What makes a good coach?
When I worked as a coach I believe I was pretty damn good at what I did… and yet I still struggled to secure enough clients. More of my business time was definitely spent on marketing than it was on coaching clients, and it was sometimes frustrating to see people I knew weren’t so hot at what they did being overrun with clients. Anyone who knows me will know that I still believe that it’s often not the really good coaches that get the work, but the really good sales people. I wanted to do something positive to address that balance – hence this post! I hope it will give credit where credit is due, and help to up the profile of some of the brilliant coaches who are out there. In my own business I believe that two things brought me to the turning point of success. Firstly I upskilled, learning to carry out the breakthrough activities that I use in all my work made me stand out from the sea of competition, and I haven’t looked back. In fact they made such a difference to my work, that I now coach clients on an invitation only basis, focussing my work time in training others in the same skills that made such a difference to my business, and running events and team development training. Secondly, I got good at being visible in an authentic way. For that I really have to thank both Sarah and Kevin Arrow from Sarkemedia – it was their 30 day blogging challenge that was 100% game changer for me, and I’ve continued to work with them over the following 3 years. Anyhow, without further ado here’s what you’ve all been waiting for – the top recommended coaches – I have to say that the list is in no particular order, but if it was Adam would be at the top for recommendations, so let’s start with him.
- Adam Brooks from Sales Academy – known for is no BS business support
- Jane Lewis – uses feminine archetypes to help you feel empowered
- Sue Revell from I Gotta Be Me – helping you get clear on what’s important to you
- Julia Bernard-Thompson – 6 figure blueprint coach, and the original Groupon gal
- Alison Jones – whose book coaching is amazing
- Dorothy Dalton from 3 plus International – coaching women through the glass ceiling
- Joe O’connor – for the transformational work he does with veterans
- Tracy Short – especially for those looking for a fresh approach to hiring and retaining staff
- Sarupa Shah from The Soul Agency – helping you make the most of your money
- Ginny Carter – book writing coach
- Sarah Ann Negus – for abundant living and spiritual coaching
- Martins Vecvanags from Firehawk – it’s great to see another firewalker on the list, and his book comes highly recommended
- Lisa Johnson from Just Own This – helping you get shit done
- Servane Mouazan – because of her imaginative and creative thinking
- Bigi Maiers from Big Move – fitness coach
- Sarah Buchanan Smith – small business success coaching
- Jenny Kovacs – the Queen of being seen
- Millen Livis from Dare To Change – wealth coach for powerful women
- Jeff Galloway – for would-be runners returning to exercise
- Janice B Gordon from The Problem Solver – visionary coach for smart businesses
- Caroline Ferguson – a mindset coach looking at procrastination
- Julie Creffield from too fat to run – for goal setting and achieving
- Tanya Mann Renick – Mindset and Success coach
- Amanda Watts from Twenty-two – business coach for accountants
- Patricia Mauerhofer – working with sensitive and gifted women
- Steven Cole from Aligned Transformations – the most spiritually aware business mentoring
- Shelley Fishel from Tomorrow’s VA – Microsoft Office coaching
- Dale Darley – offering awesome support for conscious women writing books
- Carole Bozkurt – embracing the importance of energy
- Margaret Guillen – getting to the crux of what is holding you back
- Cathy Presland – not afraid to ask bizarre questions if she knows they’re the right ones
- Tracey-Jane Hughes – awesome biz coach
- Kay Sanders – knows her stuff, and is fun to work with
- Jeff Forte – for when you’re pushed to choose just one
- Sherry Bevan from The Confident Mother – for women returning to the workplace
- Lucy Whittington from Find Your Thing – helping people find their story
- Katie Farrell – The Catalyst for Life, helping you discover your freedom and passion
- Tanya Arler – embodying your limitless self
- Sirli Sillasoo – making your dreams a reality
- Nicole Haut-Cavegn from Life Junkie Coaching – No BS self empowerment coaching
- Rachel Hansen from She Rocks Wealth – helping you be bold in liberating your wealth
- Kelly Morgan – Shake up to wake up coach
- Radiah Rhodes – using the noise around you to your advantage
- Vicky Drake – helping sensitives find balance in their lives
- Mikalena Knight – connecting women to their truth
- Joanna Hennon – for her spiritual business coaching
- Amanda Deer also from Sales Academy – for when you want to get your weekends back
- Dave Gammon – awesome. end of.
