Ep 148: How planning in ‘mini seasons’ helps me reach my coaching business goals

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!When it comes to starting and growing a health or life coaching business, using tech is pretty much unavoidable these days. However, I know from experience that it can feel overwhelming - what do you actually need for your stage or business and where do you even begin with making it work for you?Well in this episode of the show I’m going to share the bare essential tech tools you need if you’re a new coach, plus a few optional extras. Then I’ll share some of the more advanced tools I use in my own coaching business that I love.Tune in to learn:The five tools I’d recommend all coaches have as a bare minimumThe two extras which can make running your coaching business easierMy five favourite advanced tech tools that make a huge difference in my businessCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episodeLaura’s links:Laura's websiteLaura's InstagramLaura's YouTubeJoin Laura’s email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:My resources page with all the links to these toolsFree Notion Client Portal TemplateCoaching Business Expenses - a detailed look at my business expensesNotion Planning Templates for CoachesIf you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…✨Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3-4 or 6-8 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!Planning can be a useful way to bring more intentionality into your life and business and by extension, can help you be more productive and reach more of your goals. In this episode of the show I’m sharing the slightly more unusual way I plan using what I call ‘mini seasons’ of 6-8 weeks.Tune in to learn:Why planning in 6-8 week time periods might work better for you than traditional quartersHow planning in this way helps you connect more with the seasonsEach section of my mini season plan and why I focus on these areasWhat I include in my seasonal reset list Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura’s links:Laura's websiteLaura's InstagramLaura's YouTubeJoin Laura’s email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:Notion Planning Templates for CoachesIf you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…✨Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3-4 or 6-8 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!Understanding your scope of practice or scope of work as a health or life coach is essential in safely working with and supporting your clients. However, many coaches work without any form of scope of practice which can leave them without adequate boundaries in terms of their work as a coach.In this blog post we’ll be exploring what a scope of practice is for a health or life coach, how to develop one and other elements you need to consider.Tune in to learn:What a scope of practice for a health or life coach isHow to view and example and why you may already have a scope of practice to work withinHow to develop your own scope of practiceThe other things you need to consider to safeguard yourself and your clientsHow to widen your scope of practiceCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura’s links:Laura's websiteLaura's InstagramLaura's YouTubeJoin Laura’s email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:UKIHCA Scope of PracticeLaura’s Everything PageIf you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…✨Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3-4 or 6-8 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!If you’re a health or life coach who’s interested in running corporate workshops then you might be wondering how to make these work as part of your business. In this blog post I’ll be sharing my own experiences of running corporate workshops as a health coach, how to find opportunities to deliver workshops, structuring them and delivering them and what to charge for your corporate workshops too.Tune in to learn:How to incorporate corporate workshops into your business model in a profitable wayWays to find paid corporate workshop opportunitiesThe important things to bear in mind when delivering your workshops to employeesThe various ways delivering corporate workshops can help your coaching business growCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura’s links:Laura's websiteLaura's InstagramLaura's YouTubeJoin Laura’s email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:Get my free retreat and events plannerWhy you need a day rate in your coaching businessIf you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…✨Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3 or 6 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!Are you a coach thinking about leaving their employed job to become a self-employed coach, but are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the next steps? This episode of the show is going to help you understand what you need to consider so you can confidently make the jump.Tune in to learn:Why your friendships and identity will be impacted and what to do about itHow to make the jump from being employed to self employed without a lot of anxietyWhy ‘jumping off a cliff’ can be a really positive thingHow to ensure you feel financially safe to make the transitionCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura’s links:Laura's websiteLaura's InstagramLaura's YouTubeJoin Laura’s email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:How to create financial safety in your coaching businessTo Be Magnetic (affiliate link)If you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…✨Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3 or 6 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!If you're a health or life coach who has a coaching program you’re going to need to create a sales page to help you sell it. In this episode of the show I’m guiding you through everything you need to know about writing and creating sales pages.Tune in to learn:Why you don’t need to have a website