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  • Writer's pictureLiz Huber

#9: Why You Shouldn't Get Certified as a New Coach (and What to Do Instead)

Updated: Jan 24, 2020


Cover Image Confident Coach Club Podcast Episode 9

In this episode of the Confident Coach Club Podcast, you will learn why most coaches make the mistake to sign-up for an expensive certification program as the first step to building their coaching business and why you shouldn’t do that. Liz shares a better way to get started as a new coach so you can get initial momentum and build your business fast.


Important Disclaimer: In some countries like Germany, a certification is necessary to set up a business as a coach, however in most countries (US, UK etc.) the coaching profession is not regulated. This podcast episode is for information purposes only. Please check the legal situation in your country first.








What you will learn in this episode:

01:28 - The best way to get started as a coach

02:22 - What coaching really is

03:45 - The essential coaching skills you need to learn

06:33 - Why you need to learn coaching by doing it

07:55 - How your life certifies you to be a coach

09:37 - Why training programs are an excuse to procrastinate

12:40 - Why most certification programs don't teach you how to get clients

14:05 - Liz' recommendation for becoming a coach step-by-step

15:20 - Why you should get your own coach

17:05 - The right time to get certified



Links from this episode:

- Our Full Online Course: Confident Coach Club Online Course



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