Linda Claire Puig is the founder of 6-Figure Newsletters and Adventurous Life International. She helps her clients build profitable relationships and portable businesses. In this episode we discuss: The importance of developing relationships inside and outside of your business. Should you be personal in your communication with clients and potential clients? Ways to develop relationships with potential clients and clients online. Is email dead? Should you use social media to communicate with pote...
Jul 20, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Doni Landefeld is a certified personal and executive coach. She is the founder of The Metamorphosis Coach , and empathy is her superpower. She works with Positive Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence to help clients stop self-sabotaging. In this episode, Melinda and Doni discuss why they believe that empathy is underutilized by coaches and how to incorporate empathy in an uplifting way. In this episode we discuss: What are Positive Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence? What is empathy, and...
Jul 13, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Michelle Falzon is the founder of strategic content marketing consultancy, We Are Content . She's also the creator of the Create Without Burnout framework, which shows coaches and their clients how “optimal creation” can be the key to not burning out. In this episode, Melinda and Michelle discuss how to joyfully create our lives and our businesses moment by moment. You can find the link to Michelle’s free download in the resources section below. In this episode we discuss: The difference between...
Jul 06, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Mary Williams is the founder of Sensible Woo , a company that helps business owners find harmonious balance with technology. She is also an integral part of the Education team at Mirasee . Mary specializes in human-computer interaction and knows just how to soothe technophobia. In this episode, Melinda and Mary simplify the most common tech barriers and untangle the chaos. In this episode we discuss: What needs to be automated and when. How to let your tech savvy grow with your business. What yo...
Jun 29, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Ally Machate , CEO of The Writer’s Ally , is on a mission to help authors make great books and reach more readers. Publishing a book can help coaches share their expertise, experience and methods with so many more people than they could ever reach one-on-one. In this episode, Melinda and Ally help listeners sort through the whys and hows of writing a book and provide clarity on the reality of becoming an author. In this episode we discuss: What are reasons a coach should not write a book? What a...
Jun 22, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Ryan Levesque is the CEO of The ASK Method ®, a company that teaches business owners how to launch and grow their online business. He’s a master at using online quizzes to generate leads and funnel them into paying clients. In this episode, Ryan shares his quiz-funneling methods with tons of real-world examples and useful advice. He also reveals a very special offer for listeners of Just Between Coaches (link shown below). In this episode we discuss: How can using quizzes generate leads? Why are...
Jun 15, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 38
It’s no secret that, as a group, coaches tend to be much more service-oriented than sales-oriented. We tend to think that effective selling requires characteristics that we just don’t have. Sales and marketing expert Matthew Kimberley disagrees. He says selling just requires skills that can be learned by anyone as long as they have confidence in what they are selling. In this episode, Melinda and Matthew discuss in detail how to get and retain clients and the steps to develop a sales cycle that’...
Jun 08, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Time may wait for no one, but if you manage it efficiently, you won’t even notice. Many coaches find it really challenging to have enough energy to work in and on their business without burning out. But there are strategies that work wonders for some. In this episode, Melinda talks with Rob Goyette , a marketing and technology expert, who also happens to be a brilliant manager of his time. Rob has served the coaching community since 2007, and today, he shares his best time management advice with...
Jun 01, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Delegating can be really hard. Maybe you’ve tried, and it didn’t go so well. In this episode, Melinda talks with Josh about why it is often so difficult for entrepreneurs to let go and how to navigate those issues. The two discuss why delegating is key to growth and sustained success and how business owners can learn to master this important skill. Josh Patrick is the founder of Sustainable Business , a consulting firm that helps small business owners find a framework for growth. His expertise c...
May 25, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Despite all the advanced strategies used in digital marketing, our guest today says that referrals still trump social media and email campaigns for highest ROI. And when it comes to referral tactics, today’s guest says she has a proven method for getting big results. In this episode, Melinda talks with Virgina Muzquiz , aka The Referral Diva® . Virginia is the founder and CEO of Master Connectors , Inc., where she teaches the art of funneling high-quality referrals. She shares specific ways to b...
