Mastering Coaching Skills
Mastering Coaching Skills is a weekly podcast for coaches who want to improve their practical coaching abilities. Host Lindsay Dotzlaf shares stories, tips, and advice to help coaches build confidence and handle whatever clients throw at them. The show emphasizes shifting your mindset about your own coaching skills and developing the hands-on expertise that training programs often don't teach. If you have clients and want to become the best coach you can be, this podcast offers answers, advice, and support.
Episodes
310. When You Think You Are the Problem
When something isn't working in your coaching business, where does your brain go first? Maybe you think you're not smart enough, you're too much, or there's something about you that needs to change before you can succeed. But when you decide that you are the problem, it becomes almost impossible to see what else might be going on. In this episode, I'm exploring how self-blame keeps coaches s
309. Unfinished: The Episode I Regret
There's one episode out of more than 300 that I've wanted to delete for years. Not because I no longer believe the topic matters, but because when I look back at why I recorded it and how I delivered it, I can hear something very clearly that I couldn't fully see at the time: I was defensive. In this episode of the Unfinished series, I'm revisiting a previous episode where I shared criticism
308. Unfinished: What to Remember When Learning Something New
Learning something new can make it feel like you're starting from zero. Whether you're building a business, developing a new skill, or trying something you've never done before, it's easy to focus on everything you don't know yet and overlook how much you're already bringing with you. In this episode of the Unfinished series, I'm sharing one of the most important skills I've learned while gr
307. You Were Never Supposed to Do It on Your Own
There's a thought that comes up all the time when we're struggling with something: I should be able to do this on my own. Maybe you think you should know how to do it by now, shouldn't need so much guidance, or should be able to figure it out without asking for help. But where did we get the idea that doing something alone is the goal? In this episode, I explore what actually happens when we l
306. Unfinished: Will the Coaching Industry Stand the Test of Time?
The coaching industry has changed a lot over the past several years, and it will keep changing. But when you're building a business inside an evolving industry, it can be easy to wonder whether those changes mean something bigger. Is coaching really going to stand the test of time? In this episode of the Unfinished series, I'm answering a listener question that deserved more than a quick resp
305. Unfinished: Stop Fixing, Start Understanding with Brig Johnson
So much of coaching can become an attempt to fix what feels wrong. A difficult thought shows up, an old pattern returns, or you react in a way you wish you hadn't, and suddenly the goal becomes getting rid of it. But what if the more useful place to begin is understanding why it's there in the first place? In this episode of the Unfinished series, I'm joined by my friend and fellow coach Brig
Unfinished: The 2 Ingredients Your Coaching Business Needs
A successful coaching business isn't only about choosing the right strategy or working harder at the one you're already using. After a recent mastermind conversation, I couldn't stop thinking about two ingredients I see in coaching businesses that are working right now: enjoyment and hunger. In this bonus episode of the Unfinished series, I break down why you need both and what can happen wh
304. Unfinished: Coaching, Equity, and Evolution with Trudi Lebrón
Your work doesn't have to stay the same just because the version you've built has been successful. As your life, capacity, interests, and priorities change, the way you coach and the business you build can change right along with them. In this episode of the Unfinished series, I'm joined by my friend, colleague, and mentor, Trudi Lebrón, for a wide-ranging conversation about her work and how
303. Unfinished: What You Don't See Behind the Scenes
It's easy to look at a polished performance and assume you're seeing the whole story. But behind those few minutes when everything looks effortless, there can be hours of preparation, exhaustion, mistakes, frustration, laughter, and people working together to make it all happen. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a weekend at my daughter's horse show and share why the experien
302. Unfinished: When Clients Don't Know What They Want Coaching On
One of the most common moments that makes coaches question themselves is when a client says, "I don't know what I want coaching on today." It can feel awkward, uncomfortable, or even like something has gone wrong. But what if that moment is actually giving you valuable information? In this episode, I revisit one of the most popular episodes of the podcast with six years of additional coaching
301. Unfinished: Why There's No Magical "There"
So many coaches believe there's a point where everything finally clicks, the messaging feels effortless, the self-doubt disappears, and running a business becomes easy. After 10 years in business, I've learned that there isn't a magical "there" waiting for you. In this first episode of my new Unfinished series, I share how these next 10 episodes will bridge the current podcast and the new chapt
