How can a strategic “no” be just as valuable to your business as a “yes”? When you’re growing, it’s easy to feel pressure to say yes to every opportunity, client, and commitment that seems beneficial. But the truth is, saying no to things that are misaligned with your values, short-term temptations, or simply clutter in your life is one of the most powerful tools you have for building your ideal life—and supporting your clients in doing the same. When it comes to leading change in your own life,...
Jul 02, 2025•22 min•Ep. 195
Many coaches begin in this field because we're driven by the craving for more from life! Can you relate? It's easy to get stuck going through the motions — merely existing rather than feeling truly alive. So, you follow your passion for helping others and begin to build a coaching business. Now, you're a catalyst for transformation, guiding your clients down their own path of rediscovering their authentic selves. I am thrilled to welcome business coach Candy Motzek to the podcast. Today, we expl...
Jun 25, 2025•27 min•Ep. 194
Here's the truth no one talks about: You don't get what you want in life—you get what your nervous system feels safe receiving . Think about it—every client who comes to work with you has something they deeply desire. They've likely tried multiple strategies, taken all the "right" steps, and still aren't seeing results. Whether it's more money, a thriving relationship, or a successful business, the reason their goal remains out of reach often isn't due to a lack of capability or an outside facto...
Jun 18, 2025•16 min•Ep. 193
What’s a big goal that you're working towards right now? Growing your coaching business? Signing more clients or increasing your revenue? Or perhaps it's a personal goal, like improving your quality of life, working less, or focusing more on your relationships. Whatever it is, that big change is possible for you. But even with that vision in mind, you may still struggle to stick with the path of getting there. In this episode, we'll explore the challenges that come with changing your life and ho...
Jun 11, 2025•21 min•Ep. 192
As coaches, we've all experienced the moment when everything feels aligned–your offer is solid, your webinar is ready to sell, a client is about to sign–and then… it doesn't happen. No sign-ups, no clients, nothing. We've all been here, right? It's a big letdown, and it's often difficult not to take the defeat personally. However, this moment does not have to define you or your coaching business. Overcoming business challenges isn’t easy, but it’s possible when you use these moments as tools for...
Jun 04, 2025•28 min•Ep. 191
Do you struggle with accepting money and embracing financial abundance in your business? For heart-centered coaches especially, navigating wealth can be a challenging task. Even though you are highly skilled and passionate about cultivating lasting change in your clients, you may feel limited by a lack of confidence around money or the negative connotations often associated with it. Maybe you know you deserve more financial freedom, but no matter how hard you hustle or how many numbers you crunc...
May 28, 2025•31 min•Ep. 190
Emotions are foundational in our overall well-being. They shape our relationships, affect our careers, and influence countless other areas where our clients seek support . Yet, for many of us and our clients, sometimes emotions can feel vague or ambiguous. Why? We were never taught to clearly identify our emotions and still may not have the language to articulate them. Understanding and accurately labeling the feelings we experience is crucial for mental health. If most people are unable to do t...
May 21, 2025•19 min•Ep. 189
Some of the most impactful moments in coaching occur when a client bumps up against resistance. Have you noticed this too?!... It can often seem like more of a barrier when our clients experience emotional resistance. However, highly skilled coaches (like my Master Coach client Sondra who you’ll hear from in this week’s podcast) know that resistance is actually a sign that transformation is near. As Master-level coaches, we can use this as a tool to help our clients move forward in the most powe...
May 14, 2025•35 min•Ep. 188
When I first began my own motherhood journey, surviving each day seemed to be the goal. Can you relate? As women, the degree to which we can feel spread thin and overwhelmed by the emotional overload of becoming a mom can seem unbearable. And yet, I’ve come to learn that while “survival” mode can serve us from time to time, ultimately leaning into thriving is not only possible, but an incredible opportunity to expand our ability to impact our kids. I love supporting women in my work and have a s...
May 07, 2025•39 min•Ep. 187
Today, we're diving deep into something I have discussed many times from a slightly different perspective. Almost every coach faces challenges when we realize that in addition to doing the work we love, we also have to run a business. The idea and practice of having a coaching business can be overwhelming, but it certainly doesn't have to be. If you want to build a coaching business that reflects your values—where deep relationships, service, and long-term sustainability are front and center—thi...
