I love to give gifts to my clients, and each year it’s something different-from gratitude journals with their names on them to more personalized gifts aligned with their specific hobbies and interests. Anna Yusim, MD, Yusim Psychiatry, Consulting & Executive Coaching 15. It not only promotes mental health, but also aligns with my commitment to infusing spirituality into everyday experiences, fostering deeper connections and personal growth. I’d give a curated collection of mindfulness exercises or a digital well-being workshop. Curated Mindfulness Exercises Or A Digital Workshop If a gift shows up when not expected, just because the giver thought of it, I find it far more meaningful. Everyone is surrounded by gifts during the holiday season, both personal and corporate. I prefer to give gifts “off-cycle,” meaning not tied to an expected gift-giving reason. Plus, it shows we’ve put thought into our gift, strengthening our relationship. This serves a practical purpose and keeps our brand in their minds. Personalized And Practical Branded ItemsĬhoosing the right holiday gift for clients can be tricky, but a personalized item, such as a custom-made diary or a branded USB drive, could be a winner. John Knotts, Crosscutter Enterprises 12. However, recognizing each year that you’ve worked together (or known each other) spreads the recognition out over the year and doesn’t offend anyone. You never know if they even follow the same holiday schedules as you, and you don’t want to offend someone. If you have annual clients, I think giving them a small card on their anniversary of working with you is best. Laura DeCarlo, Career Directors International 11. Not many take the time for this old-school touch, but it does stand out. It also makes you top of mine for future services, goodwill and referrals, all of which hold significant weight and value. Nondenominational Thank-You CardsĪ personalized non-denominational seasonal thank you card lets your clients know you are thinking of them and are important to them. Clients are thrilled when they receive the “perfect” gift-one curated for them, and not simply sent to “every” client! - Kristin Andree, Andree Group 10. Each year, we develop a personalized gifting plan that takes a client’s preferences and likes into account. Many of my private coaching clients are executives and advisors who prefer to send custom gifts to their top-tier clients. Gifting should always be about the recipient. Individualized Gifts Based On Clients’ Preferences Sheri Nasim, Center for Executive Excellence 9. This is an eco-friendly, nondenominational way to keep our thoughts from getting lost in the holiday crush and to put us in a spirit of thankfulness for the honor of making an impact. Our team sends electronic “gratitude” cards to our clients the week before Thanksgiving each year. ![]() Linda Allen-Hardisty, Allen-Hardisty Leadership Group 8. It shows that I, as their executive coach or team coach, pay close attention to the impact they are having in the world. This supports the true purpose behind why their employees connect to their customer experience. The charity I donate to is connected to their company values. I make a donation to a charity followed by a personal, handwritten (yes, handwritten!) card. Lisa Walsh, Beacon Executive Coaching 7. Clients have seemed to enjoy reflecting on their journey and how far they’ve come, and it supports intentional goal-setting moving forward. I offer a complimentary coaching session with the purpose of supporting the client in articulating their most meaningful shifts in perspective from the work they did in the current year and beginning to envision who they want to be at the end of the upcoming year. Stephan Lendi, Newbury Media & Communications GmbH 6. Investing your own time and truly caring for your clients counts more than spending a huge budget. Things have become so fast-paced in these times that a simple handwritten holiday card with a personal, meaningful message has the biggest impact. ![]() Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches.
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