The business and practice of coaching

I just finished reading "The business and practice of coaching" by Lynn Grodzki and Wendy Allen. This is the very best book I have encountered so far to study if you are at all interested in starting or growing your professional coaching practice.

The authors are both experienced coaches, and intimately familiar with the challenges of building a coaching business. "The business and practice of coaching" is different from the other books on how to build a coaching practice, because the authors incorporate information from the ICF survey on incomes, as well as consolidate thoughts and information from many other authors. The Appendix of Helpful Information at the end of the book is a treasure trove for every professional coach.

"The business and practise of coaching" is surprisingly well-researched. If find the book to be very informative. It is jam-packed with strategies and tactics from a variety of coaching disciplines. The authors openly address the concerns of most new coaches - how to weather the ups and downs of the business. Even when things go badly, remember these words: "AFGO - Another Freakin Growth Opportunity".

I recommend that you purchase "The business and practice of coaching" for your professional coaching bookshelf - it will save you a lot of time, pain and significantly increase your coaching income.