The Masterful Coach Podcast: Coaching skill mastery, business strategy, and ideal life creation!

One of the most frustrating times in business is desiring an incredible launch of a new offering but not knowing how to make it amazing. You might struggle with thoughts of “this will never work” or “I’m not where I want to be”. Those are normal discouragements… but no way are we going to hang out in “normal”. Instead, let’s use the power of acknowledgement to enjoy what is coming together and what is working for you. That will give you fuel and fire to keep pressing toward your sales goal. In this episode, I wanted to share the recent experiences my team had with our launch of the next session of The Coaching Collective. We had huge success and I noted five key things, in particular, that made it so. As I go over them, you’ll notice that they weren’t isolated things. Everything (and everyone) working together and combining our skills, energy and momentum made our launch unparalleled. Now, you may be a solopreneur and not have a team. That’s okay. These principles still apply. So whether you’re going it alone, you have a large team, or you're somewhere in between, here are 5 tips for your best sales launch ever. What You’ll Learn #1: Preparing Your Audience Value and connection The lead-up Nurturing safety #2: Roles and Goals Clarity and quality Integration Defined outcomes #3: Accountability and Check Ins Specifics in leadership and follow-through Curiosity around unmet goals Facilitating upleveling #4: Energy and Vibe Core values and mission Intentionality Recognizing individual values #5: Your Relationship with Your Number Frequent emotional alignment Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Molly Claire The Coaching Collective: thecoachingcollective.com Get FREE mini-trainings by signing up for our emails. Email support@thecoachingcollective.com and request to be added to the list! Work with Molly: mollyclaire.com/coaching molly@mollyclaire.com Get Molly’s bestselling book, The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book  Facebook Instagram

Books full of advice to help kids through divorce, and everything that comes after it, abound by the hundreds. But they are typically written from an adult perspective, not necessarily a kid’s. Daisy Freestone is changing that with her new book, A Kid’s Guide to Divorce and Life After It: Tips, Tricks and More.  Daisy Freestone is my daughter and she’s written and illustrated a book full of tips, tricks, thoughts and feelings regarding divorce, all from her own perspective. It’s set to launch very soon and we’d love the support of everyone listening to help make the book a bestseller on Day #1. You can sign up to purchase at launch, help us spread the word, and even to interview Daisy.  In the meantime, I thought Daisy could provide some valuable insight for us coaches. As we coach, we deal with emotions and thoughts and feelings on a daily basis. So I asked Daisy to share some of her experiences and thoughts for helping people and changing lives, no matter your age. “What if I sound weird? What if people can’t relate to this?… Do I even know what I’m doing here?... And I think that might be something coaches experience a lot building their business... I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t trust myself to do this… I can’t do this. I’m going to sound weird to my clients. And I don’t think that’s true. Everybody is just working hard and trying to do our best. And it will always turn out great.” – Daisy Freestone What You’ll Learn What inspired you to write the book? Some parts of divorce are easy and bonuses, some are not Personal growth, depth and meaning Passionate about sharing her experiences and connecting with other kids of divorce What impact do you hope it has? The reaction to Daisy’s book and sharing her story Sage advice voice that motivates Help with hypotheticals and realities What was your biggest challenge and how did you move past that? Doubts, concerns, uncertainty Love and support, get rid of negative voice in her head Finding motivation to complete it Most fun part? The cover contest Connecting with other kids How has it been sharing your own experience and story? A special and healing experience What advice would you give for someone nervous to do something big? Trust the process, trust yourself You’re never alone Connect with Daisy Freestone “Hi, I’m Daisy and I can’t wait to share my book with you!  It’s a Kid’s Guide to Divorce (and what comes after) and I’ve written it from my perspective. Will you help me spread the word?” A Kid’s Guide to Divorce and Life After It: Tips, Tricks and More Her goal: Best-seller status, please sign up to help Daisy: Daisyfreestone.com You can also sign up to help spread the word to your contacts and even to interview Daisy on your podcast! Connect with Ignite Press (book publishing) and Everett O’Keefe ignitepress.us  Listen to Molly’s interview with Everett: mollyclaire.com/2021/11/17/turn-your-message-into-a-book-an-interview-with-everett-okeefe Connect with Molly Claire The Coaching Collective: thecoachingcollective.com -- Sign up for free monthly mastery trainings! Get Molly’s bestselling book, The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book  Work with Molly! mollyclaire.com/coaching molly@mollyclaire.com Facebook Instagram

