Life, Mastered with Molly Claire

It’s so natural for us to invest our time and energy into giving back to others–we’ve been taught that it’s more noble to prioritize other people over ourselves. But what are the benefits of investing in yourself? When you prioritize personal transformation, you open the door to better serving others as well.In this episode, we explore how being an achiever, a do-gooder, and someone who truly wants to help and serve can create a beautiful hidden path to what you’re craving. Your desire to help others can be the very gateway to your own personal growth, development, and fulfillment of purpose.We often feel guilty focusing on ourselves when we could be helping someone else. But your personal transformation has a direct impact on everyone around you. When you work on achieving your potential, you’re better able to show up for others in every area of your life. Today, I’ll share questions you can use to help you understand the benefits of investing in yourself, along with examples of the beautiful returns that happen for both you and the people around you when you take the leap to focus on your growth.The fact of the matter is: When you take the reins and create the life you want–when you harness the power of your own growth and development, and allow your gifts to be big, bright, and bold–you can't help but impact other people. That's why one of my favorite parts of Master Coach training is watching my clients change their lives – whether it's through a formal coaching business, a leadership position, or within their own relationships. The ripple effect of personal transformation is truly powerful.As you listen, I want you to think about the power you have to give to others so generously with your light and energy when you, yourself, are fulfilled.What you’ll learnWhy achieving your potential better equips you to serve othersHow to notice–without judgement–if you struggle to justify investing in yourselfQuestions to help you understand how leading others enriches your own lifeExamples of powerful personal transformation I see with people who want to help othersHow personal investment builds resilience when navigating life's challengesYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 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 Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease 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.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

When you hear the word "achievement," what comes up for you? Do you feel energized and inspired? Or do you instantly feel the pressure to “do more” or “be better”? In this episode, we’re diving into the complex relationship many of us have with achievement. We’ll explore the ways achievement can be expansive and lead you toward creating the life you want, and the ways overachieving can trap you in a cycle of overworking that doesn't serve you. I share my own journey from earning money as a child to building a business, and how praise for being “capable” and “responsible” wired me to equate achievement with safety for a long time. Once our nervous systems learn that achievement=safety, breaking that pattern can feel uncomfortable, even dangerous. However, when we release the unhelpful patterns we have regarding achievement, we can leverage the concept of achievement in a way that serves us. Changing your relationship to achievement is possible, and it may be the key to transforming your life. Here’s the truth: if we pursue our goals while reinforcing internal patterns of spreading ourselves thin and running on a ramped-up nervous system, we may achieve them, but often at the cost of the very things we desired in the first place. The solution is staying grounded within your true goals and creating safety outside of achievement. Today, I’ll offer you practical ways to do both.The desire to achieve is a powerful force within us, but I have seen and experienced firsthand what it is like when achievement becomes the primary focus, and the reason why gets lost along the way. I'm so glad you're here to change this pattern with me. Let’s get started!What you’ll learn:Why praise for being reliable and driven can contribute to an unhealthy relationship with achievementHow my early experiences shaped my relationship with overachievingHow to evaluate your goals and determine when a focus on where you are heading is causing you to miss out on enjoying where you areThe steps to changing your relationship with overachieving–starting with awarenessAn exercise to help you slow down and create a new pattern with how you achieveYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 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 Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease 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.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

Welcome to the very first episode of Life, Mastered with Molly Claire! This shift in the podcast reflects my values and the deeper, more expansive work I feel called to share. It’s been a long time coming, and I’m thrilled to finally bring it to you.In this episode, you’ll hear about what you can expect from the new direction of this podcast and why, first and foremost, it really is for you. If you're someone who knows you're meant for more, who wants to grow and live the best possible life, and you’re not willing to let anything get in your way, then you’re the reason for this evolution. Whether you’re a coach, a leader, or simply someone committed to positive and healthy growth, I want this podcast to provide you with the tools to achieve the life mastery you seek and create real, lasting change in your life.Here’s what I want you to know first: Life mastery does not mean having a “perfect” life. It doesn't mean checking all the boxes and having everything figured out–that impossible standard only leads to burnout and disappointment. True life mastery comes from a willingness to be with ourselves. It's about the authenticity that so many of us want, yet struggle to actually embody–which we can achieve when we cultivate a relationship with self rooted in honesty and compassion.My four fundamentals of lasting change will be at the heart of this podcast moving forward. These fundamentals–mind mastery, emotional resilience, the nervous system, and action strategies–are the focus of my Master Coach Training program, but I believe understanding them is essential for everyone. They offer a holistic approach to finding the entry point to this work that will be most effective for you.In addition to revisiting the four fundamentals of lasting change, today we dive into the first of many powerful concepts I’ll be discussing in this new era of the podcast: relationship with self. Life mastery doesn't happen at the surface level. It requires you to turn toward yourself and go deep into your thoughts and experiences as they arise. The more we can look within ourselves without judgment, the more capacity we have to grow, heal, and find peace.This podcast is for the ambitious soul, the truth seeker, and those of you who are just ready to feel confident in your own ability to create the life you want. I’m so excited that you’re here. Let’s do it!What you’ll learn:Why your relationship with self is the foundation for life mastery and lasting changeA quote from Leland Val Van De Wall that reframes how we understand our relationship with selfHow to approach your relationship with self with compassionate curiosityA story that showcases the authenticity I want to bring to this podcast going forwardWhy you can choose to become your own greatest ally and believe in yourself unconditionallyYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 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 Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease 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.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

