

She Coaches Coaches
Candy Motzek | Life & Business Coach
She Coaches Coaches is a podcast for new and aspiring coaches who want to create the clarity, confidence, and courage to become the successful coach of their dreams. Your host, Candy Motzek ICF mentor, life and business coach, shares the coaching, mindset, and strategies you need to start and build a fun and profitable coaching business from scratch.
Whether you are a new life coach or if you’ve always wanted to be one, this is the place for you. Join us as we talk about how to become a life coach, start your own coaching business, overcome money blocks so you can make a great income doing the work you love, choose a niche, and best of all, attract and sign clients that you love to work with.
If you want to build a profitable coaching business and be a confident coach, then you are in the right place.
This show will provide answers to questions like:
How do I find coaching clients?
How do I get consistent results for my clients?
How do I build my signature coaching program?
Can I have a successful business as an introvert?
How do I create a coaching offer that people want?
How do I market my coaching business?
What kind of coaching should I offer?
How do I get more confident as a coach?
How do I get started as a coach?
How do I sign clients without using social media?
How do I choose my coaching niche?
How can I quit my job and coach full-time?
How do I stop feeling like an imposter?
What’s the fastest way to grow my coaching business?
Listen in to create more meaning, more impact, and more money. Then when you are ready to take this work even deeper, go to https://www.stepintosuccessnow.com
Whether you are a new life coach or if you’ve always wanted to be one, this is the place for you. Join us as we talk about how to become a life coach, start your own coaching business, overcome money blocks so you can make a great income doing the work you love, choose a niche, and best of all, attract and sign clients that you love to work with.
If you want to build a profitable coaching business and be a confident coach, then you are in the right place.
This show will provide answers to questions like:
How do I find coaching clients?
How do I get consistent results for my clients?
How do I build my signature coaching program?
Can I have a successful business as an introvert?
How do I create a coaching offer that people want?
How do I market my coaching business?
What kind of coaching should I offer?
How do I get more confident as a coach?
How do I get started as a coach?
How do I sign clients without using social media?
How do I choose my coaching niche?
How can I quit my job and coach full-time?
How do I stop feeling like an imposter?
What’s the fastest way to grow my coaching business?
Listen in to create more meaning, more impact, and more money. Then when you are ready to take this work even deeper, go to https://www.stepintosuccessnow.com
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May 4, 2025 • 32min
Simple, Easy, and Fun: Podcasting, Personal Branding Showing Up Authentically with Christine Blosdale-Ep.248
I sit down with powerhouse media mentor and podcasting pro Christine Blosdale. With 25+ years in media and five #1 bestselling books, Christine brings wisdom, humor, and a down-to-earth approach to building expert authority. We talk about showing up authentically, creating connection through podcasting, and how keeping things simple, easy, and fun can change everything in your business. Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next breakthrough, this conversation will inspire you to take bold, aligned action.🌀 Feeling stuck in your coaching business? This quick quiz pinpoints what’s holding you back and how to move forward with confidence.https://candymotzek.lpages.co/13-point/Sign 5 clients in 90 days: Email info@candymotzek.com to set up a call!Episode Highlights:Why Christine believes simplicity is the secret to sustainable successHow to build trust and authority by being relatable and realA beautiful example of helping a 75-year-old client launch a successful podcastWhat most coaches get wrong about authenticity (and how to fix it!)The three pillars everyone craves: health, wealth & love, what that really meansWhy podcasting is one of the most intimate, powerful tools for coachesThe “sniff test” of authenticity and how your energy comes through onlineWhy getting out of your own way is the best way to serve your audienceChristine BlosdaleChristine Blosdale is The Expert Authority Business Coach with over 25 years of experience in media, branding, and social media. As a five-time #1 bestselling author and podcasting expert who’s worked for industry giants like America Online and Microsoft, Christine is passionate about empowering her clients to amplify their voices and dominate their niches. With her signature blend of humor and media expertise, Christine empowers business owners and creatives to achieve remarkable success, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination.Website: http://www.ExpertAuthorityCoach.com

