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  • Empowering Coaches Through Emotional Resiliency and Nervous System Mastery

    Coaches today face a unique challenge in balancing their passion for helping others with the pressures of managing a business and personal life. Emotional resiliency and nervous system regulation are vital in achieving sustainable success as a business coach and in your personal life. 

    Understanding the Importance of Emotional Resiliency in Your Nervous System

    Emotional resiliency is more than just a buzzword; it is the foundation of effective coaching and personal development. Coaches often operate under the assumption that sheer willpower and a positive mindset can overcome any obstacle. However, emotional resiliency involves a deeper connection to oneself, recognizing and managing emotions, and building the capacity to navigate highs and lows gracefully and efficiently.

    The Journey from Law to Coaching

    Michelle transitioned from practicing law to becoming a master coach, a journey deeply influenced by her experience with burnout during the pandemic. Her story echoes the experiences of many coaches who find themselves overworked and seeking a more balanced, impactful approach to their careers. Michelle realized that serving others while neglecting her emotional and physical well-being was not sustainable. This pivotal moment led her to explore life coaching and develop a passion for helping moms regulate their nervous systems.

    The Role of the Nervous System in Coaching

    The nervous system is crucial to how individuals experience and respond to stress. Learning to regulate the nervous system can transform personal and professional lives. Coaches and their clients often operate from a place of survival brain—a state where stress and fear dominate decision-making processes. By focusing on regulating the nervous system, individuals can create a sense of safety, leading to more effective communication, better decision-making, and overall well-being.

    Mirror Neurons and Emotional Connection

    Mirror neurons are responsible for the subconscious imitative behavior seen in humans. For example, when a person smiles or nods, those observing are likely to mimic these actions without conscious thought. This phenomenon is particularly significant in coaching and parenting, where the emotional states of coaches and parents are mirrored and internalized by clients and children.

    About Michelle

    Hey Friend, I'm Michelle. Law professor turned master life coach and podcaster with big dreams, growing kiddos, and the world's sweetest husband. I'm passionate about teaching you how to regulate your nervous system. My Mission is to support women in overcoming anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout. So, kick that mom guilt to the curb. Say goodbye to the exhaustion and overwhelm. Learn how to unlock the stress cycle. This is about a better, healthier you.

    Michelle's Website

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  • How your coaching program can increase results, sales, and profits. 

    Have you ever noticed that the coaching industry is like the wild-wild West?! 

    There are no rules, and no regulations, and things can get a little out of hand to be honest. In fact, just last week I saw a coach’s sales pitch that made me sick to my stomach. The promise? To heal deep emotional wounds in 90 days or less, discouraging people from doing EMDR and other therapeutic practices that are evidence-based. 

    Listen, coaches, this DOES NOT need to be discouraging. We can see this as an opportunity to rise and make the coaching industry better. Educate yourself, Learn all you can. Be a safe and ethical coach. There are good reasons that Master Coach Training (and every coach training and program that I offer) is holistic. This means we are taking into account the “whole person” view of your client. When you can understand more about the nervous system, emotional processing, and safe cognitive coaching practices- you can be incredibly effective and hold your head high. 

    Today’s post is focused on how your unique coaching program can bring a little structure to this wild-wild west. Your program can distinguish you from the work a therapist or other mental health professional does. It can also bring clarity to your potential clients as to how you help them. Many coaches have a more “open” process and struggle to define it with a program. If this applies to you, you might be surprised at how a structured approach can be more open than you realize, while creating phenomenal results. 

     

    What is a coaching program? Why is it important? How do you get started with creating it? 

    In one of my signature offers, Create Your Killer Program (CYKP), I walk my clients through the process step-by-step of creating a unique program. Creating a program is much simpler than you may realize, but when so much is unknown, it can be overwhelming. Let’s talk about 5 reasons you need a clear coaching program.  

     

    Most people don’t know what coaching is. â€œCoaching” is a catch-all term for various types of services. Consulting, business advice, emotional processing, and mindset work; are just a few categories within the coaching umbrella. While it’s becoming more popular, you must assume that most people don’t know what you do, and (more importantly), they don’t know what it means in practical terms for them. When people feel uncertain, they won’t buy. A clear, specific program with a strong marketing offer will communicate to people what results they will get from working with you. It will take what is vague and intangible, to something much more concrete. In CYKP my clients create a clear program, but also a clear marketing statement for it - it makes all the difference! 

     

    When you sell coaching, you are selling nothing.  Few people are looking for coaching, many people are looking for help in solving their problems.  When you have a clear coaching program set, it helps you define and refine how you speak to your ideal clients. With no clear program outlined, many coaches find themselves stumbling over their words to explain to people what they do. This breeds insecurity, imposter syndrome, and a pile of regret and embarrassment after a conversation. A clear program gives you words to speak and a plan that your clients can understand. 

     

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  • The Benefit of Client Testimonials: Capturing and Leveraging Client Results

    Client testimonials are a key component to coaching success. In the ever-evolving world of coaching, creating an impactful and successful practice requires more than just passion. It involves a strategic approach to capturing and leveraging client results. This conversation delves into actionable insights on how coaches can enhance their practice by focusing on client outcomes and continuous improvement.

