In this episode, Shelby and Laura discuss the different ways nurse coaches can acquire clients. Whether it's working with clients 1:1 or in group spaces, nurse coaches can serve clients in many ways. They also have fun running a few calculations to determine how many clients you might require to build a sustainable practice. TIME STAMP Shelby breaks down the numbers for a 1:1 coaching platform - initial and back-end offers Laura shares some insights about group coaching offers Group coaching is ...
Oct 24, 2022•36 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, Shelby talks about how she does it all as a mom and a business owner...or more like how she doesn't do it all and has learned to delegate and ask for help! Business and motherhood can be fuel for one another with the right support! We hope that this shines a light on how these things are possible and that you can have your cake and eat it too. TIME STAMP [01:26] Shelby shares being a first time mom and navigating an array of challenges [07:25] You are going to have to choose wha...
Oct 17, 2022•23 min•Ep. 39
In this episode Laura interviews one of our Master's Mentorship Year Two superstars. Sita offers deep transformative healing in partnership with Sacred Chocolate as a Board Certified Life and Holistic Nurse Coach. Her healing journey brought her from the Cardiac ICU of Mount Sinai Hospital to the heart-healing properties of Sacred Chocolate. She has been a student of this medicine for the last 8 years and is leading the way of bringing Sacred Chocolate to the world of Healthcare. Sita is expert ...
Oct 10, 2022•54 min•Ep. 38
This week, Shelby interviews Barbi who is our resident in-person client creator and boycotter of social media! Barbi is located out in Lake Tahoe where she has built an entirely community-based nurse coaching practice that is fueled by her passion for loving humans and her desire to help make the world a better place. Barbi has had insane success since starting her practice 2 years ago and her commitment to the process v the outcome is crystal clear as you listen to this week's episode! If you w...
Oct 03, 2022•46 min•Ep. 37
This week we dive into one of the foundational pieces of having your own nurse coaching practice-connection. We find that nurse coaches, who are trained in building rapport with strangers, often get hung up here and it leaves them feeling icky. We talk you through how to navigate some common speed bumps and get you connecting ASAP! TIME STAMP [02:12] Connection is the first step [04:40] Connections are happening everywhere [09:16] Being unattached to the outcome [12:53] Connect with people inten...
Sep 19, 2022•43 min•Ep. 35
Ever wonder what our inner work has looked like over the past 4 years? In this episode, we spill the beans! We talk about why inner work is necessary to your practice and also shed some light on the inner journey we have been on over the years. This is a real casual chat, so if you want to hang out with us, grab a snack and get something to drink, and put us on speaker! TIME STAMP [03:10] This is more of a personal episode, where Shelby and Laura share some of their healing journey with the audi...
Sep 12, 2022•49 min•Ep. 34
In this solo episode with Laura she shares the Top 10 ways nurse coaches sabotage themselves. Listening to this episode she asks that you make a mental note to see if any of these apply to you and your practice! If you are brand new this is a great way to avoid each of these traps! TIME STAMP [01:27] The fear of being a beginner [04:09] I don't fit in. I am different. [06:32] The fear of not being good enough [12:10] Sharing fears with the wrong people [16:52] Stop changing niche/offers [23:33] ...
Sep 05, 2022•41 min•Ep. 33
Shelby here! I purposely made the title of this to grab your attention! Nervous System Work is something that has not only changed my capacity in my business but has changed my life. Tune in for this extra LONG episode with my somatic practitioner that I have been working with for over a year now and what nervous system work actually is and why you likely need it too. Soul & Somatic Practitioner Sarah Kleiner. Sarah is the best-selling author of Soul Nudge, and is known for deep nervous syst...
Aug 29, 2022•55 min•Ep. 32
The dreaded fear that every coach thinks about...what happens when a client wants to bail? When do you let them off the hook vs honoring your business and the contract you two signed? Is there a way to manage both? We talk about our personal experiences and share transparently about what we did and how it played out-the good and less than ideal. Learn from us! Don't take this problem on solo! TIMESTAMP [00.47] Shelby and Laura share some experiences of when they had clients who wanted to quit [0...
Aug 22, 2022•34 min•Ep. 31
Persuasion? How does that word make you feel?? This week, we dive into the topic of sales and why so many nurse coaches struggle to love this process. We get it, you have been burned before! Come reprogram a new story with us this week on why the sales process is the best thing you can learn to serve your clients. TIME STAMP [01:47] Laura shares her experience with sales [03:44] To be an entrepreneur, you must learn to love the art of sales [09:20] How Laura and Shelby help clients learn to love...
