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Fat Rabbits vs. Fireworks: Why Chasing the Wrong Clients Will Keep You Stuck
The Coaching Industry’s Favourite Lie: “More Clients = More Success” Most coaches believe they need more clients to succeed. More discovery calls, more people in the funnel, more posts, more engagement. But here’s the truth: not all clients are created equal. Some…
Why Mindset Isn’t Everything: The Missing Piece in Coaching Success
The Mindset Myth For years, coaches have been telling us that mindset is everything. That if you think positively enough, believe in yourself enough, and visualise success hard enough, everything will fall into place. But you and I both know that’s not…
Engage, Assess, and Grow: The Power of Quizzes in Coaching
Quizzes are becoming a powerhouse tool for coaches, not only for engaging clients but also for efficiently generating leads, understanding needs, and measuring progress. Whether you’re running a coaching business that focuses on personal development, executive…
Embrace Your Work-in-Progress Self
The Power of Being Unfinished We live in a world that loves a polished success story 🌟. The image of a finished product, a dream realized, or a goal achieved is the ideal we often chase. But what if the real magic lies in the “in-between” stages—the…
The Art of Radical Rest
Why Doing Nothing is the Ultimate Power Move I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on the pace of life and the art of rest. If you’ve been following along, you know this month has been a whirlwind for me—filled with weekends away with friends, birthdays, making…
This “Rule” Stopped My Students from Doing What They Love
In our recent Client Attraction SWITCH Program call, a powerful conversation emerged that I know many of us can relate to. One of my students shared how a past mentor had ingrained a limiting belief: “you can’t run group coaching programs until you’re making $100,000…
Why Every Coach Needs a Mentor
Coaching is a rewarding profession, but it can also be incredibly isolating. Without a sounding board, it’s easy to develop habits or blind spots that can hinder your growth and impact. That’s where a mentor comes in. A mentor is more than just a sounding board;…
To Certify or Not to Certify: The Role of Accreditation in Coaching
Understanding Certification, Accreditation, and Credentialing Before diving deeper into the benefits of certification, it’s essential to clarify the distinctions between certification, accreditation, and credentialing. Certification: This is awarded by a training…
Navigating the Coaching-Therapy Intersection: A Guide for Coaches
The lines between coaching and therapy can often blur, making it challenging for coaches to determine when a client’s needs extend beyond their scope of practice. While coaching is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, it’s not a substitute for…