    Embracing the Power of Client Results

    Successful coaching hinges on helping clients achieve tangible results. By actively showcasing these results, coaches can attract more clients and reinforce the value of their services. This process begins with a deep belief in the coaching methodologies employed. It's crucial to constantly develop and test frameworks to ensure they deliver the promised outcomes.

    The Importance of Client Testimonials

    Some coaches might feel uncomfortable asking for testimonials, but it's a vital step in building credibility. Establishing a formal process for requesting feedback can make this easier. Coaches can gather detailed and authentic client testimonials by embedding feedback requests within the coaching timeline, particularly during high-momentum phases.

    Highlighting client successes through testimonials, especially those acquired informally and authentically, can add significant weight to a coach's reputation. Real-time grabs from client interactions or direct feedback provide credible, relatable proof of impact.

    Overcoming Common Pitfalls

    A common misstep for new coaches is seeing the conclusion of a coaching container as the end of the relationship. Continuous engagement and nurturing relationships post-container are crucial. This includes discussing future work and potential renewals throughout the coaching period. By doing so, coaches can transform what might feel like an awkward ending into a seamless continuation of service.

    Building a Framework for Success

    Creating a structured coaching framework is essential. Original and proprietary methodologies set coaches apart in a crowded market. Regularly testing and refining these frameworks with real clients ensures they remain relevant and effective.

    Furthermore, sharing results within and outside the coaching community via newsletters, social media, and podcasts builds trust and showcases the coach's ability to drive transformations. Just as shoppers rely on Amazon reviews, potential clients look for social proof before committing.

    About Amanda

    Amanda is a certified Master Coach and Framework Building “Ninja.” She helps coaches grow profitable coaching businesses and create their own proprietary framework so they can stand out in a crowded industry. She’s the host of the top-ranked “Best Damn Coach” Podcast and the creator of the Framework Builder Lab and Best Damn Coach community. She’s a mama of two, wife to a fellow entrepreneur, and loves to lift weights, run, watch sports, and take naps.

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  • Welcome to a deep dive into the world of emotional resilience and coaching.

    The ability to navigate emotions effectively is the difference between thriving in relationships, overcoming setbacks in business, and fostering deep transformations in clients' lives.

    Understanding Emotional Resilience

    Emotional resilience is crucial for showing up in the best way in relationships and avoiding the rollercoaster of emotions that can strain connections. It empowers individuals to handle challenges in business, moving forward confidently instead of quitting when faced with setbacks. For coaches, it ensures the delivery of transformative changes that enhance clients' well-being across various aspects of their lives.

    The Importance of Emotional Resilience in Coaching Programs

    Emotional resilience is a core component woven through various training programs, whether it's basic coach certification and leadership training or advanced holistic master coach training. As life presents significant challenges, understanding the interconnection between thought patterns, behaviors, and emotions becomes imperative.

    Strategies to Build Emotional Resilience

    1. Recognizing and Naming Emotions: Notice emotions, write them down, and vocalize them. This practice helps increase emotional capacity.

    2. Utilizing EFT/Tapping: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), or tapping, aids in managing emotions, allowing individuals to build emotional tolerance gradually.

    3. Incremental Growth: Building emotional resilience is a gradual process. It involves committing to small steps daily to expand emotional muscles, supported by effective tools and guidance.

    Case Study: Transformative Power of Emotional Resilience

    One client struggled with the emotional reactivity of her child, reflecting her lack of emotional support as a child. By increasing her emotional capacity, she found more patience and understanding, leading to improved relationships at home and enhanced focus in her business. This led to a profound sense of peace, reducing stress levels in both her personal and professional life.

    Resources for Further Learning

    A recommended resource is the book "Running on Empty" by Dr. Jonice Webb, which addresses emotional neglect and provides insights into managing one's emotional world.

    Commit to Building Emotional Resilience

    Enhancing emotional capacity is essential for effective leadership, coaching, and personal development. Commit to small, consistent actions to develop resilience, fostering the ability to handle emotions and create lasting change. Emotional resilience is the foundation of effective, compassionate, and impactful personal and professional life. By integrating these strategies and committing to continuous growth, the journey toward resilience begins today.

    Additional Resources

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    Level 1 Coach Certification Training

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  •  A champion in the realm of women entrepreneurs is committed to uplifting and empowering women in business.

    To successfully connect with your ready-to-buy audience, women entrepreneurs must have confidence and understand sales techniques and buyer psychology. In this episode, we explore how to do just that so you can remove limitations and build the business of your dreams.

    The Importance of Confidence and Self-Belief

    Many women entrepreneurs face self-doubt and undervalue their capabilities. Fostering self-belief and confidence is necessary for business success. When female entrepreneurs believe in their skills and business models, it naturally translates to better performance and higher revenue.

    How to Shift the Perception of Sales as Women Entrepreneurs

    Sales often carry a stigma, especially among women. Many view sales negatively, associating it with sleazy tactics and desperation. However, it's crucial to reframe this mindset. Women are naturally gifted with empathy, connection-building, and understanding – all traits that make them exceptional at sales. When sales are viewed as an act of service and helping others get what they desire, it transforms the entire approach. The right mindset towards sales can turn it from a daunting task into an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Selling shouldn't be about desperation but confidently showcasing value and offering solutions that meet potential clients' needs.

