Jill Gerlach has a background in social work and was a middle school counselor for nearly 20 years before starting her own coaching practice. She specializes in guiding young individuals to overcome barriers, develop emotional regulation skills, and unlock their full potential. Jill also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what coaching children and teens looks like in her practice. Tune in this week to hear Jill’s insights on the unique challenges and rewards of coaching young people and helpi...
Dec 03, 2024•45 min
In this episode, I share my top 10 reasons I'm grateful for coaching. These range from major mindset shifts to specific examples of how coaching has transformed my parenting, relationships, and business. I hope this inspires you to reflect on your own coaching journey. Hearing how coaching has changed the lives of others is one of the greatest joys of this work. Tune in this week to discover 10 unexpected ways coaching transformed my life. From parenting and relationships to money and business, ...
Nov 26, 2024•39 min
Do you ever feel like you're following a bunch of coaching “rules” that just don't work for you? You're not alone. Too many coaches get caught up in trying to fit into a certain mold or follow a specific set of guidelines, even when it feels completely unaligned. But what if there was a better way to grow your coaching business? Tune in this week as I dive into the importance of finding coaching and business strategies that truly work for you , instead of blindly following rules that don't reson...
Nov 19, 2024•27 min
There’s a common question I receive from new coaches: how to go from being a fixer to being a true coach. This topic came up frequently during my recent Coach Week event and in messages from listeners who are just starting their coaching journey, so it’s time to give you the answers you need. Join me as I explore why our desire to fix things can actually rob our clients of powerful breakthroughs and self-awareness. I share tangible reasons why leading with solutions is often counterproductive, a...
Nov 12, 2024•17 min
In hosting Coach Week, a week-long series of free trainings for coaches, I found myself blown away by the incredible coaches I've met. Being surrounded by so many coaches who want to do good in the world has lifted my spirit in a way I can't even describe, and I want to bring a little of that lightness to all of you. Tune in this week to discover why it’s okay if coaching feels a little heavy right now. I share how to start separating your coaching business from the noise and heaviness around yo...
Nov 05, 2024•15 min
In this episode, I talk with the burnout MD for entrepreneurs, Dr. Crystal Agyei, about why defaulting to the label of imposter syndrome can actually hold you back from doing the deeper work of understanding your thoughts and emotions. Crystal shares a powerful reframe for imposter syndrome that she calls the "personality gap" - the space between the version of yourself you desire to be and the one that is currently showing up. Crystal dives into the problematic history of how imposter syndrome ...
Oct 29, 2024•50 min
Over the past few weeks, I've had eye-opening discussions with numerous successful coaches who have scaled their businesses to impressive heights. And yet, many of them confessed to me that they've fallen out of love with their businesses along the way. This got me thinking deeply about how the relentless push to scale as coaches may be negatively impacting us and our clients. Hear my thoughts on the dark side of scaling your coaching business, and how, while there is nothing inherently wrong wi...
Oct 22, 2024•28 min
As a coach, it's crucial to have clear policies and boundaries around how you handle situations where someone other than the client is paying for the coaching. Without this clarity, confusion can arise about who you are coaching, what results you are working towards, and who you are accountable to. Join me this week as I offer key principles for coaching clients whose coaching is paid for by a third party. I share examples of when this situation might come up, key questions to ask yourself as a ...
Oct 15, 2024•28 min
In this episode, I share a recent realization I had while on vacation in Italy. A brief poolside chat with a friend and fellow coach completely shifted my perspective on audits. Her enthusiasm for audits made me realize that evaluating your business is not only important, but it can also be fun and incredibly rewarding. I dive into why audits are the backbone of my coaching programs and how they can help you level up your coaching skills, get better results for your clients, and create a sustain...
Oct 08, 2024•27 min
Have you ever heard a coach say, “How you do one thing is how you do everything?” It's a common phrase that gets thrown around, but what does it really mean? While I personally try to stay away from talking about overused or over-generalized concepts like this, they can be super useful if you’re able to use them in a powerful way. So what truly makes this coaching concept useful, and where can it sometimes fall short or be misinterpreted? I unpack “How you do one thing is how you do everything” ...
