Do you like making decisions? Do decisions bring up anxiety for you? Decisiveness is a leadership quality, and it's an essential quality to have if you want to become a successful coach and business owner. When people say they are "stuck" in life, it's because they are not making decisions. When people say they are exhausted in a career, it's because they are not making decisions. When people are unhappy in a relationship, it's because they are not making decisions. Making decisions generate pow...
Oct 29, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Do ever feel uncomfortable when you experience moments of silence in a coaching session? You might feel pressure to ask the "right" question or use the "perfect" tool... and you ultimately freeze like a deer in headlights. A coaching session does not need to always move forward. There is tremendous value in their being still during a session. In fact, saying LESS in a coaching session will give your client MORE value. The moments of silence will often lead to your client's biggest breakthroughs....
Sep 03, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In a recent interview with Authority Magazine, I was asked what habits allowed me to have success in my coaching business. Here's what I came up with: 1) Sleeping in every day. I decided early on that I was not going to sacrifice my health for success. Rather than wake up extremely early to make my life busier, I decided to sleep in and use my waking hours to focus ONLY on what would get me results. This allowed me to learn how to be productive instead of busy. When you give your brain LES...
Sep 02, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Do you share your achievements freely? Or, do you worry that doing so will make you look arrogant? When you brag just to brag, it is annoying. But, when you share wins AND you are helping other people succeed too, it is inspiring. It is not "humble" or "modest" to withhold your achievements. Keeping your successes a secret does not serve anyone. Hiding your gifts does no one any good. When you shine, you give other people permission to shine as well. And, there's room for everyone to shine. When...
Sep 01, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Do you ever wonder how to explain "life coaching" in a way so people actually get it? The two biggest mistakes coaches make when explaining life coaching to others are: 1) Sharing a confusing elevator pitch. For example, "I help people break through all barriers so they can live to their potential!" Saying things like this will result in people looking at you like you have eight heads. 2) Educating them on the coaching process. For example, "I ask powerful questions, listen deeply, use tools to ...
Aug 31, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Client Magnetism is the art of attracting clients with ease. Any coach can become a Client Magnet as long as they embody certain qualities. The most important quality to have when becoming a Client Magnet is curiosity. When you approach all challenges in your business with curiosity, you will never get confused or overwhelmed. And, if you get curious enough times, you become a millionaire. There are five stages most coaches get stuck are also where they fail to apply curiosity. Those stages are:...
Aug 30, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Have you ever heard the phrase “busy being busy"? Many people are busy doing things that are not even moving them forward in life. They are doing lots of lots of things, but they are staying exactly where they’ve always been. We all experience 24 hours in a day. It is perhaps the one thing that is equal amongst us all. Time is the most precious resource we have because once it’s gone, it’s gone. Unfortunately, many people let time slip away doing things that aren't serving them. Being "too busy"...
Jul 29, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 25
When I began my coaching business, I realized there is not one magical strategy that works to find clients. And, my results didn't come from the actions I took, but from the thoughts, I had, that were fueling my actions. The more work I did on my thinking, the more my business grew. One of the things I learned is that there are thoughts that repel clients and thoughts that attract clients. And here's the thing: you cannot have a million-dollar coaching business if you are thinking Zero Dollar Th...
Jul 29, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Many people have the desire for a better life but struggle to create it. That's because desire alone gets you nowhere. Desire is a passive experience. It requires no effort, energy, or action to desire something. And, desiring something does not entitle you to have it. On the other hand, commitment requires action. Commitment may be uncomfortable, but it is required if you want to achieve anything worthwhile in life. The reason most people fail is not because of a lack of time, money, skil...
Jul 28, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 23
You have thousands of coaching clients that exist in this world right now. Even if you haven't launched your business yet. They already exist. And they're ready to pay you. When I got started as a coach, I thought it would be impossible to stand out and get clients because there were "too many" coaches already out there. I didn't think I added anything new or valuable to the industry. But then one day, when a client hired me, she said "I have been looking for a coach like YOU for SO ...
Jul 24, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Goals can be deceiving. On the surface, a goal is typically thought to be something you want to achieve or do. But what if that's actually not what really matters? When someone sets a goal, they will often come up with a plan to achieve that goal. The plan doesn't work, and the person is left frustrated and disappointed. The bigger the goal, the more plans you will have that will fail. The key to experiencing joy and freedom in your life is not through achieving goals. It's through learnin...
Jul 23, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
How important is it for you to do things in life that feel "authentic"? As someone who values authenticity, I found it very challenging to start a coaching business because nothing felt authentic. It didn't feel authentic to talk about myself. It didn't feel authentic to make money while having fun. It didn't feel authentic to lead others. I thought maybe something was wrong and I should pursue something that felt more authentic or aligned. But what I realized is that my entire idea of aut...
Jun 17, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Whenever you consider taking your life from good to great, it may be common to think: "But things are already good... why change it?" "I should just be grateful what for what I have." "Don't change anything or you might lose it all." These thoughts are all a sign of toleration. Toleration is like a glue that keeps us stuck in a life of complacency. When we release our attachment to toleration, we allow our lives to go from good to great.. Many people invest a lot of energy into tolerating people...
Jun 11, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Do you ever see pictures of people's lives and think, "I wish I had what they have..."? We've all been there. Envy is the one emotion most people don't want to admit they have. But, when utilized correctly, envy can become your secret weapon towards creating the life of your dreams. In this episode, I share how to spot envy in yourself and clients and the one thought you must have if you want to never experience envy again. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.th...
Jun 01, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 18
What if it were possible for you to sell your coaching for thousands of dollars? One of our philosophies we teach our students: be premium. If you’re the cheapest coach, nobody expects you to be the best, and if you’re the best coach, nobody expects you to be the cheapest. Premium coaches charge high-value, high-ticket programs. But being a premium coach is about much more than just charging more. It's about creating a space for your clients to experience the biggest transformations of their lif...