    Understanding and Speaking the Buyer's Language

    One key component of meaningful sales is understanding and effectively communicating with the target audience. Market research is invaluable in identifying potential clients' most pressing needs and desires. By utilizing the specific language and terminologies that resonate with the target audience, entrepreneurs can craft compelling messages that speak directly to those ready to invest.

    Practical Steps for Women Entrepreneurs to Identify and Attract Ready Buyers

    Women Entrepreneurs must fine-tune their messaging to attract clients prepared to invest in their offerings.

    This involves:

    Market Research: Conducting thorough market research to understand the buyer's psyche, challenges, and aspirations.Targeted Messaging: Focusing messages on specific outcomes and solutions rather than just problems. This shifts the clientele from those who need commiseration to those ready to take actionable steps toward their goals.Clear Call to Actions: Providing clear instructions on what actions to take if they are ready to invest. This eliminates ambiguity and guides potential clients through the sales funnel smoothly.
    Embracing Authenticity and Unapologetic Selling

    Entrepreneurs are encouraged to embrace their authentic selves and show up fully in their business. This might involve blocking non-supportive followers, including friends and family, from social media to ensure an unfiltered and confident presence. Authenticity in marketing and sales builds trust and resonates more powerfully with potential clients. 

    About Melanie

    Melanie Childers is the Master Business Coach for values-led coaches, course creators, and CEOs. She helps you grow and scale your business while unf*cking internalized patriarchy and hustle culture ("make sure no one's mad at you, stay small and polite, work harder to prove yourself!") so you can have a sustainable, successful multi 6 or 7-figure business that supports you and your community without burning out.

  • Family dynamics influence so much of what we do and how we process different situations

    We all have family dynamics and family relationships, whether the family we create for ourselves or some other version of family, and those family relationships significantly impact individual growth and societal contributions. Coaching has a profound effect on families and can transform not only the lives of parents but also the lives of children and, by extension, the broader community.

    The Role of Coaching in Family Dynamics

    For many of us, there are sensitivities surrounding family dynamics and family relationships. This episode aims to bring a sense of peace and understanding to those who may struggle with family dynamics, highlighting that perfection in family relationships is not the goal, but attention and effort are crucial.

    Steph, who specializes in coaching for moms and daughters, shares her experiences and the immense value coaching has brought to her personal and professional life. The mother-daughter relationship, marked by many ups and downs, benefits immensely from coaching, which helps navigate the complexities of parenting through different life stages.

    The Power of Coaching for Parents

    Coaching provides parents with invaluable tools to manage their relationships with their children better. For instance, coaching helps parents set aside their own struggles and focus on their children's needs, fostering a nurturing environment. Given the myriad of emotions, such as guilt, shame, and joy, that parents experience while raising their children, this kind of environment is vital.

    Every child has their own distinct personality, which emphasizes the importance of personalized approaches in parenting. Coaching offers strategies and tools that help parents connect with their children on a deeper level. Knowing how to regulate one's own emotions and nervous system before engaging with children can significantly improve parent-child interactions.

    Whole Person Coaching Approach

    The holistic, or whole person, approach to coaching looks beyond surface-level issues and dives into components like cognitive entry points, emotional sets, nervous system understanding, and action-oriented coaching. By addressing these pillars, coaches can better support their clients in multiple dimensions of their lives, leading to more profound and lasting changes.

    This approach is particularly effective for parents, equipping them with better strategies to handle real-life challenges and maintain emotional balance. Learning and practicing these techniques can enhance your ability to be present and supportive of your children, fostering a stable and nurturing family environment.

    Comprehensive Coach Certification

    About Steph Chaffee

    Steph is a certified Motherhood and Family Life Coach. She is a mother of 5 daughters ages spanning from 31-15. Through her years of experience, she has come to believe that some of life's most crucial and challenging relationships are the ones within our families. No matter your family circumstances, happy, fulfilling family connections are achievable. She works with women who struggle to feel a connection in their family to finally have the family connection and relationships of her dreams.

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  • Coach certification provides significant benefits in implementing change and enhancing your leadership skills.

    Being an effective coach, leader, or business owner often requires adapting oneself to the changing dynamics of their team or clients. Coach certification creates enduring improvements in both personal and professional areas.

    Building a Business That Supports Your Ideal Life

    I encourage my clients and master coach training students to plan their goals for the summer. Some take downtime, while others focus on creating or maintaining their regular pace. The essence is to maximize the season and ensure it's abundant and fulfilling. Prioritize building a business that supports your ideal life and provides the flexibility to focus on what fuels you. But remember that having time to rest and be more creative leads to the birth of impressive programs and ideas!

    The Importance of Effective Coaching

    Effective coaching is pivotal in helping clients reach their full potential and improve various aspects of their lives, such as relationships, self-worth, confidence, finances, and health. By assisting you in understanding the nuances of coaching, I aim to help you become a phenomenal coach capable of genuinely impacting your clients' lives.

    Introducing the Level 1 Coach Certification

    While I've offered several advanced coach training programs, a space for those needing the fundamentals has been missing. I'm thrilled to announce that my first group certification outside any other organization will begin this fall. This certification isn't just for aspiring coaches but also for business owners and leaders aiming to implement change within their organizations.

