Mastering Coaching Skills

In this episode, I talk with my good friend and fellow coach Lindsey Mango about how she has prepared for her upcoming maternity leave. We explore the mindset shifts required to step away from your business without worry or guilt, and the importance of empowering your clients to get results even in your absence.   If you've been putting off taking extended time off because you weren't sure how to...

In this episode, I have a powerful conversation with my client and colleague Kirsty Knight about her journey through a challenging year and how she came out the other side stronger than ever. Kirsty shares openly about the emotional struggles she faced, the investments she made in coaching that didn't quite pan out as she hoped, and the deep work she had to do to shift her mindset and rebuild her...

Missy shares her experience of creating and delivering a workshop as part of my Summer Project offer. She walks us through the process of designing the workshop, promoting it, and evaluating its success. Along the way, she shares valuable insights and lessons learned that any coach can apply to their own business.   If you've been considering hosting a workshop but aren't sure where to start, this...

In this episode, I share a powerful strategy for planning your coaching business in quarterly sprints. By dedicating each quarter to a specific project or focus area, you can make steady progress without getting bogged down or distracted. Whether you're a new coach just starting out or a seasoned pro looking to level up, this approach can help you stay on track and achieve your goals.   I walk you...

I have a simple yet powerful exercise you can use to reflect on your coaching business over the past 12 months. Whether you're feeling on top of the world or like you've been struggling through the muck, this process will help you gain valuable clarity and perspective.   Tune in to start your year-end review of 2024. I discuss the importance of celebration and show you how to begin identifying you...

Get ready to embrace the power of taking time off! I share my experience with completely closing my business for two weeks every year during the holidays. But you can use what I discuss today at any time of year. While it may seem daunting at first, intentionally planning time off can provide much-needed rest, rejuvenation, and space for creativity.    Discover the benefits of proactively scheduli...

I'm joined by Temetria McVea, a life coach who specializes in helping women in midlife navigate these transitions. Temetria is in my Advanced Certification. This episode is specifically about the project that she did in Certification and all the work she did in developing self-trust in her coaching and her incredible offerings.   Discover how Temetria McVea became a coach for women in midlife, and...

Angela Jowers is a general life coach, and you know I love a general life coach. Her clients are high-achieving women in midlife from all walks of life who are stressed out and overwhelmed. She's also a program manager for a larger coaching organization. Drawing from all her experience in the coaching industry, Angela is full of tips for making your VIP days a success for both you and your clients...

Jill Gerlach has a background in social work and was a middle school counselor for nearly 20 years before starting her own coaching practice. She specializes in guiding young individuals to overcome barriers, develop emotional regulation skills, and unlock their full potential. Jill also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what coaching children and teens looks like in her practice.   Tune in thi...

In this episode, I share my top 10 reasons I'm grateful for coaching. These range from major mindset shifts to specific examples of how coaching has transformed my parenting, relationships, and business. I hope this inspires you to reflect on your own coaching journey.    Hearing how coaching has changed the lives of others is one of the greatest joys of this work. Tune in this week to discover 10...

Do you ever feel like you're following a bunch of coaching "rules" that just don't work for you? You're not alone. Too many coaches get caught up in trying to fit into a certain mold or follow a specific set of guidelines, even when it feels completely unaligned. But what if there was a better way to grow your coaching business?   Tune in this week as I dive into the importance of finding coaching...

There's a common question I receive from new coaches: how to go from being a fixer to being a true coach. This topic came up frequently during my recent Coach Week event and in messages from listeners who are just starting their coaching journey, so it's time to give you the answers you need.   Join me as I explore why our desire to fix things can actually rob our clients of powerful breakthroughs...

In hosting Coach Week, a week-long series of free trainings for coaches, I found myself blown away by the incredible coaches I've met. Being surrounded by so many coaches who want to do good in the world has lifted my spirit in a way I can't even describe, and I want to bring a little of that lightness to all of you.   Tune in this week to discover why it's okay if coaching feels a little heavy ri...

In this episode, I talk with the burnout MD for entrepreneurs, Dr. Crystal Agyei, about why defaulting to the label of imposter syndrome can actually hold you back from doing the deeper work of understanding your thoughts and emotions. Crystal shares a powerful reframe for imposter syndrome that she calls the "personality gap" - the space between the version of yourself you desire to be and the on...

Over the past few weeks, I've had eye-opening discussions with numerous successful coaches who have scaled their businesses to impressive heights. And yet, many of them confessed to me that they've fallen out of love with their businesses along the way. This got me thinking deeply about how the relentless push to scale as coaches may be negatively impacting us and our clients.   Hear my thoughts o...

As a coach, it's crucial to have clear policies and boundaries around how you handle situations where someone other than the client is paying for the coaching. Without this clarity, confusion can arise about who you are coaching, what results you are working towards, and who you are accountable to.   Join me this week as I offer key principles for coaching clients whose coaching is paid for by a t...

In this episode, I share a recent realization I had while on vacation in Italy. A brief poolside chat with a friend and fellow coach completely shifted my perspective on audits. Her enthusiasm for audits made me realize that evaluating your business is not only important, but it can also be fun and incredibly rewarding.   I dive into why audits are the backbone of my coaching programs and how they...

Have you ever heard a coach say, "How you do one thing is how you do everything?" It's a common phrase that gets thrown around, but what does it really mean? While I personally try to stay away from talking about overused or over-generalized concepts like this, they can be super useful if you're able to use them in a powerful way. So what truly makes this coaching concept useful, and where can it...

In this episode, I share a clip from my CEO Series where I dive into one of the biggest mistakes I see coaches making: forgetting that they are in charge of their own business. This mindset can lead to confusion, indecision, and relying too heavily on other people's strategies instead of trusting your own intuition.   Understand on the deepest level why it's vital that you step into your role as C...

By aligning your thoughts and feelings across your different roles as a coach and entrepreneur, you can enjoy your business more while elevating the work you do as a coach. To put this in perspective, I have a powerful exercise to help you bridge the gap between your coach self and your entrepreneurial mindset.   Explore how to translate your coaching confidence into your marketing, and vice versa...

When focusing on coaching skills, especially with my more advanced clients, business challenges often arise that negatively affect their ability to coach effectively. So what mistakes are you making in your business that are preventing you from being the best coach for your clients?   Discover the five business mistakes you need to avoid if you want to become an exceptional coach. I discuss what t...

Have you ever poured your heart and soul into building an offer or program for your coaching business, only to realize it's not quite the right fit anymore? In today's episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow coach Sindy Warren to discuss her recent experience with reimagining her business model and the powerful lessons she learned along the way.   Sindy vulnerably shares how she noticed some...

We've hit 200 episodes of Mastering Coaching Skills ! To celebrate this massive milestone, I answer your questions about coaching, business, and life. From balancing it all to deciding who to hire as your own coach, we cover a ton of today.   Hear my unfiltered thoughts on setting client goals, knowing when to renew or not renew, coaching on business as a life coach, dealing with unsupportive fami...

Kimberly Mathis is a general life coach for neurodivergent brains who has recently created a new offer. This is happening in her business in real-time right now, which is why I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to quiz her on her thought process behind potentially niching down and the types of decisions she made that are already making her new offer a success.   Hear Kimberly's insights...

As coaches, we often learn selling techniques that may not fully align with who we are or how we want to serve our clients. But what if instead of relying on fake urgency or hesitancy in our marketing, we focused on being crystal clear about our offer and the transformation it provides? When we sell from a place of confidence and clarity, we attract clients who are ready to fully commit to the jou...