Life, Mastered with Molly Claire

Books full of advice to help kids through divorce, and everything that comes after it, abound by the hundreds. But they are typically written from an adult perspective, not necessarily a kid’s. Daisy Freestone is changing that with her new book, A Kid’s Guide to Divorce and Life After It: Tips, Tricks and More .  Daisy Freestone is my daughter and she’s written and illustrated a book full of tips,...

For me, my 2022 is going to be all about more openness, flow, allowing, receiving, and expanding the people that I’m able to reach. I hope you plan something similar for your new year. Together, we can increase the  change for good and positive impact we have in this world. To that end, in this episode, I touch on the topic of visualization to achieve your goals. I offer you some guidance and, hop...

As we dive into the New Year, it’s important to look at our money in a serious, yet easygoing, way. Easygoing? When taxes and budgets and forecasts and cash flow and all the “can I afford to…” questions can be overwhelming and massively stress-inducing? Yes, with the right help and guidance. After all, as coaches, we have some specific expenditures and numerous online expenses. We can’t have just...

Sometimes we know we’re in a rut, and sometimes we may be in one and not even recognize it. Exactly what might ruts look like to identify them? As we move into the new year, it’s the perfect time to evaluate: Evaluate your processes and where you’re going, are there places you’re stuck? Give yourself time and space to just be. Put some distance between yourself and your business to shift your view...

A voice coach is not just so you can sing more beautifully or speak more eloquently. There is an entire psychology behind how you speak and the underlying signals you’re giving off. Professional voice coach, Tracy Goodwin, has developed Psychology of the Voice® – she can tell you the subconscious signals you are broadcasting with your voice. It flows from the reality that we get impressions about...

You definitely want to create a business that supports your life, and not the other way around. But this endeavor needs proper attention. In trying to avoid the trap of building your life around your business, another potential pitfall appears. That is, the temptation to minimize this needed balance, and even develop a mindset that certain things are optional. But the reality is, your business is...

With the new year only weeks away, it’s time to look back over this year. But not just to reflect -- to acknowledge. As you acknowledge how you’ve shifted and aligned your business over the past year, you energize yourself for the year to come. You capture and release stored momentum you’ve already created. And with this as your fuel, you can make a more comprehensive and meaningful plan for your...

Does this sound familiar? “Before succumbing to chronic fatigue, doubt and my inner critic encouraged my overthinking of everything. Overwhelm invited indulging in busyness, over-researching, and shopping sprees for needless things. Striving for perfection and making everyone happy nearly sucked the life out of me by forgetting to think about me. Black clouds hovered above me as I questioned every...

Everett O’Keefe is an International #1 Bestselling Author and the founder of Ignite Press . He’s helped bring to the market over 45 bestselling books, including my own. I wanted to have him on because publishing a book is one of the most powerful and durable ways to spread your message. And coaches who want to author a book no longer have to choose either print or digital, doing both is available...

Questions are powerful and one of the greatest gifts we give our clients. Asking questions. Answering questions. Staying curious. As we connect with our values, and create the businesses and lives we want, frequently asking ourselves questions can be extremely insightful. In this episode, I ask several questions surrounding key decisions for your business growth. They revolve around what you spend...

Self-trust is absolutely essential in creating an authentic business for your clients. Through the employment of deep self-trust, you master decision-making; you sustain a business that will succeed long term. It is vital in becoming a truly masterful coach and in meeting the needs of your clients. Self-trust is equally as foundational in crafting and nurturing an intentional life of peace and ali...

Speaking and coaching boldly, especially about topics that can be uncomfortable or are typically avoided, is somewhat unique in the coaching world. But even if you don’t coach on specialty topics, boldness is occasionally needed in any coaching business. In this episode, I chat with three coaches who specialize in unique niches. I wanted to bring them on the podcast to share their experiences. I h...

