The Mindset Coach

Have you ever finished a coaching session thinking, “That was brilliant”, only to meet the client again the following week and discover that nothing has actually changed? It is one of the interesting tensions in coaching. A client can have an insight, feel incredibly motivated and leave with a beautifully clear action plan, yet still return to the same pattern when real life takes over. So in this...

Your client probably will not remember whether you used GROW, a strengths-based framework, an NLP process or a particular coaching technique. They will remember whether they felt seen. Whether something shifted. Whether they left the conversation able to think, feel or act differently. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I explore what coaching mastery actually looks like once you have m...

Do you really need to wait until you have 500 coaching hours before you begin developing towards PCC-level coaching? Or could waiting actually mean spending hundreds of hours practising at the level you already know, rather than developing the skills you want to grow into? In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I’m joined by Andy Johnson, our Director of Education at the Mindset Coach Acade...

Being good at marketing coaching and being good at coaching are not the same skill. A polished brand, a large following, a full event or a beautifully marketed programme can tell us a lot about somebody’s ability to attract attention and sell an offer. But once a client actually steps into the coaching room, whether that is one-to-one, inside a group programme or at a retreat, something very diffe...

There is a point in many coaches’ development where good questions, strong rapport and a reliable coaching framework are no longer enough. You can hear the pattern beneath what the client is saying. You know they are stuck somewhere deeper. And you also know that asking another variation of “What could you do differently?” is probably not going to create the shift they need. In this episode of The...

Putting more people into a coaching session does not automatically make it group coaching. And if you have ever been inside a group where one person dominated every conversation, quieter members disappeared into the background, and the whole thing felt more like a webinar with occasional hot seats, you will know exactly what I mean. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I explore what actu...

When something is not quite working in your coaching business, it is very easy to assume you need more. More qualifications, more followers, more confidence, more clients, a better niche, a better website or another tool to add to the collection. But what if you do not need more of everything? What if there is simply one area that needs your attention, and strengthening that one piece could improv...

The coaching industry is full of tools. Apps, assessments, worksheets, prompts, trackers, systems and now an ever-growing range of AI platforms all promise to help us coach more effectively. But more tools do not automatically make us better coaches. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I share 12 tools that genuinely earn their place in a professional coaching practice. From coaching agr...

Being caring, intuitive and a naturally good listener can give you a wonderful foundation for coaching. But none of those things, on their own, make someone a great coach. So what actually does? In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I explore the skills that sit beneath exceptional coaching, from presence, active listening and ethical judgement to curiosity, challenge, self-awareness and a...

Life coach or mindset coach? It sounds like a question about choosing a niche. I think it is actually a much more interesting question about how change happens. A client may come to coaching wanting more confidence, a career change, better leadership skills or a healthier habit. But underneath that goal sits a human being with beliefs, emotions, expectations, identity, habits and established patte...

A coaching session can contain thoughtful questions, valuable insights and a highly engaged client and still fail to create meaningful change. The difference is often not the quality of one particular question. It is whether the coach can create a clear, ethical and purposeful process that helps the client move from arriving in the conversation to identifying what really matters, exploring what is...

ACC or PCC? On the surface, the difference may appear to be a matter of training hours, client experience and which credential you can place after your name. But the more important distinction is what each stage asks of you as a coach. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I explore what genuinely changes as you progress from ACC to PCC, from the way you listen and partner with clients to...

Your client understands the pattern. They know what they need to do differently and can explain exactly why change matters. Yet, a week later, they are back in the same behaviour. What is missing? Insight is valuable, but insight alone does not always create transformation. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, we explore seven coaching methods that help clients move beyond understanding a...

The coaching profession is growing, and growth alone does not tell us where it is heading. Client expectations are rising, and artificial intelligence is changing the way coaches work. Information is more accessible than ever, and clients are becoming increasingly discerning about the people they trust to support them. The question is no longer whether coaching will change. It is which coaches wil...

Coaching isn’t meant to be about endless admin, clunky onboarding, or second‑guessing whether you’re working on the right thing. You became a coach to create transformation, the kind that lasts. Yet too often, traditional processes keep us circling the surface while clients are craving depth. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I’m introducing you to Mindset Dimensions, the integrated di...

Becoming a coach is easy. Becoming a credible, ethical and truly transformational coach is not. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I will walk you through the exact training pathways offered at the Mindset Coach Academy, and more importantly, help you understand which one is right for you. Whether you are just starting out, ready to deepen your impact, or looking for a comprehensive pro...

There’s a quiet moment between Christmas and New Year where everything softens just enough for clarity to arrive. The noise fades, the pace slows, and the truth you’ve been avoiding becomes harder to ignore. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I will invite you into that pause, the space before the pivot, where real decisions are made. Not about resolutions or goals, but about identity....

Every December, I love to pause and reflect, not just on what we’ve achieved, but on who we’ve become as coaches. And this year, I’m inviting you into one of my favourite traditions: the Naughty and Nice List for coaches. This isn’t about judgement. It’s about honesty. The “naughty” patterns are the ones that quietly hold you back, avoiding visibility, collecting courses without actually developin...

There’s a truth in the coaching industry that almost no one talks about,  and it’s the reason some coaches thrive while others stay stuck, no matter how many courses they take or how much content they create. The coaches who grow sustainably aren’t just skilled; they’ve developed the invisible abilities that make success possible. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I’m pulling back...

Momentum . It’s the missing ingredient that keeps 98% of coaches circling instead of growing. Not motivation, not inspiration, momentum. The force that builds your business, attracts clients, and shapes your identity as a powerful coach. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast , I reveal the hidden leaks that drain momentum and share the three internal codes that the top 2% of coaches use to...

Why aren’t clients coming? You’ve done the training, you know you can help people, but the enquiries and bookings just aren’t landing. The truth is, it’s rarely about needing another certification or a fancier website; it’s about the invisible patterns of self-sabotage that hold you back. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I’ll show you the three blocks that stop coaches from attracting...

Where is coaching heading next? The industry is evolving at a pace we’ve never seen before. Clients are more discerning, technology is reshaping delivery, and credibility is becoming the new currency. Add to that a renewed craving for in-person connection, and it’s clear: the future of coaching looks very different from the past. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, I will explore the key...

Consistency. It’s the word we all know we need, yet the one we often struggle to embody. As coaches, we start with energy and vision, but then life happens: a busy week, a cancelled client, a post that doesn’t land. Suddenly, momentum slips away. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast , I’m sharing the truth about consistency: it’s not about willpower, it’s about identity. You’ll discover th...

Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming; it’s already here, and it’s transforming how we coach, connect, and create results. In this episode of The Mindset Coach Podcast, Lara explores what it truly means to coach in an era where human and artificial intelligence work side by side. You’ll learn how to integrate AI thoughtfully into your coaching practice without losing the presence, intuition, and et...

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering which coaching certification is right for you, or whether you even need one, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m unpacking the real differences between mindset coaching and life coaching, and why the language you use (and the depth you go to) matters more than ever.  We’ll explore the distinctions between ICF ACC and PCC levels, what m...