May 18, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Rhonda Britten is a master life coach and the founder of the Fearless Living Institute, which helps people let go of indecision, gain clarity and take life-changing risks. This Coach of the Year Award recipient is a repeat guest on Oprah , a best selling author and an Emmy Award-winning TV host. In this can’t-miss episode, Rhonda speaks candidly with Melinda about her traumatic childhood, struggles with addiction and incredible transformation. She describes how she learned to tackle fear head-on...
May 11, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Dr. G is a practicing physician, resilience expert, speaker and author, who contributes regularly to shows like The Doctors, The TODAY Show and Good Morning America . Her work in the field of stress and resilience is widely known and acclaimed. She helps patients keep the negative impacts of stress in check by teaching strategies for responding to stress with confidence and resilience instead of fear and dread. In this episode, Melinda talks with Dr. G about her extensive research in the area of...
May 04, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Lion Goodman is a professional certified coach and CEO of Luminary Leadership Institute . A harrowing, near-death experience spurred his quest to understand the depths of what it means to be human. He has spent more than 40 years researching and developing his transformational methods for coaches and their clients. His Clear Beliefs Method is designed to get to the core of the psyche and permanently eliminate beliefs that hold us back in our professional and personal lives. In this episode, Lion...
Apr 27, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Holly Chantal is a coach and brand strategist who has helped thousands of online business owners upgrade their vision and create the inner and outer transformation required to break through their perceived upper limit. As we grow as coaches and individuals, if our business isn’t keeping pace with our own evolution, it can feel really unsatisfying. That’s a really good sign that it’s time for a change. In this episode, Holly and Melinda identify signs that your business is ready for an upgrade an...
Apr 20, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Happiness and self care go hand in hand. As psychotherapist and coach Ana Melikian, Ph.D. , points out, if we do not prioritize ourselves, we will never be our best selves, nor will we have enough to give others. We tend to believe that we somehow earn our happiness through sacrifice and self-denial, but research shows that nothing could be further from the truth. In this inspiring episode, Melinda and Ana dive deep into choosing happiness and the importance of self care, a topic that is near an...
Apr 13, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Brandy Chase is an ACES coach at Mirasee and the founder of Serenimity , a coaching practice that empowers women to find deeper connections with themselves and others. Often, overcoming shame is a big part of that. Shame is a profound emotion that can really tear us apart and hold us back—if we let it. In this episode, Brandy and Melinda speak intimately and candidly about the powerful emotions, particularly shame, that can sometimes stand in our way. This beautifully moving episode is packed wi...
Apr 06, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Group coaching is a huge industry, and an incredible way to increase your income and impact as a coaching professional. But, whether you’re new to the profession or a veteran one-on-one coach, starting a group coaching program can seem daunting. Michelle Schubnel , founder of Coach & Grow R.I.C.H. , has been running successful group coaching programs for nearly two decades and teaching others to do the same. In this episode, Melinda and Michelle address common fears, questions and misconcept...
Mar 30, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Renee Blasky is the founder and CEO of The LEAP Network , a company that coaches clients to change limiting beliefs and get out of their own way. She is a world-traveling adventurer who knows a thing or two about taking risks and stepping out of her comfort zone, both of which are at the heart of vulnerability. In this episode, full of incredible stories, powerful lessons and expert advice, Melinda and Renee talk candidly about the true strength and courage inherent in being vulnerable. Coaches ...
Mar 23, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Stever Robbins is a lot of things - podcaster, executive coach, serial entrepreneur—ambiguous is not one of them. Talking about boundaries with clients might feel uncomfortable, but it’s not as uncomfortable as having to set them after lines have been crossed. Navigating close coaching relationships can be tricky, but coaches have a responsibility to themselves and their clients to be clear about their expertise and expectations. In this densely packed episode, Melinda and Stever dive deep into ...
Mar 16, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 25
There may have been a time when a gifted and eager advisor could find success in the industry without formal training, but what about now? Melinda expertly reveals how the industry has evolved over the past few decades, creating broader opportunities but more competition. Resources for training and certification for coaches have expanded with the demand, but are they right for everyone? Melinda and Rick Tamlyn , senior trainer for the world-renowned Coaches Training Institute , weigh in with the...