Apr 30, 2025•28 min•Ep. 186
It is so common for high-achieving women to push through despite feeling drained. We have seen this in our clients and have most likely experienced it ourselves in our careers as coaches. When high achievers feel exhausted, it’s easy to think that another cup of coffee is all they need to keep going. But we know that is not the case at all, and they might actually be on the verge of burnout. We hear about burnout a lot--it's become somewhat of a buzzword in our culture. Today, we discuss what th...
Apr 23, 2025•30 min•Ep. 185
Today, we’re talking about something so many of our clients struggle with: weight loss. Truly, this goes beyond losing weight–it's about guiding our clients towards figuring out how they can feel good in their bodies . How do we do this? By using a holistic approach to weight loss. When our clients focus on counting calories and following trending diets, the journey to better physical health often stays rooted in mindset. Skilled coaches know that thought work can be a great entry point, but if ...
Apr 16, 2025•26 min•Ep. 184
As a coach, do you realize often enough just how valuable your work is?! In an AI-centric world where it appears that computers can solve everything, it can be easy to forget the power of human connection. When you as a coach can be present with your client, hearing them, empowering them, and guiding them to enhance their life… wow. That cannot be replaced. In this episode, we’re going to explore why coaching for moms specifically is so important. Moms are handed a pretty big job right away- kee...
Apr 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 183
As a coach, you know the work you do is so impactful. And yet, sometimes it can be overwhelming to tackle the financial side, making it difficult for us to take our business seriously. Coaches understand emotions and people–that’s where we feel comfortable and why we gravitate toward this work. I’ve seen time and again with thousands of coaches that the business aspect can feel like a foreign language. If it doesn’t come naturally to you, you’re not alone! And you’re in the right place. Yes, you...
Apr 02, 2025•49 min•Ep. 182
Safety is essential to healing, but you may wonder… What does that even mean? (and what in the world does that have to do with effective coaching?…) After all, we are usually physically safe during coaching, right? However, cultivating emotional safety is a foundational piece of being a highly skilled and effective coach. Safety provides a container for emotional connection and creativity to happen. This includes problem-solving creativity. When we create this space as a coach, transformational ...
Mar 26, 2025•34 min•Ep. 181
Emotional resilience is often misunderstood, mischaracterized, and sadly, overlooked far too often. Understanding emotional resilience (and how to cultivate it in ourselves and others) is a vital skill for coaches. Not only does this help us guide our clients through overcoming challenges, but our ability to be resilient plays a huge role in running our own businesses, managing the inevitable ups and downs that come, and even our very abilities to coach our clients well. In this episode, my conv...
Mar 19, 2025•35 min•Ep. 180
As coaches, our central goal is to help our clients—this is the work we love, and to go even further, it's who we are as people. There are a few key things you can do as a highly skilled coach to truly prioritize your clients, and they are all connected to the holistic approach to coaching. In this episode, Brain Berneman offers great insight into understanding the integration of the work we do and the holistic nature of coaching. We talked in-depth about what that means—for you and your clients...
Mar 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 179
Every coach knows how important mindset is for cultivating change–but great coaches have the ability to expand beyond thought work. So what truly sets highly skilled coaches apart? An integrative approach that combines mindset, emotions, and the nervous system into an integrative approach that meets clients where they are. Many coaches start with thought work because it’s powerful and effective. But on its own, it has limits. When clients struggle to change their thoughts, it’s often because dee...
Mar 05, 2025•21 min•Ep. 178
“Money” is a loaded word (and a loaded topic) for most people in one way or another. For highly skilled coaches, it can feel tricky to balance doing the work you love with achieving financial goals. This is why you often leap to action–making new offers, changing your messaging, or increasing your marketing. In reality, the path to making money is much more holistic–and it starts understanding what’s in your subconscious when it comes to money. Emily June Wilcox wrote Wounds to Wealth to share h...
Feb 26, 2025•35 min•Ep. 177
Navigating change is the only constant in life! Yet, as human beings with a human brain… we often resist. It doesn't have to be this way. In fact, with the right coach (who understands about how the brain and body work), we can move toward change in a powerful way. Often when women hit midlife, their world can slow down a bit. The biggest change we’re faced with is the question of “Who am I?” and “What is my purpose?” In this episode, Master midlife coach, Jackie Sawinson, offers her insights he...
