Comments on: Putting Money in Coaches’ Pockets | Part 3 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/ Creating What Matters for Conscious Business Owners Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:35:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Nancy http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-1082 Nancy Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:43:21 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-1082 This morning on the golf course, my golfing buddy, Gina and I were talking exactly about this. Our scores were tied going into the last hole. She said, "I want to bogey this one." I remembered that a just a month ago we both parred this hole. We decided that we could borrow confidence from focusing on past positive experiences. Oh and she bogied and somehow I parred the hole. Interesting experience. I wonder how I can carry this over to my coaching. I file my positive client comments and referrals into an email folder called "warm fuzzies," but I don't use them for confidence building. As a coach, I frequently borrow from positive psychology utilizing such tools as appreciative inquiry. Now it's time to turn this my own advantage as I retool my coaching practice with unshakable confidence. This morning on the golf course, my golfing buddy, Gina and I were talking exactly about this. Our scores were tied going into the last hole. She said, “I want to bogey this one.” I remembered that a just a month ago we both parred this hole. We decided that we could borrow confidence from focusing on past positive experiences. Oh and she bogied and somehow I parred the hole. Interesting experience. I wonder how I can carry this over to my coaching. I file my positive client comments and referrals into an email folder called “warm fuzzies,” but I don’t use them for confidence building. As a coach, I frequently borrow from positive psychology utilizing such tools as appreciative inquiry. Now it’s time to turn this my own advantage as I retool my coaching practice with unshakable confidence.

]]> By: Sherrie http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-1015 Sherrie Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:22:43 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-1015 I have a lot of mentors, but they don't know who I am (yet). People like Andrea inspire me. But I'm way too new at this to have a protege (yet). As for my fire in the belly, it's women like me - midlife, facing major change, who need or want to reinvent themselves. I have to admit, that's my big passion. Helping lawyers - well, it's not that I don't enjoy it , or get value from it, but I admit there's a difference there. I have a lot of mentors, but they don’t know who I am (yet). People like Andrea inspire me. But I’m way too new at this to have a protege (yet). As for my fire in the belly, it’s women like me – midlife, facing major change, who need or want to reinvent themselves. I have to admit, that’s my big passion. Helping lawyers – well, it’s not that I don’t enjoy it , or get value from it, but I admit there’s a difference there.

]]> By: ngregg http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-1011 ngregg Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:36:06 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-1011 I approached my mentor at a health and faith conference at Duke University March 2000. I was determined that he was one of the people who would assist me in unlocking my passion and my potential. He is an awesome visionary and has the ability to bring order to chaos. The person sitting beside me said that I would never get to him and I told her that she was wrong. As soon as he finished his keynote, there I was standing front and center. I said to him that I read his book and his work for three consecutive years. I informed him that I was being led to do the same type of work and he was one of the mentors to assist me with bring it to fruition. He said that if I was serious to meet him in Houston for Leadership Excellence Conference the first week in May. The first week of May, I was on my way to Houston. I know that everyone all over the world was trying to gain access to him and I asked him why did he choose me and he said that he saw the fire in my eyes. That is exactly my coaching niche. Those women, small business, and young professionals who have the fire in their eyes! They are looking for someone to fan the flames and maximize their potential and move them toward excellence. I approached my mentor at a health and faith conference at Duke University March 2000. I was determined that he was one of the people who would assist me in unlocking my passion and my potential. He is an awesome visionary and has the ability to bring order to chaos. The person sitting beside me said that I would never get to him and I told her that she was wrong. As soon as he finished his keynote, there I was standing front and center. I said to him that I read his book and his work for three consecutive years. I informed him that I was being led to do the same type of work and he was one of the mentors to assist me with bring it to fruition. He said that if I was serious to meet him in Houston for Leadership Excellence Conference the first week in May. The first week of May, I was on my way to Houston. I know that everyone all over the world was trying to gain access to him and I asked him why did he choose me and he said that he saw the fire in my eyes. That is exactly my coaching niche. Those women, small business, and young professionals who have the fire in their eyes! They are looking for someone to fan the flames and maximize their potential and move them toward excellence.

]]> By: Peter http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-1006 Peter Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:26:56 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-1006 Hi Andrea, This lesson is very re-enforcing in concept and in life experience. It reminds me of Chaucer's description of his clerk (equivalent to a student in the fourteenth century, when it was written): "And gladly would he learn, and gladly teach." Simple, but the best times in my life have always been in those contexts. Your precepts make for rich and happy living, with deep re-enforcement for everything one is and wants, for oneself and others. It places one's desires for oneself in a whole improving community. What more could one want? Hi Andrea,
This lesson is very re-enforcing in concept and in life experience. It reminds me of Chaucer’s description of his clerk (equivalent to a student in the fourteenth century, when it was written): “And gladly would he learn, and gladly teach.” Simple, but the best times in my life have always been in those contexts. Your precepts make for rich and happy living, with deep re-enforcement for everything one is and wants, for oneself and others. It places one’s desires for oneself in a whole improving community. What more could one want?

