Course Feedback

  • Some of the informal feedback received in emails over the past weeks from delegates:

    "Thanks for another really fab and inspiring call - I get SO MUCH out of your coaching it's fabulous..."

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    "I would like to echo what D said about the Abundant Coach programme. The group has and is really supportive. But then are we surprised when it was Marion who set the group up..."

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    "I'd just like to say how much I'm appreciating the Triads. Have only taken part in 2 but have found them extremely helpful whether being coached, receiving feedback on my coaching or just observing other people's styles. Its been great, thank you..."

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    "It is apparent from tonight's call that we've all achieved more than we thought ourselves capable of. I am honoured to be a part of such an inspiring and talented group of real women - living real lives with all the challenges involved - and still managing to take the necessary steps to move forward on our journey..."

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    "The synergy and support in this group is truly abundant and I feel privileged to have shared this exquisite experience..."

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    "It is great having feedback but what is great that Marion has created a forum where we are all interested and supportive of each other. This matters a lot in my mind, that fact that we all 'pool' together..."

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    "I have to say, reading what everyone is accomplishing is brilliant. Everyone's doing fabulously well. Great course Marion..."

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    "All this activity is due to my call with Marion yesterday! I’m in good form and speeding along..."

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    "I enjoyed the support of the group and the fact I could identify strongly with most of them..."

    "I realise how lucky I was to have a great call with you yesterday Marion...Thanks for all your invaluable help"

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    "Just wanted to let you know that as a result of tonight's call I have a new client and she has already paid for this month's sessions!"

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    "Thanks Marion, as I said I couldn't have got so far on my own without your help - you have been a 'brick' and I do hear voices in my head - yours and they make so much sense."

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    "I want to say a big thank you for your generosity. Being on the programme has made a huge difference to me. I wouldn't have achieved as much without the encouragement and support of all of you. Thank you for believing in me and for making it possible."

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    "Marion said once you have done it, it gets easier and not so frightening - once again she was right"

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    "I have just had my fix of Patrick Swayze and Dirty Dancing (the time of my life) – anyway I seem to have solved the problem of ---. You know what I think it is with us all Marion, you gave us faith in ourselves so we believe we can do everything we set out minds to... Bless you"

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    You are hard working, very generous and kind Marion. You put so much into the course. I've never known anyone who has literally replied to all the participant's emails, no matter what."

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    "All the women on the forum are really great and what action everyone has taken, thanks to you - X has literally grown into a Concorde! Y has developed her business almost from scratch, as have a number of others. I'm impressed that Z has developed her blog so effectively..."

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    "I now have all the tools and I just have to apply them - loads to do and I'm feeling very inspired and motivated..."

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    Experts (including me!) will tell you testimonials without names are worthless. I can only tell you these are authentic emails sitting in my Abundant Coach folder right now. Those who know me will vouch for my integrity. Being so full of love and abundance, they are far from worthless in my eyes. You can make your own mind up!

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    And finally:

    "PS - Do you charge commission for the inspiration you bring to me & others? You should!"

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DON'T MISS OUR NEXT PROGRAMME - STARTS 1st APRIL 2008!


Dear Fellow Coach

  • Are you a new or nearly-new coach feeling daunted at the prospect of finding her first paying clients?
  • Or a coach with some experience but no clear plan for attracting new business to you?  Especially not if it means any of that dirty M word, marketing!

  • Are you concerned you will start losing your coaching skills if you don't get some practice fast?

Now discover a way to become confident, professional and attractive to the people you are meant to serve.  Choose to create a successful and profitable coaching business with The Abundant Coach - our affordable Group Coaching Programme! 

***   Next Course starts 1st April   ***

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Marionac1 Hello, I'm Marion Ryan and I understand the frustration and confusion of feeling passionate about your desire to help other people achieve their goals all the while fearing you're a fraud or not quite 'good enough' and struggling anyway to attract your ideal clients. 

They so didn't tell us any of that when they were signing us up for their coach training programme!

  • Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a programme that will build and strengthen your coaching skills until you feel supremely confident about helping your clients achieve the results they're looking for?
  • Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a clear structure for your introductory sessions and for your regular client calls so you can focus completely on your client's needs rather than worrying about your own performance?
  • Wouldn't it be wonderful to completely change your attitude to marketing yourself and think only in terms of "attracting your ideal clients" in ways that feel good, right and comfortable for you?
  • Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could get the practical help you need to even start to attract clients to your business whether that's setting up a newsletter or a blog, or tips for face-to-face networking etc?
  • Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could even learn how to create some passive income for yourself too!

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could fast-track your coaching success, stop CHASING it, start CHOOSING it!

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Well Now You Can!

Easy I have created the Abundant Coach programme specifically for new and somewhat experienced coaches like you.  You have probably undertaken your coach training with conviction and enthusiasm, perhaps even found some clients and realised you'd just discovered the best job in the world.