Feb 19, 2025•32 min•Ep. 176
It takes a lot of effort to run a business, especially when it comes to converting clients. On top of that, sales and marketing make many coaches uncomfortable–you just want to focus on doing the work that you love because you know you’re good with your clients. However, to work with people you truly connect with, you need a strategy to attract those clients without chasing them down. Today on the podcast, Kris Jones explains how easy it can be to convert clients so you can focus on doing what y...
Feb 12, 2025•32 min•Ep. 175
When someone has a plan of action behind a goal or a desired outcome, they are more likely to achieve it. One of the things we want most for our clients is to be able to help them accomplish the change they seek through coaching, but creating a plan of action that actually works comes with challenges. In this episode, you'll develop a deeper understanding of why a plan of action is so important and what it means for your business now and long term. We will go through the elements of an effective...
Feb 05, 2025•24 min•Ep. 174
Mastering Sales Through Human Connection For so many entrepreneurs who are starting out, it can seem daunting to figure out how to make a sale without being salesy. It is essential to understand that selling is serving and how to do it in a way that does not push people into anything. Your job in sales is to build a human connection and help people to make a decision. Embracing Human Connection in Sales The first thing to learn about sales is that sales are not transactional. We are learning how...
Jan 29, 2025•46 min•Ep. 173
Through mindful business designs and embracing balance, entrepreneurs can thrive in their ventures and build their ideal life. As entrepreneurs and as women, we often find ourselves taking on multiple tasks between work, family, and personal lives. This delicate balance can be especially challenging during economic shifts that affect business dynamics. Taking a resilient approach to creating your business and ideal life can help manage these uncertainties while continuing to carve out time for y...
Jan 22, 2025•31 min•Ep. 172
Business Hacks to improve your client experience and enhance your coaching business. These three hacks will help improve your coaching client experience and increase your professionalism. Think Like A Shop-Streamline Your Payment Processes This may sound like a small change, but thinking like a shop can be a foundational change that elevates your client experience. Many coaches provide their services and then send an invoice later. This can lead to needing to follow up again and again and even n...
Jan 15, 2025•33 min•Ep. 171
As women, we often make parenting seem effortless, but it's not, not at all. There are things in our lives that we want to change and improve, maybe your co-parenting or how you show up as a mom. Perhaps you want to hit certain goals in your income, in your life, or in your health. I help people just like you implement change and growth in your life. Where do I begin? How do I start creating change? We hear more and more about the way we believe, how we think, and our mindset. It already often f...
Jan 08, 2025•34 min•Ep. 170
What do you believe is missing for us as women in terms of understanding our connection with our sexuality? There are two related pieces A deeply embodied way of living A true experience(not just an intellectual understanding of sexuality) Nature is the original temple, and the modern world has severed us from the natural world, creating an even bigger wedge between understanding and embracing our sexuality. It has become easier to take from the earth because we are more removed from it. Trustin...
Jan 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 169
A tax advisor offers strategic planning to maximize your financial success. As the end of the year approaches, there are key things you can do with your coaching business that could have a pretty big impact on the taxes you pay this year. Having a handle on your numbers and knowing how to handle tax advantages means more money in your pocket and a better quality of life. This is where the expertise of a tax advisor comes in. They will help you be smarter with all the hard work you're putting int...
Dec 18, 2024•27 min•Ep. 168
What does it mean to you to be a “happy mom”? What about a confident mom? A consistent mom? If you are struggling with worth or direction as a mom who is doing all the things, you don’t want to miss this episode. Michelle Grosser Michelle is a pastor, Master Life Coach, wife and mama, nervous system nerd, podcaster, attorney and deep believer in curiosity and self compassion. Michelle's Website Listen to the Original Episode Here Connect with Molly Claire Molly's Website: MollyClaire.Com Master ...
Dec 04, 2024•42 min•Ep. 167
In a recent episode of 'ADHD for Smart Ass Women,' I had the incredible opportunity to chat with host Tracy Otsuka about my journey of growing up with diagnosed ADHD and how that has shaped my life and my business. We dove into how my diagnosis at a younger age helped me understand myself better, how keeping a persistent mindset has helped me overcome many new challenges in my life, and how these obstacles have turned into stepping stones throughout my business and other areas of my life. Please...
Nov 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 166
