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Navigating Feedback Without Taking It Personally In this episode of the Coaching Clinic Podcast, Angie and John address how to handle feedback without taking it personally. They share their experiences as coaches, discuss the importance of feedback for personal and professional growth, and explore various types of feedback they’ve encountered. The conversation also touches upon the challenges of m...

Procrastination: Understanding, Tackling, and Coaching Through It In this episode, Angie and John dive into the challenges of procrastination, exploring its causes, impacts, and potential solutions. They discuss the importance of being proactive, sharing personal anecdotes, and providing insights on overcoming procrastination both in personal lives and business settings. The episode covers how coa...

Optimizing Your Coaching Day: Time Management and Productivity Tips In this episode of The Coaching Clinic, John Ball and Angela Besignano share insights into structuring a successful day as a self-employed coach. They discuss the importance of setting office hours, employing productivity tools, and having a planner. The hosts emphasize the need to balance work and self-care routines, avoid distra...

Confronting and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome In this episode of the Coaching Clinic, John and Angie dive deep into the topic of imposter syndrome through a candid conversation and personal anecdotes. They start with a thought-provoking game of 'Who Am I?', revealing statements related to imposter syndrome. Throughout the discussion, they explore the sneaky and pervasive nature of imposter syndrome...

Building Relationships in Coaching and Authentic Marketing Techniques In this episode, John and Angie delve into effective and authentic methods for bringing new clients into your coaching world. They emphasize relationship marketing over traditional hard-sell techniques. The conversation covers the importance of warm and cold leads, the pitfalls of spammy marketing, the value of building trust, a...

Mastering Key Coaching Skills: Listening, Reframing, and Building Rapport Summary In this conversation, Angie and John discuss various coaching skills and techniques. They touch on the importance of rituals and energy management, the skill of reframing, and the power of metaphors and stories in coaching. They emphasize the need for coaches to guide their clients rather than telling them what to do...

Key Traits and Qualities That Define a Good Coach In this episode, John and Angie explore the essential qualities that make someone a good coach. They discuss the importance of ensuring clients know what to do after a call, being fully present, listening intently, and maintaining a non-judgmental attitude. They also touch upon the significance of professionalism and the ability to hold clients acc...

Balancing Structure and Intuition in Coaching In this episode, hosts Angie and John dive into the debate over structured versus intuitive coaching methods. They discuss their personal experiences transitioning from formulaic approaches to more adaptive, intuitive styles. They explore the importance of blending frameworks with flexibility, the perils of rigid coaching, and the potential future impl...

Diving Deep into Coaching Philosophy In this episode, John and Angie dive deep into the foundations and philosophies behind effective coaching. They explore the origins and influences of coaching practices, drawing from personal experiences, various philosophies including Buddhism and Stoicism, and the importance of maintaining human-centric approaches. The conversation touches on the significance...

The Art and Strategy of Coaching Packages In this episode, Angie and John discuss the challenges and considerations in designing coaching packages. They highlight the importance of setting appropriate durations for coaching engagements to ensure client success. Key topics include the feasibility of shorter packages, pricing strategies, the value of group vs. one-on-one coaching, and the importance...

Handling Client Complaints in Coaching: Experiences and Strategies In this episode, John and Angie delve into the challenging topic of client complaints in the coaching profession. They share personal anecdotes of dealing with direct and indirect complaints from clients and discuss the emotional impact these experiences had on them. The discussion covers practical strategies for setting clear expe...

Navigating Codependency in Coaching Relationships In this episode, the hosts dive into the topic of codependent clients and coaches with saviour complexes. John and Angie share personal experiences, address the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and discuss the potential pitfalls of seeking or becoming a reliance centre for clients. They further explore how unhealthy dependencies can form,...

Navigating Tough Love and Direct Coaching In this episode, John and Angie delve into the nuances of responding to challenging feedback in a coaching context. They discuss the balance needed between being direct and maintaining a supportive environment, emphasizing the importance of permission-based and individualized coaching approaches. Through personal anecdotes, they explore the complexities of...

Mastering Discovery Calls: Building Trust and Assessing Client Fit In this episode, Angie and John delve into the intricacies of conducting successful discovery or triage calls with prospective clients. They discuss the importance of initial questionnaires to set the stage, the differences between discovery and triage calls, and share best practices for building rapport without coming off as too p...

In this episode, John and Angie explore the topic of coaching certifications, discussing their personal journeys with obtaining certifications, their mixed feelings and experiences they have had, and the evolving landscape of coaching accreditation. They address the perceived value of certifications, the industry's movement towards regulation and standardization, and the importance of choosing cer...

Navigating the Coaching Industry: Going Solo vs. Joining a Company In this podcast episode, Angie and John delve into the complexities of the coaching profession, specifically discussing the advantages and disadvantages of working independently versus under the umbrella of a coaching company like BetterUp. They share personal experiences and insights into the certification process, client acquisit...

Navigating the Challenges of Coaching Highly Successful Individuals In this episode, John and Angie, delve into the complexities and nuances of coaching individuals who may be perceived as more successful than the coach. They discuss their personal experiences, the evolution of their feelings of intimidation over time, and the importance of defining success. They explore the psychological aspects...

The Importance of Professional Insurance for Coaches In this episode, hosts Angie and John discuss the various aspects and importance of having professional insurance for individuals working as coaches. Both hosts share their journeys and perspectives on insurance, highlighting why Angie chose to invest in it and why John did at one point but eventually saw it as less relevant for his coaching sty...

Mastering Follow-Up in Your Coaching Business In this episode, John & Angie discuss the importance of follow-up in business, particularly within the coaching industry. They address common pitfalls such as poor or lack of follow-up, which many coaches suffer from due to fears and doubts, including imposter syndrome and the discomfort of sales conversations. Explore the root causes of these chal...

Navigating Client Fit in Coaching This episode features a candid conversation between John and Angie on the challenges and realities of determining client fit in the coaching industry. They both emphasize the importance of a discovery call to assess compatibility, trust, and client coachability. They discuss the early days of coaching, where the temptation is to accept every client, but they highl...

Attracting Clients: Strategies Beyond the Hype In this episode, Angie and John discuss the essential qualities that make a coach appealing to clients, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and expertise over showcasing a lavish lifestyle, which tends to attract followers to fake gurus. They delve into the challenge of finding the right clients, highlighting the value of niching down and knowi...

Navigating Pricing Conversations in Coaching In this episode, the hosts delve into the challenging topic of discussing pricing with potential coaching clients. They share personal anecdotes and struggles with initially setting and communicating their rates, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for the money conversation. Starting out undercharging themselves due to a lack of confidence and...

Launch Strategies and Best Practices for New Coaches This script discusses the challenges and strategies involved in launching a coaching business, emphasizing that it is neither as simple as a lemonade stand nor as complex as rocket science. Angie and John share their personal experiences and the lessons learned in the early days of their coaching careers, such as the importance of not relying so...

In this podcast episode, Angie and John discuss a common mistake among coaches: neglecting the business aspects of their practice. They emphasize the importance of managing business administration beyond just getting new business cards or a flashy website. Angie shares her struggles with adapting to administrative tasks, underscoring that many coaching programs do not teach the essentials of runni...

Friendship or Coaching: Striking the Right Balance In this episode, the discussion revolves around the complexities and nuances of the coaching relationship, especially concerning the boundary between being a coach and a friend. The conversation touches on how coaches, driven by a desire to please and be liked, might risk crossing into the friend zone, potentially compromising the effectiveness of...