Prosperous Coach Podcast

This episode is a Listener's Choice episode, which means it's a favorite of coaches. Find the full transcript at prosperouscoach.com/160 . You’ve heard that you need to build the know-like-trust factor with your target audience before they’ll hire you. It’s true.  Imagine that your ideal clients reach out to hire you already feeling a deep connection with you and want already what it is...

This will be a super short episode. And it’s part of the Smart Mindsets & Habits series . Also this is a LISTENER'S CHOICE episode meaning it's a favorite of coaches. Find the full transcript at prosperouscoach.com/159 . I feel so honored that when I work with my clients I get to see them shift their mindset in ways that will help them succeed faster at this game called entrepreneurs...

This episode is meant to help you earn more by strategically determining your coaching niche and all that goes with it. Find the show notes at prosperouscoach.com/158. When coaches ask me in a Strategy Session: "Is this a good coaching niche?" What they really want to know but don’t know to ask is: Will focusing my energy this way repay me with a consistent flow of clients who are willin...

This episode is inspired by earnest new coaches everywhere. May you uncover your greatness and personally evolve through your coaching business. Find the full transcript at prosperouscoach.com/157 . I’m privileged by my long-term experience and my long-range view of this industry and entrepreneurship. Because I have the honored role of mentoring other coaches to build their coaching business, I ge...

If writing for your business is your nemesis or you just wish it wouldn’t take so long, this episode is for you. Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/156 . Also as a bonus to help you write more effectively grab your copy of my free downloadable guide called 5 Rules to Write Better Copy at prosperouscoach.com/47. You know this … writing well is one of those skills that...

This episode is for all the coaches out there struggling to tell people what they do in a way that gets a positive response. Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/155 Many coaches design a statement to tell people what they do. It’s a misunderstanding that your benefit statement is about you or coaching. Those tend to be non-benefit statements. For example: I coach peopl...

This episode is inspired by a rarely used skill that we all have and that can greatly help you attract more coaching clients that you’ll love. Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/154 . I recommend you also listen to a previous episode called Can You Manifest Coaching Business Success with Your Mind?   Find that at prosperouscoach.com/106, that's episode 106 in you...

This episode is inspired by all of my wonderful clients … coaches who are so smart. They have so many skills and advantages. And … they still have to attract a steady stream of clients and that can feel hard. Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/153 . I remember a couple of years into starting my coaching business having a regular walk with another relatively new coach...

Recently, a client asked me to share the biggest lesson I’ve learned in my 20 years of running my coaching business. Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/152 I have a feeling you’re going to be surprised by my answer … the best lesson boils down to less is more. It took me a long time to learn this lesson. Now that I have integrated it fully into my business and coachin...

This episode is about allowing yourself to fully evolve into your coaching business. The full transcript can be found at prosperouscoach.com/151 . Take a journey back in time with me and imagine … Who were you and what was your life like before the idea of becoming a coach inspired you and made you leap? Maybe you had a job and a comfortable routine. Maybe you were used to your paycheck and workin...

This episode is about a mindset shift that could free up mental blocks you might have about choosing or sticking with a specific niche. Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/150 The two concerns I hear most from coaches about choosing a narrow audience and developing a unique niche to serve them are: 1.      “But I don't want to exclude anyone.” 2.      "But if...

If I’ve learned anything from life it’s that simple is better. Less is more. And that’s true when it comes to staying organized in your coaching business. Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/149 I happen to be one of the most organized people I know. But I wasn’t always like that. I also used to be a lousy money manager. I also used to be hopeless at writing. I also us...

This episode is inspired by an excellent question posted by two coaches in my Facebook group called Prosperous Coach Club. Find the full transcript at prosperouscoach.com/148 Before we dig into this, let’s get on the same page … What is a Smart Coaching Niche? To me, a smart coaching niche has 3 clear components: 1.     One unique viable target audience full of seekers – people who want to grow pe...

Today’s episode is inspired by a sticky question. Do you really need to be certified in order to say that you're a professional coach? Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/147 It's a sticky question because there are two camps — the yeas and nays — and both have strong opinions. I say … whether you certify or not is your decision.  2 Types of Coach Certificati...

This episode is inspired by YOU. You’ve helped me surpass 100,000 listens of Prosperous Coach Podcast. I’m so grateful to you for binge listening and sharing my podcast with other coaches. Now, maybe I can help you start your own podcast. I’ll tell you what podcasting has meant for me and I’ll share some details about what it takes, what it costs plus a few powerful questions to ask yourself about...

This episode is super short and inspired by the saboteur in all of us who keeps us from greatness. Find the  full transcript and links to related episodes at prosperouscoach.com/145 . You remember Superman — the dude who could do anything and seemed unstoppable except when he encountered Kryptonite. That green crystal weakened Superman so he was powerless. Your coaching business kryptonite is some...

This episode is inspired by a recent look at my business analytics, which are confirming that my business is surging right now and yours could be too! Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/144. What are business analytics and why am I talking about them?  Well you can’t know what times are most effective for promotion unless you set up and track analytics. Sound complica...

Do you have a coaching niche that hasn’t paid off yet? This episode explores 10 strategic things that could be missing for you. The full transcript of this episode can be found at prosperouscoach.com/143 . Nearly all coaches are hoping for more traction in their niche. And I want you to understand something that may take the sting out of this. Nearly all businesses of all kinds are hoping for more...

I was having the last session of my signature program with a favorite client the other day. This short episode is inspired by that conversation. Find the full show notes at prosperouscoach.com/142 It’s bittersweet having a final session with a client. For them, they’re losing an accountability partner and the structure that helps them stay inspired and make things happen. From here on out they’ll...

This episode is inspired by my own breaches in integrity over the 2 decades plus that I’ve been a coach and some I see other coaches stumble with as well. Find the FULL show notes at prosperouscoach.com/141 . If you took coach training, hopefully you were provided with some standard ethical guidelines that need to be followed with your clients. Things like: ·      Keeping your coaching client’s co...

This episode is a refresher about what components are needed for a strategic coaching niche — one that will bring you clients who are inspired to invest and engage fully. Find the FULL show notes at prosperouscoach.com/140 . Look, I know this whole niche thing is aggravating. And that’s because it takes a few mindset shifts to approach this decision intelligently. Simplifying this complex thing is...

This is a replay of one of the most popular Prosperous Coach Episodes. I have the pleasure of introducing you to Laurie Cameron of WAKE UP Enterprises.  Laurie is literally the best coach I know. She is also the best coach trainer I know. In 2001 I co-created curriculum for Coach Training Alliance and I designed their certified coach program, I was their first trainer. Then I brought Laurie in. Sh...

This episode is about a coaching skill you might not have learned in coach training school. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s a relationship skill. Find the show notes at prosperouscoach.com/138 . A few weeks ago one of my VIP clients emailed me asking if she could coach me in our next session to get more practice. It totally took me by surprise. No client had ever asked that before. And I fel...

You might be getting tired of me pointing out mistakes coaches make. The only reason I do is because it is how everyone learns best. You make a mistake then you learn a better way. Find the show notes at prosperouscoach.com/137 . So, today’s highlighted mistake is … putting too much distance between yourself and your future coaching clients by having everything automated on your website and beyond...

This episode is for those thinking they’ll make a lot more money coaching for corporations. Find the show notes at prosperouscoach.com/136 I had a Strategy Session recently with a client to help him choose his target audience and niche. We were discussing whether he wanted to target individuals or corporations. I asked that because I could see his expertise and interests were centered on helping e...