
Mastering Coaching Skills
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!
Latest episodes

Nov 29, 2022 • 40min
109. Money and Your Thoughts About It
The Holidays are coming up and everyone is thinking a little deeper about their money this time of year. Whether making money sets your soul on fire or it doesn't, there are ways we can use it that light us up. So tune in this week to discover what you really think about money. I’m sharing the way I think about money, what you can do to get clear on your own thoughts about money, and how you can make and use money in a way that makes an impact and truly fills your cup. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/109

Nov 22, 2022 • 53min
108. 10 Practical Podcasting Tips for Coaches
Tune in this week to discover my top 10 tips for creating a successful podcast. I’m sharing all of the mindset work I’ve done in bringing you this podcast every week for two years now, my advice to all of you, and I’ve got a bunch of questions, both from people who have a podcast and people who want to start their own podcast, and I’m answering all of those as well! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/108

Nov 15, 2022 • 44min
107. The Difference One Round of Coaching Masters Makes with DeDe Anderson
This week, I’m bringing you a super fun interview with one of my clients from Coaching Masters. DeDe Anderson was already an amazing coach, but being in Coaching Masters allowed her to hone her skills in new ways, and she even came up with an entirely new group coaching program while attending Coaching Masters Live virtually. Hear what she built during just one round of the mastermind, how her goals have shifted since being in there, and how you can do the same. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/107

Nov 8, 2022 • 24min
106. Everything You Need to Know About Coaching Masters
If you’re listening to this episode in real time, applications for Coaching Masters open next week, and I’ve been getting a ton of questions. So this week, hear my answers on everything from why I created Coaching Masters and the work we do in there, to how to know whether it’s the right mastermind for you. I’m sharing how this mastermind has developed over the years, what separates it from other containers in the industry, and how Coaching Masters will help you uncover a new level of certainty around your coaching. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/106

Nov 1, 2022 • 54min
105. 5 Rounds of Coaching Masters! With Sheri Strzelecki
With the next enrollment for Coaching Masters coming up soon, I have one of my amazing clients on the show to share her experience in her first four rounds, and why she’s decided to enroll again for the fifth time. Sheri Strzelecki is a coach who helps guide her clients back to a path that feels in alignment with their purpose through a practice of presence and intentional mind-body connection. Sheri has created incredible results in each round of Coaching Masters, and she’s helped her own clients grow in the same way, and she’s here to talk all about it! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/105

Oct 25, 2022 • 25min
104. Creating a Plan for Your Business
Last week I had my very first in-person Coaching Masters live event and my heart feels so full. I want to talk about this on the podcast this week because it was so transformative and I want to give you some insights and takeaways that you can use in your own coaching. I'm sharing some of the things we did at the live event and how I prepared for it. I'm also getting into the importance of creating a plan for your coaching business, sharing some client examples and talking about how you can do what we did at the event to improve your own business. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/104

Oct 18, 2022 • 54min
103. Being Present Without the Burnout with Melissa Wiggins
Tune in this week to discover how to balance building a coaching business you love with being present with your family, home life, or anything else with my amazing client Melissa Wiggins. Melissa is a coach for moms, but even if you aren’t a mom, there are so many nuggets in here for you too. She's sharing how Coaching Masters helped her drop the guilt of being a mom and an entrepreneur, and how she helps her clients do the same. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/103

Oct 11, 2022 • 35min
102. My Coaching Advice to You
Tune in this week for part three of my Q&A series where I'm giving you my thoughts and advice around your coaching. I’m sharing how to approach awkward conversations with your clients, why you don’t have to follow one single approach for getting results for your clients, and how to connect with potential clients on a deeper level. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/102

Oct 4, 2022 • 34min
101. Let’s Get Down to Business
Tune in this week for some deep insights into my coaching practice. I’m sharing why I decided to focus on coaching theory and skills, the evolution of my business from when I first started out, and what my business looked like before I got certified. I’m discussing the value of various certifications, the important shifts I’ve made over the years, and the main contributors of the results I’ve created in my business. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/101

Sep 27, 2022 • 41min
100. Let's Get Personal
I’m so excited to be celebrating 100 episodes of Mastering Coaching Skills this week. As you may know, I’ve been asking for your questions to feature in a Q&A episode to mark the occasion. Well, I got so many questions that it’s probably going to be a couple of episodes at least, so sit back and enjoy me answering questions about absolutely anything and everything! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/100