Lindsay Dotzlaf

Mastering Coaching Skills

Business EN ↓ 317 episodes

If you want to compete in the coaching industry, you need to be GOOD at coaching. But there are some things you simply couldn't know when you were training to be a coach - and while it's tempting to keep studying, take another course, or dive into a certification program, you really need to build the practical skills and confidence to handle whatever your clients throw at you. Each week life coach Lindsay Dotzlaf shares stories, tips and advice to continually develop your skills as a coach. She knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed and anxious about coaching in the moment, and will teach yo...

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Lindsay Dotzlaf

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Latest episode

Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

42. The Power of Your People with Danielle Savory 17.08.2021

Discover why, as coaches, having people around who you trust and are friends with is so important. We're sharing why we wouldn't be where we are now if not for making these kinds of connections, our thoughts and beliefs about belonging, what we've been going through since we last did an episode together, and how finding your own people on this journey will change your life.   Get full show notes a...

41. When Your Client Isn't Ready for Coaching 10.08.2021

Discover how to serve your clients when they come to you with something they're not ready to be coached through just yet. I'm sharing how to reconsider your role as their coach in these situations, and how you can empower them when they're going through extreme negative emotions without trying to tell them it's just their thoughts.   Get full show notes and full information here: https://www.linds...

40. When Coaching Meets Parenting with Michelle Runnels 03.08.2021

Michelle shares with us how she built a coaching business through her kids' teenage years, which can be an incredibly demanding time for parents, and how this inspired her in creating amazing tools to help her clients. Michelle is full of great advice and she loves nerding out on the science behind how our brains are wired as parents, and when you can understand this, everything about parenting be...

39. What Makes a Great Coach? 27.07.2021

This is a question I get asked all the time: what makes an amazing coach? And while this topic has come up on the podcast before, I'm taking a deeper dive and looking at this question from a different angle. So whether you're having thoughts about the quality you offer, or this is something you want to help your clients with in their own practices, this episode is for you.   Get full show notes an...

38. Safety, Self-Trust, and Fierce Love with Sally Hardie 20.07.2021

I'm bringing you a conversation with one of the most fun clients I've ever had the pleasure of working with, Sally Hardie. Sally gives us an incredible insight into our psychology and takes us through how she applies this stuff to coach her clients effectively. So, if you've always been curious about what's happening in your clients' brains when they come to you, this is essential listening.   Get...

37. Why You're Already a Great Life Coach 13.07.2021

Discover why, despite what you might believe right now, you are an amazing life coach. I'm sharing where so many people get caught up in negative thoughts about their personality traits, how to see these aspects of yourself as the superpowers they are, and how to use them to attract your ideal clients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/37

36. Trauma and Authenticity with Danielle Cohen 06.07.2021

I'm having a wide-ranging conversation with Danielle Cohen about all things visibility, branding, trauma, and authenticity. She's sharing the unique story of how she found this work and we're discussing the importance of presenting yourself authentically, how doing so will change everything in your business, and how she helps all kinds of coaches do this through her signature program. Get full sho...

35. Achieving Your Big Goals: Evaluate and Celebrate 29.06.2021

Tune in this week for the final installment of my series on setting and achieving goals. I'm sharing how to start evaluating and celebrating what you have achieved, even if you don't hit your goal this time, so you can move forward with more confidence and knowledge and help your clients do the same.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/35

34. Achieving Your Big Goals: Moving Forward 22.06.2021

Discover the art of adding new components to your business. I'm sharing the different options available to you at this stage, how to know what's right for you, and the rules I have made for myself that have allowed me to add services and resources to my business with absolutely zero drama. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/34

33. Achieving Your Big Goals: The How 15.06.2021

Find out the second step for achieving your big goals. I'm sharing why our brains love to create drama when we set ourselves new goals, and what you can do to instead reflect on what has already worked for you, and harness that so you can take the next leap towards your goal. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/33

32. Achieving Your Big Goals: The First Steps 08.06.2021

Get a transformational look at how you set and achieve your goals. I'm sharing why goal-setting can be such a miserable experience for so many of us, and how to up-level how you approach every aspect of your goals. This is something I have struggled with at different times in my business, but when we can master this coaching skill, everything changes. Get full show notes and more information here:...

31. From Therapist to Coach with Jess Johnson 01.06.2021

Discover what EFT is and how Jess incorporates it into her work as a coach. Jess is sharing with us what she learned from her first round of Coaching Masters, and why she signed up for a second round. She just has so many insights from her journey to becoming a coach that I truly believe every single life coach out there needs to hear this interview. Get full show notes and more information here:...

