More people are questioning their career paths now than ever before. You spend a significant portion of your life working. You (and your clients) owe it to themselves to discover careers they love. So, how do you know whether you should stay or go? In this episode, you will learn the five signs that it's time to change career paths. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Are you not sure how to put yourself on social media? Do you see Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok and wonder where to begin? The good news is that the social media algorithm does not determine your success as a life coach. In this episode, we cover: What is the best platform to use to find clients How to effectively use social media (even if you are a private person) The 10 most important strategies to use when marketing yourself online The only thing you need to include in your content...
Do you question what it is that you really have to offer as a coach? Or do you wonder what it is about your life that is truly interesting? "No Big Deal" Bias is a distortion in our brains that cause us to discredit our gifts. When something comes naturally to us, we often discredit it. True talent is unaware of its own brilliance. But what if your success could a natural extension of who you are? In this episode, I share how to overcome "No Big Deal" Bias and discover your true gifts. We also c...
Every coach goes through a Hustle Phase. This is generally the first year or two when everything is brand new. The Hustle Phase is the time of all of your firsts... Your first time putting yourself out there. Your first "no". Your first "yes". Your first technology crash. Your first fail. Your first success. Many coaches dread this time in their business because there is so much unknown. You might want to rush through the phase because it brings up lots of overwhelm and discomfort. In this episo...
In this episode, I have a candid chat with my mother. We cover her experiences in motherhood, her initial reaction when I first told her I was becoming a life coach, and more. There may be some profanity (or TMI) in this episode, so buckle up! To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com .
A client's best insights will come when they are in a Breakthrough State. This is when they are tapping into their highest level of consciousness. These moments happen quickly before they go away. As a coach, you want your client to capitalize on the moments they are experiencing a breakthrough so they can extract as much power and insight from that breakthrough as possible. It's kinda like when a surfer prepares to ride a wave. If the surfer catches the wave at the right time, they are able to ...
When you can think and act like an entrepreneur, your whole life expands. You don't have to have a business to think and act like an entrepreneur. There are five elements to having an entrepreneurial approach to life: Taking Full Responsibility Seeking Opportunities Creating Win-Win Relationships Being A Life-Long Learner Taking Intelligent Risks In this episode, I break down these five elements and share how to awaken the entrepreneur that is already within you. To become a Certified Profession...
What do you do when you are NOT in a coaching session, and someone brings up a challenge they are going through? You may naturally be showing up as a coach in all contexts without realizing it, even in contexts where you aren't coaching a client. You might have people call you out and say, "Are you coaching me right now?!" But, because someone is complaining about a problem does not mean they want to solve it. And, because you are a coach does not mean you are obligated to be the listening ear f...
Have you ever had someone tell you, "You've changed" in a judgmental way? Maybe they say, "You're different." Or, "You're not the person you used to be." Sometimes people will have a negative reaction to your personal growth. This can be hard because rather than be excited for you, they may instead pressure you to change back. There's no reason for you to feel bad about your growth. Other people's reaction is none of your responsibility. It's also not your responsibility to shrink down for someo...
Boundaries are often misunderstood. At the basic level, people understand it's important to have boundaries in relationships. But few people know how to enforce and maintain boundaries. If you set boundaries without setting consequences, the boundary is counterproductive. So, how do you confidently communicate a boundary? What do you do if someone has a negative reaction to your boundaries? And most importantly, what do you do when someone violates a boundary you've set? We teach people how to t...
Ever ask your client a question and they struggle to come up with an answer? It's normal for clients to respond with "I don't know", but that doesn't mean they actually don't have an answer. It's important to not take an "I don't know" at face value. Usually, this means your client just needs a little bit of support accessing the answer. Remember, if they don't know, nobody knows. So, where do you go in a session if the client is stumped? In this episode, I share five simple and powerful approac...
You do not need confidence before you start something new. Our brains may trick us into thinking that before we get started, we should feel more confident. For coaches, you may think, "I will be able to get clients WHEN I am more confident." This is actually not true. You don't need confidence to move forward in life. WHAT you actually need is WILLINGNESS. The willingness to get started. The willingness for things to be messy. And, frankly, the willingness to suck at something before you become ...
