S2 Episode 11: Business Builder Open Table - Getting Your First 50 Coaching Hours

After our recent Business Special episode (highest listens of all time!), lots of people got in touch to ask for more! So we invited 5 coaches to join Claire at The Coaching Inn to talk about how they got their first 50 coaching hours. 'You have to put your hand up and say you're a coach'. Find out more as you listen and do share your ideas, insights and questions on social media.   Takeaways The first 50 hours of coaching are crucial for development. Pro bono work can help build confidence and skills. Transitioning to paid coaching requires courage and self-acceptance. Commitment from clients is essential for effective coaching. Reflective practice enhances learning during early coaching experiences. Building a referral network is important in the early stages. Coaching should feel fresh and new with each session. Understanding the value of coaching is key to charging for services. Fair exchange is a vital principle in coaching relationships. Every coaching journey is unique and personal.  Self-employment requires a mindset shift from being an employee. Evaluate both paid and unpaid opportunities for growth. Liberation in learning is essential for new coaches. Practice and feedback are crucial in the early stages. Don't get overwhelmed by social media noise. Focus on your own coaching style and goals. Honour the first coaching hours as valuable learning experiences. Building relationships is key to establishing credibility. Coaching is not a solo journey; seek support. Enjoy the process and learn from every experience.       Thank you to (and contact details for): Jessie Buscombe Angela Christie Mukul Dhawan Jamie Dru and Derek Hill   Keywords coaching, first 50 hours, pro bono, paid coaching, coaching journey, client relationships, coaching ethics, coaching practice, coaching strategies, coaching insights, self-employment, coaching, mindset, learning, anxiety, niche, contracting, relationships, support, journey