{"id":5926,"date":"2020-09-17T21:37:47","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T05:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/ultimate-guide-to-high-performance-coaching\/clone-of-the-ultimate-guide-to-coaching-high-performance-coaching-page-2"},"modified":"2025-05-06T07:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T12:02:28","slug":"how-to-become-a-business-coach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-becoming-a-business-coach\/how-to-become-a-business-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to becoming a business coach page 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Inside The Mind Of A Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5933\" width=\"74\" data-init-width=\"85\" height=\"74\" data-init-height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/chap1-icon-min.png\" data-width=\"74\" data-height=\"74\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"a yellow circle with a cross on it\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 85 \/ 85;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">CHAPTER 1<\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">7 Mindset Traits Of A Successful Business Coach<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"chap1-dash-min\" data-id=\"5932\" width=\"47\" data-init-width=\"47\" height=\"1\" data-init-height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/chap1-dash-min.jpg\" data-width=\"47\" data-height=\"1\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 47 \/ 1;\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Before we get into the practices and strategies that will set you up for success as a business coach, let\u2019s tackle the most important element that influences your future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">This is the ONE thing that will decide your destiny &#8211; your mindset.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk; font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">The bad news is, most new \u2013 and even experienced &#8211; coaches have no clue they\u2019re \u201cthinking\u201d their way to failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The good news is&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">you have 100% control over your mindset<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">&nbsp;&#8211; the thoughts and beliefs that impact your inner world.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\">You might have heard of a popular quote by one of the world\u2019s most successful coaches \u2013 Tony Robbins who said \u201cSuccess leaves clues.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk; font-size: 20px;\">But there\u2019s actually a lot more to it than that. Tony\u2019s full quote\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tony Robbins quote\" data-id=\"5949\" width=\"910\" data-init-width=\"1014\" height=\"271\" data-init-height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tony-robbins-quote-min.png\" data-width=\"910\" data-height=\"271\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1014 \/ 302;\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"text\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">If you want to become a phenomenally successful business coach, it makes sense to \u201ccopy\u201d the mindset of phenomenally successful business coaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">I\u2019ve had the honor and privilege of coaching and personally partnering with some of the best business coaches in the world and I\u2019ve collected a comprehensive list of their attitude and approach to their work \u2013 their mindset.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Here\u2019s a look inside the mind of a successful business coach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(249, 162, 91) !important; --tcb-applied-color:rgb(249, 162, 91)  !important;\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Top 7 Mindset Traits of a&nbsp;<\/strong><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Successful <\/span><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Business Coach<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5945\" width=\"101\" data-init-width=\"102\" height=\"111\" data-init-height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/self-belief-icon-min.png\" data-width=\"101\" data-height=\"111\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"symbol\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 102 \/ 112;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">01 Self-Belief<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">They believe in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-coaching-skills\/effective-coaching-skill\" aria-label=\"coaching skills - opens in new tab\" uw-rm-external-link-id=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/ultimate-guide-to-coaching-skills\/effective-coaching-skill$coachingskills\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"na\">coaching skills<\/a>, products, and services. They have 100% belief and confidence in themselves and their ability to help and create results for others.<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5941\" width=\"100\" data-init-width=\"102\" height=\"104\" data-init-height=\"106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lifelong-learning-icon-min.png\" data-width=\"100\" data-height=\"104\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"rug\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 102 \/ 106;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">02 Lifelong Learner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">They never stop learning. They\u2019re always looking for ways to improve their personal and profess<span style=\"\">i<\/span>onal growth, and they\u2019re happy to invest in themselves. The best coaches are always on the lookout for seminars, trainings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/courses\" style=\"outline: none;\" aria-label=\"online courses - opens in new tab\" uw-rm-external-link-id=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/courses$onlinecourses\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"na\">online courses<\/a>, and in-person workshops that will boost their skills.<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5944\" width=\"93\" data-init-width=\"102\" height=\"93\" data-init-height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/purposeful-icon-min.png\" data-width=\"93\" data-height=\"93\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"rug\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 102 \/ 102;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">03 Purposeful<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">They\u2019re dedicated to creating a great income with their business but they have a bigger \u201cwhy,\u201d a bigger purpose that motivates them like \u201chelping single moms find financial freedom,\u201d or \u201cshowing 9-to-5ers how to make the switch to entrepreneurship for more freedom and joy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5929\" width=\"95\" data-init-width=\"102\" height=\"83\" data-init-height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/accountable-icon-min.png\" data-width=\"95\" data-height=\"83\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"logo\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 102 \/ 89;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">04 Accountable<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">They hold themselves accountable for the results they create in their lives. They\u2019re extremely focused on their goals and dreams, and they don\u2019t get distracted.