1st homework assig. for ICA

I have not been to good at posting answers on the ICA board yet. I guess I am self conscience, and know I have to start somewhere. So here I go.

FC105 Getting Started
Reflection and Application.
This is a good beginning, because it is all about starting my coaching practice. I am really going to get off the fence, and start becoming accountable and committed. So:
Q. #1 What would you like to do for people?

I would like to enable people to feel secure in themselves, and become proactive, leading them to a fullfilling life.

What gifts do you have to offer, as a coach, that can make people become impowered?

Good listening skills, compassion, good judgement, good intuition. I am gifted with 3 children. I am working on becoming stronger, and more secure in listening with my heart, and without judging. To be present with people and where they are at.

#2. Why are you a coach?

I enjoy working with people, and motivating them to reach their full potential, so they can be comfortable, and happy with their lives.

What is the drive behind coaching for you to make things happen for people?

I know what it is like to feel insecure, and not accomplish what I want to for various reasons. I am fascinated with how minds work, and would like to help them to accomplish their dreams. I feel that this world would be a better place if people were able to think clearly, and be comfortable with themselves. I would love to enthuse, and motivate them to get results.

Starting Your Coaching Practice
1.Name three specific goals you would like to achieve in your coaching practice by the end of six months.

Have my office fully set up.
Have 10 paying clients
Learn how to market my business

2.Write down the ideas that come to mind.
I need to find out how much the going rate is in my area. 7/07
I would like to have my model so I can begin coaching for real. 10/07
I would like to charge the 1/2 of the going rate 10/7
I would like to graduate from ICA in June of '08

3.What would be your 3 month milestone?
Having 10 paying clients, with my coaching model in the works.

4.What are your three biggest barriers or fears around becoming a coach?
Not being successful
Making mistakes with my clients
Biting off too much than I can chew, and being unrealistic

5.What are my to top 3 objectives in building a successful practice?
Fulfilling my life's dream
Being able to charge what I am worth
Enjoying my profession

Discussion
1.Discuss my doubt loop
Second guessing myself
2.How would you break the cycle and begin to feel confident about coaching?
Have an action plan and a strategy