Apr 27, 2025 • 22min
From Corporate Slave to Joyful CEO: Building a Business That Serves Your Life with Elle Ballard-Ep.247
In this heart-centered conversation, I sit down with Elle Ballard—abundance mentor, founder of the Women of the World Network, and advocate for soulful, joyful living. We explore what it means to redefine success, lead with elegance, and build a business that reflects your values, not just your to-do list. Elle shares her own evolution from corporate to entrepreneurship, the deep joy of self-discovery, and how becoming a grandmother changed the way she sees business and legacy.If you’re craving alignment, expansion, and permission to build on your terms, this episode is your invitation. Mentorship: Email info@candymotzek.com to set up a call!Episode HighlightsHow Elle’s journey from oil & gas to entrepreneurship led to joyful, intentional livingThe powerful pivot that came after becoming a grandmotherWhy joy, not hustle, should be your compassWhat happens when your business starts to feel like your old 9 to 5 (and how to change it!)The unexpected depth that came from years of building a communityThe importance of giving yourself permission to delegate, grow, and evolveWhy going back to your “why” helps you move forward with clarity.Elle’s favorite question to spark self-awareness: “What have you learned about yourself lately?”A fresh perspective on soulful expansion—and how to honor who you're becomingElle BallardElle is a dynamic Holistic Abundance Mentor, Founder of the Women of the World Network, accomplished author, and a captivating speaker who takes her clients on transformative journeys of personal growth and empowerment. A passionate advocate for elegance, abundance, and joyful self-expression, Elle finds beauty in coffee rituals, breathtaking views, and the artistry of ballroom dancing, always inspiring women to live fully and fabulously.Website: https://elleballard.com

Apr 20, 2025 • 30min
The 'And' Money Method: Enjoy Life While Building Wealth with Germaine Foley-Ep.246
Join host Candy as she interviews Germaine Foley, who transformed from $200,000 in debt to a seven-figure net worth without sacrificing her lifestyle. In this enlightening conversation, Candy explores Germaine's unconventional approach to wealth-building that defies traditional personal finance advice, revealing how high-earning women can prioritize what truly matters while still building financial security—no extreme budgeting required.🌀 Feeling stuck in your coaching business? This quick quiz pinpoints what’s holding you back and how to move forward with confidence.https://candymotzek.lpages.co/13-point/Mentorship: Email info@candymotzek.com to set up a call!Episode Highlights:Germaine's fascinating journey from modest upbringing to becoming a six-figure earner with crushing debt despite outward successA surprising connection between boredom, self-worth, and overspending that many high-earning women experienceThis revealing insight into why women consistently underfund financial security despite valuing it highlyAn illuminating discussion about the subconscious "financial comfort zone" that causes repeated credit card debt cyclesLearn practical strategies for developing a wealthy identity without resorting to "faking it till you make it"The crucial realization that earning more money alone won't solve financial problems—how you treat your money matters more Powerful Quotes from the Episode:"We can build wealth and still enjoy our life.""When you cross out 'or' and insert 'and' instead, you open yourself to possibility." -"Building wealth is not just about making money. It's about how you treat your money." Featured on This Show:Click here to find out how to work with meClick here to access valuable free resources for coachesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candymotzek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-motzek/ Germaine FoleyGermaine Foley is a Certified Life and Money Coach who helps women with good incomes build wealth without giving up travel or the things they love. After finding herself over $200K in debt despite earning well, she figured out how to turn things around—without extreme budgeting—and now teaches other higher-earning women how to build wealth AND enjoy life at the same time.Website: https://www.germainefoley.comLinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/germaine-foley-178a85278/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/germainefoleycoaching/Free Gift: https://www.germainefoley.com/wealthclassDid you know you can support the show? It’s easy to do, just click this LINK

