Life Coaching Secrets

Before I became a coach, I would hear about successful coaches and envy them. I thought they were so lucky. It aggravated me that they had a life that I most wanted. But then I realized that their life is just as attainable for me as it is to them. I have the opportunity to design a life I love. Instead of being jealous of these coaches, I decided to be inspired by them. I let that guide me toward...

You don't HAVE TO market, you GET TO. It's a privilege to market yourself as a coach. Most coaches struggle with marketing because of their thoughts about it. Marketing can be fun, simple and inspiring. In this episode, I will show how to get it done. Here are the myths we cover in this episode: "I need to register my business before I can begin."  "I need to get my life together before...

Do you think marketing yourself as a coach is hard, complicated or stressful? Marketing is simply telling people you are a coach, building a relationship with them and seeing how you can help them. When you understand how to market yourself well as a coach, you will find clients with ease.  Here are the myths we cover in this episode:  "It takes many years of marketing before you can rep...

Many people have the assumption that all "pressure" we feel is bad. But what if pressure is one of the most important ingredients to guarantee your success? Not all pressure is created equal. Negative Pressure is when you are being pushed to do something against your will. Positive Pressure is when you are being pushed to do things aligned with your goals. Positive Pressure inspires you to show up...

Whenever we think about going after our dreams, our brain will normally respond with fear. This fear can be sneaky at times. Fear often makes itself look like the "rational and responsible" approach to take.  Whenever you start to imagine a better life, there will be a push-and-pull between maintaining your current life and going after the life we want to have. You may start imagining how ama...

Do you ever worry that when someone hires you, they won't get results? Having a dissatisfied client is a big fear many coaches have. In this episode, I share exactly how to maximize the possibility your clients get incredible results from working with you. I also cover: What you are (and are NOT) responsible for as a coach The coaching skills to use in a session to inspire clients to take massive...

Do you or your clients ever feel like they are going through the motions? Like life is passing on by? And maybe you're starting to have feelings of apathy? Boredom can be an eye-opening experience when you know how to properly explore why it is showing up.  The past year, many people have said, “Since there is a pandemic, I am bored at home with not much to do." Boredom has become more of an...

There is a fine line between coaching and coddling. One question to assess yourself is: How comfortable are you with your client's discomfort? As coaches, we must be OK with our clients being in pain. Coaching is a messy, painful process. That's what makes it so transformational. You are not coaching to get your client's approval. And, you are NOT coaching to make your client feel good. This doesn...

What do you say if your client asks you to tell them what to do? Do you give them answers? "How Drama" is when your clients demand that you tell them how to solve their own problems. They want you to give them solutions, strategies and ideas. It may feel useful and necessary to give your clients the "how", but doing so does more harm than good. Notice the part of you that wants to give your client...

It is one thing for someone to be coached, and it is another thing for someone to be open to the coaching process. Coachability is your openness to coaching. There are four qualities that enhance one's coachability: The openness to new ideas and thoughts The humility to recognize your own blindspots The willingness to be completely wrong A genuine desire for change No matter how old you are, you a...

Earning your first $100k as a life coach is not as complicated as it may seem.  There are only four steps to master: You share your gifts. People judge you. People pay you. You transform lives. This is the exact formula every coach must master in order to hit six figures. This episode breaks down exactly how to make sure you are mastering each step so you create the coaching business of your...

What is the difference between coaching and therapy? Both are amazing modalities to make positive changes in life. And both can also be rewarding careers if you want to make a difference in people's lives. This episode reveals: The different kind of "stress" therapists and coaches address with clients The training and education that is required for therapy and life coaching What to consider when c...

What is life coaching? Can people really get paid well to coach others? What does it take to succeed in this career? I discovered coaching after years of living at the effect of my anxieties and insecurities. I was also tens of thousands of dollars in debt. All of the signs in my life pointed me to pursue coaching. It started to feel like my calling. In the process of becoming a coach, I overcame...