Mar 09, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We all have felt at some point that we are on a hamster wheel, just can’t seem to focus or follow through, but for a lot of people, it’s a way of life. Carol Williams is the founder of Efficient Productivity Systems , a company that helps bring focus and clarity to entrepreneurs who are neurodiverse or just have difficulty creating organization and productivity in their lives. In this episode, Melinda and Carol tackle the issues behind the unstructured behavior of the clients that Carol calls th...
Mar 02, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Change is hard for everyone, and resistance is normal, but when resistance is a result of self-sabotage, coaches need to dig a little deeper to help clients call out the villains responsible. Often these patterns of behavior are so ingrained that clients have a hard time spotting them. Fortunately, certified business coach Lori Wayne and host Melinda Cohan have a lighthearted solution to what can be a weighty issue. In this episode, filled with insight and practical advice, Melinda has an in-dep...
Feb 23, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Real change takes work and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone. Resistance is a normal reaction to change, but when resistance becomes unwillingness, it’s time for a serious evaluation. Deni Carruth , lifestyle strategist and coach, recommends having clear communication of (and commitment to) the client’s goal and what it will take to get there. In this episode, Melinda and Deni dive deep into what can be a difficult and awkward situation. These two seasoned coaches ask tough question...
Feb 16, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 21
How do you show up in the world? Are you honest and aware of your own biases? We have to really know ourselves first before we can grow personally and professionally and truly be of value to others without bias. The beauty of life is diversity, and the basis of integrating that diversity into our lives in a productive and healthy way lies in emotional intelligence. In this episode, the two Melindas dive into diversity and inclusion, how we all participate (consciously or not) and how simple it c...
Feb 02, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 20
There is a precarious line between using social media as a cooperative marketing tool for your business and using it as a source of personal validation and fulfillment. That line can be difficult to navigate if we are not taking stock and being completely honest about our use of social media. Business Coach Bob Minhas talks candidly about his own struggles with social media addiction and how he helps clients (and himself) identify issues and get the most out of using social media as a tool - or ...
Jan 19, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 19
When judgment revs up, it can be hard to recognize and even harder to stop, subsequently slowing or even halting progress with a client. Marisa Murray , CEO of Leaderley , has asked herself the tough questions about judgment in her own coaching practice of top executives. She knows first hand that when the judgment train leaves the station, coaches can no longer hold a safe coaching space for their clients. Fortunately, Marisa has honed in on three absolute truths that any coach can use to slow ...
Jan 05, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Here's the link to learn more about Danny's special offer: http://www.Mirasee.FM/intensive It can be extremely challenging and difficult for coaches when we suspect a client is lying. There are nuances to lying; not all lies are detrimental, and some can even serve as self-protection. Wait, what? Isn’t a lie a lie? The answer, it turns out, isn’t so simple. Today’s conversation is all about how to tell when your client is lying, how to handle the situation, and whether or not the lie is even wor...
Dec 29, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Longer summary episode summary: As both a business coach and consultant, Kristin Vesa , founder of Vesa Enterprises , understands better than most how intertwined these two roles can sometimes become. However, Kristen reminds us that coaching is helping to develop the inner resources of the client as an individual, so in most cases, no industry expertise should be necessary. In this episode, Melinda and Kristin help coaches to understand when it might be helpful to have industry-specific knowled...
Dec 15, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 16
You listen to Just Between Coaches because you want to become the best coach you can be. You want to bravely dive into those tough conversations that others might shy away from. We love supporting you in that deep dive and exploration. So that’s why we thought you might be interested in a brand new show that just joined the Mirasee FM Podcast Network. It’s called Once Upon a Business and it's hosted by our good friend and colleague Lisa Bloom, the story coach. In Once Upon a Business Lisa does s...
Dec 08, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The idea of narrowing the scope of your coaching business to a specific niche can seem a bit scary and counterintuitive. Sharon Richmond, the founder of Leading Large , acknowledges and understands first-hand that fear and hesitation and explains why clarifying a niche is actually expansive, not limiting. In this episode, densely packed with answers and advice, Melinda and Sharon discuss how to define a niche as well as the benefits of appealing to a specific client base and what Sharon calls “t...
Dec 01, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 14
