All the courses want you to follow their methodology, but I already have an idead about the methodology I would like to use.
2007-07-27 02:14:29 · 6 answers · asked by TON 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I agree about taking some sort of courses and I really appreciate the suggested reference books. But that is what has frustrated me...all the courses seem to be a...do this...then this...and that.
I definitely would like more information on learning styles and thought processes. I have a degree in health education and some background in psycology as well. I just don't see the value of the formula methodology.
2007-07-27 04:41:31 · update #1
Life coaching is unregulated so you can just start. I guess if your methodology is in the idea stage then you will have had no input into effective communications or dealing with individuals in the way that THEY want to develop rather than the way you want to develop them.
If you think about it your method will work effectively but only with people who want to develop the way you do - and that can be a low percentage. You need to have knowledge of all developmental strategies to be a great coach. With this knowledge you can facilitate development for all your clients in the way that THEY want to, which is very effective.
I agree with your thoughts on some coaching courses, remember they are unregulated as well. I have picked up a good handle on this stuff from educational psychology, educating adults and NLP. Each swear the other has no bearing on each other but I am a practitioner and I know they all mesh.
As a start I would look at learning styles by Honey and Mumford, Transactional analysis by Eric Byrne and representation systems from NLP, when you get a handle on these I know you will start to see the bigger picture. You can find info on them all at
www.businessballs.com
The fact that you have asked this question shows you are well on the way to becoming a coach and I wish you all the best.
2007-07-27 02:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say you should take some type of related courses, like you can always just take regular Psychology and/or Sociology classes to help you learn about how people work, and then just start advertising yourself and your own particular way of doing things. If you start doing the work without any "training" in anything at all, people won't be as likely to come to you, they like to see that you've been to school somewhere, not necessarily a life coach training course but something that shows you've been taught how to work with people.
2007-07-27 04:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by wandering_helper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an unregulated area.You can start it yourself by reading books.Diplomas add credibility.You can join some short diploma course to add to your name while advertising your services.Some knowledge of psychology is needed to create a feeling that your are a special coach.
2007-07-30 18:15:41 · answer #3 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is absoloutely no need what so ever just start advertising your services and the chances are you will be flying it
Best of luck
2007-07-27 02:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by internet dummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, just try and get your own website up and running offering your services. You could approach some big companies offering your services for free and this would be good experience and references for you.
2007-07-27 08:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by chocotabbie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, just start advertising your services.
2007-07-27 02:20:38 · answer #6 · answered by sarah_roo03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