For me, my 2022 is going to be all about more openness, flow, allowing, receiving, and expanding the people that I’m able to reach. I hope you plan something similar for your new year. Together, we can increase the  change for good and positive impact we have in this world. To that end, in this episode, I touch on the topic of visualization to achieve your goals. I offer you some guidance and, hopefully, some inspiration. No matter whether you consider yourself practical and scientific or more “woo-woo” (in the realm of the spiritual), visualization can change your life and your business. It can be like having multiple amazing team members! What You’ll Learn The science of visualization The Success Principles by Jack Canfield (mainly Chapter 11) Visualization greatly accelerates achievement Activates power of subconscious Programs your RAS Magnitizes people and resources you need Also applies to learning anything new The story of Major James Nesmeth POW for 7 Years Played golf in his mind in minute detail Bringing visualization into your life Be precise Be consistent Be excited Connect with Molly Claire The Coaching Collective: thecoachingcollective.com -- Sign up for free monthly mastery trainings! Work with Molly! mollyclaire.com/coaching molly@mollyclaire.com Facebook Instagram Get Molly’s bestselling book, The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book

As we dive into the New Year, it’s important to look at our money in a serious, yet easygoing, way. Easygoing? When taxes and budgets and forecasts and cash flow and all the “can I afford to…” questions can be overwhelming and massively stress-inducing? Yes, with the right help and guidance. After all, as coaches, we have some specific expenditures and numerous online expenses. We can’t have just anyone help us and we certainly can’t do things only part way. This is where having excellent bookkeeping (and possibly hiring a bookkeeper) comes in.  Mark Butler is my go-to guy when it comes to financials. I originally met Mark when he was the CFO for The Life Coach School. Since then, we’ve gotten to know one another quite well through working together on various efforts, coaching, bookkeeping and financial questions. Mark’s genius superpower is that he has the ability to view money in a neutral way. Peeling away the emotions wrapped around money is key to succeeding not only financially but also in wisely appropriating energy to build one’s business. “A lot of people struggle to view money as a fact. They give it a lot of meaning and it carries a lot of hope, shame, anger… and a lot of emotion tied up in money.” – Mark Butler What You’ll Learn Mark’s superpower  Emotions and money Mark’s emotional history that drew him to be a money guy Journey to money neutrality Is there really a connection between “happy and fulfilled” and money? The de-weaponizing of terms like abundance, money, wealth Proper balance with limiting and non-limiting beliefs Transitioning away from fear and shame into curiosity   Common money challenges for coaches  Vote of confidence: Having a dedicated checking account and credit cards Failing to celebrate Inadequate tax preparations Building a team: wage questions, building relationships, and beyond Viewing people as brains, not just hands Not really about “Figuring out the money piece”  Marketing issues Making decisions from fear Not the only meaningful signal Money is exponential, not linear Create a meaningful mark list Most successful coaching businesses  Marketing rhythm Generate enthusiasm to repeatedly say things that resonate Enjoy the work you’re doing Connect with Mark Butler Mark Butler started Let’s Do The Books to meet the need and desire of business owners to have a bookkeeper and financial adviser who understands online business. Someone who knows what PayPal and Stripe are and how they work. Someone familiar with launches, masterminds, group coaching, retreats, memberships, ebooks, courses, freelancing, and productized services.  About himself and his own journey, Mark says… “I started my first online business in 2004. In the last sixteen-ish years I’ve made money using every one of the business models I listed above. I’ve built my business around coaches, creators, and freelancers. I fell into bookkeeping in 2014. Although I’d made money using all kinds of online business models, I’d never figured out how to manage that money. I went through some feast and famine, got in and out of debt, and finally sold my online businesses and limped away in early 2013. I took a job working for my good friend, Jesse Mecham. He was the founder of a personal budgeting software called You Need A Budget (aka YNAB, pronounced why-nab). I spent my first year at YNAB as the staff writer, but then I wanted to make more money. I asked Jesse if I could start coaching small business owners, using YNAB as the platform. He said go for it. There turned out to be demand for the help, and within a year I was back on my own as a full-time money guy, working almost exclusively with coaches, online business owners, and freelancers. That’s why I understand you and your business so well.” Work with Mark and his team for bookkeeping: Letsdothebooks.com Let’s Do The Books Facebook | @letsdothebooks Let’s Do The Books Instagram | @letsdothebooks team@letsdothebooks.com Work with Mark on your business: Moneyschool.works Connect with Molly Claire The Coaching Collective: thecoachingcollective.com -- Sign up for free monthly mastery trainings! Work with Molly! mollyclaire.com/coaching Email: molly@mollyclaire.com Facebook Instagram