    Challenges of Implementing Change

    Changing human behavior is tough, with a high failure rate of 92% for meeting goals set at the beginning of the year. Understanding the triggers behind human behaviors, both survival and strategic, is crucial for effective change implementation. This certification offers insights into these behavioral drivers, ensuring that you'll be equipped to facilitate lasting change.

    Foundations of the Certification

    The certification covers four key fundamentals:

    1. Cognitive Approach to Coaching:

    Understanding thought patterns, beliefs, and perspectives influencing behaviors.

    2. Emotional Integration and Intelligence:

    Recognizing and addressing emotional blocks in clients or team members.

    3. Nervous System Activation:

    Identifying signs of nervous system activation and its impact on daily functioning.

    4. Action-focused Strategies:

    Creating plans of action that build confidence and trust in clients or team members.

    Visualization and Confidence Building

    Take a moment to visualize feeling completely confident in helping your clients or team members. Imagine having the emotional skills to connect deeply, making others feel seen, heard, and understood. With enhanced leadership capabilities, your influence will foster self-reliance, efficiency, and proactive attitudes, resulting in a significant ripple effect of improved well-being and reduced stress for those you lead.

    Is Level 1 Coach Certification for me?

    If you're a high-level leader, a business owner, or someone helping others implement change, this certification can transform your approach and effectiveness.

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    Apply for Level 1 Coach Certification here

  • Coaching Moms to navigate parenting when your kid is not like you is Meg's Specialty

    Parenting isn't a one-size-fits-all journey. Each child is unique, and often, parents find themselves navigating the challenge of parenting a child who is nothing like them. Coaching for moms to navigate this territory and address these differences is an invaluable option.

    Building a Safe Community for your coaching clients

    Meg is one of Molly's coaching clients and is so grateful for the supportive community Molly has created. Meg brings this community, which provides a "soft landing" where individuals can grow without external pressures, into her coaching for moms. It is important to create a safe space where clients feel relaxed and confident so that they can have true growth.

    Understanding Parenting Challenges

    There are specific challenges moms face when their children are very different from them. There are common worries among moms, such as maintaining a good relationship and having enough skills to support their children effectively. Moms care so much for their kids and want the best for them, often making them feel pressured to "fix" their kids in the interest of their well-being.

    Embracing Acceptance and Gentleness

    Meg advocates for a gentle approach, encouraging moms to accept their feelings and gain a better understanding of why they feel certain ways about certain behaviors from their children. When moms can accept how they are feeling and create space to reflect on the situation, it can significantly reduce the impulse to control or change their children's actions.

    The Impact of Support

    When Moms are able to slow down and reflect on their more challenging interactions with their children, they may realize different pressures or expectations they are putting on their children to fit a certain mold. By stepping back and allowing their children to be themselves, moms can foster a more supportive and encouraging environment, leading to a stronger parent-child relationship.


    Coaching Moms: Tapping Into Calmness

    In her coaching practice, Meg offers free weekly tapping sessions for moms. These 15-minute sessions aim to help moms relax and take the edge off, especially during the summer when parenting can be particularly challenging. Sign up for this wonderful opportunity here.

    More strategies for supporting Moms

    Join Meg's Community

    Meg is a mom of 3 kids within 4 years, wife, certified life coach, fitness enthusiast, and is passionate about helping other moms show up as the parent & woman they want to be. She focuses on helping moms navigate the unique journeys of all children, no matter their abilities or needs.

    Meg invites listeners to a one-on-one starting point session, where she helps moms better understand their situation and develop a plan for improving their relationship with their children. She emphasizes the value of coaching and the profound impact it can have not just on the moms but on their entire family.

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  • Supercharge Your Coaching Skills

    To advance your coaching skills and truly excel as a coach, you must view and understand your clients as whole people. Integrating cognitive, emotional, and nervous system awareness methods allows you to adjust your approach fluidly based on your clients' needs. This adaptability ensures smoother sessions and enables you to guide clients intuitively and effectively.

    Why Advanced Coaching Skills Matter

    As coaches, we are passionate about providing exceptional experiences for our clients. For those dedicated to transformational change, safety, and ethics, enhancing your coaching skills is paramount. This workshop series is designed for you.


    The Essentials of Advanced Coaching Skills: 4 Fundamentals discussed in the IntensiveAdvanced Cognitive Coaching

    My foundational training was through the Life Coach School, where I mastered the cognitive coaching model. Cognitive approaches are incredibly effective yet not holistic. My experience with cognitive coaching showed that it could only go so far. Cognitive coaching is excellent for mindset work, but the emotional and physical aspects that also affect our clients need to be addressed.

    Emotion-Focused Modalities

    Emotions and past traumas are stored in the body, affecting our clients deeply. Solely relying on cognitive approaches might not only be ineffective but detrimental. Embracing emotion-focused modalities ensures that we address these emotional blocks. Combining cognitive strategies with emotion-focused ones can supercharge your ability to help clients create lasting change.

    Understanding the Nervous System

    Nervous system awareness is critical for advancing your coaching skills. Your clients might experience fight-or-flight responses in coaching sessions or in their daily lives. Knowing how to help your clients understand and manage their nervous systems can vastly improve the effectiveness of your coaching. If a client continually has a stress response in specific situations, your interventions must address this underlying activation to facilitate true change.