300. Beyond Core Beliefs: Why You Still Feel Stuck
What do you do when you know where you want to go, but you can't figure out why you keep getting stuck? Sometimes the answer isn't another mindset shift or a better strategy. The patterns holding you back may not be accessible through your conscious mind at all. As I celebrate Episode 300 of the podcast, I'm diving into the long-awaited follow-up to Episode 296 by exploring why you can still f
299. When Your Dream Career Isn't Your Final Chapter with Jo Zakany
What happens when you've achieved your dream career, but you start feeling called toward something more? In this episode, I talk with performance and well-being coach Jo Zakany about her journey from spending 20 years as a violist with the Cleveland Orchestra to becoming a full-time coach for classical musicians. We explore how she navigated that transition, the role coaching played in helpin
298. Human Design, Coaching, & Finding Your Own Style with Amanda Stark
There are so many ways to approach coaching, business, and personal growth, but finding your own style can sometimes feel harder than learning the actual tools. In this episode, I talk with Amanda Stark, a coach who has helped hundreds of women put themselves first, about Human Design, coaching, and what it takes to build a business that actually fits your life and personality. We explore
297. Powerful Prompts for Coming Back to Yourself
Sometimes your business can be working and still not feel like you. Maybe you have had your head down, doing the work, achieving the goals, and keeping things moving, only to look up and realize you feel a little lost. In this episode, I'm sharing powerful prompts for coming back to yourself, your work, and the reason you became a coach in the first place. These questions are designed to help you
296. 8 Coaching Strategies for Working Through Core Beliefs
There are certain thoughts that seem to show up at exactly the wrong time. Just when you're working toward something meaningful, they appear and sound so convincing that they feel like facts. Whether it's "I'm not good enough," "I'm not ready yet," or "I'm so far behind," these deeply ingrained beliefs can quietly shape the way you think, act, and coach. In this episode, I share eight coachin
295. Simple Systems for a More Sustainable Coaching Business with Michelle MacNeil
Growing a coaching business can feel exciting until the way you're running it stops supporting the business you've built. If you're successful by most measures but constantly overwhelmed behind the scenes, the problem might not be motivation, discipline, or consistency. In this episode, I talk with Michelle MacNeil, a coach who teaches people systems and processes, about simple systems and how
294. What It Really Means to Have It All with Binie Klein
The idea of "having it all" can feel inspiring, unrealistic, or even frustrating depending on who you ask. For many ambitious women, it often feels like there is an invisible tradeoff between success, family, health, relationships, and the things that matter most. In this episode, I talk with colleague and client, Binie Klein, about what it really means to have it all and why the answer may b
293. The Relationship Shaping Your Coaching Business
Every coaching business has two roles running behind the scenes: the part of you making the big decisions and the part of you doing the day-to-day work. When those two roles are not communicating clearly, your business can start to feel heavier, more chaotic, or harder to run than it needs to. In this episode, I talk about the relationship between your inner CEO and inner employee and how th
292. Reimagining a Coaching Business That No Longer Fits with Melisa Liberman
There comes a point in many coaching businesses when what once worked starts to feel harder to sustain. Not because anything is wrong, but because you've grown, your priorities have changed, or the business you've built no longer fits the life you want to live. In this episode, I talk with one of my incredible clients, Melisa Liberman, about the process of reimagining her coaching business. We
291. What's Actually Holding You Back From Your Best Coaching
So many coaches spend time looking for the next certification, strategy, or breakthrough while completely overlooking the things already getting in the way of their coaching. Sometimes the biggest obstacles are not a lack of talent or potential, but the thoughts, habits, and pressures we carry into our work. In this episode, I talk about some of the most common things I see standing betwee
290. The Shift from Transformation Energy to Coaching Expertise
As coaches, we can often get caught up in the idea that we have to be in constant transformation energy to be successful in our coaching businesses. But what happens when we stay in that constant state of transformation and forget to shift into our coaching expertise? In this episode, I dive into how staying in transformation energy can lead to burnout and a constant sense of needing to chang
289. The Unmade Decisions Creating Chaos in Your Business
Confusion, anxiety, and constant second-guessing in your business are not always signs that something bigger is wrong. Sometimes, the real issue is much simpler: decisions that have never actually been made. In this episode, I break down how unmade decisions can quietly create chaos, uncertainty, and unnecessary stress in your business. I share how to spot these unmade decisions that may be
