DIGITAL STARTUP SOCIETY BLOG — Business Tools and Tips for Life Coaches

It can be challenging to form a successful relationship with your customers, but communication is critical. As a life coach, you should use four specific communication techniques to build a better rapport with your clients.   Here are four communication techniques to use as a life coach for more success:    Active Listening  The first technique is known as “active listening.” This means that you should pay attention to what your client is saying and their body language and tone of voice. When you improve your listening skills, you can understand their feelings easier and needs better on a deeper...

Video marketing is an effective client-attraction method when you are a life coach. Video marketing is a terrific way to connect with potential clients and show them what you have to offer. So many people are attracted to videos making them a must-have tool to take advantage of as a life coach.   Take a look at these seven video marketing tips to help you attract more clients:   Use Engaging Visuals When creating videos for marketing purposes, make sure to use engaging visuals that will capture your audience's attention. This could include using rich colors, exciting graphics, or footage...

As a life coach, you must have the right tools and resources to help your clients achieve their goals. Then, when they can reach their goals, they will also reach their full potential. Tools are important because they increase your productivity and profitability while saving you time.   These five must-have tools to use as a life coach are great for brand new or old school coaches:    Acuity Scheduling Life coaches need to easily schedule appointments with their clients and manage their calendars effectively. Acuity Scheduling is online scheduling software that makes life easier for both coaches and clients...

  Starting a business, especially one that enables you to help others like life coaching, can be a gratifying experience. However, it can also be a lot of work, and there are a few potential pitfalls that new coaches should be aware of.    Avoid these six mistakes as a new life coach:    Not Defining Your Niche One of the most common mistakes new life coaches make is not clearly defining their niche. Who do you want to work with? What kind of clients do you want to attract? Trying to be all things to all people is a...

Life coaches assist their clients in achieving specific and focused personal and professional goals. They are invaluable to anyone looking to make a change in their lives. A successful life coach is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and live happier, more fulfilled lives.    Whether just starting your coaching career or if you have been practicing for several years, developing certain characteristics will help you be a successful coach.     Here are the seven different characteristics that most successful life coaches share:     Passionate About Helping Others  A successful life coach is passionate about helping others reach their...