Aug 15, 2022•46 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, Laura invites her husband Evan to weigh in on the spouses perception of this journey! From certification, difficulty in the marriage that turned into a blessing, to doubling down on a dream without evidence! This is a raw and real conversation between a married couple on the other side of leaving a well paying job and launching a business! A must listen for spouses who maybe aren't on board with the vision. TIME STAMP [01:54] Evan and Laura share the beginning stages of Laura’s ...
Aug 08, 2022•44 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, we sent out a message to our FB community to see what they wanted to know...and boy did y'all come through! This is a super casual episode and the way that we answered the last still has me laughing a little bit! This was a fun change of pace and we plan to do more of it in the future! Let us know what questions you have for the next round. TIME STAMP [01:00] What are some thoughts on partnering in the coaching business? [10:00] How do you step into your authentic self, both per...
Aug 01, 2022•40 min•Ep. 28
WOOP! This episode is so much fun and we are so excited to talk to you about this topic of Spicy Coaching! What we cover... -What is spicy coaching and why you need to be sharpening this skill in your practice -How to recover if you hit a boundary with a client or something you say doesn't land well -We both share some stories about being on the receiving end of spicy coaching and how it served us in the years to come. Tune in!!! This is an extra-long episode this week and we are excited to hear...
Jul 18, 2022•47 min•Ep. 26
We have such a cool client interview today with Jen Yang! If you have ever wondered just how amazing private practice nurse coaching can be, TUNE IN! Jen combines her love for coaching and adventure in the coolest way and I can't wait for the possibilities in your mind to be blown wide open. A little about Jen... Jen is a Board Certified Nurse Coach and entrepreneur who coaches women and nurses around navigating their careers with heart & intuition. She has a background in psychiatric mental...
Jul 11, 2022•33 min•Ep. 25
In this podcast, Laura and Ashley dive into a different type of podcast interview. In this free flowing, unscripted, raw conversation we dive into the mind of a powerful nurse coach, how her personal health journey changed her, and how she is thriving! Ashley Durant, RN, BSN, NC-BC is one of our Master’s Mentees and has been coaching with us for almost two years! She is just coming out of maternity leave with her second baby and hitting the ground running! Ashley likes to do deep work, she likes...
Jul 04, 2022•47 min•Ep. 24
Where don't you find clients? In this episode Laura dives into the practical steps to "find clients" and also reflects on who you have to be to create clients as an extension of who you are. TIME STAMP [00:43] The number one question from all new nurse coaches - Where do I find clients? [02:15] 95%+ of your clients will come to you because you asked them to [03:20] Best ways to connect and invite clients [07:45] Leaders rarely get asked how they are doing [11:13] Tell everyone that you are a coa...
Jun 13, 2022•35 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, Shelby and Laura discuss how scarcity mindset can show up in our businesses and in our personal lives. It's important to understand that we have the power to choose which thoughts we allow to run the show. TIME STAMP [1:09] Introducing today’s topic - Scarcity [2:52] Laura shares how they were just going to do it better [6:03] What if Laura has chosen a different thought? [7:19] Shelby shares how lack-mindset is showing up for her right now [9:50] Current themes showing up for c...
Jun 06, 2022•27 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, Shelby takes a deep dive into what her practice has looked like over the past 4 years and how things have shifted in the way she spends her time! If you have ever wondered how full-time coaches spend their time, this is the episode for you! TIME STAMP [1:20] Shelby shares her schedule from when she first started her business in 2018 [2:30] She shares a little bit of what was happening in her life during that time [4:50] You don’t need a website or business cards to be a coach [7...
May 30, 2022•23 min•Ep. 19
We have a special guest today on the podcast, Sheila Ames! Sheila is an amazing coach with many expertise, it has been an honor to ride the entrepreneurship roller coaster with her for the past year and a half! Sheila is the reigning champion of our "NO Challenge" that we host in our Mentorship! Sheila is super gracious with her wisdom in this episode...she is shooting straight truth right into every listener...make sure to tune in, soak it in, and put these nuggets into practice :) Let us know ...
May 23, 2022•32 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Laura and Shelby share how they have successfully built their coaching businesses, by throwing perfectionism out the window. Tapping into the creative flow, and taking messy action, is the best approach for nurse coaches who are starting their practice. Most importantly, show up and be YOU! TIME STAMP [1:40] Nurses in general are perfectionists, and it begins at school [3:22] The real world of nursing is very serious [4:58] Laura shares why everything doesn’t need to be perfect ...
