Habitology - Habits For Coaching Business Success

Are you afraid of niching down and just want to help everyone, because you think it means that you will have fewer potential clients? Or, perhaps you don't know how to niche down? Today, I’ll help you understand what it means to ‘niche down’, six benefits of choosing a niche and what coaching a niche involves .

How good are you at describing the value and impact of coaching to potential clients? In this episode I am going to help you to unpack the benefits of coaching in a way that gets prospective clients interested in learning more and working with you.

Are you struggling with energy rollercoasters, anxiety or poor sleep? A coffee detox might be part of the solution. It may be a helpful way to give your nervous system a break and feel calmer. Going cold turkey on caffeine can be hard, so this episode outlines how  I am going to do a coffee detox so that you can go through the process with ease. Food Standards ANZ database - search specific f...

If you’ve struggled with anxiety or other mental health concerns, you know how debilitating it can be. Today we’ll discuss how vagus nerve stimulation can help you to improve these conditions, and 6 ways you can do this simply and effectively at home. Article on the efficacy of vagus nerve stimulation

Are you finding it difficult to gain credibility with other health professionals? Are they confused about what you do, or facing lots of questions about your qualifications? Today I’ll outline six ways you can boost your professional credibility so that people understand what you do and have trust and confidence in your qualification, training, skill set and capabilities. Episode: how to boost you...

If you’re a coach, it is essential for you to have your own coach. But what if you can’t afford to pay a coach? Co-coaching – or swapping sessions with another coach – is a great way to give and receive coaching and gain the benefits. Coaching is much more effective if you are working with the right person – and today I’ll describe how to set up a productive, connected co-coaching agreement with a...

Are you a qualified coach who is wondering how to gain professional credibility and endorsement? You might have been looking at ICF and NBHWC accreditation but aren’t sure which way to go. By the end of this episode, you’ll be clear on the difference between ICF and NBHWC as professional associations, what the process is for getting accredited by either, and perhaps some clarity on which option is...

Are you struggling to find enough clients, do a good enough job, or achieve your health goals? Showing up is the key to your success. Let's look at why, and the 7 essential steps you can do to show up consistently, so you can get the results you want.

When you’ve qualified as a health coach, what are the steps you need to take to get started? It can be really confusing, especially if you’ve never run a business before. By the end of this episode, you will be clear on what you need to do to prepare for your business, understand the 3 foundational steps for success, and a simple outline of how to create offers, marketing materials and your sales...

Are you thinking about making change but lacking in motivation, and wondering how long it will take to form a new habit that happens automatically and effortlessly? I'm going to outline habit architecture, influencing factors and finally, what the research says about how long it takes to form a habit. Once you understand this, it can help you to manage your expectations, decide if you are ready to...

Are you trying to get better quality sleep and want to know what your sleep data means? In this episode I’m going to explain sleep hypnograms and sleep data, and how to use them to understand your sleep, and help you sleep better.

If you’re like me, sleep can be hit and miss at times and getting enough sleep can become a drain that affects your performance and productivity. In this episode, we’ll cover a few sleep hacks recommended by leading neurobiologists that can help you to improve your chance of falling asleep and staying asleep. References Brown TM, Brainard GC, Cajochen C, Czeisler CA, Hanifin JP, et al. (2022) Reco...

By understanding and aligning with your sleep chronotype, you can unlock your full potential in terms of productivity, focus, mental health, motivation to exercise, getting your eating right, and maintaining a healthy weight. Today I'll describe what chronotypes are, how to work out your sleep chronotype, the benefits of knowing your sleep chronotype, and how you can align to your chronotype so yo...

If you find it hard to really communicate the value of what they do in their marketing and craft a viable value proposition, let's unpack your secret weapon - the ‘brand ladder’ – a helpful tool that helps you define what motivates people to buy and craft a compelling value proposition that is guaranteed to attract new clients.

A lot of coaches have trouble explaining what they do, what health coaching is and how it works. And that’s why this episode discusses the #1 reason why you may NOT be getting the leads you want, and how best to explain what you do so that you can confidently speak to people and attract more paying clients. Also make sure you tune in next week when we deep dive a powerful tool to help you craft yo...

If you are a health coach and want to know how much to charge as a health and wellbeing coach, you’re in the right place. By the end of this episode, you’ll be clear on how to set health coaching prices that you’re comfortable to charge, and that are good value to your clients.

Does pivoting your niche mean you need to set up all new social medial profiles and pages, separate from your existing ones? It depends. Let’s talk about what to do if you are tweaking or totally pivoting your niche.

This is a question that comes up a lot – should I show pricing on my website, or is it better to not have pricing on my website? This episode covers the pros and cons and helps you make this decision. There's a special insight at the end from Natasha Berta, Marketing and business growth guru from Connected Marketing. In this episode, I’ll talk about: Getting client feedback, Price Lists on Website...

Most of us associate drinking alcohol with relaxing, celebrating, sport and ‘fitting in’ with social norms. We might feel that alcohol helps us cope better with stress and anxiety, but is alcohol good for mental health?  Today we'll explore how we think alcohol helps (and does it?), the physical and mental effects of alcohol, who is most at risk (important to know if you're a coach), where to...

I was recently asked, ‘how do you coach around nutrition and eating habits without being an expert’? Today I’ll illustrate a few ways to do this with some examples. If you liked this episode, please subscribe on your chosen platform (e.g. iTunes) and leave me a 5-star rating!

The global shifts in dietary intakes have led to people eating more sugary, fatty, high-energy food and snack foods, and a decrease in fibre-rich and nutrient-dense foods, especially in younger generations and those who are ‘busy’ and looking for convenience. But what impact does diet have on mental health? Today I want to explore the latest research that links diet and mental health, and to discu...

Today I summarise some of our leading innovators and impactful coaches and speakers at the recent HCANZA conference, as well as the impact and potential of health and wellness coaching. Health and wellness coaching is at the cutting edge of health behaviour change in a variety of contexts, and the opportunity is huge right now for qualified health and wellness coaches to have an impact.

Andy Hampson of the Inspire Network is on a mission to change lives. Andy has just launched her coaching business with a pilot program to bring out the best in breast cancer patients. Andy is leveraging her skills as a Practice Manager and her professional network to help patients she has previously supported, in a different and more inspiring way. Connect with Andy https://www.linkedin.com/in/and...

Danielle Dobson is hot property right now. As Author of the Gender Code, Professional speaker and executive coach, Danielle is making an impact in the corporate and small business worlds by helping women unlock their potential in leadership and life. In this episode, Danielle talks about her own career progression and Gender Code limitations, and how she broke through to create a successful busine...

Kristine Gardener of Melbourne Wellness Coaching is a wellness coach, naturopath and Metabolic Balance Coach who is running a successful weight loss coaching business. But in the beginning, she wasn’t sure how to get traction and where to start. This interview uncovers her journey to success, and what it took to get there. Connect with Kristine https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-gardener-consult...