I can hardly believe this is episode 199 of The Masterful Coach podcast! For the final episode under this title, we dive into why I've decided to make this change, and how it aligns with the work I do and the transformation I believe is possible for you. This new version of the podcast is truly in service of you and the life you want to create–I can’t wait to get started!Over the course of this podcast, you’ve heard me discuss my four fundamentals of lasting change–I talk about mind mastery from a whole-person perspective, how emotional resiliency is more than just grit, how nervous system work is essential for creating meaningful shifts, and how to make a plan of action effective. My vision moving forward includes leaning into these fundamentals and how they can help you—not just professionally, but personally—even more.While I love speaking to you as coaches, I am passionate about helping every single person who wants more from life. I am a huge proponent of the fact that the four fundamentals of lasting change don’t just help coaches, but everyone seeking to step into the life they truly want. If you’ve found wisdom in The Masterful Coach podcast so far, it’s only going to get better from here.What you’ll learn:A reintroduction to my 4 fundamentals of lasting change and why a holistic approach to change is essentialThe importance of the nervous system and emotion work in creating lasing changeHow one client transformed every area of her life with this workThe personal ripple effect of a you-first approach to becoming a better coachHow the podcast is shifting to focus on you as an individual and your path forwardYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 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 Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease 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.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

For something that touches every one of us, many people still feel grief-illiterate. Whether it's impacting someone close to you or your entire community, it can be difficult to figure out what to say or how to offer support. In light of the recent flooding in Texas, I wanted to have a heartfelt conversation about collective grief, the grieving process, and what it truly means to show up for others in both the short and long term.I’m honored to have my client and Master Coach, Margo Fordonski, join me to offer her wisdom surrounding the grieving process. Margo is a trained grief educator who brings her professional insight and her personal experience with grief to this topic. We discuss how grief affects us individually and collectively, and how we can support one another when the unexpected happens.In this episode, you’ll hear about specific ways to support someone who is grieving, how to offer help in the midst of collective grief, and why it’s never too late to reach out—whether the loss happened recently or many years ago. Grief is hard, and many of us are afraid to say or do the wrong thing. Because of this, we often end up doing nothing at all. However, the more we normalize this universal, human experience, the more we can understand how to navigate grief and to support others. What you’ll learn:The ripple effects of community tragedy and collective griefWhy every grief experience looks different–and grieving never has a deadlineThree specific tips for how to support someone who is grieving in the early stagesHow to be a steady presence for someone after a loss in the long-termWhy small actions—a text, sharing a photo, using their loved one’s name—can help support someone who is grievingYou can read the full show notes here.About Margo FordonskiMargo Fordonski is a Master Certified Life Coach, Certified Grief Educator, and a twice-bereaved parent. After losing both of her children—most recently her son Andrew, who lived with brain cancer for 24 years—Margo has walked the long, complex path of grief firsthand. Her personal journey led her to a powerful calling: to support other mothers navigating life after the unthinkable. Margo helps grieving moms find peace, resilience, and renewed hope—not by “moving on,” but by learning how to carry their grief with love. Her 1:1 coaching approach is deeply personalized, meeting each mother where she is with compassionate guidance and tools that support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and holistic healing. She guides her clients in healing at their own pace, rediscovering who they are now, and gently rebuilding a life that honors both their child and their continued growth. Her work is trauma-informed, heart-led, and rooted in the belief that grief is not something to fix—it’s something to tend to with care, courage, and support. Through her coaching, writing, and lived witness, Margo offers a safe and understanding space for grieving moms to feel less overwhelmed, more connected to themselves, and begin to rebuild a life that holds both sorrow and joy.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margofordonskilifecoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margofordonski_lifecoach Website: margofordonski.com Free Guide: https://www.margofordonski.com/freeguide Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 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 Free resources:How to Create a Plan of ActionLearn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease 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.

