Who hasn't heard of personal coaching?
It seems as if everyone from Oprah to Investors Weekly is raving about the value of having a personal coach.
In the 90s, it was cool to have a therapist. Now, it's cool to have a coach.
While coaching has been around for a long time, it wasn't until this decade that personal coaching became a bona fide profession. Now, it's recognized as a "must have" service for motivated individuals who are serious about making positive changes in their lives.
Today, there's a coach for just about everything. And specialized coaching practices, such as retreat and getaway coaching, are on the rise.
Make your coaching retreat business big in 2009 with these five hot, new retreat ideas:
1. New job and skill retreats.
While there are many non-profit vocational training and job placement centers in the U.S, most are offered in a building. It's time to take these out of the classroom and into nature, where people can connect with nature while exploring options and learning new skills.
2. Turn your current skills into a freelance business retreats.
People with a lifetime of skills and training need help converting their assets into a viable freelance business. Retreat coaches who specialize in helping people make the transition from worker to freelancer will be in demand this year. Consider partnering with a business coach to provide weeklong retreats that combine niche clarity with rest and relaxation.
3. Be ready to relocate retreats.
Many U.S. corporate jobs are moving overseas. Think about the ways that you, as a retreat coach, could be of value and service to individuals and families who will be relocating overseas. The list is endless.
4. Find work that you can do on the weekend retreats.
All over the U.S. people are getting creative about paying their bills and taking care of their families. People, everywhere, will be looking for ways they can make some extra money during the weekend. What better way to do that in a natural retreat setting with an experience retreat or getaway coach, who can both help them explore extra money possibilities and affirm their value as individuals.
5. At home retreats.
How many times have you heard people say "I'm too busy to get away for a retreat!" No problem. Bring the retreat to them. Design one-day retreats for busy executives, moms, or business owners in their own home. You provide the structure, exercises, and support coaching throughout the day. They spend the day reflecting and visioning their life, direction, or business within a nurturing, self-care experience that allows them to slow down, relax, and unveil their inner knowing.
So what do you think of these ideas? Do you think you can use any of them in your business this year?
Susan L. Reid
The original Accidental Pren-her™
Award-winning author of Discovering Your Inner Samurai: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Journey to Business Success
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