271. Permission Granted: The Coaching Business You Really Want

Best practices are often presented as the answer to growing your coaching business, but they can also create more confusion and pressure. In this episode, I explain why I am allergic to coaching best practices and what happens when you stop trying to force yourself into strategies that do not fit you.    If you have been following advice that feels off or wondering why the "right way" is not working, this episode will help you rethink how you make decisions in your business.         For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/275      Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach        Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

Self-coaching is one of the most talked-about tools in the coaching industry, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. For a lot of coaches, it quietly turns into something that feels heavy, performative, or even punishing instead of supportive.      In this episode, I walk you through how I actually coach myself and just as importantly, when I don't. If self-coaching has ever felt confusing, ineffective, or exhausting, this episode will help you rethink what it's for and find ways to approach it that actually feel supportive and personal to you.       For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/274    Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach      Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

That pressured, spinning energy of "I just need to figure this out" is something most coaches know all too well. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful reframe that can shift how you approach your coaching goals and help you move forward without self-judgment. If you've been judging yourself for not having things figured out yet, this episode will help you let go of that pressure and find your next step.    For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/273    Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach      Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

Have you ever looked around and thought everyone else has it together except you? In this episode, I'm sharing a personal moment that reminded me what actually creates value in coaching. If you've ever questioned whether you're doing enough or worried that your own struggles disqualify you from helping others, this episode will shift how you think about your role as a coach and show you why you don't have to have it all together to offer something deeply meaningful.   For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/272   Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach    Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

As a coach, you might be waiting for someone to give you permission to build your business your way. In this episode, I'm offering something different than the typical New Year goal-setting advice. Instead of helping you make another plan or choose a word of the year, I'm giving you what you might need even more: explicit permission granted to create the business you actually want to run.   For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/271   Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach    Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf/

As the year comes to a close, it's easy to judge your success based on whether you hit your goals. In this episode, I offer a different perspective. I share why enjoying your business matters more than reaching any single milestone, and how shifting the way you think about goals can help you create a business that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and worth showing up for every day.   For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/270   Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach    Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf/

Have you ever felt like you're supposed to follow all the "rules" of coaching, the ones everyone seems to agree on, but that don't always feel right for you? Well, sometimes, in order to grow your coaching business, you have to get a little unconventional. In this episode, I'm sharing nine pieces of advice that most business coaches won't tell you. These are the real, practical insights that have shaped my own coaching journey and the success of countless coaches I've worked with. Each one challenges conventional wisdom in ways that might surprise you.   For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/269   Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach    Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf/

Do you ever feel like you're holding parts of yourself back in your coaching? In today's episode, I'm joined by one of my incredible clients, Zadra Rose Ibañez, who shares how she brings her whole self into her coaching practice. Zadra, a coach for sustainability professionals and non-profit leaders, walks us through her journey of integrating personal values with her work and why embracing your full self is essential to truly thriving as a coach.   If you're looking to step into your own version of a successful, whole coach, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take action.   For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/268   Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach    Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf/

Feeling "not ready" is one of the biggest things that keeps coaches stuck. In this episode, I'll show you why readiness isn't required, and the one powerful question that actually moves you forward. You'll learn how to shift from waiting for confidence or certainty to taking action with willingness, and how to help your clients do the same.   For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/267   Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach    Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf/

If you feel pressure to hit your coaching goals faster, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story that will help you rethink that urge to rush and show you why sustainable growth always beats frantic timelines. You'll learn how to slow down, focus on the next right step, and create momentum that actually supports your coaching business.   For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/266   Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach    Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf/