Over the past few weeks, I've had eye-opening discussions with numerous successful coaches who have scaled their businesses to impressive heights. And yet, many of them confessed to me that they've fallen out of love with their businesses along the way. This got me thinking deeply about how the relentless push to scale as coaches may be negatively impacting us and our clients.   Hear my thoughts on the dark side of scaling your coaching business, and how, while there is nothing inherently wrong with it, you must be tapped into your reasons for why you want to do it. I explore the “scale at all costs” mentality, how it can lead you down an unfulfilling path and even hinder client results, and why more money and clients don't always equal more fulfillment and impact as a coach.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/208

As a coach, it's crucial to have clear policies and boundaries around how you handle situations where someone other than the client is paying for the coaching. Without this clarity, confusion can arise about who you are coaching, what results you are working towards, and who you are accountable to.   Join me this week as I offer key principles for coaching clients whose coaching is paid for by a third party. I share examples of when this situation might come up, key questions to ask yourself as a coach, and how to structure the coaching relationship for success. You’ll also hear real-life examples of how you can apply these principles in your practice to maintain the integrity of the coaching process.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/207

In this episode, I share a recent realization I had while on vacation in Italy. A brief poolside chat with a friend and fellow coach completely shifted my perspective on audits. Her enthusiasm for audits made me realize that evaluating your business is not only important, but it can also be fun and incredibly rewarding.   I dive into why audits are the backbone of my coaching programs and how they can help you level up your coaching skills, get better results for your clients, and create a sustainable, thriving business. Trust me, by the end of this episode, you'll be itching to conduct your own coaching audit!   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/206

Have you ever heard a coach say, “How you do one thing is how you do everything?” It's a common phrase that gets thrown around, but what does it really mean? While I personally try to stay away from talking about overused or over-generalized concepts like this, they can be super useful if you’re able to use them in a powerful way. So what truly makes this coaching concept useful, and where can it sometimes fall short or be misinterpreted?   I unpack “How you do one thing is how you do everything” and offer some practical tips for leveraging this idea in your coaching to create more awareness and transformative results. Hear the difference between applying this phrase to beliefs versus actions, and how to guide your clients in experimenting with new ways of thinking.    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/205    

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

Whether you’re a newer coach who started your business in the last couple of years or a seasoned coach finding that certain things are no longer working for you, I notice changes within the industry that might be fueling your experience. The truth is, all businesses and industries go through ups and downs, and I hope this episode gives you the clarity you need to use this time to reimagine the future of your business.   Hear my thoughts on the current state of the coaching industry and how all of us are being called to step up and reinvent certain pieces of our businesses. Learn about my brand-new business mastermind experience, where I help you build a business that energizes you and aligns you in a way to deliver to your clients, maybe in a way you aren’t right now.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/194  

I recently did an interview for a colleague of mine, Jasmine Myers. She's been a business coach for a while now and she's interviewing tons of businesswomen. She asked me a question, and the answer has been on my mind ever since. She asked what's one secret I would share that has made my business successful. My answer was: you need to be able to fail.   Tune in this week to discover how to use failure to actually move you forward as a coach. I share why this isn't about just getting back up and trying the same thing over and over, discuss what failure really means, and you'll learn the truth about failure and how to use it as a tool to make you a better coach for your clients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/193

What do you want? Maybe you notice yourself making decisions out of obligation and not questioning it, but dreading everything you do. I’m calling myself out too, because sometimes, we forget that the first step to moving forward is to stop and truly think about what we want.   Learn why asking yourself, “What do you want?” is one of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves and our clients. I’m inviting you to experiment with all the options available to you and showing you how sitting with the discomfort of not knowing what you want can be transformational for your life and business.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/192  

Whether you've been coaching for years or are just feeling out how you want to operate as a new coach, it's important to have a clear, simple, repeatable coaching process. Avoiding the five mistakes I'm sharing today will help you create an effective process that you can follow with all your clients.   Tune in to learn why an actionable coaching process is vital for any coach and how to start simplifying your process, avoiding the common mistakes other coaches have made.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/191

Thought interruption is a coaching trick that helps you pause and question those default thoughts. If you find yourself spiraling in negative thoughts that aren’t serving you, but they happen so often that they feel like the universal truth, this is the simple redirection you can practice that will change your entire life.   Learn what the trick of thought interruption entails and a specific example of it in practice. Hear why it’s worth starting with a thought that doesn’t bring up a ton of heavy emotion, and how, once you master this skill, you’ll be able to use it with your clients in your coaching sessions.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/190        

Whether you're working on a new project in your coaching business, or you're helping your clients keep themselves on track with projects in their coaching practices, this episode is for you. This isn't about just finishing a project, but it's about embracing the clarity and growth available when you truly apply yourself to making your project the best it could possibly be for your clients.   Discover why having a specific project you're working towards in your coaching business changes literally everything. I discuss why it doesn't matter how your project starts out, or even how it finishes, but you'll learn how overcoming the challenges you'll face along the way allows you to grow as a coach and create truly phenomenal results for your clients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/189

When big emotions come up for us, we often tell ourselves something along the lines of, “I don’t have time for this,” especially if it happens out in public or around other people. It might present as heaviness or tightness in your chest, a catching in your throat, or that feeling that you’ll cry if someone just glances your way. The truth is the emotion will bubble up and spill over into your life if you don’t address it, and that’s why I’m guiding you through this process today.   Learn what processing emotions means, and how practicing it creates self-awareness, self-trust, and self-safety. I’m showing you what processing emotions might look like in real time, my favorite, simplest way to process my emotions, and how you can help your clients navigate their big emotions.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/188

It may feel great to you to opt out of doing certain things. For me, this list includes cold plunges and scheduling early morning meetings. However, what do you do when you say you don’t want to do something, but you want the result it could create for you? This is the piece most people aren’t willing to dig into, and I’m showing you how to start today.   Discover what to do when you want a particular result but experience resistance to the activity, method, or strategy. Learn what happens when you’re unwilling to explore your reasons, why we tend to stay steadfast in our unwillingness, and one question to help you start the exploration process.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/187