30. Combining Mindset and Action with Elizabeth Sherman 25.05.2021

Elizabeth and I are discussing the impact that working on her coaching skills has had in her business. She's sharing every aspect of this journey over the past 15 years, and why she is going in for a second round of Coaching Masters, despite already seeing the kind of results she could only dream of just a couple of years ago. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzl...

29. How to Build an Amazing Business with Becca Pike 18.05.2021

I'm talking with Becca Pike today all about how she grew two businesses out of absolutely nothing. She hit six figures as a coach before she even had a website, and she's sharing today why, as long as you work on being amazing at what you do, whatever it is, your people will always find you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/29

28. Deciding What's Best for You 11.05.2021

Whether you're grieving or going through a different personal situation, knowing how to show up for your clients can be challenging. So today, I'm sharing the rule I use to make any decisions when I feel unclear about how I want to show up in my business. This rule has been a game changer for me, and I know it's going to be so useful for you as well. Get full show notes and more information here:...

27. Curiosity, Coaching, and Marriage with Maggie Reyes 04.05.2021

Whether you're married or not, there is something in this interview for everyone. Discover how working with Maggie has changed my marriage and my life forever. We're discussing what stops people from giving marriage coaching a try, and why you don't need to have any real problems to benefit from marriage coaching. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.co...

26. Your Clients: Expectation Vs. Reality 27.04.2021

Tune in this week to discover the most common thoughts I hear from coaches about how their clients should be showing up, and the disappointment they experience when it becomes clear that that is not realistic for every single one of their clients. I'm sharing where I have grappled with this in my own business, and most importantly, I'm sharing four rules that you can implement in your work that he...

25. Coaching Masters: Your Questions Answered 20.04.2021

Join me on the podcast this week as I discuss why I decided to launch my mastermind Coaching Masters and what it's all about. You'll discover what sets this program apart from others I've come across in the industry, and what kind of person is perfect for an educational experience like this.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/25

24. The Evolution of a Business 13.04.2021

Join me on the podcast this week to discover why you don't need a website, a niche, or even a certification to start making money as a coach. I'm sharing when I started to invest my time and money in all of these things and more, the changes I saw in my business as a result, and the intentions that are driving my business now and into the future. Trust me, you do not want to miss this episode. Get...

23. Insights from a Seasoned Coach with Maggie Reyes 06.04.2021

Tune in this week as Maggie and I discuss how she found coaching, why she knew she was made for this work, what lights Maggie up about this industry, and why she's never going to stop taking courses and taking part in programs. I'm sharing how Maggie has helped me as my personal coach, and we're also going into the dynamics of having a spouse who doesn't necessarily understand your aspirations as...

22. Your Step-By-Step Guide to the Evolution of a Strategy 30.03.2021

Join me on this episode to discover the process behind what I call the evolution of a strategy . I'm sharing where to look when you're just starting out, and how to get inside your clients' minds to discover what they need from you, and then what you can do to make sure you deliver the best coaching every time! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/2...

21. Business and Pleasure with Danielle Savory 23.03.2021

Tune in this week for a discussion with sex coach extraordinaire, Danielle Savory. Danielle is sharing what her life looked like around the time she found coaching and how it's changed dramatically since that moment. We are discussing all things niching, mindset, coaching skills, and of course, sex and pleasure. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/...

20. How Can This Just Be Easy? 16.03.2021

Join me on the podcast to discover how you can make anything you're struggling with easier. I truly believe that the easiest solution is often the best one, so I'm sharing where I see coaches making their work so much harder than it needs to be for themselves and their clients, and how to question yourself in a way that actually moves you and them forward. Get full show notes and more information...

19. How Are You Feeling Right Now? 09.03.2021

Join me on the podcast this week as we take a dive into your emotional world. Especially with the last year being so unpredictable and generally disappointing, so many of us have been putting off looking inside ourselves at how we're feeling. And in this episode, I'm showing you how this is affecting your life, business, and emotional health, and what you can start doing about it right now! Get fu...

18. Everything You Need to Be a Successful Coach with Stacey Boehman 02.03.2021

Tune in this week as Stacey shares how she got started in this industry, all of the hustle and long hours, and how she's made it to the point where she only had to work three days per week while making a huge impact, and living the life of her dreams. We're discussing how it's possible to be a successful coach even if you're an awkward introvert who doesn't have a niche, a website, or an email lis...

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