Most coachesset themselves up for failure right from the start. Don\'t be one of them!In this course you will learn the mistakes that would doomyour coaching practiceto underperform, or evenfail, and what you need to do about it. Instead -Position Yourself as a Highly Professional, Authoritative and Valued Coach.By the end of the course you will learn:Why you need to pay close attention to forming the coaching engagement in ways that benefit both you and your clientAt least 7 ways that professional coaches fail at this stage, including the number one sin.How to check that your client is in fact coachable.How to deal with expectations around confidentiality - this is much more challenging than you might think.How to elicit the most valuable and desirableoutcomes for yourclient.The self discipline of aiming for significant return on investment (ROI) for your client.My suggestions for how to build a model engagement contract or agreement.Along the way you will find reflective assignments that aim to help you to apply what you\'ve learned in building your own coaching practice. These can be shared and exploredwith other students.The course instructor,Hugh Todd,is one of the truepioneers in the coaching industry, with a deep understanding of the challenges facing professional coaches. The course content reflects the best tips from his experience,and will save you many years of effort.Filmed in Krakow, Poland.