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AFFILIATE EYE

Unlocking career growth in iGaming through coaching

Saroca VP of development Claire Adamou explains how the skills learnt from coaching can be applied in the iGaming affiliate sector, from setting clear goals to asking the right questions to clients to boost ROI

In the fast-paced world of iGaming, affiliate management is a key driver

1. Building trust
In any industry, trust is the cornerstone of any effective
Claire Adamou, Saroca VP of development
directors must build trust with their teams, motivating them through authentic leadership, transparency
of business success. Whether
relationship, and iGaming is
and a consistent commitment
you’ re an affiliate manager,
no different. In a world where
to mutual success. Whether
director or an affiliate
partnerships are often formed
it’ s handling client accounts or
entrepreneur, developing and
remotely, with people you may not
managing internal teams, trust
nurturing relationships is vital
regularly meet face-to-face, building
allows for a more harmonious and
for growing your network and
trust can be more challenging.
productive workflow.
ultimately your bottom line.
For affiliate managers, trust
To build trust, demonstrate
The fundamental principles of
becomes the foundation of
reliability, offer honest feedback
coaching – building trust, setting
partnerships with affiliates.
and show genuine interest in
goals, active listening, questioning
Without trust, affiliates may be
your partners’ successes. Small
and providing feedback – play
hesitant to share their insights
actions, like being available for
a crucial role in this process.
or collaborate effectively on
regular check-ins or providing
When applied correctly, these
promotional strategies. A
timely responses, can establish
coaching strategies can help
trusted relationship ensures
credibility over time.
improve communication, foster
self-awareness and boost
that both parties can openly discuss issues, share goals and
2. Setting goals
results across both personal and
solve problems together.
Setting clear and attainable
professional spheres.
Similarly, affiliate
goals is a fundamental
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