The Business of Executive Coaching

In this episode of The Business of Executive Coaching, I explore a critical yet often neglected area of business development—effective follow-up. Many coaches assume they’re following up enough, but in reality, missed opportunities often come down to the a lack of structured and strategic approach to follow up. The most successful coaches aren’t just great at delivering results—they’re also skille...

What a treat! In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Barber , a content marketing mentor and copywriter who helps coaches and impact-driven professionals amplify their voices on LinkedIn. Rachel’s journey into content marketing began unexpectedly after being made redundant from her corporate role. Instead of seeing it as a setback, she embraced her entrepreneurial spirit an...

In this episode of the Business of Executive Coaching podcast I explore a challenge many coaches face—balancing our need to feel excited and inspired about our businesses, and the need to get sh*t done (quite a lot of it!).. Too much inspiration without execution? Lack of progress.. Too much action without inspiration? Burnout, and a lack of joy in our achievements. After 17 years experience as an...

Book your free runway strategy call here! This episode is all about the transition from corporate roles to establishing successful executive coaching businesses. I’m pleased to introduce the concept of the "corporate to coach runway," and share my take on what you need to think about and some practical tools for this stage of your business journey. Here is what we cover: Embrac...

This episode is the final in a series of 4 episodes with behind-the-scenes access to courses available to Corporate to Coach Accelerator members. This episode includes a lesson from the Business Development Accelerator Framework. This lesson is all about metrics and measurement, and how to build a dashboard to track sales and marketing activity and outcomes. In this episode, we cover: How tracking...

This episode is the third in a series of 4 episodes with behind-the-scenes access to courses available to Corporate to Coach Accelerator members. This episode includes one of the most popular lessons from my signature course, the Corporate to Coach Blueprint. The Blueprint is a foundational course for anyone looking to establish an executive coaching business. This lesson is all about what assessm...

This episode is the second in a series of 4 episodes with behind-the-scenes access to courses available to Corporate to Coach Accelerator members. This episode includes the first lesson from the Business Development Accelerator - a course within the Accelerator. The lesson includes: Core Objectives : Establishing a sustainable marketing strategy that requires just five hours of effort each week. K...

This episode is the first in a series of 4 episodes with behind-the-scenes access to courses available to Corporate to Coach Accelerator members. This episode include a lesson on crafting a compelling website (and getting it done!) which is part of the 90-Day Quick Start Challenge - a course within the Accelerator. Key topics include: The significance of authenticity and empathy in your...

Welcome to the first episode of 2025! Today I’m sharing three key strategies to enhance your coaching business this year. Embrace Experimentation Adopt a mindset of experimentation in your business. This approach allows you to view marketing and sales strategies as experiments rather than definitive wins or losses. By identifying what to experiment with and collecting data on your efforts, you can...

In this episode of the Business of Executive Coaching podcast, I discuss the importance of reflection as we transition from 2024 to 2025. I encourage listeners to take time to assess the past year, focusing specifically on what went well in 2024.  Because coaches can find this deeply uncomfortable (!) I share a few suggestions to focus on the highlights and what went well: Client Sources : Id...

In this episode of the Business of Executive Coaching podcast, I share how I've integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into my coaching business over the past year. With the holiday season providing more time for reflection, I wanted to offer valuable insights for my listeners.  I discuss my evolving perspective on AI, emphasizing that while my core principles remain the same, the tools I us...

I love gift guides, but I hardly ever see gift guides for business owners. So I decided to make my own. These gifts are ways to recognise your efforts in 2024 and invest in what you want to achieve in 2025 – in work and in life.  I hope you like them. Links mentioned in the episode: Check out Blinkist Consider Kate Merryweather for a LinkedIn Audit Bamby Media offer a free audit of your podca...

There is nothing that is going to help you achieve your revenue goals more than breaking down exactly how you are going to get there. In this episode I am sharing an activity that I use within my Corporate to Coach Accelerator planning days to help my members visualise what getting to their goal looks like. Give it a try and let me know how you go! If you would like to discuss joining the Accelera...