288. Should You Quit Your Coaching Business or Recommit?
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
287. How to Balance Deep Dives & Quick Wins in Coaching
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
286. 5 Things Every Coach Must Learn to Love for a Thriving Business
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
285. The Spiral or the Pivot: When You're Not Using Your Coaching Tools
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
284. Experimenting and Evaluating in Your Coaching Business with Mary Okon
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
283. An Important Question About Vulnerability and Transparency in Coaching
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
282. Prioritizing Your Own Mental Health with Maggie Reyes
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
281. What Your Nervous System Has to Do With Showing Up as a Coach with Dorit Wright
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
280. From Doubt to Purpose: Kyle Miller's Personal Journey Into Coaching
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
279. The 3 Patterns I'm Seeing in Thriving Coaching Businesses Right Now
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
278. 10 Behind-the-Scenes Confessions of a Successful Coach
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
277. Enjoyment Is a Business Strategy, Not a Reward
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
276. Using Coaching Archetypes to Find Marketing Strategies That Fit You
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
275. Why I'm Allergic to Coaching Best Practices
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
274. How I Coach Myself (& When I Don't)
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,
273. How to Reframe Your Coaching Goals When You Feel Like You Need to Figure It Out
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
272. Why You Don't Need to Have It All Together to Show Up for Your Clients
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
271. Permission Granted: The Coaching Business You Really Want
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
270. Why Enjoying Your Business Matters More Than Hitting Your Goals
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
269. 9 Pieces of Unconventional Coaching Advice I Would Give Any Coach
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
268. The Power of Being Whole: Zadra Rose Ibañez on Bringing Your Full Self to Coaching
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
267. The Most Powerful Question to Ask When You Don't Feel Ready
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,
266. Stop Rushing Your Coaching Goals: How to Grow at a Sustainable Pace
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
265. How to Recalibrate Your Goals When You Feel Behind
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
264. The Marketing Plan That Actually Works for Coaches
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
263. The 4 Stages of Coaching Growth: Your Success Path from Scattered to Thriving
Coaching can often feel like you're juggling a million things, unsure of where to focus next. I've been there, and I know how overwhelming it can feel when things aren't clicking into place. But understanding where you are in your growth journey can help you focus your energy in the right spots. In this episode, I'm giving you a sneak peek into one of the videos from The Complete Coach membersh
262. The Complete Coach: Integrating Skills, Business, and Life for Long-Term Success
Coaching can feel like building a puzzle without seeing the picture on the box. You collect pieces from everywhere, skills, strategies, and advice, hoping they'll fit together, but they end up scattered and hard to sustain. In this episode, I'm introducing The Complete Coach, my new membership that integrates coaching skills, business strategy, and life balance into one clear framework. If you'r
261. Evolving Your Coaching Business: When Letting Go Feels Hard but Right
Closing something you love is never easy. When I sat down to tell my Coach Lab members about its evolution, I found myself frozen at my computer, unable to push record. After 4½ years and 500 members, I'm closing The Coach Lab to launch something new. In this episode, I'm sharing what it really feels like to evolve your coaching business, the ache of letting go, the beauty of growth, and the dif
260. 10 Ways to Reset When You're Doubting Yourself as a Coach
Sometimes you wake up and everything feels hard. The business you've been building suddenly feels impossible, your confidence wavers, and that little voice in your head starts questioning everything. This morning was one of those mornings for me, and it got me thinking about all the coaches out there who might be feeling the same way right now. In this episode, I'm sharing 10 real strategies tha
259. Find Your People: 5 Benefits of a Great Coaching Community
Community isn't just a "nice-to-have" for coaches. It's essential. It shapes how we grow, learn, and sustain ourselves in this wild world of coaching. That's why I'm so excited to announce The Complete Coach, a membership program launching soon that combines coaching skills, business strategy, and personal integration, all built around cultivating meaningful community. In this episode, I'll shar
258. How to Pivot & Make Quick Decisions: Launch Secrets (Part 3)
Running a business is a constant cycle of making educated guesses, testing those guesses, implementing new strategies, evaluating what works and what doesn't, and then doing it all over again. This reality catches many coaches off guard - they expect to find one right answer that works forever, but that's simply not how business operates. In this third part of my Launch Secrets series, I'm brea
257. What Went Wrong? Using Data vs. Stories: Launch Secrets (Part 2)
When your launch doesn't go as planned, your brain immediately starts creating stories. Stories about why no one wants your offer, why you're not cut out for this, why the price must be wrong. These stories feel true in the moment, but they're rarely based on actual evidence. They're based on fear. In Part 2 of this series, you'll hear my exact framework for identifying where things are going wr
