Success in Business Online Course

"Turbo charge" your Holistic Health business and earn more money

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Meet the authors of The CAM Coach book

Mark Shields & Simon Martin (filmed in 2012)


Most Holistic Therapy graduates, coaches, and practitioners do not make it into practice - when they do, most fail. They don't see enough patients, they don't charge enough money, they lack essential business skills. They KNOW their therapies and coaching modalities but they don't know how to run their practices. Avoid these common mistakes. You CAN earn a great living AND help people at the same time...and The CAM Coach will show you how.

Learn what the successful practitioners, coaches and therapists do - so you can model their success.

Find out what the worlds greatest coaches do to set up and sustain a successful business model.

See MORE clients and make MORE money.

Get outstanding results with this easy to follow plan to set up your first practice or re-vamp your existing one.

Yes, you CAN have fun with a simple, easy approach to finances, accounting and business planning.

This course includes:

  • The course adopts a step by step approach in how to build a business, achieve and sustain business success over the short, medium and long term.
  • We start at the beginning with Business Planning, vision, mission and goals.
  • We teach you what to include in the perfect website including understanding search engine optimisation and an introduction to Google Adwords to help you reach page 1 of the search engines and be found.
  • From there you will learn Offline Marketing such as setting up and running a workshop to Online Marketing using Social Media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook plus the beauty of Blogging.
  • We show you how to market your business to your ideal client together with attracting and retaining quality clients into your practice, finally we teach you some of the most advanced coaching techniques used by the CAM Coach team today
  • This course offers over 25 hours CPD and accredited by the British Association of Nutritional Therapists
  • BONUS LESSON - Find out how and what to charge your clients.
  • You will have lifetime access to this course and when updates take place you WILL have access to these too.

All of these lectures are delivered to you personally by Mark Shields AKA the CAM COACH via webinar. Once you have completed the course this library of webinars are yours to keep forever. You have life time access and can revisit these lectures time and time again as and when you need to.

It’s clear, straight forward advice, and if you’re new to setting up your own business this course is definitely for you. And if you have already set your own business up I think there is still loads to gain

Annabel Caulfield NNA UK

“Shows coaches and therapists how to get serious about becoming business owners and make a living, highly recommended”

Oliver Barnett Founder London Clinic of Nutrition

“This is the Perfect Coaches Business Bible and every Coach needs one”

Jay Firmager. Owner, Holistic Therapist Magazine

“Essential Reading for students on our nutritional degree program”

Shirley Briars, Lecturer Institute of Optimum Nutrition

“CAM Coach educational programs are an integral part of the entrepreneurial module at the Institute of Health Sciences”

Suzanne Laurie, Academic Director , IHS

A top ten best seller”

NutriCentre Book Shop

“The CAM Coach Education & Vocational Services are now an integral part of University & College Programs UK & Ireland”

Nutritional Therapists of Ireland

'I can not praise the Success in business on-line course enough. I have just finished the course and I now have a full list of to-do's that I feel motivated in doing. Every module is relevant to your business and business planning and while your doing the modules your head starts with new idea's that are exciting, motivating and you just want to finish the course so you can then start them. I have been in business for one year now and this has really opened my eyes to where I was going wrong and what needed changing to make my business more of a success. The modules are so easy to follow, with step by step guidance, clear and to the point. Anyone who is self employed should do this amazing course and I'm so thankful that I found you'

Lorraine Wyrill - NATUROPATHIC NUTRITION ASSOCIATION UK


Welcome to the course


Mark Shields
Mark Shields

Mark Shields (AKA The CAM COACH) a former multi award winning Barclays executive set up the Life Practice UK in 2005.

He is widely recognized as “The CAM Coach,” is a distinguished life and business strategist, acclaimed author, and master trainer in modern psychology. His career spans from high-level roles in the financial sector to pioneering contributions in coaching and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).

Early Career and Transition

Before entering the coaching arena, Mark held the position of Head of International Investments at Barclays Bank. In 2005, driven by a passion for personal development and transformative change, he founded the Life Practice Group. This organization encompasses multiple international training entities, including Life Practice UK Ltd, The NLP Coaching Company Ltd, and the Life Practice Coaching Academy.