Apr 13, 2025 • 36min
Taming the Five Emotions that Block Success with Rahti Gorfien-Ep.245
Join us for an intimate conversation with Rahti Gorfien, who specializes in helping scattered and overwhelmed creative professionals find their focus. From her fascinating journey as a theatre artist to becoming featured as one of NYC's top 15 life coaches, Rahti shares profound insights about personal transformation, the role of emotions in success, and her innovative "mezzanine exercise" for gaining perspective. Her unique approach to shame, success, and self-worth offers fresh perspectives for coaches and clients alike.Mentorship: Email info@candymotzek.com to set up a call!Episode Highlights:Rahti's compelling transition from theatre artist to coach, including her transformative time in an ashram where she learned to separate self-worth from career successThe power of "company over will" and how building support groups naturally evolved into her coaching practiceDiscussion of how disillusionment often serves as a powerful catalyst for personal and professional transformationDeep dive into the five emotions that stop success, with shame as the root cause of many blocking behaviorsIntroduction to the innovative "mezzanine exercise," a powerful tool for gaining perspective on triggering situationsInsightful reframing of "fear of success" as fear of consequences and shameImportant discussion about the responsible use of emotional techniques in coaching and when to partner with therapistsFresh perspective on defining success as a habit rather than a destinationFeatured on This Show:Click here to find out how to work with meClick here to access valuable free resources for coaches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candymotzek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-motzek/Read the Book: The Five Emotions That Stop Success in Coaches, Clients, and Creatives: Overcoming Personal Obstacles of the Mind, Rahti GorfienRead the Book: Wishcraft: How To Get What You Really Want, Barbara Sher Rahti GorfienFor over twenty-five years, Rahti Gorfien has been coaching independent creative professionals who are scattered and overwhelmed, such as writers, artists, healers, and entrepreneurs. As a professionally certified career and ADHD coach, she helps her clients focus so they can grab the focus of others, get seen, and make money doing what they love. Rahti has been recognized three times by Expertise.com as one of the 15 Best Life Coaches in NYC. She is also the author of The Five Emotions That Stop Success in Coaches, Clients and Creatives: Overcoming Personal Obstacle of the Mind published by Routledge Press, Taylor and Francis Division.Website: https://creativecallingcoaching.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CoachRahtiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahtigorfien/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachrahti/Free Gift: https://creativecallingcoaching.com/keys-to-decision-making/Hey, did you know you can support the show? It’s easy to do, just click this LINK

Apr 6, 2025 • 31min
From Dreaming to Doing: Embody Your Future Self Now-Ep.244
Are you ready to stop chasing goals and start becoming the version of you who already has them? In this episode of She Coaches Coaches, Candy dives into the Be-Do-Have principle and how to use it to step into “You 2.0” the fully booked, confident, thriving coach you’re meant to be. Tune in to learn why the key to success isn't more doing, it's more being🌀 Feeling stuck in your coaching business? This quick quiz pinpoints what’s holding you back and how to move forward with confidence.https://candymotzek.lpages.co/13-point/ Mentorship: Email info@candymotzek.com to set up a call!Episode HighlightsThe powerful question: Who do you want to be? (And how to become her now.) Why the traditional “Have-Do-Be” model keeps you stuck—and what to do instead. A simple mindset shift to reconnect with your biggest dream—even if you've put it on a shelf. The neuroscience-backed reason why your thoughts and feelings are your most powerful tools. Daily prompts to embody “You 2.0” and train your brain to create success. How to use visualizing (yes, even if you think you "can’t visualize") to move forward with joy. Tangible examples of what Future You does—like sending welcome packages or speaking on stages. Memorable Quotes:“Be the person who has the goal you desire, then do what she does—and you will have what she has.” “Most of us wait until we have something to do what we want, so we can finally be who we dream of becoming. But what if you flipped the script?”“You’ve already become You 2.0 before—every time you’ve grown, evolved, or made a dream real. This time is no different.” Featured on The Show:● Click here to find out how to work with me● Power up your journaling practice with The Momentum Builder: A 10-Minute Daily Practice● Your Future Self: How To Make Tomorrow Better Today, Hal HershfieldHey, did you know you can support the show? It’s easy to do, just click this LINK