In the current state of the world, we have all the information we could need at our fingertips—AI, ChatGPT, and automation are providing answers faster than we can come up with questions. But what's missing is context, meaning, and human connection. In this episode, I explore what the world is truly missing—and how transformational coaching and emotional intelligence in leadership can help fill the void. Because while we’re flooded with knowledge, we’re starving for wisdom, depth, and integration. We’re experiencing a constant cognitive overload that still leaves us longing for clarity and purpose.If information alone were enough, we’d all have the perfect body, bank account, relationships, and self-esteem. Everybody would feel at peace and achieve all their dreams. But transformation requires more than knowledge. It requires you—your presence, your leadership, your ability to bring the human element back to the world.Today, we’ll discuss how you can create a life and leadership model not based on all-knowing perfection, but on presence and authenticity. We are in a moment of global transition. There are huge transformations happening all around us, and if you have felt called to lead, coach, and help others grow, you might be the exact kind of person the world is waiting for. What you’ll learn:Why leadership models today need to look radically different from those of the pastWhy coaches and leaders must go beyond the surface-level work we were trained to do and adopt a holistic approachHow research consistently shows that sustainable results come from integration, not informationWhy the world needs healing, kindness, and emotional intelligence in leadership instead of more seemingly perfect peopleHow you can bridge the gap between where people are and where they want to be through transformational coaching and leadershipYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 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 Free resources:How to Create a Plan of ActionLearn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease 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.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

Have you ever told yourself the reason you feel overwhelmed is because you're just not an organized person? This is a common belief, but the truth is that you can organize your business in a way that is both simple and sustainable. You just have to find a place to start. It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're building a coaching business. You start with passion and purpose, but quickly get lost in courses and resources that just create clutter instead of building actual business skills. You end up overcomplicating your coaching practice when all you really need is your passion, your people skills, and some simple systems to organize your business.If this is you, then you'll love today's episode. My guest today, Tracy Hoth, is an organizer of 17 years who specializes in helping coaches streamline their business organization. If you're looking for more sustainability and peace in your business, you'll take away some practical tips and tools that will help you have more coaching productivity and focus on doing the important work of helping clients make powerful transformations. If you're craving more sustainability and peace in your work, you'll walk away with practical tips and tools to increase your coaching productivity so you can focus on helping your clients create meaningful, lasting change. Tracy shares how your identity as an organized person affects your coaching productivity and how embracing simplicity can transform your workflow. As someone who has experienced this struggle, I can say that owning your capability to organize your business is a game-changer.A lack of systems and organization can keep you from building a profitable business, bringing in more clients, and doing the work that truly matters to you–that's why it's not a matter of if you get organized, but when. You can organize your business in a way that allows for growth and peace, and today you'll gain a better understanding of how it's possible. Let's do it!What you'll learn:Why many coaches struggle with organization and how to break the patternHow simplicity can fuel creativity and increase your coaching productivityTwo key areas to organize and increase profitability - get the ROI you’re looking forHow to end tab overwhelm immediatelyThe five file folders every coach needs for better business organization You can read the full show notes here.About Tracy HothTracy Hoth (pronounced like both) is a 17-year veteran professional organizer and certified life coach who is on a mission to empower coaches to create streamlined and organized businesses. She is the host of the top 1% globally ranked Organized Coach Podcast and creator of Organized Coach Academy, where she simplifies everything to help coaches become organized CEOs.Website: https://simplysquaredaway.com/  Podcast: https://simplysquaredaway.com/podcast/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyhoth/  Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracyhoth The Only 5 Digital File Folders You'll Ever Need to Run a Smooth (and Profitable) Coaching Business: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 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 Free resources:How to Create a Plan of ActionLearn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease 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.

