Mastering Coaching Skills
Lindsay Dotzlaf
If you want to compete in the coaching industry, you need to be GOOD at coaching.
But there are some things you simply couldn't know when you were training to be a coach - and while it's tempting to keep studying, take another course, or dive into a certification program, you really need to build the practical skills and confidence to handle whatever your clients throw at you.
Each week life coach Lindsay Dotzlaf shares stories, tips and advice to continually develop your skills as a coach. She knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed and anxious about coaching in the moment, and will teach you why shifting your mindset around your own abilities as a coach will make all the difference.
If you've got clients but want to become the absolute best coach you can be, you'll find answers, advice and support here. Learn more at lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com!
But there are some things you simply couldn't know when you were training to be a coach - and while it's tempting to keep studying, take another course, or dive into a certification program, you really need to build the practical skills and confidence to handle whatever your clients throw at you.
Each week life coach Lindsay Dotzlaf shares stories, tips and advice to continually develop your skills as a coach. She knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed and anxious about coaching in the moment, and will teach you why shifting your mindset around your own abilities as a coach will make all the difference.
If you've got clients but want to become the absolute best coach you can be, you'll find answers, advice and support here. Learn more at lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com!
Episodes
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Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 5min
152. When You Want to Quit Coaching with Dielle Charon
Sales coach for Women of Color, Dielle Charon, shares valuable insights on staying in the coaching industry. Topics include challenges coaches face, reflections on podcasting, long-term rental vacations with kids, imposter syndrome, fear of criticism, Disney launch concept, and promoting programs for Women of Color.
Sep 19, 2023 • 32min
151. Your Coaching Questions Answered: Q&A Part 2
In this episode, the host answers questions about coaching, investing in coaching, and meeting clients with love and care. They also discuss using music to get into their body, avoiding coach mode in personal conversations, and reflecting on past investments. Additionally, they share insights on interrupting clients in coaching sessions and the importance of being comfortable for effective coaching.
Sep 12, 2023 • 35min
150. Your Business Questions Answered: Q&A Part 1
In this podcast, the host answers business questions in the coaching industry. They discuss how to prevent burnout and stay motivated, shifting strategies for success, dealing with unsupportive family members, gaining clients through excellent coaching, and lessons learned from starting a coaching business.
Sep 5, 2023 • 31min
149. 4 Rules for Being Friends with Clients
Exploring the rules and boundaries of coaching friends and being friends with clients, emphasizing the importance of maintaining objectivity. Discussion on hosting in-person events and creating a supportive community.
Aug 29, 2023 • 24min
148. Shame: How to Loosen Its Grip
Today, I'm talking about one of my least favorite things: the feeling of shame. Shame is a super common feeling, and it's likely one of the things you help your clients with on a regular basis. I'm showing you a more productive way to deal with shame, to lighten the load when you need it most. Discover how to deal with shame in your personal and professional life, and how to help your clients when they feel weighed down by feelings of shame. I'm discussing the long-term impacts of untreated shame, and giving you tips for being there for your clients in moments of deep shame. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/148
Aug 22, 2023 • 21min
147. Healing Is Not Your Purpose
This podcast discusses the potential issues that arise when coaches merge their personal growth with their coaching practice. It explores the perils of perfectionism and seeking constant healing, as well as the impact of personal development issues on coaching. The importance of evaluating the need for coaching and setting personal boundaries is emphasized, along with assessing willingness and overlaps in coaching.
Aug 15, 2023 • 32min
146. Are You Worried about New Coaches Entering the Industry?
I recently received a question that I'll be offering my full answer to in a few weeks, but it included a thought I felt compelled to address today. The question I received was this: "With so many new coaches entering the industry every day, what is one thing you can do to gain and maintain clients?" The concern that so many coaches experience regarding new individuals joining this industry is something I used to share. Discover my thoughts on new coaches entering the industry every day, and make sure to come back for the 150th episode to hear my answer on how to gain and maintain clients. I'm offering you a more useful way to think about this question, and my experience of all the different ways you get to work as a coach to put you at ease. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/146
Aug 8, 2023 • 44min
145. Get Your Coaching Questions Answered
This podcast addresses various coaching questions, such as charging friends for coaching, transitioning from one-on-one to group coaching, and sales and marketing strategies. It also explores the difference between coaching and having a manual for clients, the concept of holding space in coaching, and the hosts' allergies and music preferences.
Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 17min
144. Talking to Your Spouse About Coaching with Maggie Reyes
Maggie Reyes is a marriage coach who has made it her mission to save the world one marriage at a time. She has a ton of experience working with women who want more fulfilling relationships, and she's giving us a candid insight into her journey as a coach, how she picked her niche at the very start of her business, and so much more. I'm sharing how Maggie has helped me as my personal coach, and we're diving into the dynamics of having a spouse who doesn't necessarily understand your aspirations as a coach. You don't want to miss this one! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/144
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Jul 25, 2023 • 37min
143. Self-Coaching: Everything You Need to Know
Explore the importance of self-coaching in creating self-awareness, understanding past results, and building self-trust. Discover different approaches to self-coaching, such as thought work and examining actions. Learn about accessing thoughts and overcoming fears, and the power of music in self-coaching.
