The Masterful Coach

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 this means specifically and how it affects high-achieving women like ourselves and our clients.Burnout can be a significant issue! As someone who is ambitious and high-achieving, I understand what it’s like not to see it coming. Women are used to taking on so much that we keep going without realizing the cost: their health, relationships, and long-term career success. When women ignore burnout, they often end up in survival mode–operating on autopilot, disconnected from their passion, and resenting the very work they once loved. This cycle continues because high achievers don't want to feel weak by slowing down. However, we can break this cycle–for us and our clients.Midore Takada is a trauma-informed, master-certified life coach who specializes in helping career-driven women in midlife who feel stuck, overwhelmed, and burned out, including those navigating professional exam prep while balancing demanding careers and personal responsibilities. In this episode, she offers great insights and helpful tools to understand the signs of burnout and how we can use a holistic perspective to support our clients through it.What does burnout in high-achieving women look like?For ambitious, career-driven women, burnout doesn't always look like total collapse–that’s why it can be so hard to identify. When high-achieving women burn out, it is often disguised as over-functioning–they still show up, deliver results, and handle it all, but internally, they are running on fumes. As women, we can be really good at over-functioning. It’s unhealthy for us, but we often do it without even realizing it. We have thoughts like, I have to do this. I have to take care of everything. I’m supposed to hold things together. We don't realize when we've crossed over into that place, which is when resentment can creep in. Instead of slowing down when this happens, women push harder and dismiss the exhaustion as just needing to manage their time better. But deep down, they start feeling disconnected from their work and become irritable, unmotivated, and emotionally drained–even if they are still achieving on the surface. The subtle signs of burnout in high-achieving womenOften, when high-achieving women experience burnout, it can feel like it came on very suddenly. There are several signs to watch for to identify burnout before you–or your client–have reached total exhaustion. Maybe you’re feeling off but can't point out why. Or the work that you were once really excited about now feels draining. You have brain fog, are forgetful, and make mistakes you usually don’t make. Resentment creeps in, and even small tasks feel like a burden. You overcommit without thinking–saying yes automatically, even when you’re overwhelmed and emotionally numb. You get through the day instead of actually feeling present. For high-achieving women, burnout doesn't scream, I can't do this anymore, but instead, it whispers, why doesn't this feel as fulfilling as it used to? When women can recognize these signs, there are shifts they can make with the help of a coach to stop them from hitting that total burnout. Skilled coaches advocate for a high level of self-care and wellness that will help prevent the crash before it happens. Helping them shift the way they engage in the world and what they expect of themselves doesn’t just stop the crash but also enhances an expansive quality of life going forward. A holistic approach to healing from burnoutHighly skilled coaches approach their clients holistically–Midore works with mindset, but also brings a great understanding of nervous system regulation and emotions. So, how do these things come into play when helping women experiencing burnout?Helping our clients regulate their nervous systems is so important. We can help our clients achieve and reset patterns, but if we're only doing that by relying on a plan of action or shifting mindset, we're missing a massive piece of creating lasting change. Encouraging your clients to listen to their bodies can open a lot of doors for transformation. This view is especially crucial for high-achieving women experiencing burnout. When we learn how to achieve and succeed in life, we learn to live in our head– we know to be logical, have a plan, and figure out how to do more–the opposite of paying attention to our body. Midore's work not only helps high-achieving women pause and think about their values and priorities, but also helps them see what their bodies are trying to tell them. Paying attention to the body and not pushing it beyond its limits is essential to fighting burnout. When you combine this holistic approach with the specific tools we discussed today, significant shifts happen for your client. You can read the full show notes here.About Midore TakadaMidore is a trauma-informed Master Certified Life Coach with over 25 years of experience in a field of architecture, design, and construction. She now specializes in helping career-driven midlife women who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out—including those juggling professional test prep on top of demanding careers and personal responsibilities. Many of her clients have accomplished so much, yet they find themselves stretched too thin, questioning their next steps, and struggling to balance everything on their plates. For women preparing for high-stakes exams—whether for licensure, certification, or career advancement—this pressure can feel even heavier. Midore helps these women reconnect with their values, realign with what they truly want, and create a path forward that feels both successful and sustainable. Through a powerful blend of mindset coaching, emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and practical strategies, she guides them toward balance, clarity, and confidence—not just for passing an exam, but for thriving in their careers and personal lives.Website: https://www.midoretakada.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midore_takada_coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/midore-takada-coaching/ Free workbook: https://midore.myflodesk.com/breakthrough Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2025 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Please help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Hello, listeners! Are you a female business owner, looking for awesome support as you build your business and following? Well, I've got great news for you, and it’s free! Right now, we are gearing up for the Fusion Summit. This summit is filled with incredible speakers, everyone from PR to web design to marketing emails. I am so excited to bring a free training to this summit where I will be presenting about how to master emotional resiliency as a female business owner. You can sign up HERE for free or purchase a VIP pass. You don’t want to miss out!

