by Coach Cheryl | Sep 15, 2026 | career transition, Certification, Certifications & Courses, coach training, Coaching Business, Coaching Skills, Emotional Intelligence, ICF
“What’s your niche?” It’s one of the first questions new coaches hear. Sometimes they haven’t even finished learning how to coach yet, and they’re already being told they need to decide exactly who they coach, what problem they solve, and what transformation they...
by Coach Cheryl | Sep 1, 2026 | career transition, Certification, Certifications & Courses, coach training, Coaching Business, Coaching Skills, Emotional Intelligence, ICF
When people decide they want to become a coach, one of the first things they usually look for is coach training, and they should. Coaching is a profession. There are competencies to learn, ethical standards to understand, skills to practice, and a very real...
by Coach Cheryl | Aug 14, 2026 | career transition, Certification, Certifications & Courses, coach training, Coaching Business, Coaching Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Ethics, ICF
There comes a point in every coach’s journey when you realize that becoming a better coach isn’t about learning another model, memorizing more powerful questions, or adding another certification to your résumé. Those things certainly have value, but...
by Coach Cheryl | Aug 5, 2026 | career transition, Certification, Certifications & Courses, coach training, Coaching Business, Coaching Skills, Emotional Intelligence
Completing your initial coach training is a milestone worth celebrating. Whether it took you a few months or a few years, you invested your time, energy, and commitment into learning an entirely new profession. You studied the ICF Core Competencies, practiced your...
by Coach Cheryl | Jul 17, 2026 | career transition, Certification, Certifications & Courses, coach training, Coaching Business, Coaching Skills, Emotional Intelligence
One of the most common questions I hear from aspiring and experienced coaches alike is, “How do I know what my next step should be?” It’s a fair question. The coaching industry offers countless options. There are certifications, workshops,...
by Coach Cheryl | Jul 1, 2026 | career transition, Certification, Certifications & Courses, coach training, Coaching Business, Coaching Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Ethics
Many people assume coaches are born with some special ability to help others. They imagine that successful coaches have always been natural leaders, exceptional communicators, or people who somehow have all the answers. The truth is much simpler. Most...
