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The organization will let you know when they have someone they feel is a match for you. They’ll give you instructions to follow and you can be on your way to a career as a mentor. You’ll also be on your way to helping someone else be successful in life. That should make you feel good about yourself.
If you feel like you have a wealth of information, but just don’t know how to share it, you can find many training courses that will teach you how to be a mentor. That way, you can become a certified mentor/coach, which may add to your ability to sell your services.
These courses are easy to sign up for, and usually include practice coaching sessions you need to complete before certification. If so, your client will have to send verification that you did the hours. At the end of the courses, you’ll be tested before you receive certification.
If you have a degree in business, there is always a market for business coaches. Maybe you created a successful business from the ground up. Someone just starting a business could greatly benefit from what you have to offer. They could learn from your experiences and from your mistakes. Sometimes, we learn more from mistakes than successes.
If you have a degree, you don’t need certification through a coaching program, but you may want to take one a course if you’re not sure you could pass your information on to someone else effectively. One of the key skill a business coach must have is the ability to be a good listener. They’ll also be able to think and plan a program of development for the person they’re mentoring.
There are many areas of business, so you’ll want to find the niche that best suits you. What is it you’re best at and enjoy the most in the field? You’ll be able to effectively pass on things you’re passionate about.
You can join a coaching firm, or set up a business on your own. Established firm, however, are a good entry point and will help you gain experience in the field of mentoring. If you decide to go the self-employed route and set up your own business, remember that marketing is the key. No one will hire you for their mentor/coach if they’ve never heard of you.
Everything we’ve mentioned this far can be applied to your career choice of being a mentor/coach. You can create a website, have a blog, post videos, and write eBooks. One way to get yourself out there is to hold several small business seminars for free. You can use the connections you make to build your reputation. You can also interest people in reading your blogs, watching your video tips, and buying your eBooks that way.
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