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 we only focus on the mind, we miss a huge piece of successfully helping our clients. When we can help our clients connect to their bodies and emotions, it reduces stress and overwhelm so they can make choices about what they eat instead of staying dysregulated and feeling out of control. I recently got to talk with Dr. Priyanka Venugopal, the master of Burn Stress, Lose Weight and an OB-GYN physician turned life coach. Her mission to help women feel better from head to toe–with science-based information, not fads and gimmicks–helped inspire this blog, and I can’t wait for you to hear her wisdom. This blog and podcast episode center primarily around helping your clients who have a weight loss goal, but it will provide helpful strategies that will allow you to serve any of your clients better. We discuss building awareness, regulating the nervous system, and self-connections–ideas every single coach needs to have tools for in order to help our clients make the transformation they seek.Priyanka is passionate about helping women and supporting moms. Most coaches are, right? Having these roles is an amazing thing, but it can be stressful–that’s why our clients come to us. They can have all the information about what would help them feel better, but it's not always easy to know what you truly need to make it happen without the help of a coach. Today, we’re diving into the best strategies to help your clients connect their brains to their bodies so they can build awareness and follow through on what they need to feel good.Help your clients transform using a holistic approach to weight lossSo many people hear stories about incredible weight loss transformations, but it's easy to feel disconnected if that is a journey they have not been on yet. As coaches, we know that lasting change is possible for anyone. So how do we remove this block that our clients have and help them finally feel good in their own bodies and minds?Priyanka talked about how, when she first started receiving coaching, the idea that our thoughts create our feelings was so profound for her. Many of us have this same experience–it’s a simple concept, but we don't have the awareness of it yet. Why a holistic approach to weight loss is essentialOur thoughts genuinely do influence our feelings, which is one of the many reasons why a holistic approach to weight loss (and coaching in general) is so important. As coaches, we need to look at our clients' mindsets, but it is equally important to understand where we need to address emotions that are rising in the body. This practice will help them separate their internal experience from what is happening on the outside. That separation is powerful as I help my clients attend to the imprints on their nervous systems or emotions. We could talk about this every week with our clients and ourselves, and it would be a lightbulb moment every time. It’s our job to help them see that their circumstance does not have power over them so we can attend to what's going on in their mind.How to help your clients connect their mind to their bodyOur clients who are over-thinkers will ruminate and second guess–even if they are a smart and confident person. Whether it’s a decision they have already made or a problem coming up in the future, it perpetuates a lot of worry for them. Our clients have this habit because they do not know a different path. As coaches, we must help our clients find a better alternative to unhelpful habits.You can read the full show notes here.About Dr. Priyanka VenugopalPriyanka Venugopal is a board certified ObGyn physician turned Stress and Health coach for professional working moms. As an overweight physician herself, she found she knew all the information to help improve her health, but was not having any results until she learned how to manage her stress and live a lifestyle that supported her through her stress. She founded Burn Stress, Lose Weight as a side project with no intentions of leaving the practice until she found the impact she was having with women to exceed her medical work and went full time as an entrepreneur. Priyanka is the host of The Burn Stress, Lose Weight Podcast and founder of The Unstoppable Mom Group, an intimate small group coaching program, where she has cultivated a holistic experience for professional working moms who want to experience a change from the inside out. She teaches skills and mindset tools using science informed strategies to burn fat and stress at the root to help professional women live the life they have worked so hard for and to feel more Unstoppable. As a mom to two young children, Priyanka understands and connects with women who are trying to manage it all, feel healthy and confident, and need the lifestyle skills and science to back it up.Website: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnstressloseweight Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-burn-stress-lose-weight-podcast/Free Mini Course:https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2025 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Please help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.

