Mastering Coaching Skills

Have you ever looked around and thought everyone else has it together except you? In this episode, I'm sharing a personal moment that reminded me what actually creates value in coaching. If you've ever questioned whether you're doing enough or worried that your own struggles disqualify you from helping others, this episode will shift how you think about your role as a coach and show you why you do...

As a coach, you might be waiting for someone to give you permission to build your business your way. In this episode, I'm offering something different than the typical New Year goal-setting advice. Instead of helping you make another plan or choose a word of the year, I'm giving you what you might need even more: explicit permission granted to create the business you actually want to run.   For fu...

As the year comes to a close, it's easy to judge your success based on whether you hit your goals. In this episode, I offer a different perspective. I share why enjoying your business matters more than reaching any single milestone, and how shifting the way you think about goals can help you create a business that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and worth showing up for every day.   For full show n...

Have you ever felt like you're supposed to follow all the "rules" of coaching, the ones everyone seems to agree on, but that don't always feel right for you? Well, sometimes, in order to grow your coaching business, you have to get a little unconventional. In this episode, I'm sharing nine pieces of advice that most business coaches won't tell you. These are the real, practical insights that have...

Do you ever feel like you're holding parts of yourself back in your coaching? In today's episode, I'm joined by one of my incredible clients, Zadra Rose Ibañez, who shares how she brings her whole self into her coaching practice. Zadra, a coach for sustainability professionals and non-profit leaders, walks us through her journey of integrating personal values with her work and why embracing your f...

Feeling "not ready" is one of the biggest things that keeps coaches stuck. In this episode, I'll show you why readiness isn't required, and the one powerful question that actually moves you forward. You'll learn how to shift from waiting for confidence or certainty to taking action with willingness, and how to help your clients do the same.   For full show notes, transcript, and more information,...

If you feel pressure to hit your coaching goals faster, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story that will help you rethink that urge to rush and show you why sustainable growth always beats frantic timelines. You'll learn how to slow down, focus on the next right step, and create momentum that actually supports your coaching business.   For full show notes, transcript, and...

You know that feeling when you look at the calendar and realize you're not where you thought you'd be with your goals? That knot in your stomach that tells you you're falling behind? This is especially common as we head towards the end of the year.   In this episode, I'm showing you how to recalibrate your goals without the shame and stress that often comes with feeling behind. You'll learn three...

If you've ever tried to "fix" your marketing by doing everything at once (daily emails, constant posting, five platforms at the same time) you already know how that story ends. Two weeks later, you're overwhelmed, behind, and wondering why you can't seem to stay consistent no matter how much you want to.   There's an easier way, and one that actually works. In this episode, I walk you through my s...

Coaching can often feel like you're juggling a million things, unsure of where to focus next. I've been there, and I know how overwhelming it can feel when things aren't clicking into place. But understanding where you are in your growth journey can help you focus your energy in the right spots.    In this episode, I'm giving you a sneak peek into one of the videos from The Complete Coach membersh...

Coaching can feel like building a puzzle without seeing the picture on the box. You collect pieces from everywhere, skills, strategies, and advice, hoping they'll fit together, but they end up scattered and hard to sustain.   In this episode, I'm introducing The Complete Coach, my new membership that integrates coaching skills, business strategy, and life balance into one clear framework. If you'r...

Closing something you love is never easy. When I sat down to tell my Coach Lab members about its evolution, I found myself frozen at my computer, unable to push record. After 4½ years and 500 members, I'm closing The Coach Lab to launch something new.   In this episode, I'm sharing what it really feels like to evolve your coaching business, the ache of letting go, the beauty of growth, and the dif...

Sometimes you wake up and everything feels hard. The business you've been building suddenly feels impossible, your confidence wavers, and that little voice in your head starts questioning everything. This morning was one of those mornings for me, and it got me thinking about all the coaches out there who might be feeling the same way right now.   In this episode, I'm sharing 10 real strategies tha...

Community isn't just a "nice-to-have" for coaches. It's essential. It shapes how we grow, learn, and sustain ourselves in this wild world of coaching. That's why I'm so excited to announce The Complete Coach, a membership program launching soon that combines coaching skills, business strategy, and personal integration, all built around cultivating meaningful community.   In this episode, I'll shar...

Running a business is a constant cycle of making educated guesses, testing those guesses, implementing new strategies, evaluating what works and what doesn't, and then doing it all over again. This reality catches many coaches off guard - they expect to find one right answer that works forever, but that's simply not how business operates.    In this third part of my Launch Secrets series, I'm brea...

When your launch doesn't go as planned, your brain immediately starts creating stories. Stories about why no one wants your offer, why you're not cut out for this, why the price must be wrong. These stories feel true in the moment, but they're rarely based on actual evidence. They're based on fear.   In Part 2 of this series, you'll hear my exact framework for identifying where things are going wr...

This episode kicks off a three-part series on launching, but it's not about logistics. Instead, I'm diving into the foundation that makes everything else work: relationships. Whether you're a business, health, or relationship coach, the principles I'm sharing apply to how you sell your coaching, whether through formal launches or everyday conversations.   You'll learn how unprocessed emotions can...

Launching an offer and watching it fail isn't just disappointing, it's a full-body experience that can leave you questioning everything about your business. After ten years of running a successful coaching business and filling countless groups, I found myself staring at the results of not one, but two failed launches of my Reimagine Mastermind.    This episode takes you through every messy detail...

This disconnect between how we think clients should behave and how they actually show up is something I see coaches struggle with constantly - whether they're brand new or have been coaching for years. We create these unspoken rules and expectations for our clients, then feel disappointed when they don't follow them.   The truth is, your clients' behavior isn't about you - it's about them being hu...

Sometimes coaching sessions just don't go the way you expect. Your client might show up overwhelmed, jump between topics, or even tell you, "I don't have anything to coach on." In those moments, it's easy to doubt yourself, and wonder how to steer the session without losing your confidence or momentum.   That's why I'm sharing a simple coaching skill I call the 3 Question Reset. It's part of my ne...

You know that feeling when you hit a milestone in your business and suddenly everything feels different? In this episode, I'm exploring what I call the "vulnerability tax" - the hidden cost of success that makes established coaches close off just when they need openness most. The more success we create, the more we feel we have to lose by admitting we don't have all the answers.   Through my own e...

There's a common pattern I see with many coaches, especially when they hit a roadblock in their business. They dive into introspection and mindset work instead of asking, "How do I solve this?" But relying solely on self-concept work can sometimes keep you stuck.   In this episode, I'm going to share why self-concept work isn't a one-size-fits-all solution and when it might actually be holding you...

My entire business is built on helping coaches find their own way of doing things. But the more coaches ask me for permission to do things their way, the more I realize just how many "rules" we've picked up along the way about the "right" way to do things.   In this milestone 250th episode, I'm giving you full permission to trust yourself and your evolution as a business owner. You'll discover why...

In this second part of my conversation with sales expert Justine Beauregard, we explore how to sell with authenticity. Justine, who helps scale businesses to as much as $300 million, shares more of her proven approach to sales, focusing on how to secure the right clients without relying on manipulative tactics.   You'll learn to see sales as a natural extension of your work of supporting others by...

If you've ever struggled with the idea of selling or felt uncomfortable with it, this episode is for you. Justine Beauregard, an expert sales coach who has helped scale businesses to as much as $300 million, will challenge everything you thought you knew about selling and show you how to approach it in a way that feels authentic and natural.   In this episode, Justine simplifies sales strategies t...