and self-esteem I build the more likely I am to help people succeed. The idea is to be healthy enough to get out of the way and simply be there to help people succeed.

By: Massage Business Plan

Massage Business Plan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:11:39 +0000

Thanks Dawud for the well informed post, I also just requested your free 20 min consult.

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:22:13 +0000

The key for me is being prepared to ‘give’ and in that way you receive more than any amount of money could buy!

By: Sheing@gift cards

Sheing@gift cards — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:48:18 +0000

To be a successful coach, one must first be the best student. Learning the art of teaching other people what you have learned is blessing. Keep it up.

By: Blog Tunisie

Blog Tunisie — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:45:22 +0000

It’s so hard to admit that we are wrong sometimes but it feel so much better once it’s done. It just lightens up your heart and make you more happy.

Also, smiling 5 minutes a day helps a lot for being in a good mood!

By: Life Coaching Courses

Life Coaching Courses — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:02:47 +0000

Great points. One of the things I learned to do after taking life coaching courses was to build up my belief that I am worth every reward that I am working for.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:56:36 +0000

Great information. Basically we have to set ourselves as an example for our clients. I see people fail at business themselves, and then try to be a coach!? Master the skills yourself first.

By: rarest

rarest — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:34:15 +0000

nice information I find that surrounding myself with positive people and learning to start out by accepting criticism by asking people for it is the best way to get started on those.

By: teresa@mortgage modification companies

teresa@mortgage modification companies — Sat, 29 May 2010 12:31:00 +0000

This is straight to the point, very straightforward but doesn’t lack any details. Clearly written by someone who knows the industry.

By: Info Pool

Info Pool — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:34:28 +0000

Excellent advice, you may have set a new record on this site for most steps way to go. Positive attitudes create a chain reaction of positive thoughts. Thanks for the great article!

By: Sami

Sami — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:23:01 +0000

Very good points! It is necessary to Keep a positive attitude and to accept & learn from criticism. This will help in overcoming our weaknesses and becoming a successful coach. Thanks for the great article!

By: PÄ±rlanta

PÄ±rlanta — Sat, 08 May 2010 21:05:35 +0000

That part “What did I learn from that experience that will help me in the future?” is really good advice. You should always be aware of what you did and how that can help you in future…