    Action-Focused Strategies

    Finally, many coaching programs emphasize action plans. While structured actions are beneficial, they often fail when clients have underlying emotional blocks or conflicting beliefs. A comprehensive understanding of your client's emotional states and beliefs allows you to tailor action plans that align with their unique situation, removing friction and fostering real progress.

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    Take advantage of this opportunity to revolutionize your coaching and make an even bigger impact on your clients' lives.

  • The Myth of Social Media as an necessity

    A common misconception is that businesses must be active on social media to succeed. Robyn shared that many multi-million dollar businesses thrive without a robust social media presence, focusing instead on building a strong foundation. Building a solid foundation is invaluable to your business success.

    Building a Solid Foundation using SEO Strategies

    A solid business foundation begins with a personal brand. By being distinct and clear about who you are and the results you can deliver, you set yourself up for sustainable business success.

    A business foundation needs

    an optimized websitean engaged email list

    Unlike what you post on social media platforms, you have complete control over these elements, which are up to the platform's discretion.

     

    Clarity and Client Connection

    When you want to attract your ideal or soulmate clients, you must be extremely clear on what you provide and who you are there to help. Robyn describes these as soulmate clients - clients with whom you share a deep and meaningful connection, leading to better results and long-term relationships. Unlike the superficial connections often formed on social media, soulmate clients are those who truly understand your value and are aligned with your mission.

    Authenticity and Differentiation

    Being on social media can often lead to comparison and even trying to mimic others' successful strategies. You must avoid mimicking others to be authentic and connect with your soulmate clients. Your authenticity will attract your soulmate clients and differentiate you from others in your field. It also helps eliminate the feelings of doubt and imposter syndrome that often come from comparing oneself to others on social media.

    Trust and Mutual Respect

    In discussing client relationships, Robyn emphasized the significance of mutual trust and respect. It's not enough for clients to trust you; you must also trust them to take your advice and implement your strategies. This mutual respect fosters a collaborative environment where you and your clients can thrive.


    SEO Strategies: A Tip from Robyn

    Ensure that you have a photograph of yourself on your homepage, on your About page, and sprinkled throughout your website. On those images, include alt text. Alt text is for nonsighted people to understand what is on an image, and it is search engine optimized. You can include your name, title, and whoever is in your niche. Add those keywords and key phrases for your images because that will help Google see who you are, what you do, and how you do it, and then show you to more people.

    About Robyn 

    Dr. Robyn Graham is the founder and owner of Robyn Graham, LLC, and the creator of the Purpose to Resultsℱ- Success without Social Method. With an emphasis on mindset, strategy, and action, she helps small business owners and entrepreneurs, especially those in the health and wellness industry, health coaches, life coaches, and creatives, start and grow sustainable businesses and have a meaningful impact without being chained to social media.

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  • If you are a coach committed to helping your clients, you must also be committed to personal growth. As you continue to grow, you learn new skills and modalities to add to your coaching toolbox, which will benefit you and your clients.


    How can you add to your coaching toolbox?

    Building trust with your clients and adding your uniqueness to their coaching experience is why they came to see you. Don't overlook your personal gifts and how impactful those are to your soulmate clients.


    Expanding and shifting your skillsets to best serve your clients

    Part of adding to your coaching toolbox and being an impactful coach is being in tune with your client's needs. Checking in with your clients and looking for what needs to be addressed so you can bridge that gap and meet their needs is invaluable to your effectiveness as a coach. You are in this field because you believe in what you do, and you not only care about your clients but are devoted to their success.

    Remember to stay in tune with your clients, look for what is needed, and then find a way to bridge that gap, whether that means searching for a new modality or shifting your perspective and adding to what is already in place.

    Teach what you believe in and have experienced.

    One of the things Brenda deeply believes in is to teach what you know. When working with clients, she looks at them and her own journey and growth and asks herself, How can I learn and grow to find the right tool if I do not have the tools to support this particular client?

    Part of delivering the best service for your clients is your investment in their personal growth and being committed to growing so that you can help find the right tools to support them along their journey.


    Adding self-care tools to your coaching toolbox

    Most entrepreneurs have learned to work hard and hustle to get their businesses off the ground. However, it is just as important to learn self-care habits to prevent overexhaustion or burnout. Working hard is wonderful, but not when you do it at your own expense.

    Learning to listen to your body and when you need rest and honoring that is an invaluable skill. There is always a list of one million things that need to be done—that list never ends—but it does not all need to be fixed today. Honor when you need to rest, and you, too, just might find that you are able to have your best thinking and coaching once you are rested.

    Instead of asking, have I worked hard enough to rest? Ask, have I rested enough to work hard? Apply the tools you offer to clients to yourself first, and make sure you take time to rest.


    About Brenda Lomeli

    Brenda Lomeli is a Master Life Coach. Creator of The Last 10 Method and very proud Latina-preneur. Her career as a life-coach has been focused on helping equip women to be DONE struggling with weight and food.

