5 Powerful Traits To Become A Successful Coach

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As an online business owner, you're creating content, you're educating, teaching and in a way you're coaching, even if it's through a KZbin video or a podcast or a blog post.
Direct, one on one coaching is actually one of the most powerful services or products you could offer your customers online.It's not the most scalable because it's limited to your time, but it's powerful in that the return of investment for your student is immensely high, because what could be more powerful and valuable to give than your undivided attention to that one person?
Whatever role coaching has in your online business, you need to know how to coach. And I gotta tell you, coaching is a lot more than just giving advice. There's so much more that goes into powerful life changing coaching, no matter what your niche is.
And so what I want to do in today's episode is share with you five specific traits that are so critical to making a deep impact with your clients through your coaching.
In this episode you'll learn:
- What the real difference is between good advice and life changing coaching
- How my views on coaching has changed over the years and why I continue to seek coaching myself
- How to know when you're making an impact with your clients through your coaching
Hope you enjoy!
- Graham

[@GrahamCochrane]

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[@juliastaben8612]

It may be kind of weird, but I learned how to coach through tarot cards. I found that while some readings are just silly and fun (who is my soulmate, what will this new moon bring me), people will make very strong associations to the imagery and symbolism, and it is an excellent way to guide conversation. I was a 1:1 and group theatre instructor and vocal coach in high school and college, created curriculum for and taught undergraduate courses in film studies and have been a tutor for essay and creative writing. I realized doing tarot readings for my friends and family that it was less a predictive method in my hands and more a way to facilitate powerful breakthroughs. Whatever you believe about them, as psychological tools and icebreakers, to me, they are invaluable.

[@Darkside_Bonus_Craps]

Thanks Graham for re-uploading this video so we could see the last few minutes!

[@theSocraticWarrior]

I love #4! In fact it is the focus of my Socratic Warrior coaching philosophy and the basis of my website’s lead magnet! Great info 👍

[@tommythebeeman7396]

That was great insight Graham! Thank you. Not relying too much on content…fabulous.

[@MrZanenoga]

Being present is the big idea!

[@whapOTM]

Yes! And #1 be the Guide not the hero

[@fearlessprose]

The last two points was a revelation for me because I err towards feeling like I need to provide more and more content, rather than allowing them space for their own insights. Thanks a million.

[@MarcinSochackiEVO]

Great stuff man thank you for sharing

[@Ayayi_jr]

Thank you Mr Cochrane, sometimes I feel like you're heaven sent

[@its_flowering4759]

I never coached anyone but I know when I'll get into that, the 1st one is what I need to work on the most. Being the guide not the hero

[@DeclanLestat]

Your show and Rich's show are 2 of my essentials. He's a true legend!

[@wildlandfirefit]

Thank you so much Graham! I watch all your videos, they are SO valuable and helpful. I have my very first coaching client tomorrow. I took notes from today's video and will definitely be applying them tomorrow! I created a free 30 minute call, so no paid clients yet but hopefully in the near future I will. Thanks again for all of your wisdom and insight!

[@TeresaAnnDuran]

So good, Graham! I so need to hear this today, and really my coaching clients need this as well.

[@HairbyChrisBecks]

Thanks for posting the video again.

[@alantuttphotography]

Interesting. I've only done a little coaching, and tend to approach it somewhat like you've described here. I was feeling I should have a more structured approach with planned steps and objectives, yet you're suggesting I stay loose and responsive to the needs of the client in each session. From what you've said here, the part I can do better at is to help my clients see how far they've already come to give them a stronger confidence boost. $50,000 for a full year of coaching may seem like a lot to many, yet I do see how it can be reasonable in the right circumstances. In that situation, how often would the coaching session be? Weekly, bi-weekly, or as needed? And if as needed, would you place a limit on the number of sessions in a given month?

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

Because of you I got my 1st 4 coaching students! I’ve made over 5k because of it and I am about to launch another round. Hearing this NOW I know I have to leave more room to let my students come up with answers themselves. I need to just show up and not feel the pressure to deliver content to them. This is a timely video even if I am just finding it 9mos later!

[@AprendeAudio]

For me #5 was the most impacting! I have to stop leaning on content and allow myself to be really present!! Thanks Graham!!

[@LanaAnneMD]

This was so awesome Graham! Thanks so much! Took lots of notes. I really loved- and used #3- on our last coaching call, I asked her about her progress over the past week- and she did so well! I started a "star system"- she got 7 stars! I was so happy for her and she was shocked at first because she thought she hadn't accomplished much. We all need so much encouragement! Never take it for granted!

[@zennduck]

This is all what I practice and it's so affirming to hear it reflected back by you! 🙏🏻

[@shumatsuopost]

What an amazing definition of a successful coach! Love the videos, keep them coming!

[@trombology]

Thanks Graham, great stuff again. I have been teaching trombone (and occasionally other brass instruments) full time for almost 20 years. When I studied (yes, a degree just about teaching an instrument) academically the professors were all about planning - to the extent that they wanted us to predict the mistakes the students were going to make and be ready to fix that problem - nothing about being in the room and reacting to the students needs on the day! I knew then that this was rubbish. These five things are spot on and what I instinctively do. But you managed to articulate it so well. I especially love the part about letting them find their own insights - it doesn't happen very often, but when it does it's always such an amazing moment in my students' musical lives - and mine too.

[@LionBsl20]

I really like what youre saying man. Im taking this in.

[@sggc]

Really enjoyed this @grahamcochrane yes I have and by far the I feel No.4 Create Space for Insight is a key traits, I feel I'm guilty of not giving them enough time to breath!

[@KaseyChiu]

Thank you Graham👍👍

[@AntoineMichaudGuitar]

What an awesome episode! Loved it 😊

[@BiljnaIshrana]

Thank you for being such a 5 star coach for us. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ChristophPollak]

OK, I just learned that I´m a powerful coach! Thanks a lot for re-uploading, Graham. Great content and very insightful to realise, that my guts were on the right track. Cool stuff! Thank you for your coaching.

[@E_KnowsCredit]

what do you think about coaching through TikTok, I don't have a KZbin channel or podcast, and I'm just barely making my course which is almost done and i have a lead magnet trying to get ready for email sequence marketing, (first need emails). I'm in the personal credit repair business/ business funding educator.

[@dafingaz]

Haven’t coached yet. Working on it.

[@idiomasenmiADN]

There are many coaches and youtubers that use a big part of the program talking about themselves. Losing time , instead of going to the point and explain the title of the video or course.

[@ashleyhunter2156]

U are theeeeee bestttttt

[@dafingaz]

Let’s go!

[@indrazchannel2024]

No more videos on the recording revolution channel..?!

[@user-yi4sk9bx6z]

00:00-06:30 Introduction 06:31-12:27 Be the guide, not the hero 12:28- 18:13 Challenge the thinking, not the thoughts 18:14-25:16 Show them how powerful they are 24:17-30:36 Create space for insights 30:37- 36:40 Do not lean on content; be present 36:41-38:56 Closure

[@marciabent-thinkpremiumja]

I want to be a better listener to guide persons to realise their own solutions. I have an opportunity to help people through my 9-5.

[@cardkid2]

You need to join rumble put an end to the censorship

[@hibafaraz2815]

Are you a therapist? 😅