How do you manage your energy in your coaching practice? I often talk about tips for improving your coaching skills, but this week's episode is focused a little more on the practicalities of actually running your coaching practice. Of course, your energy ultimately affects how you show up as a coach, so it's really a vital lesson in coaching skills too.   Discover why sometimes you're on and sometimes you're just off. Learn why it's not always your thoughts that are responsible for your lack of energy, why it's vital to have a contingency plan for when your energy is feeling off, and I'll give you tips you can implement right now so you can keep showing up the way you want to in your coaching practice.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/186

If you find yourself saying, “It’s not working,” whether in relation to trying various things to get your business gaining momentum, or in relation to something that was previously successful in your business that has now stopped working, this episode is for you. There’s one powerful but uncomfortable question you must ask yourself in this situation, and I’m offering it to you in this episode.   Learn one question that will help you make the necessary pivots or changes your business needs. Hear the importance of learning to evolve as an entrepreneur, how you might be unwittingly ignoring the issues you’re facing, and how to come up with a new plan if what you’re currently doing isn’t working.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/185

Over the past two episodes, we’ve discussed how to help your overthinking clients, and how to serve your clients when they’re stuck in a place of over-feeling. This week, we’re expanding on this series by exploring how to help your clients who are over-strategizing, taking all the action, and not getting the results they want.   Discover how to help your over-strategizing, over-actioning clients. Learn how to identify when your client is over-strategizing in an unhelpful way, and I’m giving you coaching tips to help you redirect your clients toward a more productive approach.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/184

Last week, I showed you how to help your overthinking clients when they get stuck in unhelpful thought patterns. This week, I’m diving into the second part of this series, sharing how you can show up for your clients when they’re spinning in their feelings but they aren’t aware they’re doing it.   Learn how to identify when your client is stuck in their feelings, and I'll show you how to get your clients out of that place when it isn’t serving them, so they can begin to move forward and ultimately start feeling better.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/183

What do you do when you have clients who get stuck in overthinking? When your client is in their own head, as if they could sit around and get lost thinking about things forever, they might perceive this as a good thing. Sure, thinking is important. However, it presents a huge challenge for you as a coach when your clients are stuck in overthinking, and they’re not even aware of it.   Tune in this week to discover how to help your overthinking clients. I share how to spot whether your client’s line of thinking is serving them, and you’ll learn how to work together with your clients to help them slow down their overthinking and start taking action instead.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/182

How do you really feel while coaching your clients? This question matters far more than you might currently realize. I'd say it's actually one of the most important things you can ask yourself. It's a simple question, but if I could share just one thing with you, it would be why this question has a massive impact on how you show up for your clients and yourself in your coaching practice.   Discover why some of the emotions that come up are really not serving you, and why you might not have realized this before. I’m sharing how to get clear on how you’re feeling when you’re on your calls, how these emotions are affecting how you show up as a coach, and what you can do to address and fix them.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/181

Jennifer Dent Brown is a health, life, and weight-loss coach and she's here to share what she calls the F-It Strategy for dealing with those moments where you have a goal you know you want to work towards, but you’re just not feeling it, your motivation has dropped, and you don’t know how to deal with it.   Tune in this week to discover how to deal with a lack of motivation. Jennifer Dent Brown shares how to create anchor thoughts that ground you during your F-It moments, and you’ll learn how to prepare ahead of time for those inevitable occasions when you’re not feeling motivated to take action toward your goals without needing to go back to square one.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/180  

There is one huge mistake I see coaches making all the time, and this week, I'm showing you how to avoid it. It's time to make some important decisions in your coaching business. I show you how to get clear on what you want, understand your capacity, and start being authentic in formulating your coaching business. You’ll learn how to spot where you’re making it more difficult to become a successful coach, and how to fix it.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/179

To celebrate the anniversary of The Coach Lab, I’m back with another three amazing clients who are here to share their wisdom and stories from inside the program. Lisa Stryker is a life coach for leaders. Lynn Schreiner is a self-described life coach, entrepreneur, mom, grandmother, and creative who helps women with their thoughts. Lynda McDonell is a financial business coach who helps women business owners set up businesses that pay them well.   Discover what goes on inside The Coach Lab, and learn how being in a community like this empowers you to show up as the coach you aspire to be. My clients are sharing what their coaching looked like before they joined this community, and how The Coach Lab has given them the confidence and skills they need to make a real difference in the lives of their clients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/178

Are you open to improving your coaching? You might not talk about it or consider it in this exact language, but this comes up for coaches all the time. Some coaches tend to make negative feedback mean something about themselves, but one of the secrets to amazing coaching is a willingness to always be improving.   Discover why feedback from your clients is never something you should avoid. I’m discussing why even the best coaches should always be trying to improve their coaching, why curiosity will help you unlock your coaching genius, and you’ll learn how to change your approach when you ask for feedback so you can receive it, implement it, and improve your coaching in the process.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/177

This month marks the two-year celebration of The Coach Lab, and to keep the good vibes going, I’ve got something a little different. I’ve interviewed some of my clients from The Coach Lab, and they’re here to discuss what it’s really like in there and the impact this container has had on their coaching skills.   Regina Sloan is a nurse and a general life coach for women. Jess Johnson is a courage and compassion coach for entrepreneurs. Suzanne Clarke is a life and business coach for business owners and leaders. These coaches are sharing their favorite takeaways from the past two years of The Coach Lab and we're discussing why working on your coaching skills is essential for the longevity of your coaching business.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/176

We have some exciting things coming up on the podcast in March 2024. This marks the two-year anniversary of the launch of The Coach Lab, my foundational skills, lifetime access program for coaches where I dive deep into what it takes to actually run a coaching business day to day, and we’re celebrating over here for the next month.   Go behind the scenes in The Coach Lab and discover what life is like in this revolutionary space. Learn about the structure of The Coach Lab, the decisions that have made The Coach Lab amazing, what the future has in store for this container, and I’m sharing exactly what you get when you join The Coach Lab.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/175

If you’re a coach and your client has a bunch of different goals that aren’t related to each other, how do you know where to start? Do you create a strategy so they can achieve their goals one by one, or can you set them off to tackle a few goals at a time? Of course, there are a few possible answers depending on your specific client and your preferences as the coach, but I’m going through all of your options right here.   Discover how to approach coaching your client when they have lots of different goals they’re working towards. I’m sharing my advice for helping your client track multiple goals at once, and you’ll learn how to help your client prioritize and stay on track in achieving their goals.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/174