    Brenda's Website

    The 5 Stages to Freedom form the weight struggle to finally lose the last 10 pounds

     

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  • Welcome to the latest episode of "The Masterful Coach" podcast, where Molly Claire, an experienced life coach, delves into key insights to help female coaches enhance their coaching prowess and create a thriving coaching business. In this episode, Molly and her guest, Sarah Walton, explore the concept of over-functioning and codependence among women, discussing societal expectations, the invisible emotional load carried by women, and the need for recognition and support. Stay tuned to gain valuable perspectives on how to navigate these challenges and uplift women in coaching and beyond.

    For the full show notes, go to: https://www.mollyclaire.com/blog/what-female-biz-owners-need-the-care-gap-solution-with-sarah-walton

    Key Points

    00:00 Interview with Sarah Walton about women's care gap.

    06:22 Teen sacrifices dream to support struggling family.

    10:13 Embracing wealth leads to positive action and impact.

    15:27 Society's expectations of gender roles and emotions.

    16:57 Supporting women, breaking expectations, and lifting each other.

    24:32 Reflection on societal expectations for women discussed.

    27:08 Importance of checking on "strong" friends

    29:41 Women don't have to choose between work and family.

    32:05 Practice managing household as training for business.

    Connect and Resources

    Apply for Master Coach Training 2024: A holistic, high-level training so your coaching can exceed your client’s wildest expectations. www.mollyclaire.com/mct-apply

    Masterful Coach Foundations + The 10K Accelerator Method: Designed for mission-centered Life Coaches who are ready to build a profitable and purposeful business? mollyclaire.com/foundations.

    Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:

    Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]

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    Please help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.

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  • Welcome back to another episode of The Masterful Coach. In today's episode, Molly Claire and Heidi Allsop take listeners on an inspiring journey. Heidi, a dynamic coach and mother of five, shares her story of transformation—initially feeling overwhelmed by coaching but ultimately realizing its immense value in enhancing her life and family relationships.

    Together, they dive into the powerful mindset shifts that align your business with your ideal life, ensuring that work fuels joy and fulfillment rather than detracts from it. They explore the importance of self-confidence, the influence of mentors, and practical tips for building a supportive and thriving coaching business. Additionally, Molly and Heidi reflect on their experiences from a recent business retreat in Cancun, discussing striking the balance between personal life and professional growth.

    Prepare to discover how leading a business with phenomenal service, staying true to your passion, and fostering both personal and professional growth can lead to a life and business you love. Let's dive in!

    For the full show notes, go to: https://www.mollyclaire.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-succeed-as-a-coach-3-tips-and-a-conversation-with-molly-claire-and-heidi-allsop

    Key Points

    00:00 Balancing work and personal life is important.

    05:00 Coaching moms of boys for independence and connection.

    07:45 Business retreat leads to growth and gratitude.

    10:07 Clarity on providing excellent service in business.

    16:12 Balancing personal life and business for success.

    19:27 Aligning passion, time, and purpose in life.

    22:58 Identify and commit to your business identity.

    26:58 Creating new identity, overcoming doubt, gaining trust.

    31:17 Feeling relaxed, confident, and at ease.

    32:25 Clarify ideal vision for business success.

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    Apply for Master Coach Training 2024: A holistic, high-level training so your coaching can exceed your client’s wildest expectations. www.mollyclaire.com/mct-apply

    Masterful Coach Foundations + The 10K Accelerator Method: Designed for mission-centered Life Coaches who are ready to build a profitable and purposeful business? mollyclaire.com/foundations.

    Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:

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  • On this episode of The Masterful Coach, Molly Claire shares a discussion she recently had with Leah Davidson on Leah’s podcast, Building Resilience. Today, they will explore how thoughtwork can sometimes lead to self-blame and over-functioning within relationships, the dangers of dismissing genuine issues under the guise of mindset shifting, and the importance of processing emotions rather than suppressing them. Leah will also share insights on the relationship between our thoughts, our nervous system, and our overall emotional health.

    So, whether you're a life coach looking to refine your practice or simply curious about the thought patterns that shape our lives, this episode will provide valuable perspectives and practical advice. Tune in as we unravel the complexities of thoughtwork and learn how to apply it wisely and compassionately in both our lives and our coaching practices.

    For the full show notes, go to: https://www.mollyclaire.com/blog/navigating-the-double-edged-sword-using-mindset-work-wisely-with-molly-and-leah-davidson

    Key Points

    05:35 Nervous system affects thoughts, feelings, actions. Avoid weaponizing thought work for safety.

    07:43 Using tools improperly can be harmful.

    10:55 Shift mindset to avoid blame and criticism.

    14:32 Gaslighting, critical thinking, and negative relationship behaviors.

    18:00 Shifting responsibility by using thoughtwork.

    21:21 Take ownership of actions, don't dismiss others.

    22:55 Use mindset work for yourself, not against.

    27:49 Questioning ingrained thinking patterns can lead to breakthroughs.

    34:35 Examining when you’re using thoughtwork to dismiss and minimize feelings.

    36:41 Teaching coaching fundamentals: nervous system, thought work, emotions.

    41:06 Stress resilience is important, but reduction matters.

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    Apply for Master Coach Training 2024

    Masterful Coach Foundations + The 10K Accelerator Method: Designed for mission-centered Life Coaches who are ready to build a profitable and purposeful business? mollyclaire.com/foundations.

