Ep 237: What to Build First When You Can't Build It All

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!Secure your space in the Steady Masterclass hereIf you’re feeling overwhelmed, de-motivated and unsure how to kick start your coaching business growth - especially as we head into September then this episode of the podcast is for you.In this week's episode I'm breaking down exactly what to let go of, how to honestly audit where you're at right now, and the order to build things in so you stop scattering your energy across twelve half-finished projects.Tune in to learn:Why shiny object syndrome is keeping you overwhelmed, and what to let go of firstThe honest reason I tell most highly sensitive coaches to step away from social mediaA seven area quick fire audit to find out where your focus actually needs to goThe exact order to build in if you're a newer coach (and it's only three things)What shifts when you're more established and already have steady 1:1 clientsCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura's links:Laura's website Laura's Instagram Laura's YouTube Join Laura's email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:The Steady MasterclassWholehearted Business®1:1 Mentoring with LauraThe Searchable Show MethodIf 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, chances are there's a question sitting in the back of your mind most days: where on earth do I actually find clients? And the usual answer is post more, network more, DM more. Which, if you're highly sensitive, feels absolutely awful.So I tracked it. Every single client enquiry over the last 12 months, with an actual spreadsheet and percentages. In this week's episode I'm sharing the full breakdown, including the bit that surprised me and the bit that didn't surprise me at all.Tune in to learn:The percentage breakdown of where my client enquiries came from over the last 12 monthsWhy not a single client came from posting on Instagram, Facebook or sliding into DMsThe two platforms doing almost all of the heavy lifting, and why they suit sensitive coaches so wellHow people are quietly starting to find me through ChatGPT and AI searchWhere paid ads fit alongside organic content, honestly and without the hypeWhat a spontaneous client enquiry is, and why it's the thing to build towardsCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura's links:Laura's website Laura's Instagram Laura's YouTube Join Laura's email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:Wholehearted Business®1:1 Mentoring with LauraWhy I changed from Health Coach to Business MentorGet more clients without the hustle: Spontaneous Client InquiriesIf 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 stepped away from your coaching business for two weeks, what would still be working when you came back? For a lot of heart-led and highly sensitive coaches the honest answer is nothing, and coming back always feels like starting from zero. That's not a discipline problem, it's a design problem.In this week's episode I walk you through building a steady marketing plan that works when you can't. We map your capacity into three tiers and sort out exactly which marketing activities belong in each one, so your business keeps bringing people in even during your lowest weeks.Tune in to learn:How to map your capacity into three tiers, and what each tier is actually forThe marketing that keeps working when you're not working, and why it compoundsWhy social media, DMs and networking belong in your highest capacity weeks and not your normal onesWhat to have running in the background so you never come back from a break at zeroGrab the free workbook that accompanies this episode to map your own three tiers.Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura's links: Laura's website Laura's Instagram Laura's YouTube Join Laura's email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:The free capacity workbookHow to Grow Your Coaching Business When You Can’t Be ConsistentWholehearted Business®1:1 Mentoring with LauraIf 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.Apple Podcasts / Spotify

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!Ever told yourself you just need to be more consistent to get better results in your coaching business? If you're heart-centred, highly sensitive or neurodivergent, that advice might be setting you up to fail.In this week's episode, Laura unpacks why consistency is so hard for sensitive coaches, and what to focus on instead so your business can thrive no matter what season of life you're in.Tune in to learn:Why "being consistent" is genuinely harder if you're heart-centred, highly sensitive or neurodivergentThe real difference between being consistent and having a consistent businessWhy sustainability, not consistency, should be your focusHow your business model can make or break your ability to show upWhat a truly steady coaching business actually feels likeCheck 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®1:1 Mentoring with LauraHow I Use AI to Run a Calmer Coaching Business (Without the Ick)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 3-4 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!Ever scrolled past an ad promising you can make multiple six figures as a coach and wondered if it's actually true? I did too, and it wound me up enough to screenshot the whole thing and break it down for you.In this week's episode I go slide by slide through a real Instagram ad from a coach claiming huge income growth in a matter of months, and we look honestly at what's realistic, what's misleading, and where the ethical lines sit in coaching industry marketing.Tune in to learn:Why big, fast income claims should make you pause before you believe themWhat actually determines whether you can sell high-ticket coaching packages (hint: it's not a five-step process)Why building your whole business on one platform is a risky betThe difference between a coach who genuinely delivers and one who's mastered clever marketingHow to build discernment so you can make informed choices about where you investCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura's