In starting any new career, all the attention usually goes to WHAT do you need to DO to succeed. However, there's a whole other side of the story: WHO do you need to BE to succeed as a coach? Let's take a closer look at some fun possibilities:

1. Someone who is Curious! I've heard that curiosity is the most attractive attitude out there. If you ask yourself, "I wonder what will happen if..." you are more open to the possibilities, rather than being dead-set on a particular result. This means you'll be ready to take advantage of the opportunities that easily come your way.
2. Someone who is Patient! Arghh! This was a hard one for me to learn, how about you? They don't say, "Patience is a virtue," for nothing! Truth is, things don't always happen on our timetable, and often for a really good reason. But when they do happen in their own good time, we're much happier than if we've pushed too hard and made ourselves a stress-monster in the process.
3. Someone who is Persistent! While we're being patient, it also helps if we keep plugging away at things! Isn't that ironic? The key here, though, is not to push too hard but simply take some action and allow things to happen.
4. Someone who is Generous! You may need to give away a lot in order to get the ball rolling on receiving. Some coaches feel like they need to be careful not to give away too much - as if the well might run dry at some point. What I've seen to be true is that the more you give, the more you seem to have to give. Maybe it's that your generosity nudges your creativity! And who doesn't enjoy being creative?!?!?
5. Someone who is Collaborative! Ever notice how authors always have an acknowledgements section of their book? It takes the assistance of an awful lot of people to turn an idea into 280 pages that you can hold in your hand. How can it not be true for a new career? Right now, take a minute to make a list of the people who have already helped you on the path to launching your career as a coach. How have they helped? What seems to be missing for you? Who can help you with it? These are the folks who are or will be your collaborators. Invite them to play and have fun creating something greater than anything you could have done on your own!