Mar 30, 2025 • 22min
Beyond the Hustle: Discovering the Power of Inspired Action-Ep.243
In this eye-opening episode, I dive into a game-changing concept that could revolutionize how you approach building your coaching business: the four types of action. While we've been conditioned to believe that more action equals better results, I reveal why the quality and type of action you take matters far more than the quantity. I break down passive action, inaction, forced action, and inspired action—showing you how to recognize where you spend most of your time and offering practical ways to shift toward the most powerful type: inspired action. Learn how to kindle the flame of inspiration on purpose rather than waiting for motivation to strike!🌀 Feeling stuck in your coaching business? This quick quiz pinpoints what’s holding you back and how to move forward with confidence.https://candymotzek.lpages.co/13-point/Mentorship: Email info@candymotzek.com to set up a call! Episode Highlights1. Action Isn't Created Equal: Understand why frantically "doing all the things" might not get you the results you want, and how the CBT Thought Model explains the connection between your emotions and the quality of your actions.2. Passive Action Trap: Recognize when you're stuck in learning, researching, and planning mode—feeling virtuous while actually avoiding the real work of building your coaching business.3. The Cost of Forced Action: Discover why hustle culture and grinding it out often leads to exhaustion without direction, like pushing a boulder up the wrong hill with your foot stuck on the gas pedal.4. Cultivating Inspired Action: Learn specific thought prompts that create feelings of possibility, curiosity, and empowerment—the emotions that fuel the most effective and enjoyable type of action.5. Prime Your Pump: Master the practical technique of intentionally generating inspired feelings before tackling important tasks, allowing your work to flow more easily and effectively. Featured on The Show:Click here to find out how to work with mePower up your journaling practice with The Momentum Builder: A 10-Minute Daily PracticeHey, did you know you can support the show? It’s easy to do, just click this LINK

Mar 23, 2025 • 11min
Start With Why: The Hidden Power Behind Your Coaching Journey-Ep.242
In this heartfelt episode, I explore the critical question every coach needs to answer: Why do you want to be a coach? I dive into how discovering your deeper purpose can become your anchor during challenging times in your coaching journey. When you connect with your authentic why, not only will you find the resilience to overcome disappointments, but you'll also inspire potential clients who resonate with your purpose. This short but powerful episode helps you tap into the meaningful foundation that will sustain your coaching practice for the long haul.Episode HighlightsThe Golden Circle Applied to Coaching: Understanding how the "what" (coaching), the "how" (your methods and tools), and the "why" (your deeper purpose) create the foundation of an inspired coaching practice.Weathering the Tough Times: Building a coaching business isn't always easy, but a strong connection to your why gives you the strength to persevere through disappointments and setbacks.The Hidden Struggles: Successful coaches weren't exempt from challenges—we just don't see the flopped programs or empty training sessions they experienced before finding success.Client Connection: As Simon Sinek says, people don't just buy what you do; they buy why you do it—when you deeply believe in your purpose as a coach, potential clients feel that authenticity and are drawn to work with you.The Ripple Effect: When you help clients create meaningful success in their lives, you're not just building a business—you're changing the world one client at a time.Featured on The Show:Start With Why -- How Great Leaders Inspire Action | Simon SinekClick here to find out how to work with mePower up your journaling practice with The Momentum Builder: A 10-Minute Daily PracticeHey, did you know you can support the show? It’s easy to do, just click this LINK

Mar 16, 2025 • 27min
Beyond Strategy: How Your Future Self Holds the Key to Your Success-Ep.241
Today, I'm diving into something truly special—how to tap into your Future Self to reach those big dreams of yours. We all know that strategies and consistent action matter, but there's a secret ingredient that can take everything to the next level: mindset work. I'll walk you through a powerful visualization exercise where you'll connect with the version of you who's already crushing those goals! Through this heart-to-heart with your Future Self, you'll discover exactly what actions to take, how to feel while taking them, and what thoughts will fuel your journey. Whether you're building a coaching business or pursuing any dream, this approach will transform how you make progress—and I'm so excited to share it with you!Mentorship: Email info@candymotzek.com to set up a call!Episode HighlightsThe Power of AND: Success comes from combining the right strategy at the right time, practiced consistently AND coupled with a powerful mindset—the real magic happens in this combination.Beyond the Strategy Hunt: When struggling to reach goals, we often search for new strategies as "magic pills," but sometimes what's missing is the mindset component that elevates everything else.Your Future Self as Guide: Your Future Self has already accomplished what you want and gained valuable experience along the way—they can provide wisdom about exactly what actions you need to take now.The Science Behind It: A Harvard study showed that our brains process imagination similarly to reality, allowing us to "create new memories in advance" through visualization.The Practical Process: By relaxing, visualizing success, and asking "What did I do to create this?", you can develop a personalized roadmap of actions, emotions, and thoughts that align with your goals.Featured on The Show:Episode 11: The ModelClick here to find out how to work with mePower up your journaling practice with The Momentum Builder: A 10-Minute Daily PracticeHey, did you know you can support the show? It’s easy to do, just click this LINK

