Welcome back to another episode of THE Coaches Corner Podcast Coach! This week’s coaching podcast episode is all about helping you write your coaching bio that builds trust, authority AND sells your coaching for you! We’ll be avoiding some of the biggest mistakes many coaches make when they write their bios (‘I’ marketing comes to mind) plus give you ten top tips to help you write your coaching bio in less than 30 minutes!
Before you listen to this weeks episode, I’d love you to keep 5 things in mind when writing your coaching bio:
- The Goal of your coaching bio is to SELL YOU
- You want to tell your audience WHO YOU ARE
- You want to tell your audience WHAT YOU DO
- You want to tell them HOW YOU SOLVE THEIR PROBLEM
- You want to let them how WHERE THEY CAN REACH YOU
Use the 10 Tips / Steps below (print them out HERE if you like) and feel free to use my personal coaching bio example pasted below while you listen to this weeks episode (take some action and create your coaching bio over the next 30 minutes)
Here’s to building the coaching business of your dreams!
Lucas Rubix
1:47: The goal if your bio is to have it sell for you!
2:41: Know your audience and what they really want (like really really really want)
3:47: The 4 Things You SHOULD NOT do!
6:12: The 4 Things your bio MUST DO
8:49: Tip#1: Know your ideal clients and what do they want
10:21: TIP #2: Tell them what they want to know. All they’re thinking is ‘how can they help me?’
10:50: TIP#3: What exactly do you do again? Position yourself as an expert within the first few lines of your bio! Check out the ‘How to be an Expert Coach’ podcast episode to help ya out!
11:24: TIP#4: Connect with humour or a personal fact without being boring… Check out ‘How to stand out as an online coach’ episode to help ya out!
13:03: TIP #5 List your accomplishments in the REAL world. Let others do the selling for you through testimonials/case studies.
15:21: TIP #6: Create curiosity… how can you entice them to not only keep reading but click and take an action?
16:40: TIP#7: Use the word YOU. It makes it feel like you’re talking right to your readers.
18:24: TIP#8: Make yourself easy to work with. Create a simple call to action and walk them through the steps of what they should do if they want to work with you (when applicable)
19:03: TIP #9: Tell them what to do next. This is critical!
21:24: TIP#10: Have multiple bios at the ready. For example, you’ll have a different bio for a cold audience compared to a warm audience.
(Download and Print HERE)
- TIP#1: Know your ideal clients and what they really want! Check out the Client Avatar podcast episode to help ya out!
- TIP #2: Tell them what they want to know. All they’re thinking is ‘how can they help me?’
- TIP#3: What exactly do you do again? Position yourself as an expert within the first few lines of your bio! Check out the ‘How to be an Expert Coach’ podcast episode to help ya out!
- TIP#4: Connect with humour or a personal fact without being boring… Check out ‘How to stand out as an online coach’ episode to help ya out!
- TIP #5 List your accomplishments in the REAL world. Let others do the selling for you through testimonials/case studies.
- TIP#6: Create curiosity… how can you entice them to not only keep reading but click and take an action?
- TIP #7: Use the word YOU. It makes it feel like you’re talking right to your readers.
- TIP #8: Make yourself easy to work with. Create a simple call to action and walk them through the steps of what they should do if they want to work with you (when applicable)
- TIP #9: Tell them what to do next. This is critical!
- TIP #10: Have multiple bios at the ready. For example, you’ll have a different bio for a cold audience compared to a warm audience.
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I am Lucas Rubix, and I am the founder and creator of the Coaches University, the only in-depth ‘stay until you profit’ coaching program designed specifically for coaches looking to build a profitable long-term online coaching business. You can also find me behind the mic as the host of the Coaches Corner podcast, a top 20 rated sales and marketing show dedicated to helping you turn your gifts, knowledge, experience, and STORY into an online coaching business (that actually makes money). My mission: to make sure more coaches create the freedom they crave by building the coaching business and lifestyle they’ve always dreamt of!
FAQs
How do I advertise myself as a coach? ›
- Guest blogging. By sharing content that is helpful to your ideal audience on other websites, you'll build up your profile as a helpful expert faster and get your message out to a new audience.
- Social media. ...
- Podcasting. ...
- Online Communities. ...
- Email Marketing.
- Write a professional summary. ...
- Add your education. ...
- List your experience. ...
- Use action verbs. ...
- Add relevant references only. ...
- Proofread.
- Define your target audience.
- Provide free sessions.
- Make an appealing program package.
- Attend workshops and other events.
- Differentiate yourself from your competitors.
- Organize events.
- Use social media to establish a strong presence.
- Your name.
- Your current role or professional tagline.
- Your company or personal brand.
- Your goals and aspirations.
- Your 2-3 most impressive and relevant achievements.
- One quirky fact about you (if it's appropriate to the site)
- Put Yourself on a Stage.
- Rub Shoulders at Relevant Events.
