When a coach works within an organization to bring coaching skills to managers and teams, that requires a slightly modified skill set in executive coaching. Instead of just thinking about the individual in front of you, you’ll need to also think through the systems that individual is operating in, and the leadership qualities that need to be brought to the executive coaching space. Lara Heacock discusses executive coaching training approaches that also apply to personal coaching in this Craft of Coaching episode.

Helping clients change is at the root of coaching work--that's exactly why I wanted to interview life coach Liz Applegate, who's made helping clients change during times of transition central to her work.

What's the focus for the session? That's a critical component of successful coaching. Julie Houghton walks us through the craft of establishing a session focus with one of her favorite exercises for clients.

What happens when you stop chasing a dream job—and start creating meaningful work on your own terms? In this episode of The Craft of Coaching, I talk with Laura Simms, career coach and creator of Your Career Homecoming, about how she built a coaching business that’s both purposeful and profitable. 

We dig into the realities of narrowing your niche, staying aligned with your values, and trusting your own voice in a noisy online world. Laura shares the mindset shifts and business choices that helped her grow with integrity. If you’re craving clarity and direction as a coach, this is for you.