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  • Welcome to another episode of The Masterful Coach, where we dive deep into the transformative world of coaching. Today, Molly Claire, is joined by two incredible guests, Jenny Percy and Meg Kuhnle, who specialize in supporting overwhelmed mothers through unique coaching techniques. In this episode, we explore the extensive impact of emotional resilience, self-care, and coaching on both personal and professional levels.

    Jenny discusses the psychological benefits of decluttering and its crucial role in emotional regulation, while Meg shares her insights on working with special needs families and the importance of understanding individual family dynamics.

    Together, we'll uncover powerful strategies to help moms reclaim their energy, tackle the chaos of motherhood, and set powerful examples for their children. Stay tuned as we explore these insightful journeys.

    For the full show notes, go to: https://www.mollyclaire.com/blog/supportive-strategies-for-overwhelmed-moms-insights-from-jenny-percy-and-meg-kuhnle

    Key Points

    00:00 Coaches discuss integrating master coach training methods.

    03:51 Highlighting master coaches, creating safe, effective spaces.

    07:46 Coaches support clients dealing with emotional clutter.

    12:05 Coaching moms matters, validates their need for support.

    15:58 Each child has special needs, unique challenges.

    16:55 Unexpected motherhood, expectations, and equipping to help.

    20:40 Decluttering brings peace and control at home.

    24:13 Enthusiastic endorsement for hiring the best people.

    28:57 Master coach training impacts compassion and patience.

    32:05 Coaching work opens up unexpected possibilities for clients.

    33:15 Coaches help clients through pain points effectively.

    36:48 Special offers from Jenny and Meg.

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    Connect with Molly Claire

    Master Coach Training 2024 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. mollyclaire.com/master-coach-training

    Masterful Coach Foundations + The 10K Accelerator Method: Designed for mission-centered Life Coaches who are ready to build a profitable and purposeful business? mollyclaire.com/foundations.

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  • Welcome to another enlightening episode of "The Masterful Coach," where we delve into the intricacies of breaking free from people-pleasing habits and mastering self-advocacy. Today, host Molly Claire is thrilled to welcome Hailey Magee, a coach who has dedicated her career to helping individuals escape the trap of people-pleasing and confidently express their personal boundaries.

    In this episode, Hailey shares her expertise on distinguishing kindness from people-pleasing, the subtle dynamics of influence versus control in relationships, and the critical differences between making requests and setting boundaries.

    Whether you're a coach aiming to enhance your toolkit or someone seeking to reclaim your power in personal and professional relationships, this episode is packed with insights that will empower you to make transformative changes. So, tune in as we explore these vital topics to help you develop healthier, more authentic interactions.

    For the full show notes, go to:

    Key Points

    00:00 Empowering discussion about advocating for oneself.

    03:07 Struggle with setting boundaries.

    07:57 People-pleasing stems from need for social belonging.

    10:35 Make clean decisions, give from grounded place.

    14:39 Encouraging listeners to assert their needs clearly.

    17:48 Encouraging healthy relationships through open communication.

    21:51 Requesting change to meet needs in relationships.

    24:17 Starting with trust and avoid endless requests in relationships.

    26:44 Where to find and connect with Hailey Magee.

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    Connect with Molly Claire

    Master Coach Training 2024 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. mollyclaire.com/master-coach-training

    Masterful Coach Foundations + The 10K Accelerator Method: Designed for mission-centered Life Coaches who are ready to build a profitable and purposeful business? mollyclaire.com/foundations.

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  • In today's episode, host Molly Claire introduces her audience to Tammie Williams, a woman whose resilience and unwavering determination serves as inspiration for coaches everywhere. Through the challenges of single motherhood and the pursuit of six degrees, Williams built a preschool from the ground up, overcame the complexities of running a burgeoning business, and expanded to a second site due to popular demand.

    Molly talks with Tammie to dissect the critical relationship between exceptional service, continuous education, and adapting to industry changes—key elements that are as indispensable in coaching as they are in any professional field. The discussion offers deep insights into the importance of early childhood development and its correlations with adult coaching techniques.

    For the full show notes, go to: BLOG LINK

    Key Points

    00:00 Tammie is an exceptional coach for parents.

    06:07 Preschool years crucial for future development and success.

    09:40 Technology affects children's social and emotional development.

    13:00 The power of belief

    17:08 Tammie’s journey in starting her business.

    25:01 Inspirational story encourages listeners to believe in themselves.

    30:09 Seeking help to transition from preschool to coaching.

    31:20 Enjoy working with people at different stages.

    34:50 Knowledge makes choices easy.

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    How the right program can fuel your marketing and sales efforts3 key ingredients to effective coaching programsHow to build a program that will set you apart as an expert
    Connect with Molly Claire

    Master Coach Training 2024 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. mollyclaire.com/master-coach-training

    Masterful Coach Foundations + The 10K Accelerator Method: Designed for mission-centered Life Coaches who are ready to build a profitable and purposeful business? mollyclaire.com/foundations.