before you create a sales pageA simple way to structure your sales page copyHow to not sound like a robot and create emotional resonanceThe essential things you need to incorporate into a sales page for a coaching packageCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura’s links:Laura's websiteLaura's InstagramLaura's YouTubeJoin Laura’s email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:How to create a signature coaching programHow to get amazing client testimonials for your coaching servicesIf you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…✨Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3 or 6 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!If you're a health or life coach eager to design your own signature coaching program, you're in for a treat. Today, I'm sharing what a signature coaching programme really is, why it's a must-have, and a step-by-step guide to creating your own. Tune in to learn:What makes a signature coaching program different from a regular coaching programWhy having a signature program is so important for health and life coachesThe ways that developing a signature approach can help your business be more successful and attract more clientsA 5 step process for creating your own signature method or frameworkCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura’s links:Laura's websiteLaura's InstagramLaura's YouTubeJoin Laura’s email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:Wholehearted Business - last chance to join 23rd September 2024! Or join the waitlist for the next opening.Download your free Zero to Launch GuideSix areas to focus on for a more successful business - Laura’s method / frameworkHow to structure your coaching programHow to structure a group coaching programCoaching v Mentoring - what’s the difference?If you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…✨Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3 or 6 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!If you've ever wondered what it means to have an aligned business, this is the post for you! We’ll explore what it truly means to be in alignment in your coaching business and I’ll be sharing multiple tips, ideas, and concepts you can implement to achieve greater alignment and ultimately, more success.Creating an aligned business is a big part of what I share in my signature program Wholehearted Business which you can learn more about here. Wholehearted Business opens on Monday 16th September and closes on Monday 23rd September 2024.Tune in to learn:What alignment in business actually isHow becoming aligned can positively impact the energetics of your business and lifeThe ways that becoming more aligned can help you avoid overwhelm, shame and burnout in your businessThree key exercises you can do to help you discover a more aligned businessCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura’s links:Laura's websiteLaura's InstagramLaura's YouTubeJoin Laura’s email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:Wholehearted Business - now open for a limited time!Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead list of valuesDanielle LaPorte - The Desire Map is her book on Core Desired FeelingsIf you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…✨Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3 or 6 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!Are you a health or life coach looking to grow a successful, joyful coaching business? Today, we're diving into the six essential parts of your business that you need to focus on to grow a coaching business that actually works.These six key areas form the basis of what I teach in my signature program Wholehearted Business which you can learn more about here. Wholehearted Business opens on Monday 16th September!Tune in to learn:The often overlooked business foundation you might be missingWhy taking the holistic approach you use with clients needs to be applied to you business tooThe parts of the business puzzle so many coaches forget aboutHow to use these 6 areas to reduce overwhelm and help you take more actionCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura’s links:Laura's websiteLaura's InstagramLaura's YouTubeJoin Laura’s email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:How to put yourself out there as a coach - last chance to join this - Monday 9th September!Wholehearted Business - get on the waitlistIf you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…✨Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3 or 6 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!It’s September and the ‘New’ New Year is here. If you’re wondering how to grow your coaching business in the last half of 2024, then this is for you. We're going to explore actionable strategies to focus your efforts and maximise growth in the remaining months of the year.September is a great time to get refocused, it’s one of my favourite times of year and I love the back to school vibes that come into play.Depending on what goals or intentions you set at the start of the year, now might be a good time to reset and reevaluate them, or even set completely new ones just for this last part of the year. Here’s some steps you can take to help boost your business growth in what remains of 2024.Tune in to learn:What business growth actually isHow to make sure you actually make progressWhy tackling your biggest goal can make more sense than taking baby stepsThe key to feeling more confidentSetting intentions that work for youCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura’s links:Laura's websiteLaura's InstagramLaura's YouTubeJoin Laura’s email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:How to put yourself out there as a coach - my new workshop and 2 week program to create a marketing plan that gets you more clients and grows your incomeAndrew and PeteIf you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…✨Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3 or 6 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.