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INTRODUCTION
This guide was created to give those thinking about a career in
coaching an idea of the different types of coaching niches they
can pursue. This list is by no means exhaustive. There are many
smaller niches that exist outside the ones listed or that use a
combination of the ones listed. If you decide that professional
coaching is for you, we recommend choosing a niche that you
have personal or professional experience in and that you have a
genuine passion for.
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CONTENTS
LIFE COACHING
Career Coaching 5
Couples Coaching 6
Divorce Coaching 7
Family Coaching 8
Motivational Coaching 11
Parent Coaching 12
Recovery Coaching 14
Relationship Coaching 15
Singles Coaching 16
Spiritual Coaching 17
Success Coaching 18
BUSINESS COACHING
Entrepreneur Coaching 21
Executive Coaching 22
Leadership Coaching 23
Sales Coaching 24
Marketing Coaching 25
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WHAT IS LIFE Coaching?
Life Coaching is a set of proven tools that can be applied in various
situations, helping people with all aspects of their life. It can address human
development, relationships, spirituality, health, and professional success.
These can be face-to-face, over the phone or via the Internet utilizing
software such as Skype. During initial meetings, you will prioritize
strategies for success, and gain insight into their temperament, needs,
and communication style. You will be instrumental to your client’s success,
helping them to understand their vision, set priorities and develop an action
plan.
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CAREER Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
Clients looking for career coaching are aware of the difficulties in the
modern labour markets. They will likely be trying to find a new job, advance
up the corporate ladder or change fields completely.
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COUPLES Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
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DIVORCE Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
Clients can include both men and women looking for support and
guidance during and after a divorce.
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FAMILY Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
Clients often include families who are in crisis, new parents, and adoptive
parents who need help coping with a difficult transition.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
Clients are likely to include people with physical and mental struggles
with losing weight, increasing exercise, eating healthily, or improving
their mindset.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
• Healthful eating
• Time management & motivation
• Positive thinking
• Goal setting & commitment
• Potential obstacles
• Exercise
• Self confidence
• Stress relief
• Meditation
• Self-esteem
• Increasing awareness & mindfulness
• Accepting responsibility & accountability
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HOLISTIC HEALTH Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
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MOTIVATIONAL Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
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PARENT Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
• Personal relationships.
• Self-love.
• Discovering the authentic self.
• Positive mindset.
• Goal setting.
• Increased income.
• Increased joy and passion.
• Increased self confidence.
• Reducing stress and anxiety.
• Self-motivation.
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RECOVERY Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
Recovery Coaches work with individuals who are recovering from forms
of addiction such as drugs, alcohol, sex, and gambling. Addiction impacts
people from all walks of life meaning your clientele could vary dramatically.
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RELATIONSHIP Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
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SINGLES Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
People work with Singles Coaches to help them navigate through the
challenges of finding the right partner. However a big part of Singles
Coaching is also helping people enjoy themselves as a single person and
discard the idea that they have to be with someone to be happy. Clients
can be very diverse; they can be young or old, male or female, rich or poor.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Singles Coaching clients often find meeting and dating challenging, often
creating a sense of anxiety and self-doubt. It is the Singles Coach’s role to
help them feel comfortable and confident in their own skin, address their
fears and assist them to take steps to achieve successful relationship.
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SPIRITUAL Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
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SUCCESS Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
Success Coaching clients often seek help because they feel unfulfilled
and are searching for personal success or happiness.
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WHAT IS BUSINESS
COACHING?
An astute Business Coach will be able to identify a person’s strengths,
skills, and talents.
You will guide the client as they develop action steps that maximize their
expertise and mindset. You will provide feedback and encouragement to
your clients as they progress to their goals and reach their full potential.
Successful people understand that success happens by diligently
following clearcut steps, measuring progress, and celebrating the
milestones along the way. As a business coach, you will understand
successful business practices, productive work environments,
motivational approaches, and provide tools to overcome any obstacles.
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
The client base for Business Management Coaching is very diverse, and
includes managers and leaders from start-ups, small, medium, and
large corporations.
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ENTREPRENEUR Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
Entrepreneurs range from the very young with little experience and big
ambitions, to older, more experienced business people who require
support in certain areas of entrepreneurship.
Clients may be in the process of starting a new business venture or
struggling to make their current venture succeed.
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EXECUTIVE BUSINESS
Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be working with highly skilled and motivated individuals who
hire you to help them reach their business (and personal) goals faster
than they could on their own. You will be expected to have a deep
understanding of their role with their company and industry. Clients will
be looking for insights on overcoming obstacles they have had previous
difficulty with, as well as drawing a greater sense of satisfaction from
their work.
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LEADERSHIP Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Leaders are often high achievers, usually with a very busy schedule. It is
the Leadership Coach’s role to facilitate their client’s learning of the best
leadership techniques while excelling in day-to-day business.
Leadership Coaches should be able to fully understand their client’s
positive and negative situations and assist them to ask the right
questions and reach higher levels of success. Situations may include
coaching on short-term issues such as dealing with a crisis or a severe
lack of team motivation.
• Leadership techniques.
• Handling difficult situations, such as lay-offs.
• Emotional maturity of leaders.
• Motivating team members to give 100%.
• Empowering others to take responsibility & accountability.
• Improving communication between management and team
members.
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SALES Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
While the people in those roles have specific needs, they also share
many similarities. They are concerned with finding new business
partners, creating ways to increase sales, growing the stability of the
business, and increasing their bottom line.
Even though the scope of the above role varies, they also share many
strategic similarities. As a Sales Coach you will have significant
experience in a variety of sales environments, which you can draw on to
help your clients increase sales, reach goals, organize teams, and increase
their profits.
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MARKETING Coaching
TYPICAL CLIENTS
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
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ABOUT ERICKSON Coaching
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Since 1980 Erickson Coaching International has been pioneering the most
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Established in over 27 countries, Erickson coaches integrate the
cutting-edge research of the founder Dr. Marilyn Atkinson to provide
innovative education to our global community.
Our vision is to change the world one conversation at a time. Our courses
combine Masterful Coaching with proven Ericksonian methodology and
our unique Solution-Focused methodology. The result is our renowned ICF
accredited program The Art & Science of Coaching, the Erickson Business
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interpersonal communication and effectiveness, in ways that are fun,
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Reference:
Barbara Wainwright (2006) -
52 Coaching Niches That Are Working Miracles Everyday
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