Mar 9, 2025 • 46min
The Power of Strategic Silence: Transform Your Coaching Through Intentional Listening with Kymberly Dakin-Neal-Ep.240
Discover how to transform your coaching practice through the power of intentional listening with expert Kym Dakin-Neal. From her journey of reluctant coach to trusted advisor for technical leaders, Kym reveals profound insights about creating safety, building trust, and managing stress in client relationships. Learn practical techniques to meet clients where they are, speak their language, and create transformational coaching experiences through the art of strategic silence and presence.Mentorship: Email info@candymotzek.com to set up a call!Highlights:Uncover why mastering different listening styles (head, heart, and hands) can dramatically improve your client connections and resultsLearn a powerful stress-management technique used with high-performing clients: the double inhale breath practiceDiscover how to build trust with analytical clients by translating coaching concepts into their language using metrics and visual toolsMaster the art of strategic silence - how letting space exist in coaching conversations leads to deeper insights and breakthroughsExplore the "coach goes first" principle through practical examples of energy management and presenceTransform anxiety into growth opportunities by helping clients gain a "bird's eye view" of their challengesLearn how to shift client states through intentional gratitude practices that are backed by scienceUnderstand the delicate balance between coaching and therapy, and how to maintain appropriate boundaries while supporting stressed clientsFeatured on This Show:Click here to find out how to work with me· Click here to access valuable free resources for coaches· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candymotzek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-motzek/Book: Head, Heart, and Hands Listening in Coach Practice by Kymberley Dakin-Neal Kym Dakin-NealKym Dakin-Neal is a CPQC certified mindset coach specializing in effective communication and professional presence for over a decade. She works successfully with newly promoted employees, women running for office, entrepreneurs pitching new products. Kym helps train medical professionals in more productive listening and patient communication in multiple east coast hospital systems. She has a background in applied improvisation for adult learning and community health, and is a sought-after speaker with the Department of Environmental Protection, the New England Assoc. for Talent Development and Maine Health, and has twice been a featured MEHRC speaker. Kym has also helped develop and recently sold a bookmarking app called Nugget to eliminate the need to take notes and increase engagement in online meetings. Her book “Head Heart & Hands Listening in Coach Practice” was released last year by Routledge Publishers, and is a North American Book Awards Winner in the Nonfiction Business/Leadership category.Website: https://kymdakin.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdakin56/LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/kymdakin/Free Gift: https://kymdakin.com/contact/Hey, did you know you can support the show? It’s easy to do, just click this LINK

Mar 2, 2025 • 37min
Beyond Success: Finding True Alignment in Your Second Act with Sabine Schopke-Ep.239
Join host Candy Motzek for an extraordinary conversation with Sabine Schopke, a retired serial entrepreneur whose journey from homelessness to financial freedom will challenge everything you think you know about success. In this deeply moving episode, Sabine shares how a chance encounter with a monk revealed the one fundamental truth that transforms lives. Through raw honesty and profound wisdom, this conversation explores how true alignment creates not just success, but the kind of freedom that fills your cup and lights your soul on fire.Episode Highlights:The surprising power of alignment and how it creates a resonance that magnifies everything you doSabine's incredible transformation from being homeless at 19 to building her first company with just $3The life-changing wisdom from an unexpected conversation with a monk about the most important thing in lifeWhy working harder than ever can feel like pure joy when you're truly aligned with your purposeHow choosing to reframe your past challenges can become your greatest gifts for helping othersThe practical approach to building your "choice muscle" starting with small daily decisionsA powerful perspective on why your life experiences (whether dramatic or subtle) are exactly what someone else needsThe profound connection between alignment, purpose, and true financial freedomFeatured on This Show:Click here to find out how to work with meClick here to access valuable free resources for coachesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candymotzek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-motzek/Book: Dying To Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing by Anita Moorjani Sabine SchopkeFueling Midlifers to find their next TRUE high | Pathfinder for Midlife & Business Growth | Speaker | Status Quo Disruptor | Retired Serial Entrepreneur | Homeless to Multi-Millionaire | Bestselling AuthorWebsite: https://www.ThePowerLifeCoach.comLinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabineschopke/Hey, did you know you can support the show? It’s easy to do, just click this LINK