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- keeping a small human being alive! And yet, that is only the beginning. The emotional care and support that is needed to help kids develop in the best possible way is a task that requires care, conscious decisions, and plenty of support surrounding us. Something few moms know (and even few coaches understand) is that children rely on their caregivers to help them co-regulate. As a mom, your own level of emotional stability and wellness has a direct impact on your kids. (Now listen, no pressure or worry, okay?!  We are all human. We are a work in progress). Having said this, too many moms are overwhelmed, exhausted and reactive. I truly believe that every mom should have a coach. Guidance and help from the right coach means more moms can learn to feel more in control of their own emotions and truly give their kids what they need. Let’s face it, parenting is hard. Every single kid is different, and there is no manual to follow. That’s why I’m thrilled to have one of my Master Certified Coaches Meg Kuhnle share the work she does using a holistic approach to help moms connect to themselves so they can show up better as parents. Even women (and men) who are not moms will have important takeaways. There is so much good here and everyone will be able to learn something to help you become a more highly skilled coach and better serve your clients who are parents or not. With so many moms being in a “self-sacrificing” mindset, most would think they “can’t justify” a personal coach until later in life.  This could not be more backwards (and yet I too have fallen prey to this type of thinking).  Let’s talk about why every mom needs a coach now. Starting and continuing personal growth as a woman raising kids means avoiding some of the worst mom traps and ultimately being the best possible parent. We’re going to go through strategies for how to cultivate energy and understand yourself more so that even during the tough moments where emotions are high, you can still be that person that you're proud of at the end of the day–and help your clients do the same.Regulate your nervous system for a calmer homeHighly skilled coaches know how important a holistic approach is for our clients, and it’s no different when we're coaching for moms. In the Master Coach Training program, we focus so much on the nervous system because, whether we're aware of it or not, our nervous system is always “taking the temperature” of what's happening around us. As moms, we are keenly aware of what each kid is dealing with and what's going on with our partner too. This means heightened emotions and it challenges our ability to stay grounded in a significant way. Doesn't it make sense that as moms, we need a coach who understands that? We need a coach who understands how to support each of us in self-regulation so that we can show up in the way we need to for our kids in the ever-moving, ever-changing landscape of family life. Why connecting to yourself is beneficial for you and your kidsWhen coaching a mom, the goal is to help them get a better handle on how they are managing everything, gain confidence as a mom, and show up in the way they want. A core piece of this is helping them connect to themselves–so how can we guide them to do this? There are so many ways to uncover that true self that's in you, but connecting to yourself is where you have to start. If you are working on this with a coach, help them understand you. Help them understand your beliefs, your values, your vision, and your dreams of what you want. Look deep into what you love, what you believe your gifts are, and your strengths. Connecting to yourself is about leaning into those things. Your coach can help you understand yourself more and create that vision for how you truly want to be. As a coach, you can do the same for your clients by using a holistic approach to help your clients connect more deeply to themselves. The true value of coaching for moms: Investing in yourself is investing in your kidsIf you are a mom, I hope this episode helps you understand why connecting to yourself is so crucial for you and your kids, and that a coach is such a valuable resource to help you do this. Even if you are not a parent, there is so much wisdom here about cultivating energy and regulating self for you to apply to your life and your work as a coach. I want you to think about how what we have talked about today will help you better serve your clients–when you pay attention to the nervous system and emotions using a holistic approach, you can help your client, who is a mom, support herself in a way that is going to benefit her kids as well. Every mom needs a coach. You want to make sure you are equipped with the skills to truly help in her transformation when she comes to you for coaching.You can read the full show notes here.About Meg KuhnleAs the Capable Mom Coach, Meg Kuhnle helps moms transform their relationships—with their kids and themselves. With a Bachelor's in Exercise Science, 14 years of experience raising three kids close in age, and certifications as a Life Coach (The Life Coach School), Health & Wellness Coach (WellCoaches), Holistic Master Coach (The Masterful Coach Collective), and Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), Meg understands the challenges of parenting and self-care firsthand. She’s been in the trenches—navigating communication breakdowns, balancing personal identity with motherhood, and facing the uncertainties of parenting. Meg is passionate about helping moms move past overwhelm with practical tools and proven strategies. She specializes in strengthening communication, reducing stress, and building confidence—whether your child is developing typically or has unique challenges. Through her Strong Moms, Strong Families philosophy, Meg has helped countless moms find clarity, confidence, and joy in parenting. Imagine raising your kids with more ease, more connection, and more confidence—you don’t have to do it alone!Website: https://www.megathrivecoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathrivecoaching/Workshops: https://www.megathrivecoaching.com/workshops Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2025 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Please help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.

