Gladeana McMahon is a leading personal development and executive coach. She is a Vice President and Fellow of the Association for Coaching and a Fellow of the British Association for Counselling and PsychotherapyStephen Palmer is Founder Director of the Centre for Coaching, London and Honorary President and Fellow of the Association for Coaching.Christine Wilding is an independent coach and motivational trainer working in both private and corporate sectors. She is a Director of Coaching Consultancy Services.

• Preface. Introduction. Why Do I Want to be Self-employed? Ways of Balancing Your Energy. Expectations and Workload. Making Your Business Work. The Characteristics of Success. Business Planning, and Why it is Crucial. Reducing Financial Risks. Help Available. Selling Your Services. The Right Environment. Managing Your Time and Resources. What Does it Mean to be a Professional Coach? Coaching and the Law. Additional Record-keeping.

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