Speaking gigs can be a powerful way to grow your coaching business. Speaking allows you to establish credibility, share your message and expand your network. In this episode, you will learn: How to quickly get speaking gigs when you are getting started How to feel confident about public speaking (even if you are introverted) How to determine your speaking fee ... and more! To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Nov 03, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Running a business is about much more than making money. Entrepreneurship is an experience that will evolve you as a person. Whether you are into "woo woo" concepts or not, spirituality and faith play a big role in your journey as a coach. As you grow your coaching business, you will take many leaps of faith. You will likely do things that stretch you out of your comfort zone. And in the process, you will become the version of yourself you were always meant to be. Whether you believe in God, the...
Oct 31, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 33
You are enrolling clients... they are loving their work with you... ... but they are nearing the end of their coaching with you. Now what? How do you invite a client to continue working with you? It is generous to continue making yourself available to clients. When someone gets value the first time they buy something, they are likely to want to buy more of it. In this episode, you will learn the best ways to invite clients to continue working with you. To become a Certified Professional Coach, v...
Oct 28, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Even life coaches have haters. Although coaches are making a big impact on the planet, not everyone values coaching. You don't need to convince anybody why they need coaching. There will be naysayers no matter what. Seriously... people will judge you no matter what path you take in life. You might as well have people judge the biggest version of you which is living the fullest life. In this episode, you will learn what you do when you come across someone who judges you for being a life coach. To...
Oct 25, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Do you believe in the capacity of people to change, regardless of circumstance? This is one of the most important questions to ask yourself as a coach. When you work with your clients, they will doubt themselves. That is normal. What they will need is your belief in them. You must believe in your client MORE than they believe in themselves. In this episode, you will learn how to believe in your clients at the deepest level. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy...
Oct 22, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 30
You no longer have to drag yourself through a dreadful 9-to-5... You have more freedom than you could have ever imagined... ... but you are feeling lonely. Now what? Even the most successful life coaches experience loneliness. In this episode, you will learn how to create community as an entrepreneur. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Oct 19, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Do you have a habit you wish you could stop? A bad habit is a behavior that is causing you to get an unwanted result. You may have the urge to eat junk food, check social media, drink alcohol, or smoke. And these bad habits lead to over-consuming. In order to stop the bad habit, you must know how to handle urges when they come up. An urge may feel automatic and out of your control, but it's not. In this episode, you will learn how to stop bad habits and offer "urge coaching" to your clients. To ...
Oct 16, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 28
If money were a person, and you were in a relationship with them, how would that relationship be? Money can bring up a lot of emotions. And most people have a conflicted and unhealthy relationship with money. There are two ways most people handle their money: Reckless : they throw their money around carelessly Rigid : they hoard every dime they earn and are afraid to spend it Both of these approaches are based on fear and prevent you from experiencing financial abundance. There is a third way yo...
Oct 13, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 27
The Portal has all the answers. The Portal has everything you need to become wildly successful as a life coach. Are you ready? Inside this episode, we go into The Portal. To apply for funding to the Academy, visit https://coachingloan.com/thriving-coach-academy . To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Oct 10, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 26
"The probability of getting divorced is 50%..." "The probability of your business failing is 90%...." "The probability of getting accepted into a top university is 3%." Do not let "probability" define you and limit your life. When you have a goal, you must focus on possibility. Not probability. A possibility is about NOT needing evidence in order to believe in something. The possibility is what drives you forward to create an extraordinary life. How much do you focus on new possibilities? In thi...
Sep 08, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 25
You have a big heart. You want to help lots of people. But the truth is that not everyone is ideal for coaching. Coaching is ideal for people looking to take action and move forward in life. Coaching is NOT ideal for people who are burdened with trauma or pain from their past. As you promote your coaching business, you must know how to attract the right kind of person. When you market yourself, make it clear who your coaching services are for and who they are NOT for. You may be subconsciously a...
Sep 05, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Are you treating your coaching as a hobby or a business? When you treat your business like a business, it will pay you like a business. A hobby is something you do for fun. A business is something you do to make money (while having fun). A hobby is something you do only when you feel like it. A business is something you do even when you don't feel like it. In this episode, you will learn how to appear like an actual business owner. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoac...
Sep 02, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Data is powerful to have as a life coach. When you collect data, you accelerate your success and you help your clients get better results. Collecting data is simple and fun. We'll show you how to do it. In this episode, you will learn exactly how to measure the progress of you, your clients, and your coaching business. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Aug 30, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 22
What if you could coach your clients half the time and help them get better results? A masterful coach knows how to coach efficiently. Efficient coaching means knowing how to move a session forward in the most powerful way. No time is wasted in an efficient coaching session. In this episode, you will learn the seven best strategies to coach with efficiency. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Aug 27, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Do you ever compare yourselves to other life coaches? Do you wish you had the success they have? Watching others succeed when you feel like you are struggling can be discouraging. The thing about success is that it comes in different flavors. In this episode, you will learn the three kinds of success you can experience as a life coach. And, you will learn the best approach to take to make your success a guarantee. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Aug 24, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 20
What is the ideal amount to charge as a life coach? How do you determine a coaching fee you feel confident about? In this episode, you will learn: Why you DON'T want to charge the "average" life coaching rate The BIGGEST mistakes coaches make when coming up with their fees Why it's EASIER to sell things when you RAISE your rates ... and more! To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Aug 21, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Many people live their lives trying to prove themselves to others. Some people even think they need to "prove" themselves as a life coach. The truth is... you have nothing to prove. You don't have to convince people why they need to hire you. You don't need to have your family or friends' approval. Let people have their opinions of you. Allow people to like you and dislike you. When you stop proving yourself to others, you experience freedom. In this episode, we will show you why you have nothin...
