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Mastering Coaching Skills

If you want to compete in the coaching industry, you need to be GOOD at coaching. But there are some things you simply couldn’t know when you were training to be a coach - and while it’s tempting to keep studying, take another course, or dive into a certification program, you really need to build the practical skills and confidence to handle whatever your clients throw at you. Each week life coach Lindsay Dotzlaf shares stories, tips and advice to continually develop your skills as a coach. She knows what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and anxious about coaching in the moment, and will teach you why shifting your mindset around your own abilities as a coach will make all the difference. If you’ve got clients but want to become the absolute best coach you can be, you’ll find answers, advice and support here. Learn more at lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com!
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Episodes

98. Secret Fears: What Are You Avoiding?

Secret Fears are the things that you as a coach are afraid might happen. You know these fears are there, but you never address and examine how to solve for these fears, only how to avoid them. Does that sound familiar? It’s kind of like the elephant in the room, except it’s in your brain. We all do it, and it needs to stop. So in this episode, you'll learn how. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/98...

Sep 13, 202218 min

97. What is Getting Between You and Your Coaching Brilliance?

Tune in this week to discover what is stopping you from stepping into your coaching brilliance. I’m sharing some personal stories of what I’ve worked on and where I still struggle, and I’m giving you actionable steps so you can step into your coaching brilliance. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/97

Sep 06, 202230 min

96. Storytelling in Practice

Today’s episode is going to be a little different. Last week, I interviewed my friend and videographer Matthew Kjar, who shot and produced amazing videos during Expansion Week in Palm Springs. So, in this episode, I’m sharing recordings of the testimonials we captured on that retreat, so you get to see the power of storytelling in practice. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/96...

Aug 30, 202219 min

95. The Art of Telling Your Own Story with Producer Matthew Kjar

Tune in this week for a conversation with producer Matthew Kjar all about the art of storytelling. Matt is sharing why he loves working with coaches, how it’s transformed the way he shows up for his clients, and he’s even giving us his step-by-step guide for telling powerful stories. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/95

Aug 23, 202252 min

94. Shooting with Confidence with Photographer Teresa Earnest

Discover how to show up for your photoshoots with confidence, whether that’s with a photographer or not. I'm joined by photographer for high-performing female entrepreneurs, Teresa Earnest, who is discussing how to help your personality shine in your photographs, and how to have fun in the process, especially if the idea of a photoshoot makes you nervous. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/94...

Aug 16, 202252 min

93. Controversial Topics for Coaches Explained (Part 2)

Listen in as I share my business timeline through the lens of my team and the hiring process so you understand exactly what you might be comparing yourself to. You’ll learn how, so often, we’re not even accurate in our perceived comparisons, why this is such a business killer, and how to assess when the right time to hire help might be for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/93...

Aug 09, 202223 min

92. Controversial Topics for Coaches Explained

Tune in this week to discuss some of the more controversial thoughts I see coaches all over the industry having. I’m showing you why the things you’re thinking about time, money, your team, or whether or not you’re working with a coach yourself might not be serving you, and some of the most inspiring ways I’ve seen other coaches think about these topics. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/92...

Aug 02, 202232 min

91. When the Circumstance is Really Bad

This week, I’m sharing how to coach someone when you believe that their circumstances are objectively bad without indulging their negative thoughts. And stay tuned to the end for a special message from one of my clients that I love and I know you’re going to find super inspirational. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/91

Jul 26, 202225 min

90. The Reality of Group Coaching and Masterminds

Tune in this week for a deep dive into the reality of setting up your own group programs and masterminds. I’m sharing how to know when it’s time to move into group coaching, why I genuinely believe group coaching offers more than one-on-one, and what to consider if you’re thinking about starting a similar program. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/90

Jul 19, 202221 min

89. The Answer to Almost Any Question

Tune in this week to discover the answer to pretty much any question you could come up with about mastering your coaching skills. I’m sharing the questions I receive most regularly that are simply answered, and how to see where you need to consider that, “There is no right way,” might be the answer for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/89

Jul 12, 202217 min

88. Which Type of Coaching Will Work Best for My Clients?

Tune in this week to discover all of the different coaching containers you can use in your business. I’m sharing the pros and cons of programs, masterminds, one-to-one coaching, groups, and courses, and I’m showing you how you can make use of the space in between all of these different containers. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/88

Jul 05, 202235 min

87. The Coach Lab Launch

Tune in this week as I give you the backstory on my 400K Coach Lab Launch. I’m sharing the thoughts I had to let go of in order to make this launch a success, and the intentional thought creation that every entrepreneur has to go through when they share their work with the world. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/87

Jun 28, 20221 hr 23 min

86. Expansion Week: My Experience

You might remember a couple of weeks ago, I had some of my incredible clients and coaches on the show to share their takeaways from our Expansion Week retreat. Well, I’m taking this episode to discuss my experience, how I planned the event, and how you can plan something like this for yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/86

Jun 21, 202221 min

85. 5 Steps to Knowing How to Coach on Anything with Stacey Boehman

Tune in this week for a conversation with my amazing business coach Stacey Boehman. We’re sharing how to coach on anything, how to deal with the drama of coaching people you’re close to, and how programs like Coaching Masters and the Coach Lab will help you serve your clients in incredible ways. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/85