I’ve built a free video series around the reality of not achieving our goals as coaches, showing you how to avoid making the same mistakes or catch yourself when you’re getting stuck in the drama of missing your goal. I’m sharing part one of the video series right here on the podcast. This is all about either making mistakes and moving past them as quickly as possible or avoiding these mistakes altogether.   Hear about what really happened in my coaching business in 2023. I’m discussing the goals I set for myself, the goals within those goals, and you’ll learn how to think about your own goals and what you want to achieve in your coaching business moving forward.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/173

If you choose to coach for free, there are things you want to be aware of and decide ahead of time. This week, I’m discussing the two sides of offering complimentary coaching and what to take into consideration beforehand.   Discover some reasons why I think integrating free coaching into your practice can be beneficial for you. You'll learn how to craft a clear vision of what your free coaching could look like, and I also share tips on where to volunteer your coaching services and alternative ideas for expanding your options beyond providing free one-on-one sessions.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/172

I see many clients struggle with flexibility in various ways. Some are too flexible, while others are the opposite and have a very strict program. If you think you need a perfectly organized system in your coaching business or sessions, let me tell you that humans don’t always fit into such systems and things don’t always go as planned.    Discover how to be a flexible coach and why that is a powerful way to help your client figure out what they want at a specific moment. I’m sharing why it will be easier for you to notice when your client is not feeling their usual energy if you allow yourself to relax and be confident in your coaching, and how to incorporate more flexibility where you need it.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/171

Too many coaches feel unsure of themselves when interrupting their clients. However, this is a skill you can learn, and although it takes some practice, learning when to interrupt your client is one of the secrets to communicating in a way that has the potential to change your clients’ lives.   Discover when it’s the right time to let your clients keep talking and why interrupting them might be a better idea. I‘m sharing why you might be reluctant to interrupt your clients, and you’ll learn the nuance that exists around interrupting a client when they’re in full flow, so you can show up for your clients in the way they need you to most.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/170

How do you deal with overwhelm and other negative feelings when you aren’t getting the results you want? And how do you help your clients process their feelings when things aren’t going their way? This is a vital coaching skill and, if this is something you need to work on, today’s episode is for you.   Discover how to handle the overwhelm that inevitably comes up when we aren’t hitting our goals. You’ll learn what’s happening in your brain when overwhelm hits, why your brain will try to make you take a ton of action to try to fix it, and how to slow down and give yourself a chance to move forward in the face of disappointment or any other challenging emotion.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/169

I believe there is one skill that stands out above all the other skills and tools that you need as a coach, whether you’re new or you’ve been around for a while, and whatever niche you’re in: the ability to listen. This is a non-negotiable if you want to be an amazing coach.   Discover why listening is the most important skill you can have as a coach. I’m sharing what gets in the way of being a good listener, what specifically you should be listening out for, and you’ll learn how to hone your listening skills so you can show up in the best possible way for your clients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/168

Whatever your goals are, and no matter how you help your clients set and achieve their goals, there is always room to refine your process. If you feel like there’s something getting in the way of you feeling amazing about your goals, today’s episode is for you.   Discover some of the biggest goal-setting mistakes I see coaches making and how to avoid them. Learn how to set goals that are aligned and compatible, so you can go forward and live into your big picture for the year ahead.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/167

January is a time when most of us feel inspired and motivated to set new goals for the year. But this week, it’s time to forget everything you thought you knew about goal-setting and dive into a radical new way to conceptualize goals, both for you and your clients.   Listen in this week to hear a treasure trove of ideas for revolutionizing the way you approach goals in 2024. I’m walking you through a clear process for discovering what you truly want and why, and how you can use this process to guide your clients towards extraordinary results.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/166

Wrapping up your year with celebrations and acknowledging why celebration is important is a great way to close out 2023. I know it’s easier to celebrate when you’ve had an amazing year, but even if you’ve had a tough time over the past 12 months and you haven’t hit your goals, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to celebrate.   Find the things you need to celebrate this year, even if you haven’t achieved everything you wanted to. Learn why helping your clients celebrate will help them get bigger and better results, and why celebration isn’t a tool to cover up our negative emotions, but a way to mark everything that went well this year.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/165

Your values are one of the most important things in your coaching and in your coaching business. Getting clear on your values is one of the very first things we do inside my certification because it sets the tone for everything moving forward. However, there may be a couple of things you’re missing when it comes to deciding on your values.   Tune in this week to discover what values really are and how, sometimes, we get them wrong. Learn why your values act as your guide as a coach, and I’m giving you my advice for thinking outside the box when coming up with your truest values.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/164

I recently spoke to a coach about joining my certification, and she thought she wasn’t in the right place to join yet because she isn’t interested in creating her own intellectual property. If you’re thinking you need to create brand new coaching tools and concepts from scratch in order to achieve coaching mastery, it’s time to reconsider your position.   Discover why you don’t need your own coaching tools, concepts, and intellectual property to become an expert coach. I’m sharing my thoughts on how we’ve gotten to this place in the industry as coaches, and you’ll learn why leaning too heavily on your intellectual property could actually harm your coaching practice.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/163

We all have people we admire and look up to, and maybe even think are superhuman. In the coaching industry, there’s a tendency to fall into the trap of believing that other coaches belong to a different breed of humans or can effortlessly do things we can’t, but putting them on a pedestal in this way is hurting you in more ways than one.   Learn why it’s unhelpful to put coaches on pedestals, and how doing so is hurting you. I’m showing you the lessons and opportunities you miss out on when you’re focused on how someone else is doing something you don’t think you can achieve, why you must always question other people’s opinions, and I’m sharing some quirks about me that prove I’m 100% human too.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/162

Now is the perfect time to start looking ahead and thinking about the future of your coaching business. January is just around the corner, and it’s important that you do the work now to get your mindset embedded in the energy you want to carry into 2024.   Tune in this week to start the work of deciding what you want your coaching business to look like for the next 12 months. I’m discussing how my brain thinks about making decisions that affect the future of my coaching practice, and I’m giving you exercises and prompts to help you decide what your ideal coaching business looks like as you look ahead to 2024.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/161