Oct 01, 2024•19 min
In this episode, I share a clip from my CEO Series where I dive into one of the biggest mistakes I see coaches making: forgetting that they are in charge of their own business. This mindset can lead to confusion, indecision, and relying too heavily on other people’s strategies instead of trusting your own intuition. Understand on the deepest level why it's vital that you step into your role as CEO and make decisions that align with your unique values and goals. I provide actionable steps you can...
Sep 24, 2024•30 min
By aligning your thoughts and feelings across your different roles as a coach and entrepreneur, you can enjoy your business more while elevating the work you do as a coach. To put this in perspective, I have a powerful exercise to help you bridge the gap between your coach self and your entrepreneurial mindset. Explore how to translate your coaching confidence into your marketing, and vice versa. With the reflections I share today, you'll gain clarity on how to approach your business with a holi...
Sep 17, 2024•14 min
When focusing on coaching skills, especially with my more advanced clients, business challenges often arise that negatively affect their ability to coach effectively. So what mistakes are you making in your business that are preventing you from being the best coach for your clients? Discover the five business mistakes you need to avoid if you want to become an exceptional coach. I discuss what these mistakes are, why they happen, how they impact your coaching skills, and most importantly, how to...
Sep 10, 2024•23 min
Have you ever poured your heart and soul into building an offer or program for your coaching business, only to realize it's not quite the right fit anymore? In today's episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow coach Sindy Warren to discuss her recent experience with reimagining her business model and the powerful lessons she learned along the way. Sindy vulnerably shares how she noticed something felt off in her business, the fears and doubts that came up as she considered making a change, a...
Sep 03, 2024•49 min
We've hit 200 episodes of Mastering Coaching Skills ! To celebrate this massive milestone, I answer your questions about coaching, business, and life. From balancing it all to deciding who to hire as your own coach, we cover a ton of today. Hear my unfiltered thoughts on setting client goals, knowing when to renew or not renew, coaching on business as a life coach, dealing with unsupportive family members, and some exciting updates on what’s coming in the near future of the podcast. Every coach ...
Aug 27, 2024•47 min
Kimberly Mathis is a general life coach for neurodivergent brains who has recently created a new offer. This is happening in her business in real-time right now, which is why I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to quiz her on her thought process behind potentially niching down and the types of decisions she made that are already making her new offer a success. Hear Kimberly’s insights on the evolution of her offer and finding her niche. She shares why she resisted the idea of niching d...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min
As coaches, we often learn selling techniques that may not fully align with who we are or how we want to serve our clients. But what if instead of relying on fake urgency or hesitancy in our marketing, we focused on being crystal clear about our offer and the transformation it provides? When we sell from a place of confidence and clarity, we attract clients who are ready to fully commit to the journey. Discover how making small shifts in your selling approach can lead to massive upgrades in your...
Aug 13, 2024•17 min
If you've ever struggled to follow through on your plans and commitments, this one's for you! All you need is a new perspective on what's really going on when you experience self-doubt and resistance, and some tools to consciously override your brain when it's up to its old tricks and take action anyway. In this episode, I share a mind-blowing realization I recently had about why our brains seem to sabotage us sometimes. I explain how your mind is like a best friend who has all the insider infor...
Aug 06, 2024•19 min
In this episode, I answer all your questions about Reimagine — what it is, who it’s for, and how it can help you fall back in love with your business. I explain the unique structure of this nine-month immersive experience and why I decided to create it now. Whether you join Reimagine or not, I want this episode to inspire you to think about your own business and offers. I share some powerful questions to ask yourself to ensure your business aligns with your life and lights you up every day. Get ...
Jul 30, 2024•44 min
The concept I'm sharing is super simple. However, every time I talk about it, it blows my clients' minds, changes the way they coach, and even helps them talk about their coaching in a totally new way. I see coaches all over the industry who think they need to be amazing at everything. But understanding the truth will change everything. Discover how to identify what you're best at as a coach, and how to leverage the things you're really good at to make a bigger impact in the lives of your client...