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 are a coach. And you are a business owner as well. Understanding your business and giving it your attention is essential to your success as a coach. If you're constantly worried about your finances and your business is disorganized, that affects how you show up for your clients. Running a business can feel scary and you may even feel some resistance to the idea, but trust me when I say that more certainty in this area is much closer than you think.  The first step is just to commit that you will get the clarity you need in this area. The lack of business confidence is common for new coaches, but those who are further along are not exempt from this either. I've had my business for 10 years and I still have to clean up certain pieces now and then.  It’s okay that it’s not perfect. Messy is okay too; as long as we continue to work on cleaning up and gaining clarity every step along the way. In this blog and podcast episode, you’ll get direction in this area so you can be a better coach and a successful business owner.Mark J. Kohler is a CPA, an attorney, a small business expert, a bestselling author, and a podcaster with millions of downloads. Mark makes it so easy to learn the things that he is talking about, and that's why I'm so excited to bring his business advice to more coaches who need it. Mark is experienced with bringing coaching into his business. He has hired life coaches for key people in his organization because he knows the significant impact of being more in tune with yourself. When business and coaching go hand-in-hand, the effect can be so powerful. Not only can your coaching help improve someone's business (even if you are not specifically a business coach) but your coaching will improve when you can get organized and fully accept your identity as a business owner.In this episode, we're going to go through all the steps to make this happen for you in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming–it just starts with taking the first step forward. When you can give attention to your business, it will free you up to serve your clients and accept the opportunities that are going to make you a more effective, highly skilled coach. How your business will make you a better coachWe’re going to focus on five steps that will help you take action in your business. When you take the right kind of action–not actions inspired by avoidance–you are going to build your confidence as a business owner. Being both a business owner and a coach is such a powerful thing. Your reality is going to change when you can feel this empowerment instead of the overwhelm. If you have an underlying, nagging anxiety about your business, this is going to affect your ability to be present for your clients. I want you to feel like being a business owner is a superpower to help you be a better life coach. When you can make money doing what you love and are passionate about, then you can help more people and you can go into your coaching calls more confident and less stressed about the financial and logistical aspects. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed–we all are sometimes. But I want you to know that the answers are there for you. You don't have to know everything right now, all you need to do is commit that you're going to figure this out. That’s why we’re taking this step by step. So let’s get into it.Step 1: Believe in yourself as a business ownerStep 2: Separate your personal finances from your coaching businessStep 3: Find the trifecta for your coaching businessStep 4: Establish your coaching business entity Step 5: Run a successful coaching business!You can read the full show notes here.Remember the power you have in your coaching businessNow that you’ve opened this new door as a confident business owner, it is important to remember the power you have as you seek assistance. When you are working with accountants and lawyers, it has to be a collaborative process where you can offer your input and get what you need. You shouldn't be made to feel stupid when you go to meet your accountant. That is not a relationship that is going to help you and your business. You have to feel empowered when you're working with them and have to have a sense that they have your back. This is your future. Don't let people-pleasing or a sense of obligation or not knowing how to advocate for yourself. Do not let that get in the way of you taking care of your future self. You are in control of your business and your ability to be a more effective coach.Decide to take ownership of your futureI hope that all of you are feeling more excited, empowered, and confident that you can do this. You do not have to know all of the answers and you certainly don't have to know them all at once. Just decide today that you will take better ownership of your business and your financial future. Continue to take whatever steps you need to learn and make it better. Remember, there are people out there who can help you. Just acknowledging that you can run a successful business is going to empower you as a coach and help you work better with your clients. About Mark J. KohlerMark J. Kohler isn’t just another CPA—he’s a wealth-building, tax-slashing, business-scaling expert who’s been helping American entrepreneurs succeed for over 30 years. As Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers, Co-Founder of Directed IRA (ranked no. 391 on Inc. 5000), five-time bestselling author, Mark has been a trusted voice for small business owners nationwide. He’s been named Tax Advisor of the Year and been a guest for Fox, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo! Finance, NBC, Wharton School of Business, and the World Economic Forum in Davos. Mark’s Main Street Business podcast, Tax & Legal 360 events, social media platforms, and Main Street Professional Certification Program, help take the complexity out of taxes—enabling thousands to keep more money, grow faster, and build lasting wealth.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkJKohler  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjkohler/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markkohler/  X: https://twitter.com/markkohler  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markjkohler/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@markjkohler?_t=8jRTe91qjhz&_r=1 Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2025 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/bookPlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.