- Darren Hughes – taking your vision to value
- Charly Cox – challenging but good fun to work with
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Did you nominate someone and they didn’t make the list? If there wasn’t a reason why they’re great given, or a web link easy to find through social media or your recommendation, I’m afraid they didn’t make it this time
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Only see 51 on the list? My vote went for Sarah from Sarkemedia in the introduction, for her awesome visibility coaching… 52 it is!
Lottie Moore
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Fabulous list and recognised many of the names. Now off to explore the others. Thanks for including me.
Well done Sherry. You received several recommendations, so a very worthy list place among many other great coaches
Hi Lottie – thank you so much for including me on your list – this really has made my day. I can see a lot of amazing coaches on your list and a few people I don’t know so I will be reach out. Its a real honour to be part of the list. Thank you so much. Carole
My pleasure to feature you Carole, you came highly recommended
I feel honoured to have made your list Lottie and loved reading the list of amazing sounding people, who I’ll have fun no doubt going to check out too!
It’s definitely great fun checking everyone out Katie… I won’t tell you how long it took me to write the list because of it!!
Wouw, first time I’m on such a list. Yeah, what a feeling, thank you so much. Will check out all the others as well. Thanks again. Bigi, your swiss german fitness coach 🙂
Congratulations on being recommended for the list! It’s lovely to have lots of coaches I don’t know features too
Thank you – Great to see so many recommendations Lottie and I concur that in lots of cases the better ‘marketeers’ and the better ‘sales’ people went ahead of the some of the much better coaches – same happened in the global coaching business I was part of.
One of the key reasons we chose our name and built it around an academy for the simple point that if you are in business then you are in sales.
Time to embrace the commercial aspect of making a business profitable – it won’t happen on its own, be enthusiastic about all aspects of business and getting the till ring is part of that.
The skills required are being a good human and authentically helping other humans to buy what they need, better. 😉😀
Thanks Adam, I think the number of recommendations you got is testament to how authentic you guys are, not just how good you are at what you do. Although personally never worked with you, I always think this shines through your no BS social media, which is always lots of fun too
Hi Lottie, wow! I’m on your list. I recognise many of my colleagues included as well. I concur with you in terms of coaching. There are a LOT of good marketeers out there, and some great coaches too as you’ve shown with your list of 52.
Isn’t it a great list Sarah?! I found the diversity here really inspirational
I must admit, Lottie – I’ve soooo enjoyed reading this post, seeing familiar names and finding… my name on your list – honored! I am one of those coaches who is still learning to love sales. 🙂 I’ve realized that being an introvert and a naturally reserved person cannot be used as excuses when my message of BEING FINANCIALLY POWERFUL wants to come out from my heart into the world. So, yes, ‘selling’ doesn’t come to me naturally… but what helps is replacing this word with ‘serving’ – that I can do with ease. 🙂
Millen , that’s a fantastic mindset. Knowing that what you offer is valuable to your ideal clients is a real game changer isn’t it?!
Hi Lottie – thank you so much for including me on your list . Margaret
My pleasure Margaret. I only included those that were recommended across varied platforms
What a fantastic post Lottie. Lots of great coaches recommended here, and thank you for your vote. That’s made my day <3
Well deserved Sarah! It’s always a pleasure working with you AND your work always delivers beyond expectation
Interesting article, I’ve been in the coaching field for over 10 years now and only recognized three names and have only had the pleasure to work with one Tanya, who is amazing. As you say some of the better ones are less well known and comes down to sales and marketing or the fact they earn sufficient from working with corporate clients.
Totally Juliet, that’s what it was so important to me to feature coaches that came recommended to me, rather than just ones I know ~ I’m sure there are many great coaches not on the list, but it’s been great to be able to feature such a mixed bag, and like you I’ve been coaching over 10 years and still some I don’t know
Thanks Lottie – great post and so humbled to be included with these great coaches.
Thank you so much for including me on such a great list…..many great names I know well and a good few that are new to me. I can’t wait to find out more about their work. Thank you again. Feeling very inspired. Sarah. x
It’s a real honour to be included in this list of very talented and skilled coaches and I count it a privilege to know many of them personally, as well as to already be connected to several of those I haven’t yet met. Whatever our area of work, I love that we all get to unleash potential in others. Best job in the world! Thank you Lottie – and thank you for all you do to help other coaches to stand out and make a difference.