The 8 Most Common Legal Mistakes Coaches Make And How to Avoid Them

The 8 Most Common Legal Mistakes Coaches Make And How to Avoid Them including a Checklist

We understand there is a lot to think about when it comes to operating a coaching business. We have been there and we’ve helped a lot of coaches in building their business. We understand it takes time, expertise and dedication. Not to mention that, as is completely natural with coaches, you are focused on helping clients achieve results and create positive change.

We have worked with coaches for a number of years and understand their pain points. When they come to us they tell us about previous issues with unpaid invoices, last minute cancellations, unrealistic expectations and disputes over what was agreed at the outset. But the good news is there are steps and processes you can put into place to help with these elements from day one. That is why we have put together this guide and below we highlight the 8 most common legal mistakes coaches make and how you can reduce them in future.

What’s included?

1. How to protect yourself with the right coaching agreement;
2. Ways to reduce cancellations and no-shows;
3. How to set clear client expectations from day one;
4. Protecting your intellectual property and coaching materials;
5. GDPR and confidentiality considerations for coaches
6. How to avoid straying into legal, financial or other regulated advice;
7. Practical steps to reduce disputes and misunderstandings; and
8. Coaching Business Protection Checklist.
9. A discount code inside for our coaching contract range

Whether you’re a new coach or an established coaching business, this guide provides practical insights that could save you time and money.