Contributions to Coaching and NLP

Mark is the creator of the CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) Transformational Coaching methodology, an integrative approach that combines life, health, and mind coaching within a single framework. This methodology has been widely adopted, with the Life Practice Academy becoming one of the largest CAM Coaching Academies globally.

In 2008, Mark was recognized as a Master Trainer of NLP by the Mind Institute in Australia for his innovative advancements in the field. Since then, he has trained and mentored thousands of individuals worldwide, including world champion athletes, CEOs, government officials, and media personalities.

Authorship and Publications

Mark co-authored “The CAM Coach,” a best-selling book that serves as a comprehensive guide for practitioners in the complementary and alternative medicine industry. The book offers strategies and insights on establishing and running a successful practice. It has been integrated into the curricula of several universities and is considered a leading resource in the field.

Media Presence and Collaborations

Beyond writing, Mark has a significant media presence, appearing on television and radio as an NLP expert. In 2015, he collaborated with Professor Paul Dolan from the London School of Economics to launch the “Happiness by Design” wellbeing program, based on Dolan’s best-selling book. This initiative focused on enhancing workplace wellbeing.

Current Endeavors

Today, Mark continues to lead the Life Practice Group, offering a range of accredited coaching and psychology courses aimed at empowering individuals to effect meaningful change in their lives and the lives of others. His mission is to provide accessible, life-changing education to a global audience.

For more information on Mark Shields and his programs, you can visit the Life Practice Academy’s official website.

Recently Mark was invited to join coaching legends such as Dan Lok, Robin Sharma T. Harv Eker Matt Bernstein and John Lee and showcase his work as a member of the Wealth Dragons team.



 

Course Curriculum


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Here is what some of our previous delegates have said....

"I am so glad this course exists! It has given me a wealth of information and vital tools to make it as a therapist in my industry. Both Mark and Karen are great teachers, they have valuable knowledge and are both warm, friendly and always ready to answer any questions. This course was put together really well and it shows. Anyone who finds setting up a business in the health industry to be a daunting and overwhelming experience, should definitely take this course. It will prove extremely useful!"

Ruth Raymond - Naturopathic Nutritionist

"As a recently qualified Nutritional Therapist I would highly recommend this course to anyone either starting to build their own clinical practice or an established practitioner who wishes to develop their business. The course covered a large range of topics which have provided a great deal of inspiration and help for me in putting together my business plan and to help me outline my aspirations for my clinical practice for the future".

Emma Hoxey - Nutritional Therapist, MBANT


"The CAM Coach has taught me better business skills in order to run the London Clinic of Nutrition. It has helped me make the step from a therapist to a business owner. The advice from the CAM Coach has been invaluable".

Oliver Barnett, The London Clinic of Nutrition




"Such SIMPLE, BASIC and OBVIOUS things that I have just not been doing! I could kick myself? I can't thank you enough for recommending this course to me. I have already made small changes as suggested and have attracted more client referrals Thank you".

Sarah, Nutritional Therapist



"As a recently qualified Nutritional Therapist I would highly recommend this course to anyone either starting to build their own clinical practice or an established practitioner who wishes to develop their business. The course covered a large range of topics which have provided a great deal of inspiration and help for me in putting together my business plan and to help me outline my aspirations for my clinical practice for the future"

Emma Hoxey, Nutritional Therapist MBANT


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! Please contact us at [email protected] letting us know what it is that you are unhappy about.
Does distance learning work as well as face to face?
We offer 100% Online learning with full tutor support. Enjoy the flexibility of being able to study around your life, job, family & commitments. - With the Open University celebrating its 50th anniversary & the Kings College London & Cambridge University offering distance learning degree level courses, the flexibility of home study courses is more popular than ever. This is where we come in. Learning with the CAM Coach team is life changing. You will have the flexibility and support to study around your job, family & commitments.​ Download our course App and view your course on all your devices. Enrol onto any of our courses from anywhere at any time and be in complete control of your study.

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