256. The Power of Honesty & Transparency in Relationships: Launch Secrets (Part 1)
This episode kicks off a three-part series on launching, but it's not about logistics. Instead, I'm diving into the foundation that makes everything else work: relationships. Whether you're a business, health, or relationship coach, the principles I'm sharing apply to how you sell your coaching, whether through formal launches or everyday conversations. You'll learn how unprocessed emotions can
255. Turn Launch Failures Into Market Research (Real Behind-the-Scenes Data)
Launching an offer and watching it fail isn't just disappointing, it's a full-body experience that can leave you questioning everything about your business. After ten years of running a successful coaching business and filling countless groups, I found myself staring at the results of not one, but two failed launches of my Reimagine Mastermind. This episode takes you through every messy detail
254. 4 Rules for Influencing How Your Clients Show Up
This disconnect between how we think clients should behave and how they actually show up is something I see coaches struggle with constantly - whether they're brand new or have been coaching for years. We create these unspoken rules and expectations for our clients, then feel disappointed when they don't follow them. The truth is, your clients' behavior isn't about you - it's about them being hu
253. Coaching Tools: The 3 Question Reset
Sometimes coaching sessions just don't go the way you expect. Your client might show up overwhelmed, jump between topics, or even tell you, "I don't have anything to coach on." In those moments, it's easy to doubt yourself, and wonder how to steer the session without losing your confidence or momentum. That's why I'm sharing a simple coaching skill I call the 3 Question Reset. It's part of my
252. The Hidden Cost of Success: Navigating the Vulnerability Tax
You know that feeling when you hit a milestone in your business and suddenly everything feels different? In this episode, I'm exploring what I call the "vulnerability tax" - the hidden cost of success that makes established coaches close off just when they need openness most. The more success we create, the more we feel we have to lose by admitting we don't have all the answers. Through my own
251. Why Self-Concept Work Can't Solve Your Coaching Problems
There's a common pattern I see with many coaches, especially when they hit a roadblock in their business. They dive into introspection and mindset work instead of asking, "How do I solve this?" But relying solely on self-concept work can sometimes keep you stuck. In this episode, I'm going to share why self-concept work isn't a one-size-fits-all solution and when it might actually be holding
250. The Permission You Need to Evolve Your Coaching
My entire business is built on helping coaches find their own way of doing things. But the more coaches ask me for permission to do things their way, the more I realize just how many "rules" we've picked up along the way about the "right" way to do things. In this milestone 250th episode, I'm giving you full permission to trust yourself and your evolution as a business owner. You'll discover why
249. How to Sell with Authenticity with Justine Beauregard (Part 2)
In this second part of my conversation with sales expert Justine Beauregard, we explore how to sell with authenticity. Justine, who helps scale businesses to as much as $300 million, shares more of her proven approach to sales, focusing on how to secure the right clients without relying on manipulative tactics. You'll learn to see sales as a natural extension of your work of supporting others by
248. Reframing Sales: A Mindset Shift with Justine Beauregard (Part 1)
If you've ever struggled with the idea of selling or felt uncomfortable with it, this episode is for you. Justine Beauregard, an expert sales coach who has helped scale businesses to as much as $300 million, will challenge everything you thought you knew about selling and show you how to approach it in a way that feels authentic and natural. In this episode, Justine simplifies sales strategie
247. Reimagine Your Perspective: Embrace the Mess
Have you ever felt frustrated because your coaching business isn't where you want it to be yet? In this episode, I'm sharing a story about the wildflower field behind my house that will transform how you approach growth. Cultivating a field is just like building a business: it's messy, it takes time, and it doesn't always look pretty. But every step, even the 'ugly' ones, are part of the process.
246. Coach Unfiltered: Behind the Scenes of a Complete Business Transformation
Over the next three months, I'm embarking on a complete transformation of my brand, messaging, and offerings. And I'm documenting the entire process in real-time through a new program called Coach Unfiltered. In this week's episode, you'll learn all about Coach Unfiltered and why you want to be in this container. Through this behind-the-scenes documentary experience, you'll see exactly how busin
245. Stop Hiding Your Coaching Failures: Why Transparency Creates Client Trust
Do you ever find yourself thinking, "No one can know I'm struggling with this"? I've been there. But this thought might be one of the most dangerous beliefs you can carry as a coach. It's normal to think you can't show vulnerability, but what I've learned over time is that transparency doesn't make us less of a coach. It makes us more human and more relatable to our clients. In this episode, I d
244. How to Access Your Genius as a Coach
What if the thing you're best at is the one you're overlooking because it feels too easy or too obvious? In this episode, I'm sharing a playful story about my two dogs (yes, really!) to help illustrate a powerful truth: your coaching genius is already within you. In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize the skills and traits that come naturally to you and why those are the exact things tha
