Success in Online Coaching

 In today’s digital age, the field of coaching has transcended traditional boundaries, moving from face-to-face interactions to dynamic online environments. At Nomad Coaching, we’ve embraced this shift, and in our latest podcast episode titled «Success in Online Coaching,» we explore the ins and outs of making this transition not just workable, but successful. This blog post delves deeper into the themes discussed in the episode, offering insights and practical advice for aspiring and established online coaches alike.

1. Embracing Technology: The first step to successful online coaching is embracing the technology that makes it possible. From selecting the right platforms for video calls to utilizing tools for scheduling and client management, technology is the backbone of digital coaching. However, it’s not just about using these tools, but mastering them to enhance interaction and ensure a seamless coaching experience.

2. Clear Communication: Effective communication is critical, especially when physical cues are absent. Online coaches need to hone their verbal and written communication skills to ensure clarity and understanding. Setting clear expectations and regular check-ins can help maintain open lines of communication and keep both coach and client aligned with the goals.

3. Building Trust Online: Perhaps the biggest challenge in online coaching is building and maintaining trust without face-to-face interactions. Successful online coaches are adept at creating a sense of presence and reliability that reassures clients. This involves being consistent, punctual, and responsive, and providing a secure and confidential environment for clients to share openly.

4. Customizing Coaching Methods: Online coaching should not be a one-size-fits-all approach. Tailoring your coaching methods to fit the individual needs of each client is essential. This might mean adjusting your techniques based on the client’s personality, preferences, and the specific obstacles they face in their personal or professional lives.

As we navigate the complexities of online coaching, the opportunity to reach a global audience and make a significant impact in their lives grows. By mastering technology, enhancing communication skills, building trust, and customizing our approach, we can achieve great success in this new coaching frontier.

Call to Action: Interested in learning more about how you can succeed in online coaching? Tune in to our latest podcast episode «Success in Online Coaching» for expert insights and real-life success stories. Discover how you can expand your coaching practice and reach your full potential in the digital age!

Competition, Charisma and Master Waiter: Mathis`s journey to the Master`s title

When we think of competitions, we often imagine sports, music, or other well-known arenas. But what about the competition to be the best server? Mathias, Norway’s champion in the field of waiting and restaurant manager at Oslo Military Society, shows us that perfection and passion can be taken to a whole new level—even in the art of service.

In our latest podcast episode, we dive into what drives Mathias to compete and excel in his job. From his first nerve-wracking competitions to building an enormous following on TikTok with over 226,000 followers, he shares how he has used social media to inspire and educate. Here is a man who doesn’t just serve food but also captivates and educates his audience with humor and professionalism.

Mathias also shares his best tips for inner motivation:

  • Set small, clear goals that give you direction.
  • Embrace your mistakes—they are the stepping stones to success.
  • Find your passion and cultivate it, even if it means spilling wine now and then.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about personal development, handling pressure, and building a professional image without losing authenticity. Tune in to discover how Mathias has managed to combine his competitive spirit with passion and humor to create a unique career.

Call to action: Listen to the podcast her…

The Self-Education Industry: A New Era for Coaches and Mentors

Welcome to a world where self-education is more than just a trend; it’s a lifestyle and a necessity in our continuous pursuit of knowledge. With a global value of 15 billion dollars, the self-education and knowledge industries have opened up a new dimension of possibilities for both educators and learners.

In this blog and in my podcast, I will explore how we as coaches and mentors can navigate and benefit from this flourishing sector. From offering personalized courses on online platforms to tailoring learning methods to meet our clients’ needs, the opportunities are endless.

The self-education industry is built on principles of accessibility and flexibility, making learning possible for everyone, everywhere. This aligns perfectly with our goal as mentors: to facilitate personal and professional growth. By leveraging resources like online courses, webinars, and digital libraries, we can support our clients on their learning journeys and provide them with the tools they need to succeed.

I will also discuss strategies for marketing our services through social media, building an online presence, and how we can use technology to engage and inspire our audience. By sharing success stories and valuable content, we can establish ourselves as reliable guides in a world driven by knowledge and learning.

Join the journey, and let’s explore together how self-education can transform our practice and illuminate our clients’ learning journeys. Let’s take the steps together toward a more enlightened and knowledgeable future!

The podcast I am referring too is The talk – by Mentorguru which is mostly in Norwegian, but some also in English. And this particular episode I will record in English and put it out on YouTube.

KMP+ House of mentoring – Is mentoring a talent factory?

From my three latest podcast episodes, and my last until the summer.

In the episode we talked about the importance of dialogue, mentoring programmes and the trends and future of mentoring and we do that in three episodes.

And who better to do that with than Kirsten M. Poulsen, with more than 30 years of experience in developing people and organisations, Kirsten is internationally recognized for her knowledge and contribution to the mentoring world, having trained more than 10,000 mentors and mentees with the Mentor+ Approach and the Mentor+Game™. Kirsten founded the KMP+ House of Mentoring in 2000 and she has more than 30 years of experience developing people and organizations. She focus on developing tools and concepts based on research to enhance the quality of organisational mentoring programmes.

KMP+ House of Mentoring serves clients globally delivering high impact programmes leadership & talent Development programmes focusing on mentoring as the vehicle for accelerating, enhancing and ensuring learning – creating effective individual and organizational learning.

SoMe strategy plan

I have been struggling for how to reach my audience and wondering if it’s important to have as many followers as possible or what.

The first thing they all say is that you have to start by understanding who you’re audience are and optimizing your profile to appeal directly to them. Ok, but when you have private people, businesses, schools/universities it’s not that easy.

And then they say that I should have a focus on creating high-quality, consistent content and actively engage with your followers through comments and user-generated content. Well I am doing my best here…

So I did something that many recommend, I asked IA, and wow what an answer. I was kind of blown away…

In seconds I had Defind my goals and objectives, had an audience analysis, content strategy/pillar, a posting schedule, a hashtag strategy and an engagement strategy. So I promise to do it and become better, also in here in my blog.

Leadership

The main difference between an administrator and a manager is that an administrator focuses on planning and organizing resources to deliver results.

A leader will inspire, motivate and influence people to achieve both their own goals – and goals for the company.

Listen to my recent podcast episode for more: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/the-talk-by-mentorguru/id1621845633?i=1000629899538

This episode is in Norwegian, but there are plenty of episodes in English.

Podcast: The talk – by Mentorguru

At Spotify, Apple podcast and Google podcast

On my way to the EMCC conference

Due to strike in Brüssels I was stranded in Frankfurt and needed to stay overnight in Frankfurt. Not my preference to stay at a airport hotel with no food or peanuts.

But now on the airport and on my way to Prague. I am really looking forward to this conference because I am going to make a conference podcast and interview some of the speakers.

And David Clutterbuck THE mentoring and coaching go-to-guy in the world, is one of the interviews.

Stay tuned and look up my podcast “THE TALK – BY MENTORGURU”

This time it will be some interviews in English…

The talk – a new podcast from MentorGuru

I have launched a new podcast called «The talk» at Spotify, in the beginning it will be in Norwegian, but some episodes will also be in English.

So if you know or wants to hear/learn Norwegian a link to the Spotify and start listening, there is 5 episodes out already…

Using SWOT as an personal tool