Sunday, January 24, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Be a successful coach!
Join the Circle for NEW Coaches to build your
practice, confidence and credit hours.
practice, confidence and credit hours.
Helen Burton, CEC, ACC, founder of Love Yourself Coaching, has been leading coaching circles and mastermind groups for seven years. As an expert group leader, Helen has helped many coaches gain the confidence needed to build their communication skills and coaching style to be a successful and effective coach.
Learn more about Helen by visiting her online at, LoveYourselfCoaching.com.
Benefits of the Coaches’ Circle:
- Begin coaching a real client now.
- Immediately apply feedback received from an experienced coach.
- Earn income and coaching hours for your ICF Credentialing.
How does the Circle work?
- A new coach and experienced coach are carefully matched to work together.
- Each coach alternates being the client.
- Following each session, the experienced coach shares valuable learning tools and feedback with the new coach.
Who can join?
Each month The Coaches’ Coaching Circle is open to new coaches who are currently enrolled in a coach training or graduated from a Coaching School.
Cost?
Join the Circle for $200 per month.
Includes 2 private hours with an experienced coach!
Includes 2 private hours with an experienced coach!
New Coaches Income: Earn $75 per month.
(2 hours of coaching per month).
(2 hours of coaching per month).
Register Today! Email Helen.
Reserve your spot and begin applying your coaching knowledge right away!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Coaches' Guidelines for Business Success
"24 Things to Always Remember…
And One Thing to Never Forget
Your presence is a present to the world.
You’re unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You’ll make it through whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don’t put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem,
the heaver it gets.
Don’t take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot…goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life’s treasures are people…together.
Realize that it’s never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health and hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don’t ever forget…
for even a day…
how very special you are.”
~ Collin McCarty
Reading Collin McCarty’s quote I was reminded if we focus on the many gifts we are receiving and not what we think should be happening our lives become easier.
Today is a new day and with this golden opportunity we can start thinking about our coaching business in whatever way we want. You can continue worrying about not attracting clients or keep telling yourself to “Trust the Process.”
Sorry folks, thinking does not make things happen you have to take action. Below are some small steps you can take to change your thinking and make things happen.
• Read Collin Mc Carty’s quote daily.
• Remind yourself constantly during the day to “Trust the Process.”
• Each day pick a new small step you will take to market your business. Example: Research networking events scheduled for the current month and register for an event.
Share your new action steps you will be taking in January to promote your coaching business. Together we can move mountains!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Helen
And One Thing to Never Forget
Your presence is a present to the world.
You’re unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You’ll make it through whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don’t put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem,
the heaver it gets.
Don’t take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot…goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life’s treasures are people…together.
Realize that it’s never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health and hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don’t ever forget…
for even a day…
how very special you are.”
~ Collin McCarty
Reading Collin McCarty’s quote I was reminded if we focus on the many gifts we are receiving and not what we think should be happening our lives become easier.
Today is a new day and with this golden opportunity we can start thinking about our coaching business in whatever way we want. You can continue worrying about not attracting clients or keep telling yourself to “Trust the Process.”
Sorry folks, thinking does not make things happen you have to take action. Below are some small steps you can take to change your thinking and make things happen.
• Read Collin Mc Carty’s quote daily.
• Remind yourself constantly during the day to “Trust the Process.”
• Each day pick a new small step you will take to market your business. Example: Research networking events scheduled for the current month and register for an event.
Share your new action steps you will be taking in January to promote your coaching business. Together we can move mountains!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Helen
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Successful Business Strategies for Coaches
“A dream is in the mind of the believer,
and in the hands of the doer.
You are not given a dream,
without being given the power
to make it come true.”
Anonymous
We all have a dream our business will take off as soon as we make the decision to become business owners. What happened??
Sometimes thinking if only I knew what a long road it took to become a successful business owner would I have taken that leap. The answer is a loud, “YES.”
I had a dream and driving force in me to make it happen. To be honest I sometimes struggled and wanted to give up. Then within a very short period of time my thinking changed and I was back on the road marketing the Love Yourself programs.
We are at the end of 2009 and looking forward to 2010. Before we turn the page let’s think about all the great strides we made this year.
Below is a little exercise that will help you uncover the strides you made and new techniques to implement.
• List all the new marketing techniques you implemented in 2009. Example: When first meeting someone I ask about them instead of telling them I am a coach. It is amazing during the conversation they always ask, "What type of business do you have?" At that point I simply mention I am a business coach and have them ask me questions.
• Review the list of techniques deciding what worked and you need to change. Example: I was working with the Unemployed and found it was not a profitable income stream. Made a decision not to focus on the Unemployed Niche.
• Brainstorm and list new ideas. Example: This year I will offer to write an article for a gym or Spa’s Newsletter.
• Create a marketing plan including new and old techniques with accountable dates.
• Become active in the Love Yourself – It Matters Community by leaving comments and asking questions.
Be creative this is your pilot program and it will give you the opportunity to be more pro-active in your business. Working together we can support each other in growing successful businesses.
Remember…Rome was not built in a day and by taking small steps your dream will come true.