Jul 23, 2024•25 min
Whether you’re a newer coach who started your business in the last couple of years or a seasoned coach finding that certain things are no longer working for you, I notice changes within the industry that might be fueling your experience. The truth is, all businesses and industries go through ups and downs, and I hope this episode gives you the clarity you need to use this time to reimagine the future of your business. Hear my thoughts on the current state of the coaching industry and how all of ...
Jul 16, 2024•50 min
I recently did an interview for a colleague of mine, Jasmine Myers. She's been a business coach for a while now and she's interviewing tons of businesswomen. She asked me a question, and the answer has been on my mind ever since. She asked what's one secret I would share that has made my business successful. My answer was: you need to be able to fail. Tune in this week to discover how to use failure to actually move you forward as a coach. I share why this isn't about just getting back up and tr...
Jul 09, 2024•18 min
What do you want? Maybe you notice yourself making decisions out of obligation and not questioning it, but dreading everything you do. I’m calling myself out too, because sometimes, we forget that the first step to moving forward is to stop and truly think about what we want. Learn why asking yourself, “What do you want?” is one of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves and our clients. I’m inviting you to experiment with all the options available to you and showing you how sitting wit...
Jul 02, 2024•12 min
Whether you've been coaching for years or are just feeling out how you want to operate as a new coach, it's important to have a clear, simple, repeatable coaching process. Avoiding the five mistakes I'm sharing today will help you create an effective process that you can follow with all your clients. Tune in to learn why an actionable coaching process is vital for any coach and how to start simplifying your process, avoiding the common mistakes other coaches have made. Get full show notes and mo...
Jun 25, 2024•18 min
Thought interruption is a coaching trick that helps you pause and question those default thoughts. If you find yourself spiraling in negative thoughts that aren’t serving you, but they happen so often that they feel like the universal truth, this is the simple redirection you can practice that will change your entire life. Learn what the trick of thought interruption entails and a specific example of it in practice. Hear why it’s worth starting with a thought that doesn’t bring up a ton of heavy...
Jun 18, 2024•19 min
Whether you're working on a new project in your coaching business, or you're helping your clients keep themselves on track with projects in their coaching practices, this episode is for you. This isn't about just finishing a project, but it's about embracing the clarity and growth available when you truly apply yourself to making your project the best it could possibly be for your clients. Discover why having a specific project you're working towards in your coaching business changes literally e...
Jun 11, 2024•28 min
When big emotions come up for us, we often tell ourselves something along the lines of, “I don’t have time for this,” especially if it happens out in public or around other people. It might present as heaviness or tightness in your chest, a catching in your throat, or that feeling that you’ll cry if someone just glances your way. The truth is the emotion will bubble up and spill over into your life if you don’t address it, and that’s why I’m guiding you through this process today. Learn what pro...
Jun 04, 2024•32 min
It may feel great to you to opt out of doing certain things. For me, this list includes cold plunges and scheduling early morning meetings. However, what do you do when you say you don’t want to do something, but you want the result it could create for you? This is the piece most people aren’t willing to dig into, and I’m showing you how to start today. Discover what to do when you want a particular result but experience resistance to the activity, method, or strategy. Learn what happens when yo...
May 28, 2024•25 min
How do you manage your energy in your coaching practice? I often talk about tips for improving your coaching skills, but this week's episode is focused a little more on the practicalities of actually running your coaching practice. Of course, your energy ultimately affects how you show up as a coach, so it's really a vital lesson in coaching skills too. Discover why sometimes you're on and sometimes you're just off. Learn why it's not always your thoughts that are responsible for your lack of en...
May 21, 2024•32 min
If you find yourself saying, “ It’s not working ,” whether in relation to trying various things to get your business gaining momentum, or in relation to something that was previously successful in your business that has now stopped working, this episode is for you. There’s one powerful but uncomfortable question you must ask yourself in this situation, and I’m offering it to you in this episode. Learn one question that will help you make the necessary pivots or changes your business needs. Hear ...
May 14, 2024•11 min
