How can Life Coaches continue to develop their skills?

I strongly believe in the principle of 'walking the talk.' The implementation of acquired knowledge is key for its transformation into wisdom. While learning new tools is valuable, the true essence lies in cultivating a profound relationship with oneself. In my experience, we are our own best teachers and gurus, carrying the profound wisdom within us like a potent medicine. It is this internal connection/presence and outer manifestation of it that not only enhances our coaching abilities but also deepens the impact of our guidance on others. Finding a mentor, someone a few steps ahead in the realms of self-exploration and development, serves as a profound invitation to enrich one's own expertise in my humble opinion.

Finding a mentor is vital to grow as a life coach. Even if you can't find one in person. You can go online and watch talks on Bob Proctor. Lisa Nicholls , Jack Canfield ect... that can expand your horizons, your view point . These experts can help you collapse the timeline. Helping you become more effective and efficient in your coaching session.

Yes, find a mentor. And keep and open mind towards being coachable. Find your own coach that challenges your limiting beliefs and areas of work too. We never stop growing and learning, unless we think we're a finished product. Hint: You're not finished if you're reading this. One practice from a mentor of mine was to self coach in a journal every week. Write down one of your problem areas, be ruthless and honest. And then ask what your mentor or a leader would coach you on. Write it down, and absorb the lesson, integrate and iterate. Self mentorship and taking yourself as client number one is important.

I have a Coach and Mentor to begin with!! Yes one I partner with for my personal journey and one who creates awareness time and again for my professional growth. A mentor opens mind, helps in charting paths, guides as we maneuver around obstacles.

Having a mentor is really valuable. This person may also be your coach, or they could be someone different. Either way, as a life coach, it's vital to be getting coached yourself. To be continuing to do your own work and development.

Nothing helps you gauge your performance, analyse your mistakes and improve upon them than "getting feedbacks". And it's becomes even more significant to do when you are charging for your services. Because if you aren't good enough then the flow of clients will soon dry up my friend. Thus its more important to upskill regularly. Seek feedback from your clients and since they've paid you they'll be very blunt and straightforward. That really is the best part of th feedback loop with your clients. They'll tell the better points, you need to double down on them and they'll also tell you your negatives you need to improve upon.

Engaging in training programs, workshops, or certifications organised by your country chapter or global chapters keeps you updated on the latest methodologies and practices. Additionally, seeking mentorship or supervision from experienced coaches provides invaluable insights and guidance. Continuous learning through reading books, attending seminars, or joining professional associations fosters ongoing development. Utilizing feedback from clients and peers helps refine their approach, while self-reflection and personal development practices contribute to their growth as well. Staying open-minded and adaptable to new techniques ensures that life coaches remain effective and relevant in their field.

I always seek feedback from my clients and even after discovery calls. I think working on improving your service based on the suggestions and advice from actual potential customers is just as important as getting feedback from paying clients.

Continuous feedback is cardinal to true growth. And it has to come from coaching peers, clients and even people we engage with on a daily basis.

Seeking and being open to external feedback is really valuable. And we should also be evaluating ourselves and generating our own feedback continuously. Keep evaluating your coaching: What's working well? What's not working? What do you want to do differently?

Being in the self development Industry, it only makes sense to never stop learning. Whether you're learning from clients, your own supervision, books, podcasts, courses or Masterclasses.. to be deemed an authority in your field adopting a learner's mindset is essential. Another way of learning is through self-reflection and introspection. You are ever evolving, being in-tune of the changes within yourself helps you analyze what is it that you've really learnt and what could you do more of for personal growth.

Lifelong learning is essential. Engage in peer coaching sessions for direct feedback and broaden knowledge by exploring fields like psychology and neuroscience. This enhances the coach's approach to understanding human behavior and motivation.

Siempre hay que seguir en constante desarrollo, seguir aprendiendo y especializarte aún más en aquellas habilidades en las que flojeras. El aprendizaje contínuo es fundamental

Continuing CPD is very important, in any profession. One needs to always be seeking to improve, to learn, to do better. This will ensure that we're always providing the best service to our clients. In addition, knowledge moves on. Things change and sometimes we discover that something we thought we knew was inaccurate or incomplete. CPD allows one the opportunity to increase and enhance one's skills and this is only going to be of benefit to one's clients.

I take it upon myself as a requirement to continue to learn and grow. Through reading intensely, joining a community and seeking more viewpoints. Each year I assign myself a learning and education goal to pursue. I then assign myself 3 hours per week dedicated towards deep work on that learning. It adds up. We should never stop studying as our clients depend upon our education and skillset.

In a world full of noise, fake profiles, and lack of attention, having a community of real people with real relationships is one of the greatest hacks to skyrocket your skills and coaching business! When you are part of a community you have real relationships with the people inside. This means that you have abundance of opportunities (being guest on podcasts, co authorships, speaking on events, discounts, collaboration), knowledge (learning new skills, sharing experiences, being up to date with the latest updates in the industry), and support (a helping hand, an advice, new referrals) to help you and your coaching business in almost any situation! Take Life Coach Code as an example, ask the coaches inside about their experience!