Enjoy the holiday season and continue creating happy memories.
Helen
and in the hands of the doer.
You are not given a dream,
without being given the power
to make it come true.”
Anonymous
We all have a dream our business will take off as soon as we make the decision to become business owners. What happened??
Sometimes thinking if only I knew what a long road it took to become a successful business owner would I have taken that leap. The answer is a loud, “YES.”
I had a dream and driving force in me to make it happen. To be honest I sometimes struggled and wanted to give up. Then within a very short period of time my thinking changed and I was back on the road marketing the Love Yourself programs.
We are at the end of 2009 and looking forward to 2010. Before we turn the page let’s think about all the great strides we made this year.
Below is a little exercise that will help you uncover the strides you made and new techniques to implement.
• List all the new marketing techniques you implemented in 2009. Example: When first meeting someone I ask about them instead of telling them I am a coach. It is amazing during the conversation they always ask, "What type of business do you have?" At that point I simply mention I am a business coach and have them ask me questions.
• Review the list of techniques deciding what worked and you need to change. Example: I was working with the Unemployed and found it was not a profitable income stream. Made a decision not to focus on the Unemployed Niche.
• Brainstorm and list new ideas. Example: This year I will offer to write an article for a gym or Spa’s Newsletter.
• Create a marketing plan including new and old techniques with accountable dates.
• Become active in the Love Yourself – It Matters Community by leaving comments and asking questions.
Be creative this is your pilot program and it will give you the opportunity to be more pro-active in your business. Working together we can support each other in growing successful businesses.
Remember…Rome was not built in a day and by taking small steps your dream will come true.
Enjoy the holiday season and continue creating happy memories.
Helen
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Having Faith Creates Miracles
“Faith is believing
before receiving.”
Alfred A Montapert
As a holiday present to my daughter and son-in-law I am watching Jeffrey, my grandson, and Charlie a 100 pound Lab for a week.
Yesterday morning started out very calmly and got ready to leave for school. One of the things we do before leaving for school is walk Charlie. Let me correct myself, Charlie walks us.
The walk was a bit of a struggle and we arrived home a little tired. Jeffrey removed Charlie’s leash and before we knew it the dog ran away. Both of us started running after Charlie and had no luck capturing him.
At one point we were very close to him and before we could grab him he took off again. At that point I lost sight of Jeffrey and Charlie.
Franticly I started running around the blocks yelling for Jeffrey and Charlie. While yelling I was asking God to help me.
I turned a corner and there was Jeffrey walking with a woman who had Charlie on a tight leash. My heart stopped for a moment and relief flooded my body.
When I regained my composure, I could not thank her enough for bringing Jeffrey and Charlie home. We brought Charlie into the house and put him into his cage where he slept for most of the day.
Jeffrey and I were a total mess. We sat and thanked God for sending us an Angel.
The important lessons we learned were to always close the garage door before taking Charlie’s leash off and how to walk Charlie so we are in control not him.
During this experience I looked fear in the face and kept moving forward. If for a second I let the fear take over I would not have been able to keep my hope alive.
Praying is a form of meditation that clams you down and restores your faith that things will work out.
What experiences have you had in which prayers restored your faith that things will work out for the best.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Helen
before receiving.”
Alfred A Montapert
As a holiday present to my daughter and son-in-law I am watching Jeffrey, my grandson, and Charlie a 100 pound Lab for a week.
Yesterday morning started out very calmly and got ready to leave for school. One of the things we do before leaving for school is walk Charlie. Let me correct myself, Charlie walks us.
The walk was a bit of a struggle and we arrived home a little tired. Jeffrey removed Charlie’s leash and before we knew it the dog ran away. Both of us started running after Charlie and had no luck capturing him.
At one point we were very close to him and before we could grab him he took off again. At that point I lost sight of Jeffrey and Charlie.
Franticly I started running around the blocks yelling for Jeffrey and Charlie. While yelling I was asking God to help me.
I turned a corner and there was Jeffrey walking with a woman who had Charlie on a tight leash. My heart stopped for a moment and relief flooded my body.
When I regained my composure, I could not thank her enough for bringing Jeffrey and Charlie home. We brought Charlie into the house and put him into his cage where he slept for most of the day.
Jeffrey and I were a total mess. We sat and thanked God for sending us an Angel.
The important lessons we learned were to always close the garage door before taking Charlie’s leash off and how to walk Charlie so we are in control not him.
During this experience I looked fear in the face and kept moving forward. If for a second I let the fear take over I would not have been able to keep my hope alive.
Praying is a form of meditation that clams you down and restores your faith that things will work out.
What experiences have you had in which prayers restored your faith that things will work out for the best.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Helen
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Relieving Holiday Stress
“…be the change
you wish
to see in
the world..”
-gandhi
I was thinking before writing on my blog today, “Holidays can be a very painful time.” Having expectations the holidays will be fun, relaxing and receive the love and support we crave from others.
Hello, guess again. What reality usually dictates is that we are busy shopping, running around to beat the clock and annoyed with people in general.
What happened to our holiday expectations? Down the drain!
We don’t realize that not having our expectations become reality we subconsciously become angry and instead of enjoying the holidays they become a burden.