May 21, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The first few minutes of a coaching session set the tone for how the rest of it will go. The beginning of a session is where you must help your client identify where they are, where they want to be and what's getting in their way. You must do this mindfully because if you don't capture the right information, the rest of the session will end up sloppy and scattered. In this episode, I break down the five biggest mistake most coaches make when starting a session (and how to avoid them). To become ...
May 20, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 16
There are two paths one can take as a coach: Wander aimlessly through the night and pray it works out Learn a proven framework for success and get proper training If you want to do well as a coach, it is essential you get certified. However, pursuing your certification in coaching can be an exciting and intimidating exploration when you don't know what to actually look for in a coach training program. In this episode, I share the top 9 most important things to consider for all starting coach...
Apr 24, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Many people are born coaches without even realizing it. People are often unaware of what it really takes to be successful as a coach, and people question if they have the potential to do well in this career. When people hear about leadership coaching, life coaching, or business coaching for the first time, they think that the signs you will successful are if you have a lot of life experience, a large following, and charismatic, high energy personality. The truth is that none of those...
Apr 22, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Before I became a coach, I would hear about successful coaches and envy them. I thought they were so lucky. It aggravated me that they had a life that I most wanted. But then I realized that their life is just as attainable for me as it is to them. I have the opportunity to design a life I love. Instead of being jealous of these coaches, I decided to be inspired by them. I let that guide me towards creating a life on my terms. After running a life coaching business for seven years, I have design...
Apr 17, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 13
You don't HAVE TO market, you GET TO. It's a privilege to market yourself as a coach. Most coaches struggle with marketing because of their thoughts about it. Marketing can be fun, simple and inspiring. In this episode, I will show how to get it done. Here are the myths we cover in this episode: "I need to register my business before I can begin." "I need to get my life together before I can market myself." "I have to pay for advertising to find clients." "There are ...
Mar 29, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Do you think marketing yourself as a coach is hard, complicated or stressful? Marketing is simply telling people you are a coach, building a relationship with them and seeing how you can help them. When you understand how to market yourself well as a coach, you will find clients with ease. Here are the myths we cover in this episode: "It takes many years of marketing before you can replace your income as a coach." "You need a lot of free time during your day in order to market yourse...
Mar 19, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Many people have the assumption that all "pressure" we feel is bad. But what if pressure is one of the most important ingredients to guarantee your success? Not all pressure is created equal. Negative Pressure is when you are being pushed to do something against your will. Positive Pressure is when you are being pushed to do things aligned with your goals. Positive Pressure inspires you to show up to your goals in dreams more than ever before. It nudges you to become the person you want to becom...
Mar 13, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Whenever we think about going after our dreams, our brain will normally respond with fear. This fear can be sneaky at times. Fear often makes itself look like the "rational and responsible" approach to take. Whenever you start to imagine a better life, there will be a push-and-pull between maintaining your current life and going after the life we want to have. You may start imagining how amazing life could be, but then you get tugged down to "reality." Your brain will tell you why you shou...
Mar 13, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Do you ever worry that when someone hires you, they won't get results? Having a dissatisfied client is a big fear many coaches have. In this episode, I share exactly how to maximize the possibility your clients get incredible results from working with you. I also cover: What you are (and are NOT) responsible for as a coach The coaching skills to use in a session to inspire clients to take massive action How to set clear expectations for your clients How to track your clients' progress How to hol...
Mar 10, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Do you or your clients ever feel like they are going through the motions? Like life is passing on by? And maybe you're starting to have feelings of apathy? Boredom can be an eye-opening experience when you know how to properly explore why it is showing up. The past year, many people have said, “Since there is a pandemic, I am bored at home with not much to do." Boredom has become more of an issues than ever before. In this episode, I talk about how you can coach yourself and clients throug...
Mar 10, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
There is a fine line between coaching and coddling. One question to assess yourself is: How comfortable are you with your client's discomfort? As coaches, we must be OK with our clients being in pain. Coaching is a messy, painful process. That's what makes it so transformational. You are not coaching to get your client's approval. And, you are NOT coaching to make your client feel good. This doesn't mean you have to be a mean drill sergeant to your client. But it does mean you have to be firm, d...
Mar 06, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6
What do you say if your client asks you to tell them what to do? Do you give them answers? "How Drama" is when your clients demand that you tell them how to solve their own problems. They want you to give them solutions, strategies and ideas. It may feel useful and necessary to give your clients the "how", but doing so does more harm than good. Notice the part of you that wants to give your clients answers: Are you trying to rescue your clients because you don't see them as capable? Are you want...
Mar 06, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
It is one thing for someone to be coached, and it is another thing for someone to be open to the coaching process. Coachability is your openness to coaching. There are four qualities that enhance one's coachability: The openness to new ideas and thoughts The humility to recognize your own blindspots The willingness to be completely wrong A genuine desire for change No matter how old you are, you are never too old to learn something new. This episode reveals how to enhance you and your client's c...
Feb 27, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Earning your first $100k as a life coach is not as complicated as it may seem. There are only four steps to master: You share your gifts. People judge you. People pay you. You transform lives. This is the exact formula every coach must master in order to hit six figures. This episode breaks down exactly how to make sure you are mastering each step so you create the coaching business of your dreams. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Feb 27, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
What is the difference between coaching and therapy? Both are amazing modalities to make positive changes in life. And both can also be rewarding careers if you want to make a difference in people's lives. This episode reveals: The different kind of "stress" therapists and coaches address with clients The training and education that is required for therapy and life coaching What to consider when choosing a career in therapy or life coaching The financial and lifestyle possibilities you have as a...
Feb 27, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2