- Woo Potential Clients on the Phone.
- Enlist Friends and Family as Wingmen.
- Tap into Your Business Network.
- Carve Out a Specific Niche. ...
- Incentivize Referrals. ...
- Optimize your Social Media Presence. ...
- Write and Publish Thought Leadership Pieces. ...
- Email Marketing. ...
- Paid Advertising.
- Face to face networking. ...
- Start a Facebook group. ...
- Write an “optimised” blog post. ...
- Build a landing page. ...
- Ask your network. ...
- Help people on social media. ...
- Use your best clients. ...
- Get an article in your local newspaper.
- An effective coach is positive. ...
- An effective coach is enthusiastic. ...
- An effective coach is supportive. ...
- An effective coach is trusting. ...
- An effective coach is focused. ...
- A good coach is goal-oriented. ...
- An effective coach is observant. ...
- A good coach is respectful.
- Be detailed in your descriptions.
- Understand the job profile and display your qualifications accordingly.
- Quantify your achievements.
- Break down your successes.
- Emphasize the skills and achievements that correlate with the role.
- Identify the qualities that make you unique.
- Listen with Curiosity. When we speak about listening with curiosity, we're talking about conveying a genuine interest in what others are saying. ...
- Take in What You Hear. ...
- Reflect with Accuracy. ...
- Questioning for Exploration. ...
- Provide Feedback for Development.
How much should a beginner life coach charge? ›
Cost of Life Coaching
The typical range for personal life coaching is from $75 to $200 per hour, with an average cost of $120 per hour. Many coaches offer packages, such as $300 per month for four 30 minute sessions.
- Create a Low Ticket Offer. ...
- Tell Everyone You Are a Coach. ...
- Use Your Old Career To Promote Your New Career. ...
- Share Professional Content on Social Media. ...
- Send Personalized Messages to Your Sphere of Influence on LinkedIn. ...
- Build Real Relationships Within Your Niche.
Life coaching is like any other business. You must do it right and it takes time to grow. You'll need to plan well so you don't run out of money before your business takes off. If you plan right you can certainly get rich as a life coach.
What should be in a 3 sentence bio? ›For a three-sentence bio, consider these three objectives: Tell readers who you are and what you do. Reveal a glimpse of your personality. Encourage readers to find out more.
How do you introduce yourself in a short bio? ›- Your name.
- Your current job title.
- Your company name or personal brand statement.
- Your hometown.
- Your alma mater.
- Your personal and professional goals.
- A relevant achievement or accomplishment.
- Your hobbies.
- - Start with who you are and what you do. ...
- - Describe what you're currently doing. ...
- - Share a couple of professional triumphs. ...
- - Create a branding statement. ...
- - Include some personal details that showcase your personality. ...
- - Mention how to reach you.
- The best things come from living outside of your comfort zone.
- Here's my story for the history books.
- I'm a cupcake in search for her stud muffin.
- In a world where you can be anyone, be yourself.
- Success is in my veins.
- Yup, I'm just another Instagram influencer.
New coaches that are just starting out charge around $50 – $75 per session. More experienced coaches charge $100 – $200 per session.
How many clients should a coach have? ›The Average Number of Clients a Personal Trainer Should Have
According to our research, the average personal trainer will have anywhere between 15 and 25 clients.
- They master the art of “active listening” ...
- They're willing to share skills, knowledge and expertise. ...
- They act as a positive role model. ...
- They focus on helping others to “problem solve” ...
- They value ongoing learning and growth.
How do I get clients organically? ›
- Research your target clients. ...
- Focus on a well-defined niche. ...
- Develop strong, easy-to-understand differentiators. ...
- Balance traditional and digital marketing. ...
- Make your expertise visible.
Having the desire or personal will to change. Showing up with an open mind and curiosity. Finding your MoFa (Motivating Factor) for wanting change. Trusting the coach enough to be honest and open.
How much should I charge for my coaching business? ›Hourly-Based vs Value-Based Pricing
Many coaches charge based on an hourly rate. New coaches typically start at $50-$75 per session. Meanwhile, experienced coaches may charge $100-$200 per session. Then there are package deals that may come in at $1200-$2400 per bundle (but more on this later).
- Ask for a Referral. Referrals are an easy way to make your customers feel like you care about them. ...
- Request a Testimonial or Case Study. ...
- Respond to Social Media and Customer Support. ...
- Feature Real Users in Your Marketing.
- Define Your Skills, Not Experience.
- Start Coaching Today.
- Develop a Coaching Niche.
- Choose a Coaching Business Name.
- Incorporate Your Coaching Business.
- Understand Your Finances & Expenses.
- Gain Coaching Certifications.
- Purchase Business Insurance.
- Curiosity: You won't see possibilities in situations unless you're curious about what's possible. ...
- Compassion: Coaches have compassion for people. ...
- Courage: It always cracks me up when people tell me that coaching is “fluffy” or “soft.” It's anything but.