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 work will happen. This is how we serve our clients to their full potential. The absence of safety in coaching means a client who is stuck, spinning, rigid, frustrated and ineffective. You may not have recognized this as the cause, but trust me - these are indications that your client is not feeling safe internally.  The good news is - you can begin to cultivate safety and teach them how to do the same for themselves. My conversation with Leah Davidson in this episode will help you understand the importance of coaching through the lens of emotional needs and the nervous system. That approach is what will help you create the safety needed to make coaching more effective for your clients. We’ll dive deep into understanding certain pieces of the nervous system and how it affects our and our client's ability to feel safe–so you can become a more effective coach in everything you do.The ripple effect of trust and safety in coachingAs any kind of practitioner, first and foremost you have to have a level of trust and safety within the relationship with your client for anything to work. That's why cultivating trust and safety is such an important starting point in the Master Coach Training program.We need environments where our nervous system senses safety in order to create better relationships, better connections, and better growth. At the core, it comes down to knowing ourselves better and understanding our nervous system. That’s when we can truly create safety within. Building a deeper understanding of the nervous systemOur nervous system tells us whether we are safe or in danger. That distinction in our body is based on past experiences, life, personality, and other factors. This is why it is so crucial that not only do you understand your own nervous system, but you help your clients understand their nervous system. The lens through which we view the world affects everything. As a coach, you could have every safety cue out there and say all the right things. But if a client is bringing the lens of danger, they are going to be looking around for that danger. It's important to know that our nervous system is shaped by thousands and thousands of experiences–and it's not always accurate. But it is always a factor in our and our client's ability to feel safe.We want to create safety in our coaching sessions to the degree that we can so our clients have the opportunity to understand how to create safety for themselves. That will play out in the areas that they're trying to change in their lives and help create a transformation.Understanding the nervous system will help you do your best workThere are so many opportunities to dive deeper into this. Master Coach Training pre-enrollment is open, and Leah Davidson has a phenomenal journal that walks you through understanding and regulating your nervous system.The more you know about your nervous system, the healthier it is. You will go into consults and sessions and your marketing with much less fear because you know it's going to resonate with some people, but it's not going to resonate with others. And that’s normal. Take this in. Read or listen to it over and over again. I cannot overemphasize the importance of understanding more about how your own brain and body work, and the same for your clients. It is a game changer–so let's learn all we can and do the best work.You can read the full show notes here.About Leah DavidsonLeah Davidson is a Certified Life Coach, Professional Resilience Coach, and Consultant. She is also a Speech Language Pathologist and has spent over two decades working in the area of Traumatic Brain Injury. She is also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, EFT, and Breathwork. As the host of the Building Resilience Podcast and the creator of the Advanced Training for Nervous System Resilience, Leah focuses on helping people learn to befriend their nervous system, manage their mindset and cultivate resilience. She is passionate about teaching others how to resolve and prevent burnout, stress, and compassion fatigue. Leah lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with her husband Rob and they have a blended family with 5 children. She loves to learn, grow, hike, read, travel and spend time with friends and family.Website: https://leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/ Podcast: https://leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/podcast-2 Instagram: @leahdavidsonlifecoachingThe Resilience JournalConnect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2025 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/bookPlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.

