Sam Whisnant is a Certified Digital Business Manager and founder of Systems with Sam . In this episode Melinda and Sam talk about: How business systems provide consistency and freedom The connection between systems and negative self-talk The purpose of systems Various fears around having systems, including commitment Misconceptions about business systems Three key money-making systems to have in place Customizing what you need Recognizing what’s necessary for your stage of business Getting past ...
Aug 23, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 103
Chantel Henry is a speaker, transformational coach, and co-founder of The League of Experts . In this episode we discuss: Synchronicities being signposts that let you know you’re going in the right direction Being compassionate with ourselves, but also holding ourselves accountable A significant discovery in helping overcome self-sabotage A daily habit that contributes to success The importance of having your own markers and indicators of success Not comparing your start to someone else’s middle...
Aug 16, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Suzy Wraines is an entrepreneur coach, host of the Starting a Business Simplified podcast, and the founder of Starting a Business Simplified . The connection between your business plan and your energy 0:00 Transpersonal energy healing and business planning 1:25 Why it’s so scary to speak up 4:39 Blending masculine and feminine energy 10:07 When you’re creating, you can’t be on defense 14:00 How to connect energy flow and business goals 17:58 How do you help your clients tap into their intuition?...
Aug 09, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 101
Watch this episode and discover: How Melinda got started in coaching and how she and Kate first met… The 3 most popular Just Between Coaches episodes… (If you haven’t listened to these, save them for later!) How to tell if your clients are holding something back (or not telling the whole truth)… How to deal with imposter syndrome so it’ll stop holding you back… The time Melinda experienced burnout, and what she did next… The real reason every coach should have their own coach… How to enter the 1...
Aug 02, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Suzy Wraines is an entrepreneur coach, host of the Starting a Business Simplified podcast, and the founder of Starting a Business Simplified . In this episode we discuss: Masculine and feminine approaches to business planning What’s the core of your business plan? The biggest mistakes that coaches make when creating a business plan The importance of having a business plan How to start a business with a notebook and pen Key takeaways to remember when mapping out a business foundation The connecti...
Jul 26, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Marc Longwith is an executive coach and entrepreneur whose mission is to help coaches, healers, leaders, and consultants connect their passion with profit through energetic alignment. In this episode, Melinda and Marc discuss: What is energetic alignment and how does it relate to sales? How does energetic alignment relate to coaching? How do you help those who are skeptical about energy and its role in sales? Frequency as being measurable. The importance of paying attention to your thoughts. Wha...
Jul 19, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Jenn Espinosa-Goswami is a speaker coach and the founder of Weightless LLC . She helps coaches, authors, and consultants leverage their expertise through paid public speaking. In this episode, Melinda and Jenn discuss: The key benefits of public speaking How to integrate public speaking into your business The different markets to get started with Different models for speaking on stages What is a “signature speech”? The importance of talking to the person hiring you The biggest mistake coaches ma...
Jul 12, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Ari Iny is a business coach and the head of strategy for the Mirasee ACES program. In this episode, we discuss: How to retire without closing your business Diversifying your income streams The transition period being a slow process How to sell your business Creating additional types of products to sell Bringing in employees or junior coaches How to communicate your plans to your clients during the transition period What legal obligations you need to think about before you bring in a coach How to...
Jul 05, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 96
Tammi Brannan is the founder of Blueprint Process , a program and team of coaches that helps entrepreneurs find their purpose and infuse it into their businesses. In this episode we discuss: The power of purpose and coaching The difference between calling and purpose How to find your purpose Ranking your energy Common misconceptions and challenges when finding purpose Distinctions between surface purpose and deeper purpose The power of being unique The “three foot by three foot” blueprint Your t...
Jun 28, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 95
David Newman is an author, speaker, coach, and the founder and CEO of Do It! Marketing . Melinda and David explore: Reframing discovery calls The top reasons coaches resist sales conversations The fear of hearing “no” Seeing sales as an invitation A confidence mindset for new coaches Thinking of yourself as an investigative journalist The steps for a powerful discovery call Advanced discovery call techniques “When you're an entrepreneurial coach, it's not about doing the work — it's about gettin...
