Are You Ready for a VA?

I’m A New Coach. How Would a VA Assist Me?

This is one of our most common questions and one of the biggest problems that new coaches have to face. Throughout coach training, you heard that you need a VA to help you with your new practice. However, you didn’t understand what that meant. Maybe the following questions crossed your mind:

1. How do I get my coaching business up and running with a VA? Or without?
2. What would a VA be looking for from me? Am I ready for a VA?
3. What do I want from my VA? What should I be looking for?
4. What other systems, applications, or processes do I need?
5. Will a VA be worth my money and time investment right now?

In this article, we will explore Question #2.

What Would a VA Be Looking For From Me? Am I Ready for a VA?

THINK ABOUT YOUR CURRENT RELATIONSHIPS: Look at your friends and family members that you cherish. What types of people are they? What about them is attractive to you? If you had to describe their qualities to someone else, what would you say? On the flip side, what do your friends and family say about your qualities that are attractive? If they had to say only one good thing about you what would it be? Remember that YOUR ideal VA will be attracted to you if presented correctly.

Have you ever watched the show “Bringing Home Baby”? Well, the new parents are chronicled as they make the transition into parenthood, bringing home their new baby. The first week of their life is shared across America from their joy down to their sleepless nights. Those of us who are mothers know that no one can truly be ‘ready’ for a new baby. Each one is slightly different. The same is true about being ready for a VA. You could have the funds to afford a VA and not be ready to handle the relationship. Or you could be ready for the relationship but not able to afford the commitment.

Another good way to get answers to these questions is to join us on August 18 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern for our next Keys to Success Call: Am I Ready for a VA. On this call, we will discuss some critical steps to take before you work with a VA.

Your facilitator will be Kim Gray, our Certified VA liaison. She has been piloting our newest program, the Inner Circle, with a select group of new and emerging coaches. This pilot group has produced some amazing results and given her some valuable feedback. By attending the call, you will learn about our next Inner Circles scheduled to start in September.

Next month, we will address Question #3: What do I want from my VA? What should I be looking for? So, take the time to reserve your seat on August 18 for our next Keys to Success Call and learn the answer to ”Am I Ready for a VA?”. Who knows? You might be one of our next Inner Circle participants in September!

The Coaches Console Certifies VAs

My journey with The Coaches Console began as an interested virtual assistant in support of coaching professionals. One of my first coach clients used The Coaches Console and was gracious enough to let me ‘play’ with it. Of course, I ‘played’ with it on my own time and had so much fun, that I started to attend every Tuesday@ 2 call I could. I found those calls to be so informative, and I loved being able to ask a live person questions. After a while, Melinda got to know me as the inquisitive virtual assistant, always present and ready to contribute. I was even one of the first VAs certified in 2007, I believe. Then in 2009, something amazing happened.

Melinda called and asked if I would be interested in redesigning the VA Certification Program with her! After I pulled myself off the floor, I gave her a resounding ‘Yes’. We set to work and created the Certified VA Boot Camp and the Certified VA Team. Since May 2009, we’ve certified 15 virtual assistants and served over 100 members of The Coaches Console through the Certified VA Team.

In November 2009, The Coaches Console launched a new release with state-of-the-art functionality and presence. Since then, our membership has grown which means there are more coaches using the system without a VA.  Since we know how valuable our certification is, we want to be sure that more VAs can participate. So, we have revamped our original  Certification Program to include two levels: Novice and Master.  The Novice Certification takes only four weeks, whereas the Master Certification takes eight weeks.

On May 12 at 3:00 PM, we will be hosting a FREE Information Call for all VAs and Coaches who want to know more. We will be sharing the new structure of the programs, what benefits are gained by certification, and let you hear from our current Certified VA Team.  Let me share just a tidbit of information with you so you can decide if the call will be beneficial for you.

Why should you want to be certified? Most VAs aren’t skilled at using The Coaches Console, so they can’t adequately support their coach. As I mentioned, with our membership growth, there will be more coaches needing quality support. By certifying through our VA Boot Camp Certification Programs, you will increase your comfort level, confidence, and value in working with coaches.

Hear what our Certified VAs have to say about the benefits they’ve received:

“Coaches were not my niche but I got to work with a variety of coaches from new to established. I’ve learned about coaches and now like working with them.”

“By attending the Certification Program, I’ve had the opportunity to learn new ways to support coaches.”

“Using my certification lets me work with different types of coaches and helps me determine which ones are ideal for me.”

“I am finding out ways to market my services more attractively so I can help my clients.”

Here’s something else to think about for your own VA Business:

* Have you wished for an all-in-one system for managing your VA business?
* Would you like to save time by using one comprehensive system to perform basic tasks?
* How about increasing your availability to work on revenue-generating projects?
* Would you like to save money by preventing expensive mistakes and pursuing useless trial offers?

If so, then The Coaches Console VA Boot Camp Certification programs will be perfect for you! If you’d like to know even more, visit our event page at http://tccbootcamp.eventbrite.com to view the full invitation. You will be able to register on the spot and save your seat.