Then you started hitting difficulties.  It wasn't so easy to get new clients.  You spent ages designing your business cards, put adverts up in the local health food shop and let your friends know you were in business.  But nothing happened. 

So you contacted the local paper, they ran a short article about you but wouldn't include your contact details.  Or they included them and you spent hours fielding calls from strange people who thought you'd sort their problems out for free.  And knowing you, you did!

You started losing heart.  With just one or two clients to coach you also started losing confidence.  With work and family commitments and just a few short hours to devote to your coaching, bit by bit you gave up on your dreams to make a difference to the people who need your help.

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Who is this Programme For?

  • Coaches who want to attract new clients, not chase them
  • Coaches who want to create strong marketing foundations for their business
  • Coaches who want a structure for their coaching sessions they can follow if they wish
  • Coaches who want to build their skills and expand their learning to deal competently with client issues
  • Coaches who want the group and personal support to create the coaching business that's right for them

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And What do Previous Delegates Say?

Lynneleechristianlifecoach1 I am much clearer about where I am headed, have new clients, plans for products and coaching programmes and an explosion of confidence. I finally know exactly what my coaching practice looks like and I have a second niche that is absolutely me.

There have been some wonderful aha moments. People on the programme are getting things done and sounding much more confident and purposeful The triads are great - they provide an opportunity to coach and be coached. I thought I would hate them but they're not the scary thing I imagined.

Lynne Lee - www.christianlifecoaching.co.uk

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Features of The Abundant Coach

  • Teleconference3_2 Group mastermind calls - Weekly 60 minute calls, twelve in total, to progress individual goals, expand coaching skills and practices and marketing techniques.  Participants will set a programme goal or intention and the emphasis will be on sharing knowledge, offering support, getting out of comfort zones to try new stuff and doing all this in the spirit of mutual respect, friendship and laughter. 
  • Weekly coaching duos or triads to embed coaching techniques and build your confidence with clients.  Sounds scary?  Not if you follow my model: Get it wrong, get it wrong, get it almost right, get it pretty good, get it good enough, get it even better.  (Past delegates keep telling me how they ended up loving these!)

  • Monthly 45-min personal coaching calls - that's three in total - with Marion for individual support and accountability.  Scheduled to fit in with your other commitments, these sessions will be focussed and motivating and will send you away with a set of inspired actions for you to implement

  • Recommended reading and resources - the emphasis here is on quality, not quantity.  Our absolute favourites, the ones that made all the difference.  No information overwhelm

  • Private discussion group - somewhere just for programme delegates to share progress and successes, ask questions, seek support and get feedback.  Former delegates are still using their forum all the time because of the bonds they've built together during the programme

  • Practical step-by-step advice for setting up a blog or newsletter; creating your first product or group coaching programme - optional calls and recordings to help you deal with the technical and creative aspects of blogging, e-zines, e-books and teleclasses

  • All group calls recorded to facilitate call absentees - while attendance is absolutely encouraged at all calls, commitments, holiday plans and unforeseen problems will always crop up.  You will simply bring yourself up to date by listening to the recordings and we will always schedule your individual coaching sessions at a mutually convenient time.

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About Marion

Marion_ryan I came to coaching in 2000, training first with the Coach Institute and then with Results International.  I started coaching part-time in 2001 and full-time from 2002/03.  My background is in training and property management with forays into multi-level marketing and consultancy.  You can read more about me here. 

I gave up a full-time job six years ago to become a coach and have created a living from my coaching ever since.  It hasn't always been easy though and I encourage you to know that every coach, however brilliant, needs time, strategy, hard work and a spirit of abundance to make their coaching business, full- or part-time a success.

I work with small business owners and coaches who are sick of scarcity and ready to choose and attract more clients, more money, more fun.

  • My blog, Wry Vita is here

I'm committed to my own ongoing personal and professional development and have worked with lots of other great coaches including Nicola Cairncross, Chris Barrow and Judith Morgan.

Jeni_mumford "Marion is a shining example of coaching best practice. She offers challenge, intuition and grounded support and knows exactly when each is needed. It’s not always easy coaching a coach and she succeeds with wit and wisdom. I’ve had a least one major breakthrough in my thinking as a result of her empathic insight and I’m sure there will be many more to come!”   

Jeni Mumford, author of Life Coaching for Dummies - www.reachforstarfish.com

Nick_siddle_2 “Marion is quite simply the best coaching experience of the many I have had.  As a coach, myself, I know what the process is supposed to be like and when I have just simply not had the 5 star session I expected!  Her warm, modest and engaging personality puts me immediately at my ease..."

Nick Siddle, business coach and consultant - www.HairBizCoach.com

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Are We Right for Each Other?

