What Type Of Person Thrives In The Coaching Industry, By Founder Coach Lauren Wong
To thrive in the coaching and consulting industry, one must be a "self-starter" with excellent time management and communication skills, coupled with resilience in the face of rejection and a willingness to experiment; above all, "genuine authenticity" is crucial, as clients can sense when a coach truly cares about their success versus merely seeking financial gain. Having a genuine love for inspiring and helping people is what separates a good coach from a great one.
Self-Motivation, Time Management & Communication, Experimentation & Exploration, Resilience, Authenticity & Genuineness
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Lauren Wong
Founder
Coach Lauren Wong
UC Berkeley
UCLA Anderson
Communications, Economics, Political Science, American Studies
Coaching, Speaking & Writing, Education
Education
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Self-starters who can push themselves to create business plans and find clients thrive in this industry.
2. Dealing with rejection and maintaining resilience are crucial, as you may need to approach many people to gain clients.
3. Being genuine and passionate about coaching, consulting, or inspiring others is essential for long-term success and client trust.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
As a self-starter, you have to push yourself. When I decided to start my business, the first thing I did was create a business plan. Then, I pushed myself to find clients. You have to be able to do this.
You need to be willing to push yourself out there. I've already mentioned time management and good communication skills, as well as the willingness to experiment and explore.
I would add the ability to deal with rejection. You have to be able to say, "Okay," and keep going. I talked to 50 to 100 people over a year just to get clients.
Only about 20-30% actually talked to me. Being able to deal with rejection and remain resilient, believing you will keep trying new things, is important.
Another crucial element is being genuine about what you do. Sometimes coaches and consultants just try to make you feel good without offering concrete ideas, or they might be faking it.
It's very important to truly love coaching, consulting, and inspiring people. It's not just easy money. You have to be patient with people.
Being genuine is key, and my clients tell me they can feel that I genuinely care. This authenticity is super important if you want to thrive in this industry.
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