
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

May 10, 2022 • 45min
80. Permission to Be Yourself with Annabelle Sorensen
Annabelle talks us through the permission we all need to give ourselves, no matter our age or anything else. She’s showing us why this is at the crux of serving at our highest level, how we unknowingly get in our own way, and the importance of embodying your unique approach to coaching. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/80

May 3, 2022 • 18min
79. When Your Client Doesn’t Get It (Part 2)
Discover how to ease your clients into looking at their thoughts in a deeper way. As coaches, we’re used to questions like, “What’s your thought about that?” But for most humans, this can sound pretty daunting. So, I’m showing you how to deal with this when it occurs in your coaching practice, and how to help your client get the results they want regardless. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/79

Apr 26, 2022 • 19min
78. When Your Client Doesn’t Get It (Part 1)
Discover your role as a coach when your clients just aren’t getting it. I’m sharing why there is no right or wrong when it comes to coaching, and how to meet your clients where they are, especially if you currently feel like you need to explain a million things to them. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/78

Apr 19, 2022 • 17min
77. How Do You Want to Coach Your Clients?
Tune in this week to discover why there is no right way for you to operate as a coach. You might have ideas that you’ve never seen executed before, but that doesn’t mean they’re bad methods, so I’m sharing how to start embracing these ideas and make your own way as a coach. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/77

Apr 12, 2022 • 43min
76. Finding Your Feet in the Coaching World with Susan Donnelly
My guest this week is a well-known and highly-regarded leader in her arena. Susan Donnelly is a life coach for ultra runners, and she helps her clients develop the mindset to take on whatever challenge they want in life. Susan has been in Coaching Masters, and she’s here to blow your mind about what’s possible when you lean into becoming the best coach for your clients. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/76

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Apr 5, 2022 • 44min
75. Coaching Your Way with Maren Montalbano
Tune in this week for a unique insight into what coaching really is. Maren Montalbano, a coach for musicians, is walking us through how she found herself in this industry, how she discovered exactly what she wanted to provide her clients with, and how she’s come to trust in herself and her coaching style. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/75

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Mar 29, 2022 • 18min
74. 5 Mistakes Coaches Make When Creating Their Coaching Process
Tune in this week to discover the 5 most significant mistakes coaches make when they’re coming up with their process. I’m sharing why this is such a tricky area, and I’m giving you all the details about how to start simplifying your process so you can help your clients in an easily-digestible format. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/74

Mar 22, 2022 • 24min
73. Dealing with Overwhelm When You Aren’t Hitting Your Goals
Discover how to handle the overwhelm we feel when we aren’t hitting our goals. I’m sharing what’s happening in our brain when this overwhelm takes over, why you’re going to want to take a lot of action to try to fix it, and why you should slow down and give yourself a chance to move forward in the face of disappointment. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/73

Mar 15, 2022 • 20min
72. Dealing with Overwhelm When Things Go Well
After I launched my new program, The Coach Lab, I had a truly surprising experience. There was a lot of excitement and gratitude, but also a bucketload of overwhelm and anxiety as my brain searched for everything that could potentially go wrong. Today, I’m showing you how I worked through all of it so you can learn how to deal with overwhelm when things are going well for you too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/72

Mar 8, 2022 • 29min
71. The Coach Lab: Q&A
Discover everything there is to know about my new program, The Coach Lab. I’m sharing how this program will transform how you coach your clients, the format of the program, how we’ll interact and create a supportive community, and any other questions you might need answering. Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/71