Thinking ahead of coaching sessions can make them more impactful, naturally increasing your effectiveness with your clients. In this episode, I share four simple coaching principles that enhance powerful coaching. With these to guide you, you can be a more intuitive coach, one who is connected on a deeper level with your clients. This deeper connection will, in turn, nurture a level of service to...

Having a measure of autopilot in your business can be a good thing when it helps you automate some processes and prevents things from falling through the cracks. But it can also take a very bad turn and become extremely detrimental to your business if the wrong type of business autopilot sets in. In this episode, I tackle some dangerous kinds of business autopilots that you want to avoid. This goe...

A few episodes ago, we discussed integrity in our coaching businesses. I believe it is of the utmost importance to uphold a high level of integrity and trustworthiness in our coaching practices, not only for ourselves and for our clients, but for the industry as a whole. Upholding acceptable practices includes not only avoiding unacceptable practices but also being intentional to choose and implem...

Oftentimes, thoughts creep in that we don’t realize are affecting us in a negative way. One common example is the myth, “I ought to be able to figure all this out on my own”. Thoughts like that not only place massive amounts of pressure on us, they can hinder us from growth. But the reality is that there is a lot to learn. We are all expanding our knowledge, our skill sets, our mindsets. Allow you...

To build self-trust as we build our businesses, we need to take a look at ourselves, where we are in our personal lives, and how circumstances can bring challenges. However, taking care of ourselves and carving out time to focus on our goals can be nearly impossible at times. But when you know yourself more deeply, when you hang in there and don’t give up, when you show up and do the work -- you c...

In this episode, I answer your questions about Life Mastery! What do you consider to be life mastery? When you think about the concept, do you envision a big house? Owning a specific car? Enjoying perfect relationships? Or is life mastery something very different in your eyes? Through this Q & A, I hope to help you crystalize what it is for you as an individual. Listen in as I share what I persona...

Ethics and integrity are paramount to a reputable coaching business and quality coaching. Due to very limited regulations, we technically have the freedom to adapt our style and the tools we use as we see fit. Unfortunately this freedom can be abused and give our industry a bad name. Coaches can get sloppy, dive into areas they aren’t qualified to help, not uphold confidentiality, or not respect m...

Building your business isn’t easy. It’s a ride of successes with joys and failures with struggles. And it’s not always easy to handle the uncertainties that arise. Quieting the fears of doubt, wondering if you’re making a difference with a client, swirling the conversation from a session around and around in your head… those are quite normal. No matter whether you’re newer to coaching or a seasone...

Uncertainty creates a vague, dark cloud of confusion. It may be uncertainty in your coaching program or the direction you should take. It may show up as doubt that you can properly scale your business or succeed long term. It may manifest as feeling overwhelmed, lacking confidence, and even feeling fear. No matter how it crops up, uncertainty is completely normal. You should expect to experience i...

Handling some of the emotions that surface during coaching sessions can be a delicate process. Some instances may lead you to even suspect trauma in the life of a client. What a some signs a caring coach should watch for to know if referral to a licensed therapist is needed? What can a coach do within their own coaching scope to further help a client? In this episode, Jen Taylor, a licenced trauma...

As a coach, you’re typically your own boss. Completely self-guided and self-managed, you’re without someone charting out your day. You may also have the added layer of your business being located in your home. That’s why focus of your time, focus of your energy, how productive you are, and how you manage the day-to-day are crucial. It can be too easy to lose focus and lose sight of our goals. Mayb...

As a coach, you want to use your gifting to help others create their ideal life and business. Naturally, you also desire this for yourself. But how do you build a committed business that nurtures your ideal life? How do you stay true to your own path and not someone else’s? How do you avoid building someone else’s business or building a business that doesn’t support the life you want? In this epis...

Seeking validation from clients can sabotage your coaching. It puts you in an up and down cycle of highs and lows and can affect your coaching. How can we identify this validation trap and thus avoid it? How can we keep our coaching free from needing personal validation and remain focused on our clients? Before we tackle this subject, it’s important to acknowledge that wanting validation is comple...