    Be a Better Coach Free Webinar: 4 Fundamentals that Guarantee Results for Your Clients mollyclaire.com/be-better-coach-webinar

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  • Welcome back to another episode of The Masterful Coach podcast. Today, we have a truly special guest, Jenny Larsen, a career and life coach. With advanced certification and participation in master coach training, Jenny is not just deeply educated in her profession—she's also passionate about guiding her clients toward careers they'll excel in and enjoy.

    We're diving into the importance of excellence in coaching and how a well-honed skill set not only accelerates client success but can also catalyze business growth. Let's get to the heart of excellence with Jenny Larsen and gain unparalleled insights into the art and science of masterful coaching.

    For the full show notes, go to: https://www.mollyclaire.com/blog/unleash-your-inner-potential-an-interview-with-career-and-life-coach-jenny-larsen

    Key Points

    00:36 Introduction

    01:56 My new program - Master Your Coaching intensive

    02:35 Introducing Jenny Jarsen

    05:06 The tools that Jenny uses to help coach her clients, and the impact it has on not just their careers, but their whole lives

    7:42 Jenny’s background and training

    10:45 The difference between knowing about something and knowing how to do it well and efficiently

    11:52 The role of mindset work in career coaching

    14:06 Work that Jenny and I have done together that improved her coaching

    16:08 The emotion piece that plays a role in coaching

    18:43 Quick wins and actions for clients

    20:26 The impact that career coaching can have on teens and young adults, as well as their parents

    22:48 It is important to understand your client and to have the information needed in order to serve them well

    25:31 How you can connect with Jenny, and details of her offers

    Guest Bio

    Jenny Larsen, M.A., MCS, GCDF is a certified life and career coach and a certified aptitude testing specialist. She’s helped over 1100 students and adults to date discover their ideal career path since she founded her practice, 2:10 Consulting, 13 years ago.

    Jenny earned her BA in interpersonal and organizational communication from the University of Oklahoma, and her MA from Dallas Theological Seminary in Biblical studies with focused studies in counseling. She’s a certified life coach through The Life Coach School and is professionally certified and specifically trained to administer and interpret B-level instruments including the Highlands Ability Battery, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Strong Interest Inventory, and the Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children.

    Jenny began 2:10 Consulting in 2011, having seen the great need for helping people find their true calling through aptitude testing combined with life coaching and career counseling methodologies to create a unique holistic, “whole person” approach, a combination that is rare in the marketplace today.

    2:10 Consulting

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  • In this episode of The Masterful Coach, host Molly Claire interviews Elisa Fucci, a relationship life coach and breathwork facilitator. They discuss the power and impact of breathwork in coaching, sharing personal experiences and success stories from their clients.

    Molly emphasizes the importance of expanding coaching skills and understanding different points of entry for clients. Elisa details her breathwork approach and how it targets emotional and physical healing. She also highlights the transformative power of breathwork and invites listeners to connect with her.

    This episode offers valuable insights for coaches looking to master their coaching skills and deepen their impact on their clients' lives.

    For the full show notes, go to: https://www.mollyclaire.com/blog/when-your-client-is-stuck-breathwork-an-interview-with-elisa-fucci

    Key Points

    00:36 Introduction

    01:20 Master Coach Training and Free ‘Be A Better Coach’ Webinar

    03:50 Introducing Elisa Fucci

    07:42 Elisa’s Beginning With Breathwork and the Impact It Has On Coaching

    11:44 The Benefit of Exposing Your Clients to Different Healing Modalities

    16:51 Results That Elisa and Her Clients Have Experienced From Breathwork and Detox Breathwork Explained

    22:07 Different Areas You Can Heal Using Breathwork

    25:12 Wrap Up

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    Master Coach Training 2024 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. mollyclaire.com/master-coach-training

    Masterful Coach Foundations + The 10K Accelerator Method: Designed for mission-centered Life Coaches who are ready to build a profitable and purposeful business? mollyclaire.com/foundations.

    Be a Better Coach Free Webinar: 4 Fundamentals that Guarantee Results for Your Clients https://www.mollyclaire.com/be-better-coach-webinar

    Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:

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  • Welcome to the Masterful Coach podcast with Molly Claire. In this episode, Molly focuses on coaching skill mastery and highlights five common coaching mistakes that can hinder effective coaching. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the client's nervous system responses, providing a neutral but caring space for clients, allowing space for emotions before offering new perspectives, prioritizing the client's needs over coaching tools, and clearly defining the coach-client relationship.

    Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and strategies for mastering coaching skills and providing exceptional service to clients.

    For the full show notes, go to: https://www.mollyclaire.com/blog/coaching-skill-mastery-5-big-coaching-mistakes-re-broadcast

    Key Points00:00 Episode Introduction03:22 Five Big Coaching Mistakes07:51 Mistake Number 1: Discounting09:15 Nervous System Responses10:24 Mistake Number 2: Not Holding Space for Your Clients12:57 Mistake Number 3: Not Allowing Clients To Feel Their Feelings15:20 Mistake Number 4: Putting the Coaching Tool Above the Client16:52 Mistake Number 5: Not Clearly Defining the Coach/Client Relationship at the Beginning
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    Master Coach Training 2024 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

    Masterful Coach Foundations + The 10K Accelerator Method: Designed for mission-centered Life Coaches who are ready to build a profitable and purposeful business? mollyclaire.com/foundations.

    Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:

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