The Thriving Coaches Podcast

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com --- Two months. Over 200,000 views. And one realisation that caught me off guard. In this masterclass - Visibility From Zilch: Two Months In - I share everything I've discovered since starting my visibility experiment with Andrea. The barrier that stops most coaches, therapists and changeworkers from getting their message out into the world isn't technical. It's not the algorithm, the platform, or the app. It's something far more subtle. I cover what these two months have revealed, the window of opportunity that's open right now (and won't be forever), and a live coaching demo I think will land for a lot of people. Big love, Jamie

A clear experiment shows how people can build visibility from zero using short, authentic video and interest media. The hosts dissect why perception of ‘born visible’ creators is wrong and how a refined message makes traction easier. They warn this favorable window of cheap AI plus receptive platforms may not last. Practical encouragement to start now, iterate, and value authenticity over perfection.

Discussion of Forbes research that validates bold predictions about AI transforming coaching. Exploration of how AI matches early-career coaches technically but faces a trust gap. Examination of human strengths like genuine connection, insight, and credibility that AI cannot replicate. Predictions about rising demand for live, authentic human experiences and practical advice for coaches to deepen their unique impact.

A founder's early wins from sending a weekly newsletter and running a visibility experiment. How consistency in publishing built trust and grew an audience from zero. The skills that come from doing more writing, recording and video. The idea that following nudges and taking small next steps opens unexpected opportunities.

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com If you've been following me for a while, you've probably seen a lot of things I've done that have worked. But there's a good chance you haven't noticed the ones that didn't. In this clip from my Visibility from Zero masterclass, I pull back the curtain on something most people never talk about - and it might change how you think about getting started with anything new. Big love, Jamie

Recently I started an experiment that forced me to be an absolute beginner again. No plan. No step-by-step roadmap. No idea if it was going to work. And here's the thing - so many people who have something genuinely valuable to share, something aligned with who they really are... never start. They wait until they feel ready. Until they can see the whole path. In this short clip, I share what I know to be true about starting something new - especially when you can't see where it's going. Big love, Jamie P.S. That experiment I mentioned? It's about visibility - finding out what actually works right now to reach more people, starting from zero. I'm running a free masterclass next week sharing what I've discovered so far. It's called Visibility from Zero. Register here - https://www.jamiesmart.com/visibilityfromzero

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com A few weeks ago during the Visibility Masterclass Series, I did a live coaching demo with Kate - a coach who was navigating something I see all the time. She knew what she wanted to say. She had the experience and the expertise. But every time she went to show up on LinkedIn or social media, she'd see what everyone else was doing and think: "I should be doing that. That looks amazing. I'm not ready." Sound familiar? In this 12-minute coaching demo, we explore what's really going on when being yourself feels harder than copying everyone else - and what shifts when you stop trying to be good at "marketing" and start being good at being you. Thanks to Kate for volunteering and allowing me to share this with you. Big love, Jamie

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com I just recorded this about something I've been noticing more and more with coaches and change-workers. As AI makes it easier than ever to create content, something a little strange seems to be happening. The people working hardest to be visible are often the ones who end up feeling the most invisible. Not in a dramatic way. More like getting lost in the noise. So how do you cut through the noise and reach the people you're here to make a difference to? In this clip, I share what I've come to think of as the visibility paradox - and why "the way to cut through" isn't where most people are looking. Big love, Jamie P.S. If this topic feels relevant for you right now, I'm running a free 4-part Visibility Masterclass Series starting this Sunday called "Getting Yourself Out There in the Age of AI." We'll explore how to remove what's obscuring your signal, and share your work in a way that feels true and actually connects with the people you're here to serve. You can grab your spot here: https://www.jamiesmart.com/Visibility

Ankush Jain, a coach, teacher, and author of Awakening the Coach Within, shares his inspiring journey of building a successful coaching practice. He highlights the early struggles and pivotal insights that shaped his path. The conversation delves into viewing coaching as a calling, the crucial role of trust in relationships, and how generosity can transform client creation. Ankush emphasizes that clients are cultivated through meaningful connections and a mindset of giving, making this discussion a treasure trove for both new and seasoned coaches.

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com Every so often I get to share a conversation that reminds me why I love this work - seeing what becomes possible when someone's life and creativity start unfolding from clarity. That's exactly what happened in this new episode with my friend and colleague Greg Fisher, author of Unleash Your Potential. Greg's a long-time coach and consultant, and in this conversation we explore the journey behind his latest book - and the deeper understanding that's shaped it. At the heart of it is a simple idea Greg describes beautifully: thought is the quiet engine behind everything we experience. Here's a taste of what we explore together: • The "quiet engine" that's driving every moment of your experience • How frustration and overthinking dissolve when you see how the system really works • Why loving yourself isn't self-indulgence - it's sanity • How one small shift in perspective can change the way you see everything It's a grounded, inspiring conversation - the kind that helps you see new possibilities for yourself and your work. You can find Greg's book Unleash Your Potential (and the audiobook version) at his website teamuyp.com