There’s A New Day Dawning At The Coaches Console for New Coaches

The Coaches Console knows that most new coaches have to face similar anxieties and challenges as they build their practice. You know you need help, but the costs may seem overwhelming and coming from every direction. Where should you invest your monies and energy? Who can you turn to for guidance?

Well, our Certified VA Team is ready to help with a NEW Support Group called, The Keys to Success Inner Circle. We will be running a 2-month pilot starting on May 5 for new coaches. You could be part of the pilot if these statements ring true for you.

* You aren’t sure what a VA can do for you and your business
* You know you need a VA but don’t have the funds to pay for a retainer
* You need help with where to begin to find clients for your new practice
* You need to know what systems and standards you should put in place
* You are stuck in this loop of not having clients and no income so you can’t afford a VA to build your practice
* You want to know how to move your practice forward to generate revenue streams for sustainability

Do any of these statements ring true? If so, then Keys to Success Inner Circle Pilot may be the solution for you.

Here’s what you’ll gain from participating in this 2-month pilot:
* peer support for you to learn from new coaches and share your experiences
* advice from a TCC Certified VA on the exact steps you need to take to build your business versus having enough work for the CVA to do
* group rates that allow you to afford reliable and professional CVA support
* rich association within an exclusive community of new coaches
* marketing strategies customized for your coaching practice
* revenue streams that focus on your unique selling position
* exposure to working with a TCC Certified VA and an understanding of how to work within a VA relationship for the future

Why not join us on our Thursday@3 call on April 22. Click here to register. Come and ask questions and decide if we can help you. The call is free, and the opportunity is priceless.

Keys to Success Free Webinars

Our Certified VA Team will host a free webinar each month that complements the
Treasure Chest article in our newsletter.

Once a month you can join in a F.R.E.E call with our team of Certified VA’s (Virtual Assistants) as they share with you the precious gems, tricks and secrets they use in support of our members.

Join us for our next call…

4 Ways to Maximize Your Ezine Distribution

On May 19th at 1:00 PM ET when we will “show” you how we use Hootsuite, LinkedIn, and Ezinearticles to submit articles.

Come prepared to play along or you may just sit back and watch. By attending the live webinar, the keys to your success will open one door at a time.

Date: Wednesday, May 19
Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm EST

It’s absolutely FREE to attend these. Click here to register.

Virtual Assistants Work Smarter – Certified VA Boot Camp

Virtual assistants who support coaches can help them work smarter in 2010.

If you are a VA or you know a VA who wants to increase their revenue, add an additional stream of income,  enhance the level of service they offer clients, and get more clients,  The Coaches Console‘s powerful  VA Certification Program is a valuable investment for your business.

VA’s can help their coach maximize their investment by taking some tasks off their plates!

Starts March  23 through May 19 (eight weeks)

Get the tools you need and the support to succeed  by attending our Certified VA Boot Camp!

• manage coaches scheduling by automating the process
• learn effective invoicing strategies and get your coach paid on time
• customize an impressive Welcome Package
• standardize email messages

Coaches can stop “leaving money on the table” by having a system for following up with prospects. A certified VA can help Coaches who are offering group coaching in 2010 by coordinating the entire process so all the Coach needs to do is “show up”.

Learn to strategically use The Coaches Console.  Join us for our Certified VA Boot Camp . During our 8-week course, virtual assistants will learn much more than how to set up a console. They will also learn how to manage their business, proactively brainstorm and share ideas, and design a process for handling their prospects and clients. Meet like-minded virtual assistants, mentor with a Certified VA, and become part of an elite group. Join us and see that supporting a coach can be fun when you know how to use The Coaches Console effectively.

Classes start  March 23 so click here to learn more and to register for our upcoming class.

There’s a New Day Dawning at The Coaches Console for New Coaches

The Coaches Console knows that most new coaches have to face similar anxieties and challenges as they build their practice. You know you need help, but the costs may seem overwhelming and coming from every direction. Where should you invest your monies and energy? Who can you turn to for guidance?

Well, our Certified VA Team is ready to help with a NEW Support Group called, The Keys to Success Inner Circle. We will be running a 2-month pilot starting on May 5 for new coaches. You could be part of the pilot if these statements ring true for you.

* You aren’t sure what a VA can do for you and your business
* You know you need a VA but don’t have the funds to pay for a retainer
* You need help with where to begin to find clients for your new practice
* You need to know what systems and standards you should put in place
* You are stuck in this loop of not having clients and no income so you can’t afford a VA to build your practice
* You want to know how to move your practice forward to generate revenue streams for sustainability

Do any of these statements ring true? If so, then Keys to Success Inner Circle Pilot may be the solution for you.

Here’s what you’ll gain from participating in this 2-month pilot:
* peer support for you to learn from new coaches and share your experiences
* advice from a TCC Certified VA on the exact steps you need to take to build your business versus having enough work for the CVA to do
* group rates that allow you to afford reliable and professional CVA support
* rich association within an exclusive community of new coaches
* marketing strategies customized for your coaching practice
* revenue streams that focus on your unique selling position
* exposure to working with a TCC Certified VA and an understanding of how to work within a VA relationship for the future

Why not join us on our Thursday@3 call on April 22.  Click here to register. Come and ask questions and decide if we can help you. The call is free, and the opportunity is priceless.