Every once in a while, I check in with myself and my business to really uncover how everything’s going. I do this with my schedule, my productivity, and what I’m offering my clients. This means I shake things up every so often in my coaching spaces, and I'm showing you where you might want to do the same.   Discover how to evaluate your coaching business, decide what’s working for you, and start changing everything that isn’t. I’m showing you how I do this work in my business, and I’m giving you some inspiration for shaking up your own coaching practice so you can feel amazing while you’re hard at work.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/160

If you have more than one offer and you want to help people see clearly who each one is for, or even if you just have one offer and you want to communicate it better, today’s episode is for you.    Discover how to start clearly defining and differentiating your offers for potential clients. I’m sharing how I think about this process, giving you practical examples, and showing you how to implement anything that resonates with you in this episode.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/159

Integrity is a word that gets thrown around a lot in the coaching industry. Living in accordance with my deepest values is how I like to think about being in integrity as a coach. However, it often means different things to different people. If you’ve seen examples of integrity that don’t align with your definition of it, it’s time to redefine it for yourself.   Discover what it means to have integrity as a coach and how to define it for yourself. I’m sharing four ways you might be using the concept of integrity against yourself, how it’s acting as a disservice to you and your clients, and what actually cultivates trust, safety, and respect with your clients.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/158

If you've been curious about what goes on in my Advanced Certification in Coaching Mastery, you're going to love this episode. With the next certification kicking off in February 2024, now's the perfect time to hear from coaches who've been in your shoes, wondering if it's the right fit.   Teresa Haag joins me this week and we're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the Advanced Certification in Coaching Mastery. Teresa shares her own story, why she decided to sign up, and the big takeaways she got from the program. It's real talk, filled with everything you need to know to see if this certification will benefit you and your clients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/157

It’s been 18 months since I first launched The Coach Lab, and I’ve had some great learnings and takeaways that I'd like to share with you this week. I couldn’t have imagined how beneficial it was going to be at the beginning, helping many coaches, and I hope my lessons learned will help you up-level your own coaching practice.   Hear six of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the last year and a half of running The Coach Lab. I’m sharing the patterns I’ve seen over time that relate to navigating feedback, selling to cold traffic, enhancing the value inside the program, and much more.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/156

What does it mean to be a coach, and what do we all have in common? I believe we’re here to help people create a specific result in their lives. But what separates us as coaches is how we help our clients get results and the tools we use in the process. What your coaching style looks like is truly up to you.   Discover why there is no specific way coaching should look, especially in the early days of working with a client. I’m discussing why you might think mindset and thought work is the place to start, and instead, I’m sharing how to actually get your clients moving from day one in a way that’s authentic to you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/155  

Coach Sara Fisk believes that people pleasing is a plague on womanhood. She’s had her own experience of being a people pleaser, and since addressing this issue in her own life, she’s perfectly positioned to help others do the same. She says that learning to stop people pleasing is intense, but doing so will give you back your time, brain space, and energy.   Discover how people pleasing might be holding you back as a coach. We’re discussing why we need to have a deep conversation about people pleasing our clients, Sara’s experience of people pleasing in the early days of her coaching, and what changes in your life and practice when you can drop your people pleasing.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/154

Keina Newell is a financial coach who helps her clients fall in love with budgets and create the systems that allow them to spend money, free from drama. I work with her personally, and she's joining me today to talk about all things money.    Whether you’re a new coach or you’ve been around a while, Keina is full of practical tips you can implement right away to look after your money. She's walking us through her transition from teacher to coach, why she decided to coach on money, the common money drama that comes up for Keina’s clients, and her tips for loving and growing the money you’re making.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/153

This week I'm joined by my friend and colleague, Dielle Charon. She is a sales coach for Women of Color, and she has a ton of valuable insights to share about how to stay in the coaching industry when it seems like a lot of other coaches are leaving, and the why behind doing so.   Tune in this week for a conversation about the coaching industry, the shifts we’re seeing, and how to get unstuck when you’re not sure about how to move forward as a coach. We’re discussing how to bring purpose back to your work as a coach and why it’s normal for all businesses to evolve over time.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/152

Last week, I answered all of your business questions on the podcast. In this episode, I’m answering questions specifically about coaching, how I tend to approach certain situations, and my advice on how to consider these scenarios in your own practice. I’m also answering a couple of fun personal questions toward the end.   Discover how I make decisions around investing in coaching and the importance of consent when it comes to coaching, whether casually or in a client session. I'm sharing situations in which I invested in coaching that I probably didn’t need at the time, the skills I’m working on as a coach, and how to meet your clients with love and care when they need it most.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/151

Whether you’re a newer coach or you’ve been around for years, there’s tons of value to be taken from the answers I’m giving today. I’m answering through my perspective as a business owner and from what I’ve observed others in the industry doing.   Tune in this week to get your business questions answered. I’m sharing how to generate confidence as a new coach, how to avoid burnout, what you can do when you feel discouraged, especially in the early days of your coaching business, and I’m giving you my tips for standing out from the crowd as a coach.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/150

Can you coach your friends? Can you become friends with your clients? Is it okay to be friends with your coach? These are the three questions I’m diving into on today’s show.    Discover my four rules for being friends with your coaching clients. I’m discussing how to see the motivation behind your client friendships, how to set appropriate boundaries around these friendships, and I’m also sharing my thoughts on coaching your existing friends.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/149

Today, I’m talking about one of my least favorite things: the feeling of shame. Shame is a super common feeling, and it’s likely one of the things you help your clients with on a regular basis. I’m showing you a more productive way to deal with shame, to lighten the load when you need it most.   Discover how to deal with shame in your personal and professional life, and how to help your clients when they feel weighed down by feelings of shame. I’m discussing the long-term impacts of untreated shame, and giving you tips for being there for your clients in moments of deep shame.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/148

I’ve noticed recently that many coaches tend to fall into the trap of overlapping their personal growth with their coaching businesses. This can turn your healing into a double-edged sword. If you’ve noticed that your goals are attached to your worth as a human, or if how you show up in business is dependent on how your life is going, listen in.   Discover how you might be unintentionally turning your personal development into a chronic problem to solve. Hear specific examples of how this can show up, the importance of not letting your personal work and your business overlap, and how to check in with yourself if you’ve developed a sense of codependency between the two.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/147

