To communicate, you need to know or get to know other coaches.
To help you I thought I’d put together a list of just a few of the networks I use as a coach. Some you have to pay to join, some are free to join. Some are there just to ask questions, some you can market on as well. Just make sure you know which are which and follow the rules of the board.
All have a really supportive network of coaches.
http://www.eurocoachlist.com/ Run by Coen De Groot it’s a well established list with a great resource list. A good mix of established, well known & less well known coaches along with lots of newer or trainee coaches as well.
http://marionryan.typepad.com/newcoaches/2007/04/new_coaches_bus.html Marion runs the New Coach Business Network. Lots of support for new coaches & there are more experienced coaches on the board as well who offer a helping hand.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/newcoachconnection/ The New Coach Connection is a US based list with lots of coaches from the global pond. I like this one as they have themes for the different parts of the week!
- Monday Madness (life balance issues)
- Ask Anything Tuesday (skill building, ask
anything)
- Reach Out Wednesday (business and community and
network building)
- Techie Thursday (Technical and
administrative issues, questions and solutions)
- Free Friday (shamelessly market your
services and products to our community, courage building)
http://www.fionaharrold.com/conversation/ Fiona Harrold is one of the best known UK Life Coaches & her community board is a great place to connect with other people interested in self development. Also has an option for special boards for new coaches & coaches on the Newcastle College courses.
