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Coaching: The Profession of Choice for Women Who Love to Serve, Grow, Learn and Help
By Evie DiPiazza, Professional Certified Coach

In today’s economy, the one-income family household has become a nostalgic dream of yesteryear. Most women these days struggle with the everyday challenge of balancing work and family commitments while scheduling minimal down time for ourselves.

Our days usually fly by as we get our children ready in the morning, put in a full day at work, drive our children to activities, prepare dinner, help with homework, and put them to sleep while supporting our families and our own needs. Before we know it 20 years have gone by and in the process we often lose ourselves. We almost hope for that empty nest, when we’ll have the life of our dreams – go back to school, get a job that we love, and have ample time for ourselves, friends and family.

What if, you could have it all NOW instead of waiting for that one day to magically appear?

What if you go back to school for four weekends, graduate, and create a thriving full-time or part-time business in less than a year? What if you could make your own schedule and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle? What if you could apply your previous life experience to your new career? What if you could create your own community helping others realize their own potential?

If the “what if’s” are possible, how committed are you to exploring them fully?

Welcome to the profession of coaching. A professional coach focuses on where their client is today, where they want to be tomorrow, and what they’re willing to do to get there. Along the way, a good coach challenges her clients to bring out the best in themselves and those around them. As a result, coaching impacts every aspect of the client’s life… their way of thinking, feeling, and acting

Professional Coaches work typically 20 coaching hours a week. On average, experienced life coaches are earning an average of $77,000 per year, and experienced corporate/business coaches are earning an average of $134,800 per year (Source: 2009 Sherpa Executive Coaching Study).

“Female Baby Boomers comprise the largest segment of our student and graduate base,” commented D. Luke Iorio, President of iPEC’s Coach Training Division. “The Baby Boom generation and those just slightly younger brings with them the experience, skills, contacts, drive and other resources to pursue a professional calling such as coaching. They have reached a point in their lives and careers where they want to capitalize on their experience and give back to others. Coaching has provided them an outlet to help others while also earning substantial incomes.”

Even before entrepreneurial women took to the profession, the coaching industry has seen tremendous growth with revenues topping $1 billion in 2008. The International Coach Federation, because of the demand for coaches, has seen an explosion in its membership since its creation in 1995. Membership has grown from under 1,000 members to over 14,000 members.

Evie DiPiazza, iPEC’s Director of Admissions, is a Baby Boomer, mother of 3 sons, married for 29 years and direct sales professional who earned top awards in recruiting, promoting new consultants, and leading a million dollar organization during her years of sales. The 51 year-old professional coach earned her certification while coaching direct sales clients and earning a 6 figure income.

Evie is the author of Direct Sales Millionaire: Secrets to being a Superstar in the World’s Hottest Industry. Evie speaks regularly to inspire teams to apply their passion to their profession while utilizing systems for success. Evie DiPiazza is making a special East Coast appearance to talk about “Coaching: the Profession of Choice for Women who like to Serve, Grow, Learn, and Help” at NetWork Expo, Double Tree Hotel and Meeting Center, 200 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ on Sunday, January 10, 2010.

“There is no doubt in my mind that my success as a professional coach is because of the elite training I received from The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. I knew when I completed the program that I had skills for transformation, breaking through blocks and supporting others in building confidence, skills, and living a life they would love. Within 6 months of graduation, I had built the 6 figure business of my dreams but more importantly my clients were achieving success beyond their wildest dreams,” recalls Evie DiPiazza.

Alyssa G. McCool BeautiControl® Unit Director, a former client of Evie’s, states, "Working with a coach increased my confidence, heightened my belief in myself, and caused my attitude and self-talk to be completely different. I have been encouraged to dream big and then been assisted in setting forth with a detailed plan of how to reach my goals with a caring, compassionate coach to hold me accountable. My personal business has flourished and I have realized goals of a change in my employment status from full-time to part-time at my job, earning my first ever recruiting trip from BeautiControl®, earning on-stage recognition for being a top seller, and even earning my Mustang! When I take that first drive, with the top down and the sunset in the rearview mirror, I will be thanking Evie for helping to steer me in the right direction and take the wheel, literally!"

Now, are you ready to be the coach? Or the client?


6 Ways to Know if Becoming a Coach is for You:

• People usually come to you for advice and you have a positive impact on them
• You value personal growth and seek a career that will utilize your strengths
• You see great potential in people and are frustrated when they don’t exercise that potential
• You emphasize strong relationships and a balanced life with many interests, including vitality in health and career
• You’re not afraid of hard work to create more personal and financial freedom.
• You know you have a gift – and you want to share it to help yourself and others live a more powerful and fulfilling life.

To find out more about careers in coaching, contact www.iPECoaching.com.

And be sure not to miss Evie as she comes to the NetWork Expo on January 10th.