Talent Development / Personal Growth articles and resources - http://talentdevelop.com/articlelive
Entering the Field
http://talentdevelop.com/articlelive/articles/419/1/Entering-the-Field/Page1.html
David Wood
David Wood is a Professional Life Coach, and helps coaches, consultants, speakers and trainers to build their businesses via his ebooks: "10 Super Coaches Share Their Secrets" and The CoachStart Manual.  
By David Wood
Published on 10/28/2006
 
So you're considering a career as a life, business or corporate coach, but wondering what's the best way to enter the field? Do I need to do a training course? Do I need to get accredited? Where will I get clients, and do I have what it takes?