May 16, 2022•38 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, Laura and Shelby share their experiences with using social media to build their coaching businesses. What has worked for them, and some of the misconceptions they found along the way. TIME STAMP [1:07] Shelby shares reasons why she loves using social media in her coaching business [3:15] Using social media as a Lighthouse vs a Tugboat [5:19] Benefits of using social media to grow your business [10:10] The downsides and misconceptions of social media [19:27] Likes and Comments do...
May 09, 2022•37 min•Ep. 16
In this episode Laura and Shelby bust a few myths within the coaching industry. Are all coaches just coaching coaches? Is coaching an MLM? Who is coaching regular people? These questions are fairly common, especially in the beginning stages of business. [:45] Introducing these coaching questions [2:27] Nobody hires a coach that doesn't know how to sell [3:00] Social media ads - the internet is a weird place [5:30] Shelby shares a valuable mindset shift from her first coach [6:45] "You can choose...
Apr 25, 2022•32 min•Ep. 14
In this podcast, Laura and Shelby dig deep into organization and why some people struggle with it and others don’t. They share the resistance to work, how to create more peace in your life, and create structure in your day as a new entrepreneur. [:30] What the podcast is about [1:15] Shelby’s story of organizing every 20 days [4:45] When Laura feels unorganized [9:00] Creating clear boundaries [9:40] How to create tasks and structure around your day [13:30] Get uncomfortable [15:40] Controlling ...
Apr 18, 2022•33 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, Shelby and Laura talk about the power of owning your confidence. Getting started as a nurse coach can be scary but with this episode, you will learn some great tips to become confident right off the bat. They talk about grabbing testimonials, borrowing confidence, and some key points to feeling empowered to be the best coach. [1:30] Choose confidence over feeling it [2:00] Shelby's story of confidence [3:34] Laura’s story of confidence [6:00] Nurses' superpowers [7:30] You don’t...
Apr 11, 2022•42 min•Ep. 12
Laura and Shelby dive deep into how to operate your business even when you feel stuck, low energy and are having a hard time personally. They share what they do to get inspired again, what to do in hard situations and how to prevent burnout. As always, this episode will leave you with lots of tools to become a successful nurse coach. [1:00] When you feel uninspired [5:00] The power of rest [7:30] Don’t make decisions when you’re tired [9:20] Postpone problem-solving [13:00] Change your office ev...
Mar 21, 2022•38 min•Ep. 9
Laura shares her story of becoming a nurse, a nurse coach and now creating a successful company. Her journey wasn’t just career-based but very personal from her and her daughter's health. Since going all-in with nurse coaching she realized her purpose which was creating successful nurse coaches. [1:00] Laid off to finding a new career [3:30] The moment I decided to become a nurse [4:45] The different nurse jobs I had [6:00] The decline of Laura’s health [8:00] The naturopathic cure [9:45] The ef...
Mar 14, 2022•27 min•Ep. 8
Shelby goes in depth on how she became a nurse, nurse burnout and how she transitioned into nurse coaching. She was a travel nurse and worked all over the country but knew it never felt like home. Shelby jumped into coaching it’s been the biggest blessing for her family [1:00] The origin story [4:00] Rock bottom of nursing [5:45] Why shelby went all in nurse coaching [10:00] The moment I decided to quit [11:00] How I overcame my challenges and created a 100k year [12:30] How can we rewrite the m...
Mar 07, 2022•18 min•Ep. 7
Laura does a solo episode about the BEST method for new coaches to gain new clients. There are 5 steps in the program; connecting, inviting, conversation 1, conversation 2, and overcoming objections. She dives deep into the exact strategies and tactics to get clients to say a HELL YES to working with you. [2:30] The first step- connecting, prospecting and copywriting [5:30] You don’t have to be an extrovert [6:00] The second step- the invitation [7:30] The power of a free conversation AKA discov...
Feb 28, 2022•39 min•Ep. 6
The Ethics of Nurse Coaching In this podcast, Shelby talks about the ethics of nurse coaching as a solo episode. She dives into deep into why you need to charge for helping people and reach out to other people how you can help them [1:00] Guiding principles to run your business by [3:00] Don’t hide the gift you have [3:45] Perspective on sales- don’t make it about you [5:50] How one coach made 20k from a facebook post [8:30] How to charge for coaching [13:00] Transition from pro bono to paid [14...
Feb 21, 2022•21 min•Ep. 5
Laura and Shelby share their stories on when they launched their private practice and why you will never feel 100% prepared for it. They are both passionate about helping clients crush it and to change the healthcare industry. They discuss the power of coaching and why they still invest in coaches. [1:00] Laura share their personal stories of starting their business [3:30] Laura shares the belief the coach instilled in her [4:00] Shelby shares her experience and the sales conversation [8:00] The...
Feb 14, 2022•39 min•Ep. 4
