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
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
Sep 20, 2022 • 37min
99. Working as a Coach for Someone Else’s Business with Cynthia Jamieson
So often, people want to start coaching so they can run their own businesses and work for themselves, but it is also an option to work as a coach for someone else’s business, as this week’s guest chose to do. Executive coach Cynthia Jamieson is sharing why building your own business isn’t the only route into coaching, her thoughts on getting started the way she has, and how working this way enables her to work with 50 clients a week. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/99
Sep 13, 2022 • 18min
98. Secret Fears: What Are You Avoiding?
Secret Fears are the things that you as a coach are afraid might happen. You know these fears are there, but you never address and examine how to solve for these fears, only how to avoid them. Does that sound familiar? It’s kind of like the elephant in the room, except it’s in your brain. We all do it, and it needs to stop. So in this episode, you'll learn how. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/98
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Sep 6, 2022 • 30min
97. What is Getting Between You and Your Coaching Brilliance?
Learn about Coach Week and upcoming episode 100. Discover common obstacles in coaching and how to overcome them. Embrace authenticity as a coach and find your unique superpower. Explore adapting personalities in different coaching spaces and upcoming workshops.
Aug 30, 2022 • 19min
96. Storytelling in Practice
Today’s episode is going to be a little different. Last week, I interviewed my friend and videographer Matthew Kjar, who shot and produced amazing videos during Expansion Week in Palm Springs. So, in this episode, I’m sharing recordings of the testimonials we captured on that retreat, so you get to see the power of storytelling in practice. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/96
Aug 23, 2022 • 52min
95. The Art of Telling Your Own Story with Producer Matthew Kjar
Tune in this week for a conversation with producer Matthew Kjar all about the art of storytelling. Matt is sharing why he loves working with coaches, how it’s transformed the way he shows up for his clients, and he’s even giving us his step-by-step guide for telling powerful stories. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/95
Aug 16, 2022 • 52min
94. Shooting with Confidence with Photographer Teresa Earnest
Discover how to show up for your photoshoots with confidence, whether that’s with a photographer or not. I'm joined by photographer for high-performing female entrepreneurs, Teresa Earnest, who is discussing how to help your personality shine in your photographs, and how to have fun in the process, especially if the idea of a photoshoot makes you nervous. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/94
Aug 9, 2022 • 23min
93. Controversial Topics for Coaches Explained (Part 2)
Listen in as I share my business timeline through the lens of my team and the hiring process so you understand exactly what you might be comparing yourself to. You’ll learn how, so often, we’re not even accurate in our perceived comparisons, why this is such a business killer, and how to assess when the right time to hire help might be for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/93
Aug 2, 2022 • 32min
92. Controversial Topics for Coaches Explained
Tune in this week to discuss some of the more controversial thoughts I see coaches all over the industry having. I’m showing you why the things you’re thinking about time, money, your team, or whether or not you’re working with a coach yourself might not be serving you, and some of the most inspiring ways I’ve seen other coaches think about these topics. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/92
Jul 26, 2022 • 25min
91. When the Circumstance is Really Bad
This week, I’m sharing how to coach someone when you believe that their circumstances are objectively bad without indulging their negative thoughts. And stay tuned to the end for a special message from one of my clients that I love and I know you’re going to find super inspirational. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/91
