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This week, I had a lively conversation about Coaching with Christy Maxfield of Purpose First Advisors, Mindset Answer Man Cliff Ravenscraft, and dean of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy Annie P. Ruggles. We talked about the art, craft, and state of coaching.
Christy, Cliff, and Annie shared how they came to coaching and lessons learned, as well as a ton of motivation when it comes to finding your path, cherishing yourself, and so much more.
Advice for New and Would-Be Coaches
- Christy: Start adding value now; share who you are, what you believe, and how you want to serve
- Cliff: Read The Prosperous Coach by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin
- Annie: Set boundaries. You are not a limitless resource
- Annie: Show up empowered and in power
- Christy: Start with clarity. Choice is a gift
- Cliff: Set a profitable standard
Coaching #GoalChatLive
Coaching Goals
- Cliff: Double the highest rate you ever charged, and propose it the number of people you typically reach out to every month. The goal is to get no’s and keep going.
- Christy: Get clear on who you are here to serve. You are not here for everyone. Also, if you put extra steps in your sales process, that you do not need, get rid of them!
- Annie: Practice radical self forgiveness. Stop beating yourself up for mistakes, keep moving forward. You are a precious commodity. Cherish yourself.
- Overall Goal: Ask for more money, ask for it now, and do your work with authenticity.
Final Thoughts
- Annie: Lean into your ethics and integrity. Let’s uplift the coaching industry!
- Cliff: You are way more powerful than you dreamed or imagined. Seek the awesomeness within you. Bonus Goal: Meditate 10 minutes for 30 days ,and see how that changes you.
- Christy: Echoing Cliff, you are fully prepared the way you are. Just start.
Links
- Learn more Christy Maxfield and Purpose First Advisors
- Check out Cliff Ravenscraft, the Mindset Answer Man
- Learn more about Annie P Ruggles and her Too Legitimate to Quit Podcast. My episode is here
- Get your copy of The Coach Who Would Not Sell. Use code DEBSENTME for your free copy.
- Connect with Christy Maxfield, Cliff Ravenscraft, and Annie P. Ruggles on LinkedIn
- Watch Deb’s TEDx on The Magic of Your Motto
- Join Deb’s next GoalChatLive Meet & Greet
- Learn more about Goals with DEB and Deb’s Goal Strategy for Event Attendees
- Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group
What is your take on coaching? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
This month’s theme is careers. Next week, we are talking about entrepreneurship with Joe Devon, Seth Goldstein, and Kim Miles. Join us on Monday, March 13, at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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