Do you ever feel like you are "wasting" your time when it comes to marketing your coaching business? Many coaches put a lot of mental distance between the coaching part of their business and the marketing part. You may think, "I love the coaching, but I hate the marketing!" But, they are not all that different. They are the same. Coaching is about connecting with people and serving them on a deep level. So is marketing. Marketing can also be very fun if you know how to properly approach it. In t...
What if one phone call can change your life forever? In this episode, I talk about the Admissions Call, which is the required call we have with all our prospective students. This is not a pushy sales call. This is a call where we support you in clarifying your vision and coming up with a plan for your success. We have a phone call before you enroll because we treat every one of our students as a person, not a number. We want to make sure with full certainty that we can support you, and that you ...
Ladies, when you think about making a lot of money, what does that bring up for you? Maybe it brings up fear, excitement, doubt, or overwhelm. You may think, “Can I really handle that? What will I need to sacrifice in order to have more success? How can I focus on myself when I have my family to take care of? Should I just be OK with what I have?” Sometimes guilt comes up when you think about focusing on your own goals, dreams, and ambitions. Here’s what we believe: When you prioritize yourself,...
How much do you care about what other people think of you? Do you feel there are parts of you that you want to share, but you worry others may criticize you? People have opinions about everything, including how we live, what we look like, how we talk, what we eat, who we love, how we spend our money, the decisions we make, and even our dreams. And as we grow up, we are used to thinking: What does my family think of me? What do my friends think of me? What do my teachers think of me? What does my...
Are you wanting to grow your coaching business, but feel overwhelmed at what to do? Does it feel like everything is all over the place? Most challenges coach experience in their business can be solved with some simple math. In this episode, I share the only two formulas you need to get clear and make as much as you want to make as a coach. When you have your math clear, your path becomes clear. You will know exactly where your business is going and feel excited about it. To become a Certified Pr...
There is a future version of you that is already enjoying the dreams you have today. They have it all, and they want to meet you. But, how connected are you to your Future Self? Do you know they exist? Do you know what they are like? With every decision we make, we are either moving closer to or farther away from our Future Self. We are either growing or dying. Most people are too distracted by their past to realize their Future Self exists. And the problem with this is that your past is not use...
While there is no regulation for the coaching industry, we do have a governing body. That governing body is known as the International Coach Federation (ICF). While the ICF does not regulate the industry, they do create a standard for ethics and professionalism so that coaches operate with integrity. The ICF also does not train coaches, but they do provide accreditation to certain programs that meet their standards and Code of Ethics. It is not easy for a program to receive accreditation with th...
Failure is unavoidable in life. We all will fail. Rather than fearing failure, what if you were intentional about the TYPE of failure you experience? Good Failure is the failure you experience while you are pursuing your calling. It's the failure you experience as you are putting yourself out there and sharing your gifts with the world. While you may be experiencing difficulties on the outside, on the inside you know that you are living your truth. You can also think of this as Outward Failure a...
The key to making more money is knowing the difference between cost and value. Cost is the investment you make in something. Value is the return you receive. When you focus on the cost of something, it creates feelings of scarcity because you are focused on what you will lose. This scares you from taking action, which limits your life. Alternatively, when you focus on the value of something, it creates abundance because you are focused on what you will gain. This inspires you to take action, whi...
You will always have a part of your brain that will look for potential problems you may experience as you pursue big goals. It is an impossible feat to try and completely rid yourself of worry. But, what you can do is direct the worrying part of your brain to focus on problems you WANT to have. I call this a Desirable Problem. Some problems have an upside. While they are still stressful, it's the stress you want to have. These problems are really growing pains you have at the next level of succe...
How often do you allow yourself to dream? Dreaming means letting your mind go anywhere it wants, allowing anything to be possible, and seeing things that aren't real yet. Dreaming is one of the greatest gifts we have as humans. It's what has moved our species forward since the beginning of our existence. But why do most adults stop dreaming? Because they forget how to do it. You don't need anyone's permission to dream something new for your life. Your dreams don't need to make sense to anyone el...
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...
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....
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 LESS hour...
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...
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 ...
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:...
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"...
