The Program Design Podcast

Ever feel like your business has hit a plateau? Like you’re putting in the effort, but the results aren’t growing the way you hoped? I’ve been there, and in this episode, I’m sharing my own story of hitting a wall in my business in 2023—and the key shifts that helped me break through in 2024. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: The story of my own business plateau and the challenges I overcame to create...

Ever feel like you know you can help people, but when it comes to explaining it to potential clients, you struggle to find the right words? Or worry that you'll be misunderstood? Or maybe you’re finding that your audience doesn’t seem to get the value you bring to the table? Here’s the thing: if you don’t know how to communicate what you do in a way that resonates with your audience and poten...

Ever feel like you have a lot of projects you want to get to... but they always end up pushed to the back burner? Or maybe your business has grown, and now it feels like a bit of a... well, mess? When you think about it, these are great problems to have! It means you're getting more clients and you need to create some SYSTEMS to better leverage your time. In this episode, I’ll share actionabl...

If you're already an established business owner, you're likely not new to the idea of selling... but consistently filling your group program might be another story! In this episode, we’ll explore the essential elements to fill your program reliably and consistently, from mindset shifts to the must-have systems that simplify the process. In This Episode, You'll Hear... How to let go...

One of the stresses when you run a one to many program? Making sure everyone has everything they need. The more people you serve, the more details can fall through the cracks! Today, we’re breaking down the 3 essential systems you need to run a group program well so that you can bring on more clients without sacrificing your freedom or a quality client experience.  You'll hear... How to make...

This is episode 2 of 4 in the Scalable Signature Program Series! Today’s focus is program design : how to structure your group program in a way that feels intuitive (but without feeling like you're winging it!) I’ll share insights and strategies to create a balanced, results-oriented program that feels aligned for you and engages your clients deeply. From choosing the right content to incorpo...

Transitioning to a group model might feel daunting, especially if you've already got an established 1:1 practice, but the key is creating what I call a Scalable Signature Program . This series will break down each essential element, starting today with the core of it all: your OFFER . This episode will show you what makes an offer magnetic, profitable, and perfectly designed to attract the ri...

In this episode, Lauren chats with Caroline Partridge , owner of Caroline Lynda Coaching and a mom of 2 living on the east coast of Australia. She shares her top tips to help entrepreneurs that feel overwhelmed and unfulfilled to get out of the "Do More To Make More" trap so they can create the impact and income they desire. You'll learn how you can use Human Design to deepen you an...

In this episode, we're diving into the lessons I've learned after two years of running an evergreen group coaching program.  But if you’re brand new to creating a group coaching program or course, try just taking ONE of these ideas and applying it. Don’t let perfectionism hold you back! You’ll hear… Why having structured pre-recorded lesson content made such a difference for me, even whi...

It took me 3 years to launch my course. Are you stuck behind your fears too? In this episode, I want to share with you why it took me so long to actually create it and how I got past it. As you may have guessed- it had a lot more to do with my mental blocks than it was about creating the course itself. When I finally decided to do it, I had my first 7 students less than 2 months later! You’ll hear...

Want to help more people with an online program… but the fear of rejection is keeping you stuck? In this episode of Align and Inspire, I’ll share three powerful strategies to help you overcome the fear of rejection that may be holding you back- strategies I wish I had known of when I was terrified of launching my first membership 6 years ago! You’ll learn… How to use “scaffolded practice” to take...

We talk a lot about sales and marketing as entrepreneurs, but could YOUR relationship with money be what’s holding you back in your business? In this episode, we’re joined by Joanna Doiban , a wife, mom of 3 boys, and entrepreneur at heart. Joanna is driven by her mission to educate women on wealth activation and money growth, before it's too late. She teaches three pillars of wealth - wealth...

In this episode, I want to pull back the curtain and show you my process for creating a brand new offer suite from start to finish- without overcomplicating it and without overthinking it! Whether you’re building entirely new offers like me, or you’d like to add levels to your existing offers… or maybe just design your signature program, this episode is for you! You'll hear: How to gather fee...

In business, we often talk about publicity, but we rarely talk about how essential PR and visibility strategy are for every business owner. PR and media aren’t outside of your business, they should be key pieces of your marketing plan! By leveraging opportunities like podcast interviews, you can make them work for you so you can get a return on your investment, on your time, and gain the revenue y...

Creating systems in your online programs can sometimes feel transactional or overwhelming. You might be worried you won't get an ROI on all the energy you're spending setting them up, or how you can possibly charge someone when you're not directly helping them! However, systems can bring more freedom in your life because the more you can systematize, the more you can focus on the th...

A lot of coaches emphasize the need to sell the transformation to our potential clients by sharing topics or deliverables. Even though that is important, your clients might be left wondering how you’ll get them there and whether it’s actually possible for them to achieve that result! If we focus too much on the transformation, our potential clients may feel doubtful they can achieve what they set...

Selling can be super uncomfortable at times for entrepreneurs (myself included)! It can be tough to get past the money mindset beliefs we have or overcome setbacks when thinking about sales. Did you know the average conversion rate when you have a repeat customer jumps from 13% to a whopping 60%? This speaks to the power of what selling effectively can do for your business! In this episode, we’ll...

I have been in business for a little over 6 years! Today, I'll be sharing 6 of the most critical lessons I have learned (some the hard way!) throughout my journey as an entrepreneur. We'll chat scaling your business, taking big risks,  growing your audience and skillset, eliminating systems that no longer serve you and more! My goal is to inspire you if you're dealing with any of th...

Self-doubt. Imposter syndrome. Overwhelm. Fear. As entrepreneurs, these feelings may feel like necessary rites of passage when going outside of our comfort zone in scaling an online business. With a quiet mind, they don't need to be! In this episode, we're joined by Maria Serbus , a coach, consultant and keynote speaker. As the CEO of Maria Serbus, LLC, her mission is to help female entr...

Are you working really hard in your online business, but not making the money you want? You may know you have the expertise, but you're not sure how to make your program a repeatable or customizable process for your clients. Maybe your offers or programs have been feeling heavy recently or not aligned with your vision. This is all too common amongst entrepreneurs! You may even already have an...

If you’re like many entrepreneurs who are also moms, you might have started your business with the intention of having more flexibility in your work week, so you can spend more time with your family.  If you push harder and hustle more, you'll eventually get more freedom to spend more time with them...right? In this episode, we're joined by Amy Kuphal , a Business Coach who specializes i...

What if you could hire someone new, even if only for a few hours a week… when you were too busy? What might that look like? If you’re like many established entrepreneurs, you might want to hire someone new, but that project gets put on the back burner. You might think you need to have SOP’s in place, or that the hiring and training process will be too long. In this episode, we’re diving into the h...

If you’re like a lot of the entrepreneurs in my community, you may have already achieved a number of goals in your business (when you actually take the time to sit down and acknowledge them!) and you’re working towards your next one- maybe it’s scaling your current program, maybe you’ve tried a number of different things and it’s getting THE offer you want to be known for, or maybe it’s tweaking i...

In this episode, I want to show you how to create a new system or structure in your business when you don’t have the time to do it. Here’s the challenge. Overstretched entrepreneurs may know they need more structure and systems in their business to keep up with day to day demands- like adding a new project management tool, hiring someone new or setting up a new process- but it sounds too time cons...

If you’re like a lot of the entrepreneurs I know, you may rarely get a few hours to solely work on your business and if you do, it’s hard to know what to focus on. Should you be updating your program? Adding more leads to your business? Improving your sales strategy? In this episode, we’ll dive into Backwards Design - what it is and how to use it to make the most of your work hours. This episode i...