This book arrived at a time when I wanted to take my coaching business to a different level, and I am 100 percent dedicated to learn new tools and theories. The authentic model is a step-by-step guide to create an executive coaching business. The author tells her personal story in such a way that it captures your attention from the beginning, but she also gives client stories as examples of how to implement the tools. This book contains all the little secrets not only to coach executives but also to understand better what it is that you want and how important it is to work on yourself as well.
Juliana Tabares, author, One Life to Be You
It is like Karaba has become your private personal coach and is by your side on each step of your journey as you follow your passion and dreams. She assists you with everything you need to know on your way to becoming a top-notch leader.
Emma Farr Rawlings, PhD, author, The Divine Child , ICF Master Certified Coach
Its inspiring to know that Donna has built a thriving coaching business and has laid out the key steps in how to do so!
Kery Knutson, author, Create Your Healthy Life
Passion Purpose Profit is a book that give readers permission to pursue their goal of finding meaningful work while balancing work and home life. It is geared toward those who see coaching as that meaningful work, and it offers a program by which to start a coaching practice. The client stories shared throughout marvelously illustrate practical applications and demonstrate how coaching can help people lead authentic lives. Donna provides some of her own journal entries as lessons to be learned while starting your own coaching business.
Robert Karaba, PhD, New Mexico Highlands University
Donna has lived her successes and thats why her stories ring with power. Some sole proprietors dont realize they put more time into finding clients than actually delivering the service itself. I can see people using these principles in their own business to find clarity and wisdom from the nitty-gritty, daily mode of operations, to the motivational juice necessary to cope with everyday challenges. Being an entrepreneur, I was inspired to take action immediately on principles delivered in this substance-laden book.
Rainbow, psychic protection instructor, BearAndRainbow.com
Passion Purpose Profit was an enjoyable read. I liked the practicality of the book clearly laying out steps for the process of starting your own coaching career. Donna Karabas willingness to share from her personal experience especially speaks to me. The best part of the book is that the author is clearly a truly caring person who honestly wants to be of help to others. She sincerely believes tapping into your passion and making it work for you is the best way to go about it. Her willingness to share the obstacles she has overcome, both professionally and personally, is a testament to a remarkable woman.
Erin Cencula, youth minister
If you are an aspiring coach seeking a path to success while balancing work and family priorities, Passion Purpose Profit provides you a clear roadmap. Donna Karaba shares her experience coaching executives by providing stories with each lesson, along with tools and techniques to help you discover your own authentic leadership style. I am inspired by this authentic leadership business model spelled out in this book. A great read for coaches, leaders and parents.
Kate LaBrosse, author, This Is Me, Bipolar-Free
If you are thinking of starting your coaching business and dont know the first steps to take for success, this is a must read! Karaba provides the blueprint through her narratives, tips and downloadable resources. She gives lots of examples of how to coach and how to create your business from the ground up.
Annette D. Matthies, CEO, Aspen Edge Consulting
Shake free your chains of corporate life and find your passion in executive coaching!
Alice Barczak, CEO, BeautyCommunity.com
Finding life balance as a working mother is a challenge, and this book found a way to integrate entrepreneurship and family life!
Heather Brown, author, The Diamond Advantage
Donnas life journey and quest for a purpose-driven career are an inspiration to anyone that struggles to find the proper work-life balance. Irrespective of your educational background, degree, career-path, or aspirations, Passion Purpose Profit shares insights that help the reader ultimately arrive at their personal destination. It is an easy read that lays out a detailed plan that can be used for any type of career, regardless of your vocation.
Chuck Deskins, CEO, Growth Access
I found this book filled with new information that reinforced and renewed my coaching abilities. I have reviewed my mission, vision and values. I am always motivated for change, and this book reminded me to keep updating and define my goals once again. I recommend it to anyone who needs to be motivated for change or simply needs to be re-connected to ones passion.
Helene Pfeffer, Santa Fe artist, art therapist and art instructor
Donna Karaba helps leaders become real leaders. She cares about the individuals future and is sincere. She helps rugged individualists get a better handle on their people skillsthe soft side. She teaches them how to understand first and ask versus tell, so that they can communicate better, listen better, negotiate win-wins better and be more understanding and empathetic.
Dan Baker, CEO and President, Baker Concrete Construction
I think Karaba is a magician! The change she drove in our executive was incredible.
Steve Berberich, CEO, California ISO
The results Donna achieves are greatly needed. Consider me a champion of her work!
Brenda Thomas, Vice President, Human Resources, California ISO
Donnas consistent professionalism let me know I would be safe in talking with her. She has very strong listening skills.
Brenda Cavanaugh, SunVIP, Sun Microsystems
I trusted Donna immediately; she not only provided great direction, she guided me through some major changes in both my professional and personal life. I am much more self-aware.
Rob Davis, Vice President, Great American Financial Resources
Passion Purpose Profit
passion
purpose
profit
9 Keys to Building an Authentic
Executive Coaching Business
DONNA KARABA
NEW YORK
LONDONNASHVILLEMELBOURNEVANCOUVER
Passion Purpose Profit
9 Keys to Building an Authentic Executive Coaching Business
2020 Donna Karaba
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Published in New York, New York, by Morgan James Publishing in partnership with Difference Press. Morgan James is a trademark of Morgan James, LLC. www.MorganJamesPublishing.com
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