That is the precise reason that (my own personal opinion) as a coach we must also have our own coach and make sure that we are walking our talk. The best way to move through your own guilt is to work with a coach, develop your skills and expand your resources and accountability to “be the change you wish to see in this world.” People come to you, or to any coach not necessarily because you are where they want to be (i.e. 50 lbs less), but because they truly get that you know how to equip them on the journey from point a to point b. It is through your coaching that your clients will become equipped to navigate their own path and accomplish their own desires. So work with a coach on your own stuff, because you are right, if you aren’t “taking care of your own business” you can never ask a client to do the same.

Melinda

I am studying to be a holistic Health coach and am at that point in my education when we are equipped to and (many of us are also taking on clients. Personally, I am struggling with this though. The reason being I have about 50 pounds to lose myself, and while I am at a much better place emotionally and with my food and exercise choices, the fact remains, I am still overweight.

My question is:
How can I justify to myself that I am ready to coach. In most instances the client may not even see me as we can work on the phone or via skype, but how do I overcome my sense of guilt which says that I am not ready because I’m not walking the talk. At least, not yet.

Any inputs will be greatly appreciated?

Thank you,
Veenu.

If the client receives value in exchange for their check,m then it’s all good.

You have to choose which you are (and there is nothing wrong with any of these – they all have a rightful place in the marketplace):
– Wal-Mart
– Saks Fifth Avenue
– a boutique on Rodeo Drive

Whichever you are, price it as such and don’t apologize or feel guilty. But DO feel guilty if you don’t provide the value that is commensurate.

Thank you so much for tackling this issue to its full conclusion. I am one of the few new and upcoming Career Coaches in Kenya. The problem of how much to charge as a new Coach is indeed purplexing and challenging. On a number of ocassion we end up charging less that what we ultimately deliver. With your timely advise I am now in a better position to charge right for every coaching package.

Indeed, if you can not package it correctly you may not always price it correctly too. As pioneers in this field in East Africa, soon we shall embark on establishing Career Coaching pricing standards for this reagion.

You have realy helped me in my endeavour to ensure I charge the right price for the real value my prospects will gain for every coaching product i put forth to my clients. I will ensure my prospects visualize the ultimate value they will realize for the career coaching investiment they are making now.I bet if this ulimtate value is greater than the investment outlay a client is embarking on now, will pricing be less of an issue

Thanks agaim!

STEVE

Zenobia – Thanks for your input.

Thanks!

thanks!