<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5938\" width=\"91\" data-init-width=\"102\" height=\"105\" data-init-height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/driven-icon-min.png\" data-width=\"91\" data-height=\"105\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"symbol\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 102 \/ 118;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">05 Driven<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">They are driven to becoming the best possible business coach they can be. They\u2019re ambitious and motivated to keep going until they get what they want. They\u2019re not afraid of hard work and willing to do whatever it takes to get to the top.<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5930\" width=\"85\" data-init-width=\"102\" height=\"63\" data-init-height=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/brave-icon-min.png\" data-width=\"85\" data-height=\"63\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"a black and orange image\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 102 \/ 76;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">06 Brave<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">They don\u2019t seek praise and approval \u2013 especially not from clients. All of their attention and energy is on helping clients hit their goals. The best business coaches are brave enough to tell their clients what they need to hear not what they want to hear.<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5946\" width=\"93\" data-init-width=\"102\" height=\"93\" data-init-height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/service-oriented-min.png\" data-width=\"93\" data-height=\"93\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"a black and orange image\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 102 \/ 102;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">07 Service-Oriented<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">They want to help as many people as they can with the work they do. They enjoy contributing and being of service to others and they love that business coaching gives them the chance to do that.<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"take action section\" data-id=\"5947\" width=\"424\" data-init-width=\"424\" height=\"63\" data-init-height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/take-action-section-chap1-min.png\" data-width=\"424\" data-height=\"63\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"a red and white sign\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 424 \/ 63;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Read through all 7 items on the mindset list again. Now, ask yourself:<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"\"><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Which of these are my strengths and why?<\/em><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Which of these are not my strengths and why?<\/em><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">How could I leverage on my current strengths?<\/em><em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">How could I improve my weakest mindset traits?<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"\">Journal your answers or capture them in an audio recording. Now reflect on your \u201cnot my strengths\u201d list and come up with 1 to 3 small actions you can take by the end of the week, to improve yourself in these areas.<\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/4-powerful-mindsets-to-build-a-6-figure-coaching-business\" aria-label=\"Read more about powerful mindset shifts to build a successful coaching business. - opens in new tab\" uw-rm-external-link-id=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/4-powerful-mindsets-to-build-a-6-figure-coaching-business$readmoreaboutpowerfulmindsetshiftstobuildasuccessfulcoachingbusiness.\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"na\">Click to read more about powerful mindset shifts to build a successful coaching business.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5953\" width=\"848\" data-init-width=\"890\" height=\"492\" data-init-height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ipad-image-min.png\" data-width=\"848\" data-height=\"492\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 890 \/ 516;\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"a person holding a tablet\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><a href=\"#tve-jump-174a134e994\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"color: rgb(255, 188, 134) !important; --tcb-applied-color:rgb(255, 188, 134)  !important;\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: SharpGrotesk; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 188, 134) !important;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Chapter 1<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\">7 Mindset Traits Of A Successful Business Coach<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"#Chapter2\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Chapter 2<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Specialize To Succeed As A Business Coach<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-becoming-a-business-coach\/how-to-start-business-coaching\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Chapter 3<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Identify Your Ideal Coaching Clients<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-becoming-a-business-coach\/how-to-start-business-coaching#Chapter4\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Chapter 4<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Build Your Credibility as a Business Coach<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-becoming-a-business-coach\/how-to-start-business-coaching#Chapter5\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Chapter 5<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\">Grow An Engaged, Responsive Audience<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-becoming-a-business-coach\/how-to-start-business-coaching#Chapter6\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\"><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Chapter 6<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\">How To Become A Business Coach<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/a><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5935\" width=\"74\" data-init-width=\"85\" height=\"74\" data-init-height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/chap2-icon-min.png\" data-width=\"74\" data-height=\"74\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 85 \/ 85;\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"symbol\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">CHAPTER 2<\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Specialize To Succeed As&nbsp;<\/span><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">A Business Coach<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"chap2-dash-min\" data-id=\"5934\" width=\"47\" data-init-width=\"47\" height=\"1\" data-init-height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/chap2-dash-min.png\" data-width=\"47\" data-height=\"1\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 47 \/ 1;\" role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Let me ask you a question\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><em><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Now that you know you want to be a business coach, are you clear on the topic or area you want to specialize in?