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Step-by-Step - Signing Up as a Coach

This guide walks you through the complete process of creating your coach account on Zant, from initial registration to accepting your first client booking.

Written by Kieran Leister
Updated over a week ago

Step 1: Create Your Account

1.1 Visit Zant Website

  • Go to zant.com

  • Click Sign Up or Get Started

1.2 Choose Account Type

  • Select "I'm a Coach"

  • This determines your dashboard and features

1.3 Enter Basic Information

Required Fields:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Password (minimum 8 characters)

  • Agree to Terms of Service

Click: Create Account

1.4 Verify Your Email

  • Check your email inbox

  • Look for "Welcome to Zant" email

  • Click verification link

  • You'll be redirected to complete your profile

Step 2: Complete Your Coach Profile

2.1 Upload Profile Photo

  • Click Add Photo

  • Select professional headshot

  • Crop to fit

  • Save

Tips:

  • Use clear, friendly, professional photo

  • Face should be clearly visible

  • Good lighting, smile

  • No group photos or logos

2.2 Add Your Professional Name

  • Enter the name you coach under

  • This appears to clients

  • Can be different from account name

  • Example: "Dr. Sarah Johnson" or "Mike Chen, PCC"

2.3 Write Your Bio

What to Include:

  • Your coaching background (2-3 sentences)

  • Who you work with

  • Your approach or philosophy

  • What makes you unique

  • Results you help clients achieve

Character count: Aim for 300-800 words

2.4 Select Your Credentials

Certifications:

  • ICF (ACC, PCC, MCC)

  • Other coaching certifications

  • Professional licenses

  • Relevant degrees

2.5 Choose Your Specialties

Select all that apply:

  • Leadership Development

  • Career Coaching

  • Executive Coaching

  • Career Transitions

  • Work-Life Balance

  • Confidence Building

  • And more...

Choose: 3-7 specialties (your strongest areas)

2.6 Select Industries You Serve

  • Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Education, Non-profit, Startups, Government, and more

2.7 Add Coaching Styles

  • Directive, Non-directive, Solution-focused, Transformational, etc.

2.8 Set Languages

  • Select all languages you coach in

2.9 Add Optional Elements

  • Banner Image

  • Video Introduction (highly recommended!)

  • Website URL

  • LinkedIn profile

  • Press Links

Step 3: Set Your Pricing

3.1 Choose Pricing Display

Option A: Public Pricing - Shows rates openly (recommended) Option B: Consultation Only - Hides pricing, offers free discovery call

3.2 Set Your Hourly Rate

  • Enter your rate for single sessions in USD

  • Example: $150/hour

3.3 Create Session Packages (Optional but Recommended)

  1. Click Add Package

  2. Enter package name

  3. Number of sessions

  4. Total price

  5. Validity period

  6. Save

Step 4: Set Your Availability

4.1 Configure Your Timezone

  • Select your timezone (critical!)

4.2 Set Weekly Schedule

  • Toggle days ON/OFF

  • Add time blocks

  • Set start and end times

4.3 Set Buffer Time

  • Recommended: 15 minutes minimum

4.4 Set Default Session Duration

  • Most coaches: 60 minutes

Step 5: Set Up Payments

5.1 Connect Stripe Account

  1. Go to Financials page

  2. Click Connect Stripe

  3. Follow Stripe prompts

  4. Provide banking information

  5. Verify identity

Step 6: Optional Integrations

6.1 Connect Calendar

  • Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook

  • Prevents double-bookings

6.2 Connect Video Platform

  • Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams

  • Auto-generates meeting links

Step 7: Publish Your Profile

7.1 Review Your Profile

  • Click Preview Profile

  • Check all information

7.2 Make Profile Live

  • Toggle Marketplace Visible to ON

Step 8: Choose Membership Plan

Early Stage (Free) - 15% platform fee Premium Pro - $199/quarter or $599/year, 10% platform fee

Step 9: Get Your First Client

9.1 Share Your Profile

  • Set custom URL (e.g., zant.com/sarahjohnson)

  • Share on LinkedIn, email signature, business cards

9.2 Respond Promptly

  • Check dashboard daily

  • Respond within 24 hours

Congratulations! πŸŽ‰

You're now a verified Zant coach ready to start growing your coaching business.

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