links:Laura's website Laura's Instagram Laura's YouTube Join Laura's email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:Free Coaching Business Model TrainingWholehearted Business®1:1 Mentoring with LauraIf 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 wondering how on earth you're going to keep your business ticking over with way less time this summer, this week's episode is for you.I'm sharing exactly how I manage to keep my coaching business running over the six weeks holidays as a single mum with two school-aged kids, the planning approach I use, the mistakes I made for years, and the mindset shifts that have made the biggest difference.Tune in to learn:Why I used to underestimate just how much "life admin" the school holidays bring, and what changedThe two things I never drop in my business over summer (and why everything else can wait)How I use my mini seasons approach to plan a lower capacity period of life and business togetherWhy summer being a quieter period in my business is actually a good thingThe mindset work behind giving yourself permission to work lessCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura's links:Laura's website Laura's Instagram Laura's YouTube Join Laura's email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:Wholehearted Business®1:1 Mentoring with LauraNotion Planning TemplatesIf 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, life or spiritual coach wondering how you can bring in more money beyond your 1:1 sessions, this one's for you.In this week's episode, I'm running through a whole bunch of ideas for generating income in your coaching business that go beyond just coaching itself, a fun, quick one to get you thinking creatively about the possibilities.Tune in to learn:15 different income streams you can build into your coaching businessWhy a solid business model matters before you add any of these inHow affiliates and referrals can bring in extra income with barely any extra workWhat a low ticket offer actually is (and the strategic job it does)Real examples from my own business, including retreats, brand work and consultancyCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura's links:Laura's website Laura's Instagram Laura's YouTube Join Laura's email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:Free Business Model TrainingFree Retreat Planning GuideWholehearted Business®1:1 Mentoring with LauraIf 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 your coaching business has suddenly gone quiet and you're starting to spiral, take a breath. This week's episode is here to remind you that a quiet patch does not mean your business is broken.In this week's episode, I'm talking through why quiet periods happen (especially around summer and Christmas), why panicking about it can actually make things worse, and exactly what you can do to use the time to strengthen your business for what comes next.Tune in to learn:Why quiet periods are a completely normal part of the coaching business rhythmWhy panicking and drastically changing things can do more harm than goodHow to stay visible without burning yourself outThe best ways to use a quiet period to strengthen your foundationsWhy rest is allowed, and how to come back strongerCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura's links:Laura's websiteLaura's Instagram Laura's YouTube Join Laura's email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:Wholehearted Business®1:1 Mentoring with LauraCreating Financial Safety in Your Coaching BusinessClient Retention 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!If you love a good behind-the-scenes peek at what really goes on in another coach's business and life, this episode is for you. I'm sharing my honest mid-2026 update, covering everything from a slightly slower income year (and why I'm not panicking), to solo hikes, breakups, and a big realisation about not putting off happiness.In this week's episode, I'm getting real about what the first half of 2026 has looked like for me, both in the business and personally. From launches and experiments to navigating divorce, embracing solo adventures, and learning to trust that things work out when they're meant to.Tune in to learn:Why my business is a bit slower this year and how fourteen years of experience has given me the self-trust to handle itWhat worked (and what didn't) from my launches and experiments in the first half of the yearHow I've been embracing solo adventures, incredible friendships, and living my best life after big personal changesThe powerful shift I've made around not putting off happiness until something specific happensWhat's coming next, including a September relaunch and some exciting future plansCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura's links:Laura's website Laura's Instagram Laura's YouTube Join Laura's email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:2025 BTS ReviewWholehearted Business®1:1 Mentoring with LauraIf 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've ever told yourself "I'm just not a techy person" or "I'm not a systems person," this episode is for you. We're exploring why that belief might be exactly what's keeping your coaching business stuck in overwhelm.In this week's episode, I'm sharing why tech and systems can feel so alien if you're a highly sensitive, heart-centred coach, and how building a "home" for your business changes everything, no matter what stage you're at.Tune in to learn:Why feeling "not techy" doesn't mean you can't have simple, calm systems in placeThe house-building analogy that completely changes how you see structure in your businessWhy a system should be built around you, not the other way roundThe real cost of pushing your systems and tech "to later"How Your Cosy Coaching Business Systems can help you set it all up, step by stepCheck out the blog post that accompanies this episode.Laura's links:Laura's website Laura's Instagram Laura's YouTube Join Laura's email list for updatesOther links mentioned in this episode:The Searchable Show MethodWholehearted Business®1:1 Mentoring with LauraIf 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.