Sometimes we know we’re in a rut, and sometimes we may be in one and not even recognize it. Exactly what might ruts look like to identify them? As we move into the new year, it’s the perfect time to evaluate: Evaluate your processes and where you’re going, are there places you’re stuck? Give yourself time and space to just be. Put some distance between yourself and your business to shift your view. This clears your mind and allows you to see things you might be overlooking. In this episode, I discuss what a business rut might look like and how to get out of it. A few big flags are things like avoidance, drudging through, or procrastination. Although those can be just a normal part of dealing with the necessities of business, if you find yourself struggling with the same thing over and over, you might be in a rut. What You’ll Learn Five Ways to Identify Business Ruts and Tips to Get Out of Them Check in with yourself, your alignment with your values and your mission  Misalignment of priorities resulting in self-sabotage Are you trying to live someone else’s life? Check on any lingering insecurities regarding what you’re offering in your business Identify thoughts that reveal insecurities Direct addressing them Question whether they are truth Make some changes Shake things up  If you were starting over, what would you do differently? Do something you’re excited about, even if it makes no sense  Deal with the arguments that crop up Give yourself the gift of a belief detox Carve time and space to foster curiosity and gain perspective Bring in new, healthy beliefs to overwrite beliefs that aren’t serving you Connect with Molly Claire The Coaching Collective: thecoachingcollective.com -- Sign up for free monthly mastery trainings! Work with Molly! mollyclaire.com/coaching Email: molly@mollyclaire.com Facebook Instagram

A voice coach is not just so you can sing more beautifully or speak more eloquently. There is an entire psychology behind how you speak and the underlying signals you’re giving off. Professional voice coach, Tracy Goodwin, has developed Psychology of the Voice® – she can tell you the subconscious signals you are broadcasting with your voice. It flows from the reality that we get impressions about people, regardless of the words they are using. In this episode, Tracy and I dive into how this works and how you can retrain your voice to be the truly valuable asset it is. You can correct impressions that give others the wrong vibe of who you are and mend misinterpretations of your intentions. To demonstrate how this all works, I put myself into a vulnerable position during this episode. Tracy graciously agreed to evaluate my voice on the fly and share the insights she sees. You won’t want to miss a moment! What You’ll Learn Psychology of the Voice®   The tiniest sound can make all the difference Being truly understood Unlayering yourself Impact of having a voice coach Leveling up Increase genuine connections The why   Dealing with imposter syndrome The reluctant voice coach Evaluating Molly’s voice   Vulnerability of voice Analyzing nerves: the peacekeeper; the remnant of muscle memory Sound that splits; subconscious withholding The psychology of “it’s okay to have what I want” Voice patterns: exploring the core driver and who it’s serving Inside and outside work Are you hiding behind a mask or is that really you? Revealing Authenticity   Rolling in all the shades of you Identifying and removing voice masks What does it take to Captivate the Room? Create unpredictability Show me the true you Connect with, understand and serve and others Connect with Tracy Goodwin Meet Tracy: I was raised in a family where children were to be seen and not heard. I started winning speaking awards when I was 12 years old. It was the one platform to use my voice and I thrived in that space. I went on to be an award-winning actor and director. In my freshman year of college as I was studying acting, I had a horrific event happen on stage and in an instant, my voice changed. It was that moment that set the real stage for the work I do today, Psychology of the Voice®. Over the last 30 years, I’ve had the honor of transforming the lives of hundreds of executives, business professionals, celebrities and 7-figure entrepreneurs simply by shifting sounds that are sending the wrong message out of their voice. The most fascinating thing, none of them realized they needed me but when I go to work on your voice I tell you exactly what sounds are not revealing the best version of you AND how they are being processed subconsciously by the listener. The Psychology of the Voice® transforms your voice and your life, because we go after the drivers that are in your mind and the stories that they are telling because it’s those drivers, that psychology that has put your bad voice habits into place. We have to eradicate both for you to have true transformation and results that stick. Website: captivatetheroom.com Instagram: captivatetheroom Facebook.com/captivatetheroom Llinkedin.com/in/tracyagoodwin Email: tracy@captivatetheroom.com 512.927-7773 Connect with Molly Claire The Coaching Collective: thecoachingcollective.com -- Sign up for free monthly mastery trainings! Work with Molly! mollyclaire.com/coaching Email: molly@mollyclaire.com Facebook Instagram