Tribe. That's the key word here. We all need one. Having a community of like minded individuals is literally having a high end development team without the cost! My tribe of coaches help me by brain storming and mind mapping. There are a lot of talks,. collaboration and work that happens

Having other colleagues to exchange case study insights with is a helpful way to coach the coach. It can often help you to observe that which you might be unable to see if you are so deep into the coaching process with any client.

Having a strong community of peers who help you learn & grow, I believe is the most effective way to develop skills as a Coach.

Life coaches can enhance their skills by engaging in continuous learning. Reading books on psychology, self-help, and coaching methodologies broadens their knowledge base. Attending workshops, conferences, and online courses provides exposure to new techniques and perspectives. Seeking mentorship from experienced coaches fosters personal growth. Actively participating in peer supervision groups allows for feedback and collaborative learning. Embracing diverse coaching styles ensures adaptability. Utilizing feedback from clients helps refine approaches. Staying updated on industry trends and research ensures relevance. Cultivating empathy and emotional intelligence deepens connections with clients.

YES. And I think it goes even further. You have to "do the work" as well, understanding yourself to a very deep level. What is your highest potential? What are your shadows? If these things are not clear to you, you cannot be a very credible life coach. It's like a doctor eating unhealthy or a hairdresser having a terrible hair style. Once you start embodying your own process, you are in a much better position to guide others. Much more than any accreditation can do.

You are client number one. You are not suppose to be perfect, but you are required to embody and stay actively curious on how to get better in all areas of your life. Work, Love, and your Body. Otherwise we are just pretending and our clients and business will feel that disconnection. Now or later. Self care isn't an option, it is a requirement for life coaches.

Emphasize emotional resilience and mindfulness. Techniques like mindfulness meditation and journaling, along with a supportive personal network, are crucial. Coaches should also focus on their personal goals to ensure their own growth parallels that of their clients.

Prioritising and caring for yourself is vital skill that we all need to develop and to practise. As a life coach, doing this consistently will enable you to show up as the best possible coach for your clients and help them to do this important work as well.

Self care as an exploration of the coach's human side, the emotions, traumas, desires, and hold them wisely, process, be comfortable with the heavy processes. For that work basic needs in quality sleep, quality food, quality relationships to yourself and others are needed.

Incorporate technology into coaching, such as virtual reality or AI tools. Experiment with interdisciplinary approaches like art therapy. Writing about innovative techniques establishes the coach as a thought leader. Embrace failures as learning opportunities.

Question the standards. Play with the expectations. Test "crazy ideas" and apply the findings. Take the ownership of the process. Be the wizard!

I follow this as a life coach **G.R.O.W.T.H.** 1. Grow through learning:Engage in continuous professional development. 2.Reflect on sessions:Regularly assess and learn from coaching experiences. 3.Open to new knowledge:Stay curious, seeking ongoing learning opportunities. 4. Client-centric:Tailor your approach based on individual client needs. 5.Build empathy:Foster deep connections by understanding clients' perspectives. 6. Self-awareness:Understand and work on your own strengths, weaknesses, and biases. 7. Hone specialization:Consider focusing on specific areas to deepen expertise and better serve clients.

Once you have experience as a Life Coach you may find you want to add some additional skills to further support your clients. In my case, I became an Ordained Metaphysical Minister to enhance my knowledge of the spiritual aspects of Life Coaching. Something like this can add a whole new dimension to what you can offer. Other ways you can enhance your coaching is to consider group coaching. This could be an in-person event or series, or it could be online. It brings together clients with similar needs and they not only benefit from your coaching, but from the community that develops over time. They support and help each other through the program.

I agree with Shelley Dagorne that group coaching offered a way for coaches to keep developing their skills beyond the 1:1 coaching scenario. Group coaching is different, and involves managing a community of people who begin to interact with each other, as well as the coach. Which adds to everyone’s learning and accountability. Likewise as a coach, being part of a coaching community such as C.O.A.C.H! is important because gathering coaches together into discussions / demos supports you to keep growing. It’s the Tony Robbins concept of CANI - constant and neverending improvement.

I use an acronym L - learn new approaches and the Current trends and models by maintaining a growth mindset. I - improve your offerings and inspire your clients to pursue their goals and reach their full potential through active listening, customised programs and action plans. F- focus on growth, new pathways for growth, mastery and continuously improving. Set challenging but achievable goals and continuously work on becoming the best version of yourself. E - embrace change. Cultivate flexibility and build resilience through proper networking. Embracing These LIFE coach principles is a key landmark.

I use an acronym called L.I. F. E. This involves Long Life Learning. Attend workshops, seminars, conferences and masterclasses. Engage in additional refresher courses, certifications and training. Investigate and Invest - Network with other coaches and groups to ascertain the current trends and innovations. Invest in and Read peer reviewed articles, journals and books that document best practices and innovations. Focus and Facilitate - focus on learning new things, unlearning outdated modes and modes and relearning new ways of using existing workable models. Facilitate the sharing of expertise to enhance and benefit from collective wisdom. Evolve as you engage, equip and empower yourself via mentorship, community sets and self awareness