243. What Would You Do If There Was No Right Way?
What if the answer to most of your coaching questions isn't a strategy, but a mindset? In this replay, I'm sharing one of the most powerful responses I give inside my programs and masterminds - one that applies to countless coaching challenges: "There's no right way. Are you willing to figure it out?" Whether you're unsure about your next offer, questioning your coaching style, or second-gues
242. Reimagine Client Testimonials: A Coach's Guide
Many coaches hesitate to ask for testimonials, feeling they're self-promotional or uncomfortable to request. This hesitation often comes from misunderstandings about what testimonials are really for. What if I told you they aren't about you at all? In fact, testimonials are a gift - not only to you, but to your clients as well. What you're about to discover will transform how you think about,
241. How Self-Blame Harms Your Coaching And How to Break Free
Sometimes, coaches like us hold ourselves back because we think our 'inherent flaws' are unchangeable barriers to success. In today's episode, I explore why we tend to blame ourselves when things aren't working in our coaching business and how this self-blame creates a self-fulfilling prophecy that keeps us stuck. You'll discover a powerful reframe question that helps break this self-blame cycle
240. How to Conduct an Energy Audit to Transform Your Coaching Business
In this episode, I share a powerful yet simple method for evaluating what truly energizes you in your business. By conducting an energy audit, you'll identify which activities, clients, and tasks light you up versus drain you—so you can build a a coaching practice that feels aligned and sustainable. This process works for auditing everything from client sessions to content creation. By rating
239. Signs Your Coaching Business Needs Strategic Reimagining
How do you know when it's time to reimagine your coaching business? After numerous conversations with colleagues and clients in my Reimagine program, I've noticed a pattern of coaches feeling exhausted, bored, or burnt out from doing the same things repeatedly without making strategic shifts when friction appears. In this episode, I share the subtle and not-so-subtle signs that indicate it's tim
238. Astrology and AI for Coaches: A Conversation with Robin Langford
What happens when a strategy coach combines AI and astrology to help clients build better systems? Amazing things. In this episode, I sit down with Robin Langford (also known as WickedVeracity) for a fascinating conversation that weaves through multiple disciplines and approaches to coaching. In this episode, Robin shares insights about her coaching approach, her experience in my Reimagine Maste
237. 3 Steps to Reimagine Your Business
I'm buzzing with excitement about major shifts coming to my business, podcast, and offerings. While I can't reveal all the details just yet, I want to bring you along for the journey as these transformations unfold. These upcoming changes are inspired by my Reimagine process – a framework I've developed and used with clients that's now guiding my own business evolution. Today, I'm sharing the th
236. 1:1 Coaching After Successfully Selling Group Programs: Are You Moving Backwards?
I've been surprised by how many people have questioned my decision to offer quarterly one-on-one coaching spots through 2025, suggesting I might be "going backwards" in my business. This couldn't be further from the truth. In this episode, I share the strategic and personal reasons behind my decision to add customized one-on-one coaching back into my business model. Whether you're considering ad
235. The Thoughts Every Coach Has (& Why You Shouldn't Be Ashamed of Them)
I'm pulling back the curtain on the thoughts that plague even experienced coaches like me. From wondering why I have to work so hard, to fantasizing about quitting my business and getting a "regular" job, I've been there. But here's the truth: These thoughts aren't signs of failure or incompetence- they're completely normal. Every coach and entrepreneur faces them at some point. By normalizing t
234. How Getting Creative Benefits Your Life and Business with Amanda Gold
Have you ever felt disconnected from your creative side? That spark of imagination and self-expression that once came so naturally might be buried under years of criticism, busy schedules, and societal expectations. In this episode, I'm joined by the delightful Amanda Gold, a life coach for heart-led creative weirdos, to explore reigniting our innate creativity. Tune in to hear some practical wa
233. Your Perfectionism Is Hurting Your Coaching (& What to Do About It)
Are you holding yourself to an impossible standard as a coach? I've noticed a troubling pattern among coaches—this underlying belief that because they're coaches, they should somehow transcend the human experience. They think they should have all the answers, never struggle, and be immune to the very challenges they help clients navigate. In today's episode, I'm diving into why coaches often fee
232. The Coaching Pendulum: Using Extremes to Find Balance
Have you ever noticed how when you're trying to change something about yourself, you often swing from one extreme to the other before finding balance? This fascinating pattern is what I call "the pendulum effect" in coaching. Just like a physical pendulum that swings back and forth before settling in the middle, our behaviors and beliefs often follow this same trajectory when we're working on pers
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