Work_table I've a clear idea of who my ideal client is for this programme and know if we are a great match, you'll be attracted to join me and a select group of other great coaches.

You understand what makes you tick and aren't afraid to acknowledge your strengths as well as your weaknesses.  You have an inner confidence even if it's a bit wobbly right now.  You love learning and are open to having your beliefs challenged, open to the possibility of doing things a different way. 

You're wise, warm and good fun.  You want to earn money as a coach while making time for the rest of your life - for relaxation and laughter, for your family and friends and for your other work commitments.

You know creating a coaching business really isn't an overnight venture.  You understand it's all about being clear about what you offer, packaging it in a way people can understand and then building a list of contacts who need to get to know, like and trust you.

And at the risk of stating the obvious, you're prepared to put some effort, attention and time into building your coaching business, whether full or part-time.  I am 100% committed to giving you all the support you need and in return I expect you to show up, set a business goal or two, create a plan and TAKE ACTION!

Are you ready to get started!  Then join us now!

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Your Investment

The Abundant Coach is a fourteen week programme of:

  • Group calls
  • One-to-one coaching
  • Audio recordings
  • Techie support calls - optional for those of you who want or need them
  • Regular coaching triads
  • Online support group. 

Your investment for the entire programme is £379 - that works out at just £27 per week.  Or if you find it more affordable, you may choose to pay in five instalments of £80 (a total of £400).

Please be aware that I have kept the pricing as low as possible to make the programme attractive and within the reach of as many newer coaches as possible (who have already invested significant sums in their training) and my intention is always to over-deliver to ensure the best chance of success for all of you who join the programme.

As The Abundant Coach continues to grow I will of necessity be increasing the fee so please, if you are thinking about signing up, I urge you to do so sooner rather than later.

So I won't waste your time now talking about the value of each individual component and what a great deal you're getting except to say that the three 1-1 coaching sessions with me are worth £297 alone! 

You can work out the figures for yourself and decide how many new clients you'd need to attract in order for this to be an unmissable opportunity for you.  I'd be expecting you to charge in the region of £150 - £250 per month to your clients so just one paying client for three months would see you in profit. 

Do you think you could do that?  I certainly do.  And at the end of the programme you will have the skills and know-how to continue to attract new clients to you for as long as you choose!

To pay a £75 deposit (credit card or Paypal) and secure your place on the Abundant Coach programme click here now:

Upon receipt of your deposit I will ask you to complete a registration form to ensure the Abundant Coach is the right programme for you.  If I believe it's not the right choice for you, your deposit will be returned promptly and in full.  If you have any questions or wish to arrange a time to talk on the phone, I am contactable at all times by emailing marion at MarionRyan.com

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And a Bonus for Early Birds!

If you book and pay your deposit before Wednesday 19th March you will receive:

  • Creating a Business to Love - Judith Morgan's invaluable e-book for entrepreneurs - value $37.00
  • A full £50 off the programme fee!

But don't delay because these bonuses disappear at midnight on Wednesday 19th March.

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Programme Dates

The Abundant Coach is a programme that takes place over the phone, facilitating your participation wherever you are in the world.  If you've ever taken part in teleclasses before you'll know that this entails calling a conference line in the US.  Delegates should therefore use a discount telephone provider.  Current best deals with no contract or minimum useage are www.18185.co.uk for UK callers and www.13434.ie for coaches based in Ireland.

Group calls will be recorded though you are encouraged to attend as many as possible as every member of the group benefits from the skills, talents, experience and wisdom of every other delegate. 

Our next programme is starting very very soon!

Tuesdays at 10am GMT for 1 hour - starts Tuesday 1st April 2008

A complete schedule of dates for the group calls will be made available to you upon registration.

Additional optional 'technical' calls will be scheduled at times to be confirmed and all monthly personal 1-1 coaching calls at times to suit delegates.

Coaching triads and duos take place on the phone at times to suit participants.  These will be weekly throughout the duration of the programme and may be extended afterwards subject to the needs of the individual coach.

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Book Now and Reserve Your Place!

To pay a £75 deposit (credit card or Paypal) and secure your place on the Abundant Coach programme click here now:

Upon receipt of your deposit I will ask you to complete a registration form to ensure The Abundant Coach is the right programme for you.  In the event of non-suitability your deposit will be returned promptly and in full.  If you have any questions or wish to arrange a time to talk on the phone,I am contactable at all times by emailing marion at MarionRyan.com

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PS   I forgot to mention that I take a maximum of twelve delegates on each Abundant Coach programme and the first three places have already been reserved so if you're interested, please book your place as soon as possible.  If you're still not sure whether The Abundant Coach is for you, drop me an email and share your thoughts.  I will tell you honestly if I think this is the right programme for you as I have no interest in taking your money if I feel there's a better alternative for you.

Whatever you decide - here's to your success in 2008!

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