Mastering Coaching Skills

In this podcast, the host discusses the role and style of coaching, exploring the importance of clarity and creating action plans for clients. They encourage coaches to tap into their existing tools and inner wisdom, rather than constantly seeking new resources. The podcast also highlights the power of coaching in helping individuals gain control over their thoughts and emotions, sharing a personal experience of overcoming anxiety. Additionally, the importance of mindset and leveraging strengths as a coach are discussed.

Coach Sara Fisk believes that people pleasing is a plague on womanhood. She’s had her own experience of being a people pleaser, and since addressing this issue in her own life, she’s perfectly positioned to help others do the same. She says that learning to stop people pleasing is intense, but doing so will give you back your time, brain space, and energy.   Discover how people pleasing might be holding you back as a coach. We’re discussing why we need to have a deep conversation about people pleasing our clients, Sara’s experience of people pleasing in the early days of her coaching, and what changes in your life and practice when you can drop your people pleasing.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/154

Keina Newell is a financial coach who helps her clients fall in love with budgets and create the systems that allow them to spend money, free from drama. I work with her personally, and she's joining me today to talk about all things money.    Whether you’re a new coach or you’ve been around a while, Keina is full of practical tips you can implement right away to look after your money. She's walking us through her transition from teacher to coach, why she decided to coach on money, the common money drama that comes up for Keina’s clients, and her tips for loving and growing the money you’re making.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/153

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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