I recently received a question that I’ll be offering my full answer to in a few weeks, but it included a thought I felt compelled to address today. The question I received was this: “With so many new coaches entering the industry every day, what is one thing you can do to gain and maintain clients?” The concern that so many coaches experience regarding new individuals joining this industry is something I used to share.   Discover my thoughts on new coaches entering the industry every day, and make sure to come back for the 150th episode to hear my answer on how to gain and maintain clients. I’m offering you a more useful way to think about this question, and my experience of all the different ways you get to work as a coach to put you at ease.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/146

Tune in this week to get your coaching questions answered. If you want to know about charging your friends for coaching when you’re first starting out, how to structure your consult calls, how you can start transitioning from one-on-one to group coaching, or how you can grow in terms of sales and marketing, this episode is for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/145

Maggie Reyes is a marriage coach who has made it her mission to save the world one marriage at a time. She has a ton of experience working with women who want more fulfilling relationships, and she’s giving us a candid insight into her journey as a coach, how she picked her niche at the very start of her business, and so much more. I’m sharing how Maggie has helped me as my personal coach, and we’re diving into the dynamics of having a spouse who doesn’t necessarily understand your aspirations as a coach. You don’t want to miss this one!   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/144

Depending on where you learned your trade as a coach, you may already be familiar with self-coaching. But whatever kind of exposure you’ve had to self-coaching before, you’ll learn something today because, as I found out recently, I have an approach to self-coaching that is different than what’s already out there.   Discover everything you need to know about self-coaching. I’m sharing how I choose to coach myself, the reasons why we should use self-coaching, and some things you really need to avoid when it comes to self-coaching. I’m giving you some specific examples of me coaching myself, and the differences I’ve noticed between coaching myself versus going to someone else for coaching.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/143

This summer, I've noticed that people are rebelling. After COVID, people have been isolated for a long time, and they have heavily adjusted to operating in those environments. I've noticed a rebellion against structure, introspection, and healing. Instead, people are really looking for connection and freedom.   Discover how to talk about coaching in a world where people are tired of being with themselves. I'm also discussing some of the drama I've experienced in my own coaching business, and I'm giving you the best way to get out of drama in your coaching business.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/142

As coaches, especially if you're a mindset coach, something we don't talk about enough is what to do when our clients come to us with objectively bad circumstances and thought work doesn't seem to be helping. While it's true that you can change your thoughts, no matter how bad the circumstance is, it's not always helpful to approach your clients with this message.   Discover how to help your clients without needing them to change their thoughts. I'm sharing why it's okay to let your clients hold onto their thoughts about how their situation sucks, and I'm showing you how to communicate effectively with your clients when they feel like they're just stuck in a bad situation.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/141

David Vox is a spiritual business coach who helps his clients with marketing and branding, but also with healing and transformational work. David has a story of a difficult upbringing and childhood trauma. However, working through all of that trauma as an adult led him to coaching, and it has helped him become a phenomenal coach.   Discover what spiritual business coaching is and how David helps his clients create abundance. David is sharing his advice for translating your coaching talent into your marketing, where you might be overcomplicating your messaging, and the deep inner work it takes to be an amazing coach.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/140

I’m bringing back one of my most important episodes because I’ve been getting a ton of questions about this topic lately. This is all about checking in with how you feel and reacting to those feelings when you coach your clients.   Discover why some of the emotions that come up on your client calls are really not serving you. I’m discussing why you might not have realized this was happening before, how to get clear on how you’re really feeling when you’re on your calls, and what you can do to address your emotions before they have a negative impact on your coaching.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/139

Decisions about significant changes are something every coach has to deal with at some point. In fact, I recently made a major pivot in my business. I’m taking this episode to explain how I made this tough decision and how this pivot is impacting what I offer as a coach.   Discover the changes I'm making to my business and the decision-making process behind this pivot. I'm going through some of the challenges that came up for me when offering something new, and showing you how to deal with these challenges in a way that aligns with what you want to create as a coach.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/138

Being able to take time off work is one of the beautiful aspects of being an entrepreneur, and something I’ve been hearing frequently among my clients, friends, and colleagues in the industry is the notion of pausing. This may involve pinning an idea or project for the fall or avoiding big commitments due to the fear of overcomplicating things.    Whether you feel the desire to put your work on the back burner during summer, find yourself rushing through coaching calls, want to speed up evaluations of your coaching calls, or discover what your next launch is going to look like, I’m sharing my top recommendations for becoming a better coach in just five minutes a day.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/137

Over the next couple episodes, I’m sharing the story of my journey through coaching, discussing my decision-making, and giving you super-specific timelines of different decisions and milestones in my business.    I'm sharing what is currently going on in my business, how it has evolved over the years, my thoughts every step of the way, and my process for bringing my clients as much value as possible.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/136

As a coach, there are going to be people out there who disagree with the work you’re putting out in the world, or who just don’t like you as a person, and they have no problem expressing their opinions. I personally have been doing some work in this area lately, so I’m giving you the exact process I use when I receive hateful comments.   Discover how to deal with haters. I’m sharing a bunch of comments I’ve received that range from light-hearted complaints to hateful, unkind observations and everything in between, and I’m giving you some questions for you to filter your haters through so you can decide how you want to deal with them.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/135

While having someone else watch your coaching sessions and offer honest feedback can lead to positive outcomes, there are numerous factors that make this approach ineffective for improving your coaching. Instead, there are better methods for examining and analyzing a coaching session, and that's what I'm sharing with you today.   Explore the concept of peer supervision in coaching and learn how it can enhance your coaching skills. I’m sharing my thoughts on why I don’t believe getting someone else to watch and evaluate your calls is useful, and what you can do instead right after a call that feels sticky or challenging.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/134

I’m diving into something that is essential for all coaches at all levels to consider this week: the difference between being an expert at what you do versus thinking that you have to solve every problem your client brings you.   Hear why it’s enough to be an expert at one thing, and how believing it’s not enough takes you out of the expert energy. I’m sharing common examples of what it looks like when you try to come up with a strategy for something you’re not well-versed in, and how to lean into the client-centered approach of coaching instead.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/133