]]> By: Chris http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-857 Chris Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:53:58 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-857 Nice lesson Andrea! I think the challenge for me has been to be comfortable asking for a mentor's help. When I do, I'm always grateful for how generous coaches are with their time. I don't have someone to be a mentor to but I'll be on the lookout for that. Nice lesson Andrea! I think the challenge for me has been to be comfortable asking for a mentor’s help. When I do, I’m always grateful for how generous coaches are with their time. I don’t have someone to be a mentor to but I’ll be on the lookout for that.

]]> By: Laura http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-815 Laura Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:07:10 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-815 I was touched by the word 'unstoppable confidence'. I realized that if I could see that every (unhealthy) doubt comes from my ego, I can easily move forward. It saves lots of energy. I love the course, it gives me just one more insight, exactly the one I need. I was touched by the word ‘unstoppable confidence’. I realized that if I could see that every (unhealthy) doubt comes from my ego, I can easily move forward. It saves lots of energy.
I love the course, it gives me just one more insight, exactly the one I need.

]]> By: Mary Jo Campisi http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-800 Mary Jo Campisi Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:33:59 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-800 "Unstoppable confidence" has been very difficult for me, because I have been suffering from episodes of depression, as well as financial difficulties. I DO know that my life has been very isolated (not by choice) and that, when I am able to connect with the positive people in my life, my energy soars--and so does my vision and my confidence. Thank you for affirming what I have been experiencing. I am already thinking about a mentor and a protege, which would put two more positive--and helpful--people in my life. Thank you so much for these five days, which have articulated many of the things I "felt" but could not express for myself! You are one of my lifelines! “Unstoppable confidence” has been very difficult for me, because I have been suffering from episodes of depression, as well as financial difficulties. I DO know that my life has been very isolated (not by choice) and that, when I am able to connect with the positive people in my life, my energy soars–and so does my vision and my confidence. Thank you for affirming what I have been experiencing. I am already thinking about a mentor and a protege, which would put two more positive–and helpful–people in my life. Thank you so much for these five days, which have articulated many of the things I “felt” but could not express for myself! You are one of my lifelines!

]]> By: chris http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-360 chris Tue, 27 May 2008 13:50:03 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-360 What do I need every day, to cultivate unstoppable confidence? To get back to the inner part of me. Via meditation, yoga, the gym, walks in the neighborhood. Along with being tapped into the various websites for coaching-getting my fix from other folks. Add to that: reminding myself that I am a coach and here I am world. What do I need every day, to cultivate unstoppable
confidence? To get back to the inner part of me. Via meditation, yoga, the gym, walks in the neighborhood. Along with being tapped into the various websites for coaching-getting my fix from other folks. Add to that: reminding myself that I am a coach and here I am world.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-359 Melissa Sun, 25 May 2008 13:54:17 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-359 I realized I am contradicting myself a bit. I do have a protege and have made a big decision on a mentor I think will be fantastic, and help me think big. In this world I have confidence. The part I struggle with is coming out of hiding to my day job co-workers, who are my target niche. I am fine with strangers and contacts outside of my current work, but have been very slow to share a lot about what I am doing with my business to those closer to me. I am committing to sending out my survey to teachers and counselors I have worked with in my system along with other connections in other systems in order to find out more about my niche and come out of hiding with those who might need what I "uniquely" offer. I realized I am contradicting myself a bit. I do have a protege and have made a big decision on a mentor I think will be fantastic, and help me think big. In this world I have confidence. The part I struggle with is coming out of hiding to my day job co-workers, who are my target niche. I am fine with strangers and contacts outside of my current work, but have been very slow to share a lot about what I am doing with my business to those closer to me. I am committing to sending out my survey to teachers and counselors I have worked with in my system along with other connections in other systems in order to find out more about my niche and come out of hiding with those who might need what I “uniquely” offer.

]]> By: Amadou M. Sall http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-358 Amadou M. Sall Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:32:34 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-358 I love the mentor/protege, spiritual M-L-M bit. Incredibly insightful! Indeed, "The Protege takes care of the past", he reminds you of yourself when you were learning: he IS you, in the past! And "The Mentor takes care of the future for you", so with him, it's a matter of who you BECOME, therefore: your future. This is really awesome. Andrea, I'm crazy about you - and I love Tina, too :-) I love the mentor/protege, spiritual M-L-M bit. Incredibly insightful!
Indeed, “The Protege takes care of the past”, he reminds you of yourself when you were learning: he IS you, in the past! And “The Mentor takes care of the future for you”, so with him, it’s a matter of who you BECOME, therefore: your future. This is really awesome. Andrea, I’m crazy about you – and I love Tina, too :-)