<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">In other words, <em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">do you know your coaching niche?<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">It\u2019s going to be a long, rocky road ahead if you don\u2019t pick a specific and clear coaching niche as a business coach.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Some coaches resist doing it because they want to \u201cspread the net\u201d wide and &#8220;help everyone.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">They want to have options to help clients work on all aspects of their business.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">This may sound like a great idea, but there are many reasons why it\u2019s not.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">The ugly truth is, helping <em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">everyone<\/em> is helping <em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">no one<\/em>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\">For one thing, when you don\u2019t have a niche, you\u2019ll jump from one topic to another in your marketing material and copy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67);\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">You\u2019ll confuse potential clients and end up losing them.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">You\u2019ll also lose clients to other business coaches who took the time and trouble to pick a niche.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Think about it\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">If a business owner wants to work on boosting their closing rates in sales conversations, which option would they choose?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><em><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Option 1: A \u201cgeneral\u201d business coach.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><em><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Option 2: A business coach specializing in sales conversations.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">No-brainer, right?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">And the benefits don\u2019t stop there.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">The coaching industry is growing at an exponential rate.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Every single day, more and more coaches enter the market and, while this indicates excellent growth for the industry, it also means a lot more competition for you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">When you don\u2019t specialize in a specific niche or area of business, you end up lost in a sea of other business coaches and your chances for success drops dramatically.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Niching lets you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/two-proven-methods-to-finding-your-perfect-clients?hsLang=en-us\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" aria-label=\"stand out in a crowded marketplace - opens in new tab\" uw-rm-external-link-id=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/two-proven-methods-to-finding-your-perfect-clients?hslang=en-us$standoutinacrowdedmarketplace\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"na\">stand out in a crowded marketplace<\/a>, for all the right reasons.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: SharpGrotesk;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Some popular niches in business coaching include small business coaching, high-performance coaching for entrepreneurs, executive business coaching, business mindset coaching, productivity coaching for business owners\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: SharpGrotesk;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">The list is endless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"light\" data-id=\"5931\" width=\"86\" data-init-width=\"86\" height=\"80\" data-init-height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/buld-icon-min.png\" data-width=\"86\" data-height=\"80\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"light\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 86 \/ 80;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Bonus tip:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">The more specific your niche, the more you set yourself apart from other coaches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Here\u2019s what I mean\u2026<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Good:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">&nbsp;You work with millennials looking to start a business.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Better:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">&nbsp;You work with millennials looking to start a service-based business.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Best:<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">&nbsp;You work with millennials looking to start a service-based, copywriting business.<\/span><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\">When you niche down to the details, you\u2019re sending a clear signal to a very specific group of potential clients.<\/span><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\">You&#8217;ll also be able to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3VMHZXXKtfU\" aria-label=\"communicate your message powerfully and effectively - opens in new tab\" uw-rm-external-link-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3vmhzxxktfu$communicateyourmessagepowerfullyandeffectively\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"na\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\">communicate your message powerfully and effectively<\/span><\/a><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\">, so your potential clients will know exactly what you do, how you can help them, and what they can get as a result of working with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\">They\u2019ll read that signal and instantly understand that you are the right coach for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><em><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">A specific niche is the best way to get their attention and motivate them to work with you and not one of the thousands of \u201cgeneral\u201d business coaches in the industry.