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, there are so many small concepts and principles that make the changes you are seeking so much easier, and the power of no is one of them. Think about it–if you're feeling overwhelmed, off-track, or uncertain, the answer likely isn’t doing more, but saying a few bold, intentional nos. These strategic nos are often the difference between burnout and sustainable coaching success. In this episode, we're exploring your willingness and capacity to say no and how doing so can unlock clarity, business alignment, and coaching success.It’s normal to feel some resistance when you begin practicing the power of no. Turning down any opportunity can feel counterintuitive when you’re building a business, but every conscious no creates space for a more meaningful yes. The transformations that you and your clients crave can and will happen when you say no to the things that do not serve your higher purpose.From my own experience and the work I’ve done with clients in Master Coach Training, I know that your greatest gifts, resources, and abilities come to the surface when you are able to boldly claim what you want and back it up with a willingness to say no to things that do not align. You can create the quality of life that you are craving when you start with a strategic “no.” Let's get started!What you’ll learn:An exercise to uncover what’s cluttering your life—and what becomes possible when you build your muscle of saying noThe incredible lessons that we can learn from nature about space and alignmentThree types of no and how to identify them: the misaligned no, the short-term temptation no, and the clutter noA personal story about saying no to a seemingly great opportunity and why it was the most aligned decision I could makeHow to trust yourself to recognize when a yes is truly aligned with your coaching successYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 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 Free resources:How to Create a Plan of ActionLearn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease 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.

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 explore the journey of becoming a coach and why self-connection is your greatest asset when it comes to building a successful coaching business. Candy specializes in empowering intelligent professionals to launch and grow their coaching businesses. She works with many women in midlife who are facing burnout in their careers and are yearning for something more fulfilling. Women in this stage of life often face a unique set of challenges. Whether it's perimenopause, kids growing up and leaving home, or simply waking up one day to the realization that there must be more to life than what you've experienced, this is a time for change and a time for coming back to who you truly are.This journey of coming back to life is so important — not only for the purpose of discovering your desire to become a coach, but also for laying the groundwork for a thriving and sustainable coaching business. We'll dive into some of the steps you and your clients will take as you make this transformation and build a coaching business, as well as unpack the challenges that may arise when transitioning away from a structured, rule-oriented career environment and into the uncertainty and flexibility of having a coaching business. Regardless of your background, it can feel like you're making it up as you go when you build a coaching business. However, this experience doesn't have to feel frantic. When we view this venture from a creative perspective, this freedom enables us to build a business that aligns with our aspirations and best serves our clients. Each of us has the power to shape how we deliver our coaching and run our business. Channeling your creative spirit and fostering self-connection will allow both you and your business to come to life. Let's jump in!What you'll learn:The power creativity has to connect us to our purposeTwo common paths to the decision to build a coaching businessWhy rediscovering childhood creative practices helps build your capacity for running a coaching businessHow to navigate the shift from career structure to entrepreneurial freedomAdvise for overcoming imposter syndrome and staying aligned with your valuesYou can read the full show notes here.About Candy MotzekCandy specializes in empowering intelligent professionals to launch and grow successful coaching businesses. With a unique blend of practical strategy and mindset mastery, she helps her clients achieve greater clarity. Her calming & personalized approach enables coaches to play bigger, sign more clients, & create meaningful & profitable success. As a former corporate executive & engineer, she combines her extensive business acumen with a deep understanding of personal development to guide her clients towards their fullest potential.Podcast: https://she-coaches-coaches.captivate.fm/listen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candymotzek/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-motzek/ Coaching Niche Quiz: http://coachnichequiz.com/ Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 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 Free resources:How to Create a Plan of ActionLearn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease 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.

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 factor–but because their nervous system isn't yet on board.Nervous system regulation is the missing link between your goals and your ability to receive the outcome of your achievement. If you're trying to hustle your way into a vision that your body doesn't feel safe holding, you'll burn out or sabotage. This is why Master Coach Training is such a powerful process for you as a coach, and for the clients you serve. The nervous system equates "familiar" with "safe"–even if that means staying stuck instead of moving forward. Today, we'll look at what nervous system regulation truly looks like so you can break this pattern, and I'll offer you several coaching tools and strategies that will help you and your clients expand your capacity to receive from a place of safety. The vision you have for your life and business is powerful, but it can't just be about setting goals. You can want something sincerely, but without nervous system regulation, you will stay stuck. When you have the holistic coaching tools to build safety and open yourself up to receive, real transformation and lasting change are possible—for you and your clients. What you'll learn:Why true nervous system regulation focuses on helping your body get used to something different Common signs that your nervous system does not feel safe receiving–and what to do about themPractical coaching tools to create safety in the nervous system: somatic anchoring, tapping, and microdosing changeHow to bridge the gap between your vision and the safety you need to achieve itJournal prompts to uncover why it feels unsafe to get what you wantYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 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 Free resources:How to Create a Plan of ActionLearn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease 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.Have you registered for Molly’s upcoming webinar on emotional mastery? As a coach and entrepreneur, it is vital that you understand more about your own emotional world. There's always more to understand about you as a human being and about our clients–SIGN UP NOW so you don’t miss this powerful opportunity!