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 conversation with Melanie Fay highlights just how important resilience is, including the implications for you personally and professionally.  It’s so important in fact, that it is a core element of the Master Coach Training program. During the course of the year-long program, Master Coaches-in-training develop skills, capacity, and the habits of practices that cultivate emotional resilience long term. It’s one of my absolute favorite outcomes of the program. In truth, resilience allows us to show up consistently and steadily for our clients. What most people don’t talk about is how much the nervous system impacts our resilience (and that of our clients too). Knowing this, and truly understanding it, means solutions for you as a coach. There are many tools to help bring the nervous system into balance. And while resilience is often associated with “toughness” or “bouncing back,” it goes far beyond that. Resilience is deeply tied to self-connection. When we can connect to ourselves enough to be with the circumstances in our lives, developing resilience becomes easier for us and for our clients.Defining resilience and its role in coachingCultivating emotional resilience–in ourselves and in our clients–is so impactful. In order to fully understand its importance, first let’s clarify what resilience truly means. In the podcast episode, we talk about two key interpretations:The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.These are both valid perspectives on resilience that speak to two very different places within ourselves. There is no single path to resilience—the most important aspect is helping clients find their own way to cultivate and expand upon it.The first definition, “The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties,” heavily relates to the nervous system. When we work with our nervous system–our embodied response to outside stimuli–we can stay more level and present. That is a crucial form of resilience. Create space for your clients to be who they areThe second definition of resilience, “the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape,” highlights another essential aspect of coaching. When we create space for our clients to process pain, emotions, and challenges, we give them the ability to get back into alignment with their true selves.Resilience is not about clinging to difficult emotions or denying them; it is about allowing thoughts and feelings to surface without identifying too closely with them. The more distance they have from the circumstances in their lives, the better able we–as highly skilled coaches–are able to create a space of observation and acceptance where the client can see what they need. This allows them to experience the greater clarity and wisdom that will help them bounce back.Self-connection is the foundation of resilienceSelf-connection is a core principle of Master Coach Training. By the end of the program, our clients deeply know, trust, and connect with themselves.The entire training experience points back to self-connection: granting permission to be oneself, befriending the nervous system, and tending to personal needs. When we as coaches can be immersed in this process of better understanding ourselves, incredible growth emerges.By taking the time to understand our emotions, thoughts, and needs, we develop a strong and natural internal foundation for resilience. Imagine what you can do for your clients when you have this strong framework built within yourself. Highly skilled coaches who have fostered their own emotional resilience can better relate to their clients and help them build this internal muscle as well.You can read the full show notes here.About Melanie FayMelanie Fay is a certified EFT (aka Tapping) coach and gifted healer. She has taught in multiple advanced certifications as an expert guest, and is known in the coaching space as a unique asset to any training. She has helped hundreds of clients release blocked emotions, changing their relationship to their past, present and future as well as changing their relationship to themselves. She is known for her caring, authentic, and gentle approach to releasing long held stresses, emotions and beliefs. Tapping works beautifully combined with thought work by incorporating the body's response to new thoughts and actions. Through tapping we can discover and release old ways of thinking and behaving which no longer are in service of our goals or ways we would like to feel in our lives. As we unload (process) the weight and residue of unintentional thoughts and emotions, it becomes easier and easier to consciously make changes. Becoming increasingly free from the pain and fear from the past (which is stored in our nervous system) we more easily move toward and trust the good life we are wanting to consciously create.Website: https://www.melaniefay.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniewillsfay Contact: https://www.melaniefay.com/new-page-88 Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2025 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/bookPlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.

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--and how to figure out what skills you need to be able to really help the people you work with so you don't miss the bigger picture of them as a whole person. The holistic approach to coaching accounts for the whole personMany clients seek coaching to improve one specific area of their life–whether it’s business, relationships, or personal development. However, often what they seek improvement with externally is connected to deeper internal aspects. Mental, emotional, and physical factors all play a role in shaping our experiences, and true progress comes when these elements are integrated. Skilled coaches can use one of these areas as an entry point, and then go deeper into a client's past experiences or nervous system responses to account for what is going on with the whole person. We need to offer this holistic perspective in order to guide those that we are supporting.A holistic view creates the best environment for your clientCreating a safe and inviting environment for our clients is something that highly skilled coaches know is essential to growth. This holistic approach is what truly leads our clients to feel cared for and know that we have their best interests at heart. Embrace and practice holistic and integrative coachingCoaching is not just about surface-level strategies—it’s about integrating all aspects of life to bring lasting change. By embracing a holistic approach, expanding knowledge, collaborating with other professionals, and continuously working on personal growth, coaches can provide the highest level of support for our clients. Our clients need a skilled coach who looks beyond the obvious and is willing to explore the full picture of what’s holding them back. So keep learning, stay open to collaboration, and walk the path yourself so you can guide others more effectively. Holistic coaching is truly a journey of integration, connection, and transformation.You can read the full show notes here.About Brian Berneman Brian Berneman is a beacon in the realm of conscious living, merging his foundational expertise in neuroscience with over 15 years of holistic wellness practice. Seamlessly blending ancient wisdom with modern science, Brian offers a unique perspective on well-being that resonates with audiences globally as they start their journey to wellness. Brian dedicated two years at the Ratna Ling Retreat Centre, deeply engaging with the teachings of Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku on Tibetan Buddhism, Yoga, and meditation practices. As the co-founder of Conscious Action and You Being You, he has cemented his commitment to promoting intentional, heart-connected living that improves overall health and mental wellbeing. At the core of Brian's work is a passionate mission: to guide individuals on their journey to a more mindful, balanced, and purpose-driven existence. Since 2019 Brian has been teaching at The Auckland University of Technology with a focus on Mental Health, Wellbeing, Social Change & Sustainability.Website: https://www.brianberneman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianberneman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianberneman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianBernemanConsciousAction Podcast: https://www.brianberneman.com/projects Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2025 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/bookPlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.

