The Top 3 Reasons Why People Hesitate With Getting Coaching, And Why They Shouldn't!
“I can’t afford it.”
My original coach the late Dr James Carter once taught me that we should buy things that make us money and where possible avoid things that cost us money. Business coaching is not an expense when you consider we aim for you to get your ROI within 3 months (for a 12-month plan.) Business coaching is tax deductible AND is focused on getting your business more profitable than it is right now. It is not an expense such as a car or boat that losses value over time.
“I’ve got a lot on. I'm too busy.”
So you’re time-poor. I get it. I’ve got three kids, and a grandchild on the way. I run a practice, a coaching business and up until a couple of years ago ran a Not for Profit. I also love having overseas holidays and having a great time on my boat.
The difference is I’ve streamlined my businesses and life where things are automated and growth comes without stress. I focus on what’s important and less on...
The Importance Of Telling A Story.
In the "Art Of Inspiring Referrals" we discuss the use of telling stories of other patients success or of them overcoming challenges. The result of this is often of increasing the patient's confidence that they are in the best hands.
Key things here are;
- You need to be telling truthful stories- no porkies (lies)!
- Be clear on the purpose of the story and ensure that is clearly what is being understood by the patient.
- Shortlist your best stories and identify when they would be best used.
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Why Did You Call It Chiropractic Flight School?
Craig shares the background story of naming Chiropractic Flight School. (Filmed at Sydney Airport)
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Foote's Rules of Engagement
It's quite clear that as a profession we have a wide range of opinions and experiences on what our particular focus should be. In preparing my ACP (Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers) I came across a book titled "Chiropractic Peace" Executive Editor William P McDonald. The book discussed the differing views of the broad spectrum of chiropractic in an informative and mature fashion- I'd recommend it if you would like to understand the thinking of the other 'camps.'
Then I got to thinking about the mudslinging that occurs in the profession that more often than not continues to polarise views whenever the two ends of the spectrum meet.
Having successfully facilitated groups and clients for some years, I feel it would be appropriate to assist in you having conversations that are constructive and enlightening rather than inflammatory.
Personalise your opinion or observations.
Avoid making any universal statements such as,
“You know when you see a patient...
Don't Apologise For Running Late!
As chiropractors, we’ve all run behind at some point in shift. You have assistants sending you little messages which start from little memos of inspiration;
“You can do it!”
“You’re doing great!”
These then slowly evolve to that of pictures that reassemble a poop emoticon- indicating you’d better pull your finger out!
Perhaps you’ve had an acute patient come in that required more time that was allocated. Perhaps you’re tired from having a sick child at home and you’ve lost sleep. Perhaps you just haven’t got your head in the game! Either way do not apologise for running late! Please let me explain.
Saying “I’m sorry” makes it about you feeling better and not them! .. Saying “I’m sorry” says that what you have been doing is of little importance you have wasted both your time and theirs. Saying “I’m sorry” means that one day- should they ever be acute- you will also...