To execute the three plays, great coaches hone a set of four core communication skills: asking effective questions; actively listening; giving competent, relevant feedback; and confronting.
What are the 3 main coaching objectives? ›No single decision is more important in determining how you coach than your priority for the three objectives – 1) to have a winning team; 2) to help young people have fun; 3) to help young people develop. Many coaches face a dilemma about their objectives when they coach.
What are the best 10 attributes to become a successful coach? ›A good coach is positive, enthusiastic, supportive, trusting, focused, goal-oriented, knowledgeable, observant, respectful, patient and a clear communicator.
What are the 7 steps of coaching? ›...
7 Steps to Coaching Your Employees to Success
- Step 1: Build a Relationship of Mutual Trust. ...
- Step 2: Open the Meeting. ...
- Step 3: Get Agreement. ...
- Step 4: Explore Alternatives. ...
- Step 5: Get a Commitment to Act. ...
- Step 6: Handle Excuses. ...
- Step 7: Provide Feedback.
What are the 7 coaching questions? ›
- What is on your mind?
- And what else?
- What is the real challenge here for you?
- What do you want?
- If you're saying yes to this, what must you say No to?
- How can I help? (I prefer 'How can coaching help? ')
- What is most useful or valuable here for you?
...
Feed.
- recognizing successes.
- understanding the mechanics of success (the specific thinking and behaviors that produce it)
- reinforcing desired practices.
Life coach rates per hour
Life coaches who charge by the hour typically range from $75 to $250 per session.
A coaching package offers more value to a coaching client.
For example, you can include email or Voxer coaching, access to a resource library, access to bonus training, or even check-in emails and calls. This helps your client get the most out of the coaching experience.
There are over 3,597 life coaches currently employed in the United States. 67.5% of all life coaches are women, while 32.5% are men. The average age of an employed life coach is 34 years old.
How many clients does the average life coach have? ›Full-time coaches had an average of 21.8 clients, who typically stayed with them for 6-12 months (43.4%). Part-time coaches had an average of 5.5 clients, who typically stayed with them for 3-6 months (41.6%).
What is a life coach not allowed to do? ›Under the law, coaches cannot do any of the following: Bill their services to health insurance companies. Offer the breadth of care and services provided by therapists. Diagnose or treat mental health conditions.
How many clients can a life coach handle? ›According to the ICF, active coach practitioners are serving 11.7 clients at a time. For life coaches with 10+ years of experience, the average number of active clients is 15. But for life coaches with less than a year in practice, their average is 6 clients.
How do life coaches make millions? ›- 1-on-1 coaching.
- Group Coaching Programs.
- Motivational Speaking.
- Host Seminars.
- Host Webinars.
- Online or Offline Workshops.
- Write Personal Development Books.
- Create Personal Development Audio Books.
Life coaches charge about £200 a month, which includes three long phone calls or meetings, and additional emails or phone calls as required. Some coaches charge per meeting or phone call, which varies from £25 to £75 an hour. A life coach with a steady client base of 20 clients can expect to earn £4,000 a month.
What words describe a good coach? ›
A good coach is positive, enthusiastic, supportive, trusting, focused, goal-oriented, knowledgeable, observant, respectful, patient and a clear communicator. 1.
What are the 6 tasks of a coach? ›The course will also ask each coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth in the Six Tasks (Coaching Games, Coaching Training Sessions, Leading the Team, Leading the Player, Managing the Performance Environment, and Leadership).
What are 5 responsibilities of a coach? ›A great coach will serve many roles: technical supporter, motivator, leader, psychologist, and maybe most importantly, as a role model for the athlete to follow in the competition arena as well as out. Well developed coaches will understand their various roles as it pertains to their overall program.
What makes a coach unique? ›Unlike a consultant, a coach doesn't enforce changes – a coach gives their client the confidence to make their own changes and find their own solutions by accessing the qualities that are already inside them.
What are the weaknesses of coaching? ›- The organizational culture.
- Lack of understanding of the value of coaching.
- Not seen as a priority for the business.
- Resistance from senior management.
- Low levels of skills and experience within the organization.
- Lack of time and resources.
- Coaches' 9 legal Duties. ...
- Plan the activity properly. ...
- Provide proper instruction. ...
- Provide a safe physical environment. ...
- Provide adequate and proper equipment. ...
- match your athletes according to size, physical maturity, skill level and experience.
- evaluate athletes for injury and incapacity. ...
- Supervise the activity closely.
The coach's role is to facilitate learning, offer advice, and analyze the individual to identify weaknesses and strengths.
What makes a coach a great leader? ›Coaches are great leaders because they know how to unlock potential and motivate people to maximize their performance. In short, they help others learn to be their best. And that's what leadership is all about.
What skills must a successful coach have? ›- Empathy.
- Curiosity.
- Positivity.
- Persistence.
- Innovation.
- Communication.
- Sincerity.
- Guidance.