Mastering Coaching Skills

At some point in your coaching business, you may find yourself questioning whether you truly want to keep going. In an industry that often treats quitting as failure, many coaches never give themselves permission to honestly evaluate whether their business still aligns with what they want.          In this episode, I talk about the difference between quitting or recommitting to your coaching busin...

We often face a decision as coaches: do we dive deep into mindset and beliefs with our clients, or focus on quick, practical strategies for immediate results?      In this episode, I break down how to balance deep dives and quick wins in your coaching practice. I share the strengths and downsides of each strategy, how to use both to your advantage, and specific coaching examples showing how these...

As a coach, there are certain things you need to learn to love in order to build a thriving business. But what if some of the things you avoid or resist are the exact tools that can help you grow?     In this episode, I'll share five key things every coach must embrace to achieve long-term success and sustainability in their business. I dive into why these five things are not only essential but al...

Almost every coach I know has had a moment when they realize they were not using their own coaching tools. In this episode, I'm talking about what really happens in that moment and why it can quickly turn into something bigger. There is a turning point available to you, a fork in the road where you can choose to spiral or pivot, a choice between continuing down a familiar path or shifting directio...

What if growing your coaching business isn't about getting it right the first time, but about being willing to try something, pay attention, and adjust? This conversation offers an honest way to think about building a business that actually fits your life.        In this episode, I'm joined by Mary Okon, a life and wellness coach and one of my clients, who shares how she approaches her business th...

How much transparency is too much in coaching? In this episode, I dive into the role of vulnerability and authenticity in coaching and why it's an important question to consider.       I share my own reflections on navigating transparency in coaching and how to balance being authentic without oversharing. If you've wondered about boundaries and vulnerability in your practice, this episode will spa...

As coaches, we spend so much of our time focusing on the well-being of our clients that it's easy to forget about our own mental health. But what happens when we don't prioritize ourselves?        In this episode, my incredible friend, client, and fellow coach Maggie Reyes shares why taking care of our own mental health is essential for both personal and professional success. Maggie opens up about...

Showing up consistently in your coaching business is not always about trying harder. Sometimes your nervous system is playing a bigger role than you realize.    In this episode, I talk with one of my clients, Dorit Wright, about the connection between the nervous system and showing up as a coach, and how understanding these patterns can help coaches move out of the cycle of going all in and then p...

Many coaches assume that the people running successful coaching businesses always feel confident and certain about their path. But the truth is that doubt shows up for almost everyone along the way, even for the coaches who eventually build meaningful and impactful work.        In this episode, I talk with one of my amazing clients, Kyle Miller, about his personal journey into coaching and the mom...

What separates coaches who feel constantly drained from those who genuinely love running their business? After several months of running my new membership, The Complete Coach, I've been watching some patterns emerge that might challenge what you think it takes to build a coaching practice.       In this episode, I'm sharing three patterns I'm seeing in thriving coaching businesses right now. If yo...

I have a successful coaching business, and there are still plenty of messy, human moments happening behind the scenes. Success does not mean perfection. In this episode, I'm sharing 10 behind-the-scenes confessions of a successful coach so you can see what real life in a working business actually looks like.             For full show notes and transcript, go to:  lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/278    ...

It is easy to treat enjoyment as a reward you earn only after your business is successful. But postponing enjoyment often creates more pressure, not more progress. In this episode, I explain why enjoyment is a business strategy and how bringing it into your decisions can create more sustainable growth, momentum, and clarity in your coaching business.             For full show notes, transcript, an...

Marketing can feel surprisingly good when you understand how you are naturally wired to show up in your business. Instead of forcing strategies that drain you, knowing your coaching archetype helps you recognize which approaches feel more natural, sustainable, and even enjoyable.      In this episode, I share the five coaching archetypes and how they can bring clarity and ease back into your marke...

Best practices are often presented as the answer to growing your coaching business, but they can also create more confusion and pressure. In this episode, I explain why I am allergic to coaching best practices and what happens when you stop trying to force yourself into strategies that do not fit you.    If you have been following advice that feels off or wondering why the "right way" is not worki...

Self-coaching is one of the most talked-about tools in the coaching industry, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. For a lot of coaches, it quietly turns into something that feels heavy, performative, or even punishing instead of supportive.      In this episode, I walk you through how I actually coach myself and just as importantly, when I don't. If self-coaching has ever felt confusing,...

That pressured, spinning energy of "I just need to figure this out" is something most coaches know all too well. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful reframe that can shift how you approach your coaching goals and help you move forward without self-judgment. If you've been judging yourself for not having things figured out yet, this episode will help you let go of that pressure and f...

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...