202. 5 Common Coaching Business Mistakes to Avoid

In this episode, I share a clip from my CEO Series where I dive into one of the biggest mistakes I see coaches making: forgetting that they are in charge of their own business. This mindset can lead to confusion, indecision, and relying too heavily on other people’s strategies instead of trusting your own intuition.   Understand on the deepest level why it's vital that you step into your role as CEO and make decisions that align with your unique values and goals. I provide actionable steps you can take to start creating more awareness and self-trust in your business today.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/204

By aligning your thoughts and feelings across your different roles as a coach and entrepreneur, you can enjoy your business more while elevating the work you do as a coach. To put this in perspective, I have a powerful exercise to help you bridge the gap between your coach self and your entrepreneurial mindset.   Explore how to translate your coaching confidence into your marketing, and vice versa. With the reflections I share today, you'll gain clarity on how to approach your business with a holistic, service-oriented mindset that feels authentic to you and helps get your clients the best results possible.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/203

When focusing on coaching skills, especially with my more advanced clients, business challenges often arise that negatively affect their ability to coach effectively. So what mistakes are you making in your business that are preventing you from being the best coach for your clients?   Discover the five business mistakes you need to avoid if you want to become an exceptional coach. I discuss what these mistakes are, why they happen, how they impact your coaching skills, and most importantly, how to avoid them.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/202

Have you ever poured your heart and soul into building an offer or program for your coaching business, only to realize it's not quite the right fit anymore? In today's episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow coach Sindy Warren to discuss her recent experience with reimagining her business model and the powerful lessons she learned along the way.   Sindy vulnerably shares how she noticed something felt off in her business, the fears and doubts that came up as she considered making a change, and how she ultimately decided to close down her signature program. We dive into the nitty-gritty of how you can thoughtfully dismantle any of your offerings while still serving your clients with integrity.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/201

We've hit 200 episodes of Mastering Coaching Skills! To celebrate this massive milestone, I answer your questions about coaching, business, and life. From balancing it all to deciding who to hire as your own coach, we cover a ton of today.   Hear my unfiltered thoughts on setting client goals, knowing when to renew or not renew, coaching on business as a life coach, dealing with unsupportive family members, and some exciting updates on what’s coming in the near future of the podcast. Every coach out there needs to hear this episode.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/200

Kimberly Mathis is a general life coach for neurodivergent brains who has recently created a new offer. This is happening in her business in real-time right now, which is why I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to quiz her on her thought process behind potentially niching down and the types of decisions she made that are already making her new offer a success.   Hear Kimberly’s insights on the evolution of her offer and finding her niche. She shares why she resisted the idea of niching down her business and explains what can happen when you lean into who you are and what feels natural to you.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/199

As coaches, we often learn selling techniques that may not fully align with who we are or how we want to serve our clients. But what if instead of relying on fake urgency or hesitancy in our marketing, we focused on being crystal clear about our offer and the transformation it provides? When we sell from a place of confidence and clarity, we attract clients who are ready to fully commit to the journey.   Discover how making small shifts in your selling approach can lead to massive upgrades in your client delivery and coaching business as a whole. You'll walk away with a new perspective on the vital role marketing plays in setting your clients up for success before they even step foot in your coaching container.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/198

If you've ever struggled to follow through on your plans and commitments, this one's for you! All you need is a new perspective on what's really going on when you experience self-doubt and resistance, and some tools to consciously override your brain when it's up to its old tricks and take action anyway.   In this episode, I share a mind-blowing realization I recently had about why our brains seem to sabotage us sometimes. I explain how your mind is like a best friend who has all the insider information on you and isn't afraid to play dirty to keep you in your comfort zone.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/197

In this episode, I answer all your questions about Reimagine — what it is, who it’s for, and how it can help you fall back in love with your business. I explain the unique structure of this nine-month immersive experience and why I decided to create it now.   Whether you join Reimagine or not, I want this episode to inspire you to think about your own business and offers. I share some powerful questions to ask yourself to ensure your business aligns with your life and lights you up every day. Get ready to reimagine what’s possible for you and your coaching business!   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/196  

The concept I'm sharing is super simple. However, every time I talk about it, it blows my clients' minds, changes the way they coach, and even helps them talk about their coaching in a totally new way. I see coaches all over the industry who think they need to be amazing at everything. But understanding the truth will change everything.   Discover how to identify what you're best at as a coach, and how to leverage the things you're really good at to make a bigger impact in the lives of your clients. I discuss how I see coaches getting stuck in the things they're not great at, and you'll learn how to break out of this trap.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/195