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Yep. I’ve decided that officially taking on business and life coaching clients fits nicely with my ultimate goal for my life (which is facilitating change in individuals via live events, books/blogging and now one-on-one). I’ve done it on the side with the Anthony Robbins and Associates organization here in the Chicago area for nearly 2 and a half years. It’s time to lead a change in more people than I have been able to up to now.

So what is a coach? I actually don’t like the term, because my own coach not only transformed my life, but also worked extensively with my family and all of us have experienced massive change by working with him. Somehow “coach” doesn’t seem to encompass all of the things he has done for us, and all of the things I can now do for my own clients. By working with my coach on and off for 3 years, we have:

More than doubled our income
Got our daughter off of Ritalin, and she just got straight A’s (well, one B+ too)
I know I personally have saved two lives and had a hand in saving at least 2 more
Eradicated depression from my life
My husband got sober, which also…
Saved our marriage - which is absolutely extraordinary now
Moved into our dream home on a wooded half an acre near a forest preserve
Owned our first investment property

So perhaps you can understand why I think the word “coach” doesn’t quite cut it.

I think I prefer the titles…

Interventionist
Change Agent
Manifestor of Destinies
Architect of Dreams
Transformation Maven

Well… I think I will put it out to you - any suggestions for a better title than “coach”? You are a creative and brilliant bunch out there - I know because I read your blogs too!!

If you want to learn more about coaching, and want to:

Take your business to the next level
Overcome personal challenges, including depression and self-sabotage
Increase your income
Be a Change Agent in your own family
Increase your productivity and end procrastination

Then drop me a line for a free session to determine if coaching (or whatever we are going to call it!) is right for you!

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1. On November 12th, 2006 at 9:39 pm, Barb said:

Wendy,
Congratulations on taking the step to become a leader!

I also have never cared for the term “coach”, but after thinking about it realize that’s what you are. The person you are coaching is actually the “Change Agent, Manifestor of Destinies, Architect of Dreams, Transformation Maven”.

Your clients are doing all the change, but you are the one who is encouraging them and teaching them, holding them accountable. The only occupation I can think of that does those things is a coach, so it’s an apt title.

By the way, I’ve requested my sample coaching from you and I’m really excited about it!!!

2. On November 13th, 2006 at 10:12 am, eMom said:

Barb - I just emailed you and I’m excited to speak to you as well!

You are insightful with your comments - I was thinking about it last night, and the “right” title came to mind - though it’s so impractical that I don’t see myself using it - I would love to call myself “Transformation Sherpa”.

But if you think of a business title from a practical SEO perspective, I don’t think I’m going to get a lot of natural search traffic from people looking for a Transformation Sherpa anytime soon.

3. On February 18th, 2007 at 7:00 pm, Koegets Coaching Information said:

I’m so glad to hear that I’m not the only one who hates the term coach.

Maybe it’s because I’m not a native speaker, but for me coach is someone who trains a sports team and not someone who make people change and reach their potential.

4. On September 9th, 2007 at 6:55 pm, Brad said:

Hey,

If you ever want to let people know about your coaching practice, LifeCoachreview.com is accepting Bios and people can review your past work.

-Brad

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