If you’ve been to coaching schools, trainings, or gone through coach certification, you’ve likely been taught some form of coaching that often looks like an equation. These tools are amazing, and there’s a reason we use them. However, when we use tools like this to pick out one single thought or emotion at any given time, it can get a little messy and sometimes isn’t actually useful. This is what I’m diving into today.   Hear when it’s useful and when it isn’t to explore one thought or feeling at a time, whether in relation to working with your clients or in your self-coaching. I’m sharing my thoughts on what you might miss out on when you prioritize this over exploration, and examples from my own life of where this practice can be valuable.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/132

Who comes to mind when you think of an icon? What is it about that person that makes them an icon in your eyes? How can becoming an icon be translated into the coaching industry, and what might that look like for you?    Hear my equation for what creates iconic work, and how you might be preventing yourself from creating coaching mastery. I’m showing you what becoming an icon means and doesn’t mean. I’m also sharing my answers to your questions about the Advanced Certification in Coaching Mastery.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/131

Deb Malkin is a feminist mind/body coach, specializing in using the tools of neuroplasticity, bioplasticity, and consciously curious hypno-coaching to help her people unlearn pain and emotional stress symptoms. She works with her clients to act with their human experience and transform their lives so they can feel better and pursue their amazing lifestyles.   Discover the magic that happens in my Advanced Certification in Coaching Mastery. Deb is sharing how being in this certification has helped her get to know herself more deeply, serve her clients at the highest level, and the power of showing up with commitment and vulnerability to master your craft.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/130

Christine Stuart helps folks do what they love the way they love doing it and works with creatives with disparate skills and experiences that fit perfectly together. Christine is a life coach, herbalist, and lover of the outdoors, and she teaches marketing and selling through the lens of nature.    Christine shares how her love for childhood summer camp inspired her to develop a coaching offering to help creative entrepreneurs develop their marketing and selling skills through their sense of play. Christine unpacks how my coaching container has provided the security and feedback necessary to create her dream offering.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/129

You might think coaching coaches is taking the easy route, that too many coaches are doing it, or that coaching coaches is the only way to make money in this industry.    Whatever your thoughts are in this area, I’m discussing how these beliefs might stop you from showing up as the best possible coach for your clients, whoever they are. Tune in this week to get clear on your thoughts about coaches coaching coaches, and get some much-needed perspective on some alternative viewpoints on this subject.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/128

No matter where you are in your coaching journey or what kind of coaching you provide, this episode is packed with useful tips to help you with your coaching process especially if you have some clients that aren’t getting results yet.   Discover what to do when your clients aren’t getting results. I’m sharing how to dig in and figure out how to solve this problem without making it mean anything about you or your clients, and I’m showing you some common mistakes you need to avoid when deciding on your next move in this situation.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/127

My clients recently shared that one of their favorite things about working with me is my calm energy and the ease with which I coach them, and it got me thinking about the skill of being calm as a coach.   I share five thoughts that keep me in a calm mindset while I’m coaching and how you can implement these in your coaching sessions to cultivate a calm energy.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/126

What thoughts do you have about yourself as a coach? Getting clear on how you think about yourself as a coach is a super simple way to improve your coaching skills because whether you notice them or not, these thoughts are always reflected in how you coach your clients.   Discover the thoughts that are currently holding you back from showing up as the best coach you can be. Learn how to use these thoughts to gain awareness and knowledge to start improving your coaching.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/125

I’m excited to bring you another episode with a couple of my students from The Coach Lab!    Chelsea Simone is a general life coach who partners with humans and their spirits to cocreate different realities through clarity and embodiment. Jolene Hermanson is a life and health coach for women that are in sciences, engineering, and tech, and she helps them with everything from confidence and finding their voice, to health, wellbeing, and stress management.   Chelsea and Jolene are sharing what they found most useful about this environment, and everything you need to consider to build a simple and welcoming space to deliver effective coaching.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/124

Something I see come up in my communities of coaches is this belief that we always need to be changing and evolving our coaching styles or as I call it: transformation chasing. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one.   I’m sharing everything we get wrong about transformation, showing you how to recognize where your thoughts about transformation are preventing you from being the best coach possible, and most importantly, what you can do about it.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/123  

I invited three coaches from inside The Coach Lab onto the show this week to give you a taste of what it's really like in there.   Deb Anderson is a general life coach who runs a group program that helps people transition to whole-food plant-based living. Dominique Bell is a life and mindset coach that works with high-achieving women over the age of 40. Mia Countryman is a general life coach who helps her clients really look at their lives, dive deep, and decide what they want to change.   Discover what really goes on inside The Coach Lab, how we’re reimagining the way we set goals as coaches, and the value of being around a group of coaches who show up in service of their clients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/122

When it comes to being an excellent coach, one thing is super important: how you think about skills and the way skills are supposed to be developed.   Discover why the learning never stops and there’s nothing wrong with you if it’s taking a little extra time to grasp something new. I’m sharing how too many coaches use this reality against themselves, and I’m showing how to see the best way for you to refine whatever it is you’re working on, without beating yourself up in the process.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/121

Discover the importance of talking about coaching in the simplest terms. I’m sharing why it doesn’t matter whether you’re working exclusively with coaches or people new to coaching, why coaching jargon always has the potential to confuse, and how to find the best way for you to talk about coaching to someone who has never heard of it before.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/120

Discover how to create a client experience that your people will appreciate. I’m sharing the importance of your thoughts as you enter into a client relationship, the value of flexibility, and how to start seeing the humanity in others so you can give your clients exactly what they need when they come into your space.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/119

Here to celebrate the power of coaching with me is a previous one-on-one client of mine, Gabrielle Smith. Gabrielle helps other coaches figure out if coaching is right for them and if they’re in the right niche. Tune in to hear Gabrielle share the impact coaching has had on every area of her life, how it has helped her understand her family and their needs better, and how coaching has allowed her to leave her job and help others do the same.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/118

Join me this week to discover how to hire the right coach for you. You’ll hear why, even though we love coaching, not every coach is for us, why you don’t have to have a coach by your side all the time, how to be honest with yourself about your reasons for hiring a coach, and questions to ask yourself in this process.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/117

I’m bringing you a conversation with another one of my clients, Nina Lacher. Nina is a personal branding coach for coaches and service-based businesses who teaches her clients the secrets of soulful marketing. She’s giving her advice to coaches at all levels in this industry about how to find your voice, operate from your zone of genius, be playful, align your message with who you are, and share your brilliance with everyone who needs to experience it.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/116