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 deeper emotional or nervous system patterns need attention first. In this conversation with Crystal Hansen, you’ll hear how developing the skills to have this holistic approach not only improves client results—it strengthens your business by making you a more adaptable coach.After you listen to the episode, don’t forget to sign up for my FREE live webinar on March 10th at noon CT! We’ll go even deeper into mindset and developing a holistic perspective.The power and limits of mindset workMindset work has so many benefits–it’s often the quickest path for your clients to gain awareness, take ownership, and recognize areas where a shift is needed. When your client has the understanding that they can change their mindset, they realize the control they have over their life and circumstances. This power can feel so good! But thought work is not the answer to everything–it’s important to be aware of the issues this can bring up as well. If clients believe every problem can be solved by changing their thoughts, they may start blaming themselves when it doesn’t work. The truth is that not every thought is controllable. The nervous system plays a major role in how we respond to situations, often outside of conscious awareness. And when a deeper emotion is influencing our thoughts, that’s something we need to process–not “fix” or change. It’s essential to learn how to recognize when emotional processing should take priority. Highly skilled coaches who understand both can guide clients toward meaningful, lasting change.A holistic approach sets great coaches–and their businesses–apart from the restSkilled coaches need this broader understanding of the tools they can use to truly do their service justice. None of these strategies–mindset, emotional processing, or nervous system work–are better than another. What works for one client may not work for another. Lasting change comes from knowing how to combine them to serve each individual client. A holistic approach will allow you to personalize the work you do to help them move forward in their lives–this is what will set you apart as a great coach, and help your business continue to grow. If you want to explore the topic of going beyond thought work further, sign up for my live interactive webinar on March 10th. I’m going to teach specifically about advanced mindset work and this holistic perspective that will help your clients. I’ll see you there!You can read the full show notes here.About Crystal HansenCrystal is The Couples Conflict Coach™ She is a Certified Life and Marriage Master Coach with Advanced Certification in Relationship and Marriage Coaching. Crystal helps couples and individuals who feel disconnected in their marriage because of conflict and contention learn how to bridge the gap and create the relationships they’ve always wanted, but may not believe is possible.Website: http://crystalhansencoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalhansen_ Facebook: https://facebook.com/crystalhansencoaching Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2025 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/bookPlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.