Jun 21, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Constance Dierickx, PhD, is known as The Decision Doctor ® and serves as a leadership coach who has advised more than 500 executives all over the world in high-stakes situations. In this episode we discuss: What coaching methodology is What the coaching process is, as distinct from methodology When to update or change up what you’re doing Avoiding being expendable Adapting your process to better meet your and your clients’ needs Upleveling your clientele The risks in changing up your process “Pr...
Jun 14, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Rahti Gorfien is a certified life coach, accredited ADHD coach, and founder of Creative Calling Coaching . Today, Melinda and Rahti talk about: Indecision being a form of self-abuse How we avoid decisions to stay in comfort and safety Bringing others into your decision-making Decision fatigue How working on your own decision-making helps your clients as well Making a decision versus letting it reveal itself Melinda's decision-making policies Symptoms of decision fatigue The importance of plannin...
Jun 07, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Natasha Ho is a marketing coach, growth strategist, and founder of The All In Woman . Today, Melinda and Natasha talk about: Creating a thriving business while working fewer hours Natasha’s specific tactics for cutting your work week from 40–50 hours down to 20–30 How your passion can be your inspiration What’s the why behind your work? The importance of setting boundaries How to organize yourself to stay focused Unlearning productivity and embracing what is effective The success story of a clie...
May 31, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Rhona Bennett is an internationally known entertainer, life coach, and founder of Personal Power University . In this episode we discuss: The definition of spirituality in coaching Expressing and communicating personal values Best practices for integrating spirituality and religion into coaching Managing doubts early The differences between spirituality and intuition Meditation in order to achieve the quiet to receive Handling resistance to exploring spirituality in sessions Maintaining a strong...
May 24, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Nina Cooke is the founder of Nina Cooke Business Coaching , creator of the Millionaire Mindset Scorecard, and an author and podcaster. In this episode we discuss: Lacking confidence due to limiting beliefs The fallacy of introversion as an obstacle Entrepreneurs who blindly try multiple marketing approaches Common mistakes coaches make when growing their business How excuses are key mistakes for entrepreneurs One mindset strategy to remove meanings from all events “ I asked [my list], what is th...
May 17, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Marko Schmitt is an entrepreneurial coach in the ACES program at Mirasee with a background in business start-up, funding, and growth. In this episode we discuss: The three keys to using ChatGPT with your clients How would a career coach use this tool? Using ChatGPT to generate first drafts Ways this technology can preserve your clients’ transformation Using ChatGPT to explore market and business trends How this and other AI tools can enhance or wreck your reputation “ One of the things that Chat...
May 10, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Heather E. Wilson has been an instructional designer, course creator, and business coach for two decades. Currently, she employs her expertise to run Mirasee’s flagship program, Hybrid Course University. HCU is aimed specifically at coaches, consultants, speakers, and others who want to offer transformative courses that go well beyond simple instructional delivery. In this episode, Melinda and Heather discuss: The benefits of a peer community How coaches can effectively manage and engage with th...
May 03, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Danny Iny is the founder and CEO of Mirasee and the executive producer of Mirasee FM. In this episode, we discuss: The bell curve and diffusion of innovations The shift toward outcomes What is a hybrid approach? What does it mean? The ripple effect of the pandemic on the coaching industry The future of virtual coaching The disruptions happening in the coaching industry, and how coaches can position themselves to be at the forefront of these changes And more “A lot of the trends that we're talkin...
Apr 26, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Marisa Murray is an author, TEDx speaker, executive coach, and the founder of Leaderley International . In this episode we discuss: Defining entitlement and recognizing it early in the engagement process How do you serve people when they’re being taken over by entitlement? The importance of having the “fit conversation” early on How do we help set appropriate boundaries with our clients? Managing the pacing of the client’s progress How do you rebalance when you feel like you’re blocked? How do y...
Apr 19, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Isabelle Houle is a holistic recovery coach, certified yoga teacher, and master NLP and Time Line Therapy® coach. In this episode we discuss: What does “community” mean exactly? What are the categories of community? Embracing the magic in having a community. Being consistent with your networking. The importance of visiting a group at least three times before you make a commitment. Other practices or activities that can help reduce loneliness. “When we connect with other coaches… ask for what you...
