Mastering Coaching Skills

We have some exciting things coming up on the podcast in March 2024. This marks the two-year anniversary of the launch of The Coach Lab, my foundational skills, lifetime access program for coaches where I dive deep into what it takes to actually run a coaching business day to day, and we’re celebrating over here for the next month.   Go behind the scenes in The Coach Lab and discover what life is like in this revolutionary space. Learn about the structure of The Coach Lab, the decisions that have made The Coach Lab amazing, what the future has in store for this container, and I’m sharing exactly what you get when you join The Coach Lab.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/175

If you’re a coach and your client has a bunch of different goals that aren’t related to each other, how do you know where to start? Do you create a strategy so they can achieve their goals one by one, or can you set them off to tackle a few goals at a time? Of course, there are a few possible answers depending on your specific client and your preferences as the coach, but I’m going through all of your options right here.   Discover how to approach coaching your client when they have lots of different goals they’re working towards. I’m sharing my advice for helping your client track multiple goals at once, and you’ll learn how to help your client prioritize and stay on track in achieving their goals.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/174

I’ve built a free video series around the reality of not achieving our goals as coaches, showing you how to avoid making the same mistakes or catch yourself when you’re getting stuck in the drama of missing your goal. I’m sharing part one of the video series right here on the podcast. This is all about either making mistakes and moving past them as quickly as possible or avoiding these mistakes altogether.   Hear about what really happened in my coaching business in 2023. I’m discussing the goals I set for myself, the goals within those goals, and you’ll learn how to think about your own goals and what you want to achieve in your coaching business moving forward.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/173

Exploring the debate on offering free coaching for new coaches, benefits include gaining experience, enhancing communication skills, and setting boundaries. Emphasizing the value of transparency, confidence, and creative strategies for success. Delving into unique settings for offering free coaching sessions and the importance of practicing with peers in mastermind groups.

I see many clients struggle with flexibility in various ways. Some are too flexible, while others are the opposite and have a very strict program. If you think you need a perfectly organized system in your coaching business or sessions, let me tell you that humans don’t always fit into such systems and things don’t always go as planned.    Discover how to be a flexible coach and why that is a powerful way to help your client figure out what they want at a specific moment. I’m sharing why it will be easier for you to notice when your client is not feeling their usual energy if you allow yourself to relax and be confident in your coaching, and how to incorporate more flexibility where you need it.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/171

Learn when to interrupt your clients during coaching sessions, recognizing opportunities to interrupt in different scenarios, handling uncertainty, and recognizing behaviors that call for interruption or pause. Interrupting is a skill that can change your clients' lives and improve communication.

How do you deal with overwhelm and other negative feelings when you aren’t getting the results you want? And how do you help your clients process their feelings when things aren’t going their way? This is a vital coaching skill and, if this is something you need to work on, today’s episode is for you.   Discover how to handle the overwhelm that inevitably comes up when we aren’t hitting our goals. You’ll learn what’s happening in your brain when overwhelm hits, why your brain will try to make you take a ton of action to try to fix it, and how to slow down and give yourself a chance to move forward in the face of disappointment or any other challenging emotion.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/169

The podcast explores the importance of listening in coaching, highlighting how it helps coaches understand their clients' needs and goals. It discusses distractions that can hinder effective listening, provides strategies to enhance active listening, and emphasizes the significance of being present and attentive during coaching sessions.

The podcast discusses common goal-setting mistakes and strategies to avoid them. It emphasizes the importance of holistic goals and mindset shifts. The hosts share personal experiences of embracing setbacks and aligning goals with values. They also highlight the role of coaching and considering personal commitments in goal-setting.

Discover a radical approach to goal-setting in 2024 and develop a different relationship with your desires. Explore the importance of flexibility in setting goals and adapt to changes. Learn how to assist clients in exploring their aspirations and understanding what they truly want. Address concerns and questions about goal-setting and track progress with measurements. Understand the 'how' and 'why' behind goals and rethink the connection between goals and self-worth.