You definitely want to create a business that supports your life, and not the other way around. But this endeavor needs proper attention. In trying to avoid the trap of building your life around your business, another potential pitfall appears. That is, the temptation to minimize this needed balance, and even develop a mindset that certain things are optional. But the reality is, your business is important to you and it needs attention. But how do you strike a balance between creating the life you want, and not spending enough time on your business? The answer is to be intentional. Driven by purpose, the time and space you set aside to work on your business will generate a successful, meaningful business. You’ll give proper attention to your business while creating the life you want. What You’ll Learn Taking a bird’s eye view of your life How well have you set yourself up in your life to build your business? Think about your… Time Energy Commitment Focus Relationships Financial investment in your business Relationships: Are yours supportive or hindering? Categorize the types of relationships you have Standing behind Standing beside Standing in front Time and energy: Do you have enough? Shifting and designating Making small changes Commitment: Do you have clarity? Overcoming fear Minimizing frustration and vagueness Investing in your business: Where are you? Making healthy investments Utilizing what you’ve already paid for Being realistic about proper investing CONNECT WITH MOLLY CLAIRE The Coaching Collective: thecoachingcollective.com — Sign up for free monthly mastery trainings! Work with Molly! mollyclaire.com/coaching Email: molly@mollyclaire.com Facebook Instagram

With the new year only weeks away, it’s time to look back over this year. But not just to reflect -- to acknowledge. As you acknowledge how you’ve shifted and aligned your business over the past year, you energize yourself for the year to come. You capture and release stored momentum you’ve already created. And with this as your fuel, you can make a more comprehensive and meaningful plan for your business for the new year.  To begin, I encourage you to take the time to immunerate all your accomplishments, big or small, from this year. How you’ve leaned more deeply into your own values and purpose, unveiled a better version of yourself, and became more true to yourself than just one year ago. As you rightfully recognize and celebrate, allow me to offer you some tips and guidance to help your planning for the coming year. These are techniques and ideas we teach in our Coaching Collective, and I use them myself. What You’ll Learn Increase your business and ideal life alignment Remember your values and purpose Bring into your planning Consider how your business supports your relationships Shape your daily life experience Set a measurable goal, a tangible result Select projects that advance you toward your goal Break down projects into manageable tasks Identify a new skill to learn or one to sharpen Lean into it to uplevel Choose one that would increase and improve your business Listen to, read, and learn from the best Practice, practice, practice Plan energy and excitement creation Generate and perpetuate energy to compel you through the mundane Lean into what you love Connect with your purpose and your people Allow creativity while remaining focused CONNECT WITH MOLLY CLAIRE The Coaching Collective: thecoachingcollective.com — Sign up for free monthly mastery trainings! Work with Molly! mollyclaire.com/coaching Email: molly@mollyclaire.com Facebook Instagram

Does this sound familiar? “Before succumbing to chronic fatigue, doubt and my inner critic encouraged my overthinking of everything. Overwhelm invited indulging in busyness, over-researching, and shopping sprees for needless things. Striving for perfection and making everyone happy nearly sucked the life out of me by forgetting to think about me. Black clouds hovered above me as I questioned everything I did. I couldn’t figure out how to get out of my funk and then fatigue dropped me to my knees.” Those are the raw and honest words of Sharon Wirant, MA, chronic fatigue coach, and best-selling author of the book, Tired Yet Wired: Breaking Your Chronic Fatigue Cycle. In this episode, I interview this beautiful soul. Sharon shares her insights, her personal journey, her CALMR Process and coaching style, and a bit about the unique population she helps. In addition to all this, Sharon reveals what has been the most impactful for her as she builds her business. I loved every moment of our conversation and hope you get as much out of it as I did. What You’ll Learn  Who tends toward chronic fatigue Sharon’s book and journey Battling chronic fatigue and illnesses Quieting the inner critic Her STOP moment Identifying thought patterns for healing Finding life coaching and the complex healing experience Exploring within this niche  Voicing thoughts and feelings: being a client’s soundboard Grounding within the body Molly shares her chronic fatigue experience Not minimizing the reality Structure of Sharon’s unique coaching and business Tell all, then sift and process Giving adequate time to the F Line I’m where I’m supposed to be Stepping into belief Sharon’s CALMR Process C - check in A - awareness L - lean into thoughts and feelings M - mindful choices R - reflect Business flow, biggest lessons learned, and best advice Blocks, not rigidity Liberating her authentic voice Don’t compare and despair but be inspired Coming home to self; opening up to new tools and approaches Create little stepping stones Connect with Sharon Wirant, MA Sharon Wirant, MA is a chronic fatigue coach, and best-selling author of the book, Tired Yet Wired: Breaking Your Chronic Fatigue Cycle. After battling ongoing burnout and overwhelm, one day courage grew within her to redesign her life. She now helps others do the same. She relates: “Life coaching changed everything and offered me something the medical community doesn’t. I hired a coach, trained to be a coach, and applied coaching tools daily. Confusion, doubt, and self criticism weakened as my mindset shifted. As my thinking changed and I befriended my emotions, energy began to rise. Tending to my mind and heart calmed my nervous system, along with my medical treatment plan.  Courage grew within to redesign a life that supports my chronic fatigue by changing how I think and not by reciting daily positive affirmations I don’t believe in. My results fueled desire to expand my toolbox with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, The Life Coach School, and the Optimum Health Clinic. My inquisitiveness and being a lifelong learner keeps me learning from experts in the field. All that I’ve learned and applied helped me create my powerful CALMR Process. The CALMR Process helped me untether old thinking habits blocking healing to create new ones that increased my physical and mental energy, find clarity, confidence, and courage that transformed my life into one I absolutely love. Rewiring my brain allowed my medical treatment and nutrition plans to do their healing work. And, can for you, too! Life coaching bridges the gap between healing and recovery by creating a calm and healing inner environment so you enjoy life to its fullest.” Website: sharonwirant.com Facebook: @cfcoachsharon Instagram: @sharonwirantcoaching Get Sharon’s book, Tired Yet Wired: Breaking Your Chronic Fatigue Cycle -- getbook.at/TiredYetWired YOU’RE INVITED! Tea & Conversation: Tired Yet Wired Book Study Club --  bit.ly/2YPLaVs CONNECT WITH MOLLY CLAIRE The Coaching Collective: thecoachingcollective.com — Sign up for free monthly mastery trainings! Work with Molly! mollyclaire.com/coaching Email: molly@mollyclaire.com Facebook Instagram