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"take action section\" data-id=\"5948\" width=\"424\" data-init-width=\"424\" height=\"63\" data-init-height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/take-action-section-chap2-min.png\" data-width=\"424\" data-height=\"63\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"a red and white sign\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 424 \/ 63;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">It\u2019s time to think about your niche. If you already have one, you can check in to identify any doubts or uncertainty you may have around your niche. It\u2019s always good to regularly fine tune your niche.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Answer the following questions to get more clarity. This exercise is designed as a jumping off point to help you identify your niche. You can journal or create an audio recording.<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5943\" width=\"124\" data-init-width=\"124\" height=\"112\" data-init-height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/passion-icon.png\" data-width=\"124\" data-height=\"112\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"a silhouette of a mountain\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 124 \/ 112;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">01<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Passion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"chap2-dash-min\" data-id=\"5934\" width=\"47\" data-init-width=\"47\" height=\"1\" data-init-height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/chap2-dash-min.png\" data-width=\"47\" data-height=\"1\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 47 \/ 1;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\">What are you really passionate about in business? <em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Eg: sales, marketing, productivity, business mindset, teams&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5939\" width=\"124\" data-init-width=\"124\" height=\"112\" data-init-height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/genius-icon.png\" data-width=\"124\" data-height=\"112\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"a sunset over a mountain\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 124 \/ 112;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">02<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Zone of Genius<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"chap2-dash-min\" data-id=\"5934\" width=\"47\" data-init-width=\"47\" height=\"1\" data-init-height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/chap2-dash-min.png\" data-width=\"47\" data-height=\"1\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 47 \/ 1;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\">What comes naturally to you? <em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Eg: organization skills, time management, writing, communication, negotiation, team management, company culture, etc&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5939\" width=\"124\" data-init-width=\"124\" height=\"112\" data-init-height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/genius-icon.png\" data-width=\"124\" data-height=\"112\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"a sunset over a mountain\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 124 \/ 112;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">03<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Income<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"chap2-dash-min\" data-id=\"5934\" width=\"47\" data-init-width=\"47\" height=\"1\" data-init-height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/chap2-dash-min.png\" data-width=\"47\" data-height=\"1\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 47 \/ 1;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Do you want to get to 6-figure mark (or more) as soon as possible? If yes, choose a profitable niche. A simple but surprisingly accurate way to do this is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\" aria-label=\"Google - opens in new tab\" uw-rm-external-link-id=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/$google\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"na\">Google<\/a> your niche. If you notice lots of articles and results around the topic, it\u2019s a good sign that your niche is profitable.<\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Top 7 Mindset Traits of a Successful Business Coach\" data-id=\"5936\" width=\"124\" data-init-width=\"124\" height=\"112\" data-init-height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/clients-icon.png\" data-width=\"124\" data-height=\"112\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"pillow\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 124 \/ 112;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">04<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Clients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"chap2-dash-min\" data-id=\"5934\" width=\"47\" data-init-width=\"47\" height=\"1\" data-init-height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/chap2-dash-min.png\" data-width=\"47\" data-height=\"1\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 47 \/ 1;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">Who do you want to help in your role as a business coach? Do you want to work with people transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship? Do you want to work with empty nesters, team members or team leaders? <em data-uw-styling-context=\"true\">(Look for details on identifying your client in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-becoming-a-business-coach\/how-to-start-business-coaching?utm_campaign=holistic-coaching&amp;utm_medium=guidebook&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_content=your-next-step-page-2&amp;utm_term=hyperlink\" style=\"outline: none;\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\">Chapter 3<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-becoming-a-business-coach\" aria-label=\"www.mindvalley.com\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"transition: all 0s ease 0s;\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"back button\" data-id=\"5942\" width=\"121\" data-init-width=\"121\" height=\"43\" data-init-height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/page2-back-min.png\" data-width=\"121\" data-height=\"43\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"back button\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 121 \/ 43;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-becoming-a-business-coach\/how-to-start-business-coaching\" aria-label=\"www.mindvalley.com\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" style=\"transition: all 0s ease 0s;\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"continue button\" data-id=\"5937\" width=\"161\" data-init-width=\"161\" height=\"43\" data-init-height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/continue-page2-min.png\" data-width=\"161\" data-height=\"43\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-ima-original=\"continue button\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 161 \/ 43;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHAPTER 1 7 Mindset Traits Of A Successful Business Coach Before we get into the practices and strategies that will set you up for success as a business coach, let\u2019s tackle the most important element that influences your future. This is the ONE thing that will decide your destiny &#8211; your mindset. 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