“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 her money-healing methodology and help women understand how their limiting beliefs about money are caused by deep wounds. Making more money has to start from within–if you focus your energy outward before doing the internal work, you’ll get stuck in a cycle that will not foster the growth you want. Emily shares stories and strategies to help you understand the concept and impact of money wounds and set you on a journey of healing that will make your money dreams a reality.What are the different types of money wounds? Emily defines six money wounds in her book:The money shame wound. You don't feel worthy of wealth.The evil money wound. You feel that being rich is bad or wrong.The hard money wound. Money just feels hard for you!The money trust wound. You don’t trust yourself when it comes to managing money.The safe money wound. You need a financial cushion to feel secure.The disappearing money wound. You feel like money is going to abandon you–here one day, gone the next.You can take the quiz to find your most prominent wound, though most people have three or four that are varying degrees of strength.How limiting beliefs about money impact coaches As a coach, your specific struggle with money will be unique, depending on what your “wound” is. This is why changing “money mindset” is not as straightforward as you might think. Two coaches could be at the exact same skill level, but one is comfortable charging much more, much sooner. Why does this come easily for some but not others? It has to do with your story and expectations around money.In the Master Coach Training program, we dive deep into certain questions to provide insight into why you aren't making the money you want: How comfortable are you making an offer? How comfortable are you charging? How comfortable are you accepting money?When you’re not comfortable with those things, it’s easier to focus on trying to fix all the details of your business and making adjustments. But your relationship with money is the most foundational piece. You can read the full show notes here.About Emily June WilcoxEmily June Wilcox is a wealth and business coach, #1 bestselling author, and speaker on a mission to help women entrepreneurs heal their money wounds, make more profit in business, and build passive income so they can experience true financial freedom and time freedom.She’s built two 7-figure businesses (an e-commerce clothing company and an amazon marketing agency) and now focuses on using energetics & strategy to help women build their fempires and walk the joyous path to millions.Emily hosts a Top 2% Global podcast – The Joyous Path to Millions and her work has been featured in more than 400 major media outlets including ABC, NBC, Fox, Associated Press, and Wall Street Times.Website: https://www.emilywilcox.com Money Quiz: https://www.moneywoundsquiz.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/em.makes.moneyFB: https://www.facebook.com/emilyjwilcox1 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joyous-path-to-millions-wealth-entrepreneurship/id1570469677LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyjwilcox/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmakesmoneyGet the book: https://www.woundstowealth.comConnect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2025 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/bookPlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.

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 here on what midlife means for women and how to prepare to navigate the changes and unknowns we face during that time. Whether you're in midlife, you feel you're past it, or you feel you're not yet there, you’ll love Jackie tips and ideas for enriching your life and your coaching practice. Why is it so hard to face change?Change is inevitable and essential for growth, but it can still be so difficult to go through. Our brains love patterns. The way we think, feel, and react are patterns that are ingrained in us. Because of this, when we start to think that we might need to change, there's resistance. It’s normal to resist change mentally, physically, and emotionally because the disruption of routines and habits comes with the fear of who we are without them. The support of a coach makes a difference in midlifeWhen you are navigating both mental and physical changes in midlife, the support of a skilled coach when figuring out what is next for you is a big deal.As coaches, we know clients sometimes have to justify hiring someone to help us. But the support coaches offer is so beneficial, especially during a transitional time. With the right approach (holistic in nature), coaches create safe and accepting environments to have deep conversations and work through the challenges of change. It is so liberating to have someone to talk to someone whose job is to provide guidance and encouragement. This is why the Master Coach Training program is so focused on creating the right environment for each of your clients. Change is an amazing opportunity for growthChange doesn't negate our lives, it takes us to where we want to be. We need to change for ourselves, which then changes a lot of other things. Change is all around us every day. It's the one constant. When you remove the “weeds” of fear and anxiety that are preventing change, you make room for flowers and plants to grow in the garden that is your life. About Jackie SwainsonWhen I turned 50, everything that could happen did! And life suddenly was not what I had expected or planned. My youngest twin boys left on their missions, my husband started an addiction treatment program away from home and my son and his wife lost a new baby. I felt so alone. My family needed me, so I soldiered on, like I was “supposed” to do. But I didn’t have anyone present to minister to what I needed. I turned to my faith and my mom and dad and trusted friends. I journaled everything, and did come back to the surface. But along the way I experienced all the hard emotions, had to let go of some long held beliefs about myself, and step into change. It was a long, hard, but very rewarding process. And it is not over! I took this experience and used what I learned and became a Master Certified Life Coach so that I could help smooth the transition into this phase of life.I believe every midlife woman deserves a great life filled with joy, regardless of her circumstances. My experiences have fueled my mission to help you create the changes you desire. Let’s quiet the voices telling you you’re too old or forgotten. Instead, we’ll focus on creating a bright future – finding beauty from ashes (Isaiah 61:3). You’re not just surviving midlife. You’re about to thrive in it.Website: https://jackieswainsoncoach.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackieswainsoncoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jackieswainsoncoach/ Find more meaning and joy in midlife journal prompts: https://jackieswainsoncoach.com/5-questions/ Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2025 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/bookPlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.