Discover all the things you can celebrate and help your clients celebrate, apart from money. I’m sharing a story from 2022 about how I didn’t hit my money goals, and I’m showing you how to find all the other things you’re proud of achieving last year, so you can keep doing them in the future.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/115

Tune in this week to discover everything you need to know about celebrating the magic of coaching. I'm joined by a former client of mine, Erin Gray, who helps her clients create a life they love and I just know you're going to love her. Erin is sharing her story of learning to truly enjoy everything she chooses for her life, and how all of this was made possible through the powerful magic of coaching and deeply understanding herself.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/114

What do you do when a client comes to a coaching session with nothing to coach on? This is a question I get asked a lot, and this episode gives you the answers. I’m offering 10 different ways to handle this situation and some questions for you to consider so you can explore how you want to navigate the next time a client has nothing to be coached on.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/113

In your business, your professional life, or any kind of goal you’re going after, celebration is such a powerful tool, and as a coach, when you can help your clients celebrate themselves, they get results that blow their minds. Tune in this week to carry on the conversation around celebration. I’m discussing why celebrating the small achievements changes everything for you and your clients, how I’ve worked on my capacity for celebration, what celebration really is, and what it really isn’t.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/112

We are closing out my Podcast Party week with two very special guests. Lindsey Mango is a life coach who helps people create anything but average lives and businesses, and her husband Chris Goodman is an executive life coach for CEOs and entrepreneurs. As you can imagine, as a married couple who are both coaches, they have a unique perspective to share on all things celebration, and I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/podcast-party-lindsey-chris

When life gets hard, celebrating doesn't always come easy. To discuss this with me is Stephanie Baylor, an online business manager with a unique perspective on celebrating to share with us. As the person who runs the backend of other people’s businesses, she’s in charge of making sure her clients celebrate themselves even when they don’t hit their goals, and she’s come a long way in her own personal celebrations too. We’re sharing the work we’ve each had to do to embrace celebration in our lives and Stephanie is sharing how she prioritizes celebration in her work with her clients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/podcast-party-stephanie-baylor

My Podcast Party guest today is branding and business coach for service-based entrepreneurs, Kathryn Morrison. We’ve been a part of the same mastermind for over two years, and if you’ve got a little bit of woo in you or you’re into spiritual practices, you are going to absolutely love her. Kathryn and I talk about her perfect birthday party, and how she implements the habit of celebration in her life and business. Plus, Kathryn is sharing the power of deciding ahead of time what you want to celebrate.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/podcast-party-kathryn-morrison/ 

In today's Podcast Party episode, I'm talking to someone who might arguably know me better than anybody else: My sister Sara. Sara is an EL Collaborative elementary teacher who works with teachers to help them better reach their multilingual students. Join us as I quiz Sara on how she loves to celebrate and her thoughts on the parallels between coaching and teaching. We’re discussing the power of celebrating every small win, and how celebrating breakthroughs is essential, both for teachers and students.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/podcast-party-sara-holmes 

December marks my birthday month, and I decided I want to celebrate in a way I’ve never done before. So, in the name of all things celebration, I’m bringing you a whole week of what I’m calling a Podcast Party. This is where I’ll be speaking to a different guest every day this week about what celebration means to them, and we’re kicking it off with one of my favorite people ever: Master Certified mindset coach for high-achieving Black professionals and career women, Brig Johnson.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/111

Join me this week as I offer you my top ideas for how to take time off from your coaching business. You’ll hear why it doesn’t serve you or your clients to believe you can’t take time away from coaching, an indication that you might need to examine your thoughts about taking time off, and how my own approach to taking time off has changed over the years.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/110

The Holidays are coming up and everyone is thinking a little deeper about their money this time of year. Whether making money sets your soul on fire or it doesn't, there are ways we can use it that light us up. So tune in this week to discover what you really think about money. I’m sharing the way I think about money, what you can do to get clear on your own thoughts about money, and how you can make and use money in a way that makes an impact and truly fills your cup.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/109

Tune in this week to discover my top 10 tips for creating a successful podcast. I’m sharing all of the mindset work I’ve done in bringing you this podcast every week for two years now, my advice to all of you, and I’ve got a bunch of questions, both from people who have a podcast and people who want to start their own podcast, and I’m answering all of those as well!   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/108

This week, I’m bringing you a super fun interview with one of my clients from Coaching Masters. DeDe Anderson was already an amazing coach, but being in Coaching Masters allowed her to hone her skills in new ways, and she even came up with an entirely new group coaching program while attending Coaching Masters Live virtually. Hear what she built during just one round of the mastermind, how her goals have shifted since being in there, and how you can do the same.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/107

If you’re listening to this episode in real time, applications for Coaching Masters open next week, and I’ve been getting a ton of questions. So this week, hear my answers on everything from why I created Coaching Masters and the work we do in there, to how to know whether it’s the right mastermind for you. I’m sharing how this mastermind has developed over the years, what separates it from other containers in the industry, and how Coaching Masters will help you uncover a new level of certainty around your coaching.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/106

With the next enrollment for Coaching Masters coming up soon, I have one of my amazing clients on the show to share her experience in her first four rounds, and why she’s decided to enroll again for the fifth time. Sheri Strzelecki is a coach who helps guide her clients back to a path that feels in alignment with their purpose through a practice of presence and intentional mind-body connection. Sheri has created incredible results in each round of Coaching Masters, and she’s helped her own clients grow in the same way, and she’s here to talk all about it!   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/105

Last week I had my very first in-person Coaching Masters live event and my heart feels so full. I want to talk about this on the podcast this week because it was so transformative and I want to give you some insights and takeaways that you can use in your own coaching. I'm sharing some of the things we did at the live event and how I prepared for it. I'm also getting into the importance of creating a plan for your coaching business, sharing some client examples and talking about how you can do what we did at the event to improve your own business.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/104

Tune in this week to discover how to balance building a coaching business you love with being present with your family, home life, or anything else with my amazing client Melissa Wiggins. Melissa is a coach for moms, but even if you aren’t a mom, there are so many nuggets in here for you too. She's sharing how Coaching Masters helped her drop the guilt of being a mom and an entrepreneur, and how she helps her clients do the same.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/103