Apr 12, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Kristin Vesa is business coach and consultant of 20+ years and the founder of Vesa Enterprises . She has an MBA in International Management of Technology. In this episode we discuss: Identifying the true thing that’s holding a client back Using curiosity as a tool for conversation and avoiding judgment How do you balance pushing clients out of their comfort zones while honoring boundaries? Seeking feedback from clients to gauge progress Fighting the natural tendency to make assumptions about a c...
Apr 05, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Dena Patton is the founder of Dena Patton Coaching & Training , has coached thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders since 2001, and is the author of the book The Greatness Game . In this episode we discuss: What are the key differences between branding, marketing, and sales? Why you need to understand your target market How do you know when to make adjustments to your business? Common mistakes that people make when it comes to branding, marketing, and sales The importance of self-care in your...
Mar 29, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Joy Torchia is a certified coach in the ACES program at Mirasee and founder of Torchlight Life Design LLC . Prior to coaching, she was in the nonprofit sector for two decades, developing entrepreneurship education programs for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In this episode we discuss: What’s the difference between workshopping and homework? Why is it important to give homework to coaching clients? What are some of the mistakes that coaches make when giving homework or wanting to workshop ...
Mar 22, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Margaret Lynch Raniere is a high-level coach trainer, entrepreneur, and best-selling author. As CEO of MargaretLynchRaniere.com, she has built a thriving online business dedicated to sharing her proven, groundbreaking healing systems. In this episode we discuss: The value of creating a structure for your sessions — and why many coaches resist it How to map the flow of a session using a clear framework Why structure actually enhances spontaneity The four things you need to do in every session The...
Mar 15, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Welcome to Behind the Launch ! This 8-episode podcast hosted by Cynthia Lamb pulls back the curtain on the ups and downs of launching a product or service. Cynthia Lamb is director of podcasts at Mirasee FM, where she produces or supervises the production of 11 podcasts (and counting). She got her start at the venerable University of Missouri-Columbia’s School of Journalism, where she was trained in broadcast journalism, served as the program director of KCOU radio, and worked as a television re...
Mar 11, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 79
A leader in the field of coaching and best-selling author, Dr. Eve Agee empowers others from a place of deep authenticity and integrity. Eve is also the founder of the Transform Coaching Academy, rated as one of the top coaching certification programs in the world. In this episode we discuss: Getting crystal clear on your clients and offerings The importance of revisiting your ideal clients’ perspectives every quarter The mindset shift in returning to coaching after time away Opportunities for r...
Mar 08, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Lori Wayne , the founder of Lori Rochelle Wayne LLC , is in the business of empowering people to take action for change and growth in their lives, careers, and businesses. She is a certified business coach, a core member of The Coaches Console, and an ACES coach at Mirasee. In this episode we discuss: Coaching is not exempt from the need to maintain paperwork. The importance of taking notes in coaching sessions. When does taking notes become a distraction and when does it become an asset? Why is...
Mar 01, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Welcome to For Better or For Work. What’s it like to be partners in business and in life? Mirasee owners Danny Iny and Bhoomi Pathak tackle the unique challenges as well as benefits of working with a spouse or significant other. Each episode features a guest couple who also share their experiences, perspectives, and hard-earned wisdom. “You disagree by being respectfully reactionary… Your point of view, your opinions, your gut reaction is all you have in life.” – Suzanne Evans “I think that some...
Feb 25, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Ray Hinish is a Certified Master Business Coach, founder of Upgraded Life, and an ACES coach with Mirasee. His mission is to make world-class coaching affordable and available to anyone who needs it. In this episode we discuss: Looking at session times from both the client’s and coach’s perspective. How more time does not always equal better outcomes. Whether your coaching focus affects session lengths. Lack of confidence among new coaches and how it plays into time. The all-too-common trap of “...
Feb 22, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Gary Frey stumbled into coaching ‘by accident’ but has created a successful practice. He is now considered a connector and confidant for CEOs and hosts his own podcast that highlights the vulnerable side of entrepreneurship. In this episode we discuss: Gary’s roller coaster journey throughout the entrepreneurial life that led him to coaching How Imposter Syndrome affected Gary when he first got started as a coach Imposter Syndrome being a natural and common part of the human experience How compa...
Feb 15, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 74