Jun 07, 2022•28 min
You can run your entire coaching business from your laptop. But... how do you make sure clients get amazing results when they enroll in your virtual coaching program? And how do you keep people engaged when you deliver a virtual workshop, presentation, or training? Virtual offerings can be just as engaging, fun, and interactive as in-person offerings. In this episode, you will learn the best ways to create unforgettable virtual experiences for your clients. To become a Certified Professional Coa...
Jun 04, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Do you feel guilty charging for your coaching? Do you feel tempted to discount your services when people say they can't afford to work with you? The truth is... discounting your coaching is a LOSE-LOSE for you and your clients In this episode, we cover the three biggest myths about money: Myth #1: It's bad/greedy/selfish to want more money. Myth #2: Rich people take advantage of others to get ahead. Myth #3: You are making someone's life worse when you take their money. All of these are NOT true...
Jun 01, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The consultation is a one-hour call you have with potential clients. It is not just a "sales call". It is a sacred call. It's a call where someone talks with you about their goals, dreams, and challenges. It's rare in life that we have conversations like this. You have the privilege to have them with potential clients. In this episode, you will learn: How to lead a consultation without being salesy The most important questions to ask in a consult How to invite someone to make an empowered decisi...
May 29, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Not all debt is bad. In fact, some debt is very good. Good debt is an investment that will generate a return. Good debt is an investment that will make you a better person. When you take on good debt, you can make more than someone who avoids debt altogether. As a coach and business owner, you will take on good debt as you grow your business. The world's top-earning coaches use debt to their advantage. In this episode, we break down the difference between good and bad debt. To become a Certified...
May 26, 2022•26 min
There is a difference between being physically fit and mentally fit. When you lift bigger things, you get better at lifting bigger things. When you think of bigger dreams, you get better at creating bigger possibilities in your life. Physical fitness is the work you do on your body so it gets stronger. Mental fitness is the work you do on your mind so it gets stronger. It is important to have both physical AND mental fitness if you want to have a fulfilling life. As a coach, you must know about ...
May 23, 2022•25 min
What if you never had to live paycheck to paycheck again? What if money never became an issue? Financial independence is a goal many chase their entire lives. Most people fail to reach financial independence because they are taught the only way to get there is by saving money. "Save for that rainy day... cut down on expenses... spend less..." While it is sensible at times to stop paying for things you don't want or need, there is a much more effective way to become financially free. This episode...
May 20, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Do you believe you need to "work harder" in order to be successful? Or maybe you have heard that "great power comes with great responsibility". What if that were not true? What if you can work LESS and have MORE success? What if success can be simple and fun? In this episode, you will discover why you don't need to burn yourself out to be successful. You will also learn the best mindset to have if you want to create success without sacrifice. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.t...
May 17, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 11
There are many places in the world where someone can be fired for being gay. As a result of this, many gay men feel pressured to conform to the status quo. However, when you are your own boss, you have the freedom to be yourself without a filter. As a coach, gay men have the opportunity to share their authentic selves freely and transform lives. Many people hire gay coaches because of the empathy, strength, and resilience they have. In this episode, we cover: How becoming a coach evolves your le...
Apr 09, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 20
What takes a coach from ordinary to extraordinary? The answer: Mentorship. To coach at the highest level, you must have a Mentor Coach who can guide you, support you and challenge you. In this episode, we feature Tom Neufeld, one of the Mentor Coaches on our team. Tom has been in the industry for over 8 years and has substantial experience coaching people of all backgrounds. We cover: Why Mentor Coaching is essential for any coach training experience The best tips for a new coach wanting to succ...
Apr 07, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 19
There are so many marketing terms out there. And most of them are irrelevant. Marketing as a life coach is simple when you know, what to focus on. You can be a pro at marketing without knowing 90% of the marketing "lingo". In this episode, we cut through all the fluff and share the five marketing terms life coaches you need to know. These are the only concepts that will guide you to find clients with ease. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Mar 10, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Your creativity is one of your most valuable gifts. Your best ideas for offers, content, and business collaborations will come from your creativity. As a coach, you must know how to harness your creativity to grow your coaching business. In this episode, you will learn: Where creativity comes from Why you are already a creative genius How to consistently generate amazing ideas to grow your coaching business To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Mar 06, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
One of the biggest reasons some coaches struggle to grow their business is because they have Wishy-Washy Energy. Wishy-Washy Energy is when you lack confidence, clarity, and certainty when you talk about your coaching business. Here's what Wishy-Washy Energy sounds like: "I'm doing this coaching thing..." "I'm kinda starting a coaching business..." "I hope you can make my workshop..." "I think I can help you..." Wishy-Washy Energy is not just about the words you say. It's also the way you presen...
Mar 03, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Life Coaches are in more demand than ever before. As a new or aspiring Life Coach, you may wonder... "Why do people hire Life Coaches?" The more you realize WHY people hire coaches, the more you will realize why this work is so needed. As long as people are willing to grow, there will be people to coach. In this episode, you will learn the top 8 reasons people hire life coaches. To become a Certified Professional Coach, visit www.thrivingcoachacademy.com ....
Feb 28, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
