Discover what it takes to build a successful coaching business. I chat with executive coach Deborah Bulcock, who shares her journey from the banking world to thriving as an independent coach. From the initial challenges to finding her authentic path and achieving financial success. Join us as Deborah shares invaluable lessons, profound insights, and actionable advice that every aspiring coach needs to hear. You don't want to miss this candid conversation about resilience, self-belief, and the power of nurturing your true passion.
Here are the Highlights:
05:50 Left corporate job with a strong sense that she was good at what she does
09:05 Treats her coaching business as a commercial venture but uses the significant majority of her time doing something she absolutely loves.
11:51 You do have to get into a place of discomfort because you're going to be selling yourself in a way you've probably never had to do before.
16:24 Networking and being able to handle rejection are crucial for success.
19:06 Being visible on social media and platforms like LinkedIn can attract clients.
21:16 Build a supportive network; love your work passionately.
24:15 Start now; avoid waiting for perfect conditions.
About Ruth Kudzi:
Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.
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About Optimus Coach Academy:
Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.
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