As Gandhi says,” Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Take a step back and rearrange your thinking and schedule.
Let me tell you a little story.
I was out shopping for gifts the other night and everything I picked up was just not right for the person I was thinking about. After walking around the mall for over an hour I decided to stop for a cup of coffee and go home.
Listening to the people on line behind me complaining about the holidays made me realize I was doing the same thing.
I started to think of what could I do differently?
I found a bench and just rested for awhile drinking my coffee. The idea popped into my head to ask my grandchildren for a wish list. Then I could have some direction and buy what they really wanted.
I went home, called each grandchild and asked them to give me a wish list of only 3 things. The older ones wanted to spend a day in NYC with me or just go out for dinner. The others gave me their choices. It made my life so much easier and I had a happy memory speaking with each and everyone of them about the holiday season.
What can you do to make this season a little easier, create memories and enjoy yourself?
Please share your ideas with the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community. I look forward to reading your comments.
Helen
you wish
to see in
the world..”
-gandhi
I was thinking before writing on my blog today, “Holidays can be a very painful time.” Having expectations the holidays will be fun, relaxing and receive the love and support we crave from others.
Hello, guess again. What reality usually dictates is that we are busy shopping, running around to beat the clock and annoyed with people in general.
What happened to our holiday expectations? Down the drain!
We don’t realize that not having our expectations become reality we subconsciously become angry and instead of enjoying the holidays they become a burden.
As Gandhi says,” Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Take a step back and rearrange your thinking and schedule.
Let me tell you a little story.
I was out shopping for gifts the other night and everything I picked up was just not right for the person I was thinking about. After walking around the mall for over an hour I decided to stop for a cup of coffee and go home.
Listening to the people on line behind me complaining about the holidays made me realize I was doing the same thing.
I started to think of what could I do differently?
I found a bench and just rested for awhile drinking my coffee. The idea popped into my head to ask my grandchildren for a wish list. Then I could have some direction and buy what they really wanted.
I went home, called each grandchild and asked them to give me a wish list of only 3 things. The older ones wanted to spend a day in NYC with me or just go out for dinner. The others gave me their choices. It made my life so much easier and I had a happy memory speaking with each and everyone of them about the holiday season.
What can you do to make this season a little easier, create memories and enjoy yourself?
Please share your ideas with the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community. I look forward to reading your comments.
Helen
Monday, November 30, 2009
Dealing with Pain for the Unemployed
“Positive Thinking Is…
…not always the easiest course of action
when confronting difficulties.
If, however, we can remain focused
on keeping hope strong and
not succumbing to negative influences,
we will meet with success
in dealing with anything
life may throw in our path.”
Hiram Rogers Lloyd
Truer words have not been spoken, staying positive is not the easiest thing to do. The feelings of fear and sadness overwhelm us in a flash.
What are we to do?
My old stand-by is to let them come and know the feelings are temporary moments. You will make it through and the feelings will fade.
The other day I was writing an article and all of a sudden the pain of loss returned in such intensity that I could not breathe. My initial reaction was to do something that would make me feel better.
I ran out to my car and went to the local Duncan Donuts for coffee. To my surprise the pain remained. Coming home the tears started flowing and I was once again consumed by my sadness and fears.
I then tried affirmations and wrapped myself in a blanket. Nothing worked. Just sitting there with my coffee and not moving the pain started to lessen. Within time I was starting to feel better.
What I learned from this experience was not to fight my emotions, be with them and within time my mood brightened. I was then able to function again and complete the article.
Nothing in this world will take our feelings of fear and sadness away. Our only line of defense is to experience the moment and have hope things will get better.
Please share with the Unemployed Community what fears and sadness you are experiencing. Letting others know your true feelings will take the pain away and together we will create a positive journey for us all.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Helen
…not always the easiest course of action
when confronting difficulties.
If, however, we can remain focused
on keeping hope strong and
not succumbing to negative influences,
we will meet with success
in dealing with anything
life may throw in our path.”
Hiram Rogers Lloyd
Truer words have not been spoken, staying positive is not the easiest thing to do. The feelings of fear and sadness overwhelm us in a flash.
What are we to do?
My old stand-by is to let them come and know the feelings are temporary moments. You will make it through and the feelings will fade.
The other day I was writing an article and all of a sudden the pain of loss returned in such intensity that I could not breathe. My initial reaction was to do something that would make me feel better.
I ran out to my car and went to the local Duncan Donuts for coffee. To my surprise the pain remained. Coming home the tears started flowing and I was once again consumed by my sadness and fears.
I then tried affirmations and wrapped myself in a blanket. Nothing worked. Just sitting there with my coffee and not moving the pain started to lessen. Within time I was starting to feel better.
What I learned from this experience was not to fight my emotions, be with them and within time my mood brightened. I was then able to function again and complete the article.
Nothing in this world will take our feelings of fear and sadness away. Our only line of defense is to experience the moment and have hope things will get better.
Please share with the Unemployed Community what fears and sadness you are experiencing. Letting others know your true feelings will take the pain away and together we will create a positive journey for us all.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Helen
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