Everett O’Keefe is an International #1 Bestselling Author and the founder of Ignite Press. He’s helped bring to the market over 45 bestselling books, including my own. I wanted to have him on because publishing a book is one of the most powerful and durable ways to spread your message. And coaches who want to author a book no longer have to choose either print or digital, doing both is available and recommended.  I especially encourage you to have your book actually printed and distributed for sale. In the age of all things digital, there is something anchoring and authoritative about a tangible book one can hold. In this podcast episode, Everett and I discuss how to help you to do just that, along with the power of publishing a book. People need the message you have to share, so don’t delay any longer. Get it written and get out there! What You’ll Learn  Why did Everett get started in publishing? Business exposure Credibility and success with first attempt What impact and power does publishing a book have? The Silver Bullet Whispers wisdom Co-creates with your clients as they read your book Opens doors Non-threatening and intimate Makes your help available to those with tighter finances What is the process of publishing with Everett? If message isn’t right for Everett’s company, he directs to another Hybrid publishing style: combines traditional publishing and self-publishing Timeline, cover art contest, manuscript editing, layout, online publication Print on demand affordability and flexibility Bestseller Amazon pipeline method You retain the rights What help is available for writing a manuscript? Pro Tip to get started: Write down your most frequently asked questions and record yourself answering them Don’t be intimidated Capture the backbone of the program you’ve already created Also available: Rapid writing, book coaches, ghost writers  Am I ready to publish a book? You don’t have to have all the answers Just go for it Process deepens your message, creates authority and expertise Increases your business Connect with Everett O’Keefe Everett O’Keefe is an International #1 Bestselling Author, having authored five Amazon #1 bestselling books. He has also helped create and launch more than 45 bestselling books for his clients. Everett speaks across the nation on the power of publishing. He is the founder of Ignite Press, a hybrid publishing company that specializes in helping entrepreneurs, as well as business and medical professionals, ignite their businesses by becoming bestselling authors. Everett is the winner of multiple awards, including the Publish and Profit Award for Excellence in Publishing, the Make Market & Launch It Award for Product Creation, and the Top Gun Consulting Award, among others. He is the co-founder of the Business Accelerator Group, a high-level mastermind group composed of international marketers and publishers. He also helped found the Mastermind Retreat and continues to host international mastermind events. Everett is sought out as a speaker, coach, and consultant by authors and marketing experts worldwide. With a passion for entrepreneurialism, Everett helps his clients become recognized experts in their fields through speaking and authorship while allowing his clients to focus on their own areas of giftedness. Get a FREE digital copy of Power of the Published: https://ignitepress.mykajabi.com/pl/2147525437 Schedule a call with Everett: https://www.ignitepress.us/ Facebook.com/ignitepress  Linkedin.com/in/everettokeefe CONNECT WITH MOLLY CLAIRE The Coaching Collective: thecoachingcollective.com — Sign up for free monthly mastery trainings! Work with Molly! mollyclaire.com/coaching Email: molly@mollyclaire.com Facebook Instagram