If you are assuming that the door is closing on business development opportunities for the next 2 months you are not alone. No less than 3 coaches have told me that feel that if they haven’t locked something in by now, that there is not much chance of anything eventuating before February.  I’m not so sure! Listen in for my reframe, and some other things you can do to keep momentum for your bu...

In this episode I'm sharing my live Masterclass on 3 LinkedIn strategies my clients use to get their next corporate clients.   We talk about the importance of looking at sales as a funnel, and how LinkedIn can be a top of funnel strategy as well as a strategy to nurture leads within your funnel. I'll share 3 of the best tools that I teach inside the Corporate to Coach Accelerator. Book a...

👋🏼 Important Corporate to Coach Accelerator launch week information and links Doors open Monday 25 November, and close Friday 29 November. ➡️ Book your call here if you have questions and would like my eyes on your business.  ➡️ Join the Accelerator here during launch week for the best discount! There are extra bonuses including a free month of access during December if you sign up before t...

*Sign up now for my new free live webinar - 3 LinkedIn Strategies to Get Your Next 3 Corporate Clients!*  Register here . It wasn’t that long ago that I would start planning for the year ahead in the week between Christmas and new year. Sadly, those times are long gone and if we want a running start to the new year now is the time to get focussed. So take a moment and join me as I share...

How long should it take you to grow your coaching business?  What a vexxed question - comparisons truly are the thief of joy when it comes to feeling great about your business, but it can be hard to get a benchmark if we don’t look at what others are doing. In this episode we discuss: the average time to grow a coaching business why it all depends on your individual goals what you can do to r...

Is flexibility important to you? If you are like most of my clients it is one of the biggest driving factors when it comes to stepping out of the corporate world and into running your own business. In this episode I am sharing a mindset shift I’ve had recently - and how I’m focussed on what I ‘get to’ do rather than what I ‘have to’ do. My cup runneth over!  PS - The Impact Coach Collective i...

The Impact Coach Collective is being reinvented as the Corporate to Coach Accelerator!  Listen in to find out exactly what new features are being added to help you halve the corporate to coach business learning curve, bring in your next 10 corporate clients and set up a sales and marketing system that you can do in less than 5 hours a week. If you’d like to get in at current rates, check out...

In this episode of the Business of Executive Coaching podcast, I’m talking about the pivotal role of buffers in reducing stress and enhancing efficiency in business.  Drawing from personal experiences and practical advice, the episode delves into various types of buffers, including financial and time buffers, and their importance in creating a secure, well-prepared, and intentional work envir...

This episode of the Business of Executive Coaching podcast dives into essential tips for building a tech stack that efficiently supports your business. Key advice includes starting conservatively with tech investments, focusing on processes over tools, and considering multifunctional tools to simplify your operations. The episode also touches on the emerging role of AI in streamlining business tas...

I want to take a different approach today and talk about how really embracing our values in our business can transform how we feel about our business, particularly the parts of business that we don’t find easy. If you ever struggle with sales conversations, marketing, posting on social media or pricing, this episode is for you. Don't forget - we get to do business our way! ☎️Lets chat! Book a...

What a treat! In today’s episode I was fortunate enough to talk to Leanne Hughes. Leanne is an author, consultant, coach, podcast host and much more, including the best descriptions I’ve heard - a ‘thought breeder’. If that sounds intriguing, listen in to hear Leanne’s insights on all our favourite topics: pricing strategies overcoming sales and marketing challenges the importance of building a su...

Here at Corporate to Coach central we are in Q4 planning mode! I am doing it for my business, and within the Impact Coach Collective our monthly masterclass was our group planning session. When it comes to planning - I have OPINIONS. In this episode I am sharing 3 questions you must ask yourself as part of your planning.  You won’t regret it! Resources + Links: Lets chat!   Book a call h...