]]> By: Patricia http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-357 Patricia Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:13:51 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-357 I work with a Master Coach. Coaching sessions have moved from personal foundation to marketing. I cannot fathom not having my own coach. I have a PCC colleague who is about a year ahead of me in paid coaching hours (I am an ACC). Our practices and services are complementary. We have worked on several projects together in which both of us have learned from the other. Recently, I began a reciprocal consulting/coaching relationship with a new coach. I am helping him to understand accreditation and build his business. He is helping me to develop an inner sense of humour to cope with grief and other stressors that distract me from my Vision. My point is that I learn from (and contribute to) every relationship at every level. I stepped out of attending coaching community events for a year to attend to other priorties. However, understanding the value of being with passionate people (coaches), I look forward to stepping up my participation in the coaching communicty once again in 2008. I work with a Master Coach. Coaching sessions have moved from personal foundation to marketing. I cannot fathom not having my own coach. I have a PCC colleague who is about a year ahead of me in paid coaching hours (I am an ACC). Our practices and services are complementary. We have worked on several projects together in which both of us have learned from the other. Recently, I began a reciprocal consulting/coaching relationship with a new coach. I am helping him to understand accreditation and build his business. He is helping me to develop an inner sense of humour to cope with grief and other stressors that distract me from my Vision. My point is that I learn from (and contribute to) every relationship at every level. I stepped out of attending coaching community events for a year to attend to other priorties. However, understanding the value of being with passionate people (coaches), I look forward to stepping up my participation in the coaching communicty once again in 2008.

]]> By: Jane http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-356 Jane Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:23:03 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-356 I have met more fantastic and authentic people since I started on my coaching journey than probably in my whole lifetime! I have close friends who are coaches and regularly co-coach and have support sessions, this is vital to keeping me on track and firing on all cylinders. I am in regular contact with people who are at all stages of their coaching journeys and those who work in other fields too and we are of great support to one another. I think the fire in the belly comes for me from knowing that what I do is so empowering for my clients, I get such joy from witnessing their journeys and just last night received an email from a client who attended one of my workshops about 6 months ago telling me how she finally made her dream holiday come true. For me those are the moments that matter and that bring home to me how what we do makes such a difference. Jane www.beingexceptional.com I have met more fantastic and authentic people since I started on my coaching journey than probably in my whole lifetime! I have close friends who are coaches and regularly co-coach and have support sessions, this is vital to keeping me on track and firing on all cylinders. I am in regular contact with people who are at all stages of their coaching journeys and those who work in other fields too and we are of great support to one another. I think the fire in the belly comes for me from knowing that what I do is so empowering for my clients, I get such joy from witnessing their journeys and just last night received an email from a client who attended one of my workshops about 6 months ago telling me how she finally made her dream holiday come true. For me those are the moments that matter and that bring home to me how what we do makes such a difference.

Jane
http://www.beingexceptional.com

]]> By: Mark Semple http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-355 Mark Semple Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:05:08 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-355 I mastermind regularly with several coach friends. Peers from the Coach school where we graduated from. While doing an energy session one day, I realized that I had a long standing resistance to asking people for money. And, that I needed to release it instantly or forever be in financial limbo. I have learned that my coaching greatness is not tied to the money I'm making or the number of clients that I have. I will be taking action and connecting with a mentor and a protege. Andrea, would you be my mentor? Mark Semple CCC I mastermind regularly with several coach friends. Peers from the Coach school where we graduated from.

While doing an energy session one day, I realized that I had a long standing resistance to asking people for money.

And, that I needed to release it instantly or forever be in financial limbo.

I have learned that my coaching greatness is not tied to the money I’m making or the number of clients that I have.

I will be taking action and connecting with a mentor and a protege.

Andrea, would you be my mentor?

Mark Semple CCC

]]> By: Lorie http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-354 Lorie Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:08:48 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-354 I have had coaches as mentors in the past as I have been able to afford them. I have been thinking lately that I would love to work with an equally motivated individual to provide mutual support and motivation as we grow our business. I think the idea of a protege is a good one. I am considering this with my younger sister but am not sure if family is the way to do this. I have had coaches as mentors in the past as I have been able to afford them. I have been thinking lately that I would love to work with an equally motivated individual to provide mutual support and motivation as we grow our business. I think the idea of a protege is a good one. I am considering this with my younger sister but am not sure if family is the way to do this.

]]> By: Barbara Bradbury http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/archives/2007/02/09/putting-money-in-coaches-pockets-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-353 Barbara Bradbury Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:40:45 +0000 http://www.andreajlee.com/blog/?p=414#comment-353 Extraordinary timing - one of my clients asked me YESTERDAY if they could be my protege! I also chose myself a new mentor yesterday - when the pupil is ready the teacher comes. Thanks, Andrea. Extraordinary timing – one of my clients asked me YESTERDAY if they could be my protege! I also chose myself a new mentor yesterday – when the pupil is ready the teacher comes. Thanks, Andrea.

]]>