Jun 14, 20221 hr 18 min

84. Expansion Week

Tune in this week to hear from some amazing coaches about the growth they experienced, some of them just from being invited on this trip. Each of them is sharing their individual experiences, the thought patterns they were able to address on all kinds of subjects, and why we’re all better coaches as a result. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/84

Jun 07, 202248 min

83. The Joy of Side Gig Entrepreneurship with Sindy Warren

Tune in this week to hear from the wonderful Sindy Warren. She’s sharing every step of her journey so far as a life coach, all of the mindset shifts she’s had to make at every stage since starting her coaching practice, and why she decided to come over here to Coaching Masters to improve her coaching skills. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/83

May 31, 202244 min

82. Asking Questions and Always Learning with Rho Thomas

You are in for such a treat this week because Rho Thomas is here to discuss how she’s honed her coaching craft through observing communities, getting curious, and using her own experience to help other lawyers with their money. She’s also sharing how being in community allowed her to approach her coaching with true confidence. You don't want to miss this episode! Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/82...

May 24, 202246 min

81. Coaching Through Cancer with Heather Smith

Tune in this week for a dose of serious inspiration from Heather Smith. We’re discussing how she became a coach after a devastating diagnosis, and how she now helps her clients with their own experience of having cancer, concentrating on building up the rest of their world and going from surviving to thriving. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/81

May 17, 202246 min

80. Permission to Be Yourself with Annabelle Sorensen

Annabelle talks us through the permission we all need to give ourselves, no matter our age or anything else. She’s showing us why this is at the crux of serving at our highest level, how we unknowingly get in our own way, and the importance of embodying your unique approach to coaching. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/80

May 10, 202245 min

79. When Your Client Doesn’t Get It (Part 2)

Discover how to ease your clients into looking at their thoughts in a deeper way. As coaches, we’re used to questions like, “What’s your thought about that?” But for most humans, this can sound pretty daunting. So, I’m showing you how to deal with this when it occurs in your coaching practice, and how to help your client get the results they want regardless. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/79...

May 03, 202218 min

78. When Your Client Doesn’t Get It (Part 1)

Discover your role as a coach when your clients just aren’t getting it. I’m sharing why there is no right or wrong when it comes to coaching, and how to meet your clients where they are, especially if you currently feel like you need to explain a million things to them. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/78

Apr 26, 202219 min

77. How Do You Want to Coach Your Clients?

Tune in this week to discover why there is no right way for you to operate as a coach. You might have ideas that you’ve never seen executed before, but that doesn’t mean they’re bad methods, so I’m sharing how to start embracing these ideas and make your own way as a coach. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/77

Apr 19, 202217 min

76. Finding Your Feet in the Coaching World with Susan Donnelly

My guest this week is a well-known and highly-regarded leader in her arena. Susan Donnelly is a life coach for ultra runners, and she helps her clients develop the mindset to take on whatever challenge they want in life. Susan has been in Coaching Masters, and she’s here to blow your mind about what’s possible when you lean into becoming the best coach for your clients. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/76...

Apr 12, 202243 min

75. Coaching Your Way with Maren Montalbano

Tune in this week for a unique insight into what coaching really is. Maren Montalbano, a coach for musicians, is walking us through how she found herself in this industry, how she discovered exactly what she wanted to provide her clients with, and how she’s come to trust in herself and her coaching style. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/75

Apr 05, 202244 min

74. 5 Mistakes Coaches Make When Creating Their Coaching Process

Tune in this week to discover the 5 most significant mistakes coaches make when they’re coming up with their process. I’m sharing why this is such a tricky area, and I’m giving you all the details about how to start simplifying your process so you can help your clients in an easily-digestible format. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/74

Mar 29, 202218 min

73. Dealing with Overwhelm When You Aren’t Hitting Your Goals

Discover how to handle the overwhelm we feel when we aren’t hitting our goals. I’m sharing what’s happening in our brain when this overwhelm takes over, why you’re going to want to take a lot of action to try to fix it, and why you should slow down and give yourself a chance to move forward in the face of disappointment. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/73

Mar 22, 202224 min

72. Dealing with Overwhelm When Things Go Well

After I launched my new program, The Coach Lab, I had a truly surprising experience. There was a lot of excitement and gratitude, but also a bucketload of overwhelm and anxiety as my brain searched for everything that could potentially go wrong. Today, I’m showing you how I worked through all of it so you can learn how to deal with overwhelm when things are going well for you too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/72...

Mar 15, 202220 min

71. The Coach Lab: Q&A

Discover everything there is to know about my new program, The Coach Lab. I’m sharing how this program will transform how you coach your clients, the format of the program, how we’ll interact and create a supportive community, and any other questions you might need answering. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/71

Mar 08, 202229 min

70. Decision-Making Drama with Kimberly Mathis

Tune in this week to discover the power of making decisions. We’re discussing how we underestimate the power of our decisions, how making a decision in one area of your business impacts your coaching as a whole, and why deciding to keep things simple could be the most important choice you will ever make. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/70

Mar 01, 20221 hr 5 min

69. Unhelpful Coaching Thoughts – Part 4: I Need Assets to Be a Good Coach

Tune in this week to discover why you need to stop wasting your time creating assets for clients you don’t have yet. I’m sharing why the quality of your coaching always shines brighter than anything else in your business, and some proof from my own life of why having assets isn’t as important as you think it is. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/69

Feb 22, 202233 min
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