Tune in this week for part three of my Q&A series where I'm giving you my thoughts and advice around your coaching. I’m sharing how to approach awkward conversations with your clients, why you don’t have to follow one single approach for getting results for your clients, and how to connect with potential clients on a deeper level.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/102

Tune in this week for some deep insights into my coaching practice. I’m sharing why I decided to focus on coaching theory and skills, the evolution of my business from when I first started out, and what my business looked like before I got certified. I’m discussing the value of various certifications, the important shifts I’ve made over the years, and the main contributors of the results I’ve created in my business.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/101

I’m so excited to be celebrating 100 episodes of Mastering Coaching Skills this week. As you may know, I’ve been asking for your questions to feature in a Q&A episode to mark the occasion. Well, I got so many questions that it’s probably going to be a couple of episodes at least, so sit back and enjoy me answering questions about absolutely anything and everything!   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/100

So often, people want to start coaching so they can run their own businesses and work for themselves, but it is also an option to work as a coach for someone else’s business, as this week’s guest chose to do. Executive coach Cynthia Jamieson is sharing why building your own business isn’t the only route into coaching, her thoughts on getting started the way she has, and how working this way enables her to work with 50 clients a week.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/99

Secret Fears are the things that you as a coach are afraid might happen. You know these fears are there, but you never address and examine how to solve for these fears, only how to avoid them. Does that sound familiar? It’s kind of like the elephant in the room, except it’s in your brain. We all do it, and it needs to stop. So in this episode, you'll learn how.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/98

Tune in this week to discover what is stopping you from stepping into your coaching brilliance. I’m sharing some personal stories of what I’ve worked on and where I still struggle, and I’m giving you actionable steps so you can step into your coaching brilliance.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/97

Today’s episode is going to be a little different. Last week, I interviewed my friend and videographer Matthew Kjar, who shot and produced amazing videos during Expansion Week in Palm Springs. So, in this episode, I’m sharing recordings of the testimonials we captured on that retreat, so you get to see the power of storytelling in practice.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/96

Tune in this week for a conversation with producer Matthew Kjar all about the art of storytelling. Matt is sharing why he loves working with coaches, how it’s transformed the way he shows up for his clients, and he’s even giving us his step-by-step guide for telling powerful stories.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/95

Discover how to show up for your photoshoots with confidence, whether that’s with a photographer or not. I'm joined by photographer for high-performing female entrepreneurs, Teresa Earnest, who is discussing how to help your personality shine in your photographs, and how to have fun in the process, especially if the idea of a photoshoot makes you nervous.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/94

Listen in as I share my business timeline through the lens of my team and the hiring process so you understand exactly what you might be comparing yourself to. You’ll learn how, so often, we’re not even accurate in our perceived comparisons, why this is such a business killer, and how to assess when the right time to hire help might be for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/93

Tune in this week to discuss some of the more controversial thoughts I see coaches all over the industry having. I’m showing you why the things you’re thinking about time, money, your team, or whether or not you’re working with a coach yourself might not be serving you, and some of the most inspiring ways I’ve seen other coaches think about these topics.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/92

This week, I’m sharing how to coach someone when you believe that their circumstances are objectively bad without indulging their negative thoughts. And stay tuned to the end for a special message from one of my clients that I love and I know you’re going to find super inspirational.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/91

Tune in this week for a deep dive into the reality of setting up your own group programs and masterminds. I’m sharing how to know when it’s time to move into group coaching, why I genuinely believe group coaching offers more than one-on-one, and what to consider if you’re thinking about starting a similar program.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/90

Tune in this week to discover the answer to pretty much any question you could come up with about mastering your coaching skills. I’m sharing the questions I receive most regularly that are simply answered, and how to see where you need to consider that, “There is no right way,” might be the answer for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/89

Tune in this week to discover all of the different coaching containers you can use in your business. I’m sharing the pros and cons of programs, masterminds, one-to-one coaching, groups, and courses, and I’m showing you how you can make use of the space in between all of these different containers.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/88

Tune in this week as I give you the backstory on my 400K Coach Lab Launch. I’m sharing the thoughts I had to let go of in order to make this launch a success, and the intentional thought creation that every entrepreneur has to go through when they share their work with the world.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/87

You might remember a couple of weeks ago, I had some of my incredible clients and coaches on the show to share their takeaways from our Expansion Week retreat. Well, I’m taking this episode to discuss my experience, how I planned the event, and how you can plan something like this for yourself.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/86

Tune in this week for a conversation with my amazing business coach Stacey Boehman. We’re sharing how to coach on anything, how to deal with the drama of coaching people you’re close to, and how programs like Coaching Masters and the Coach Lab will help you serve your clients in incredible ways.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/85

Tune in this week to hear from some amazing coaches about the growth they experienced, some of them just from being invited on this trip. Each of them is sharing their individual experiences, the thought patterns they were able to address on all kinds of subjects, and why we’re all better coaches as a result.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/84

Tune in this week to hear from the wonderful Sindy Warren. She’s sharing every step of her journey so far as a life coach, all of the mindset shifts she’s had to make at every stage since starting her coaching practice, and why she decided to come over here to Coaching Masters to improve her coaching skills.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/83

You are in for such a treat this week because Rho Thomas is here to discuss how she’s honed her coaching craft through observing communities, getting curious, and using her own experience to help other lawyers with their money. She’s also sharing how being in community allowed her to approach her coaching with true confidence. You don't want to miss this episode!   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/82

Tune in this week for a dose of serious inspiration from Heather Smith. We’re discussing how she became a coach after a devastating diagnosis, and how she now helps her clients with their own experience of having cancer, concentrating on building up the rest of their world and going from surviving to thriving.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/81

Annabelle talks us through the permission we all need to give ourselves, no matter our age or anything else. She’s showing us why this is at the crux of serving at our highest level, how we unknowingly get in our own way, and the importance of embodying your unique approach to coaching.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/80

Discover how to ease your clients into looking at their thoughts in a deeper way. As coaches, we’re used to questions like, “What’s your thought about that?” But for most humans, this can sound pretty daunting. So, I’m showing you how to deal with this when it occurs in your coaching practice, and how to help your client get the results they want regardless.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/79

Discover your role as a coach when your clients just aren’t getting it. I’m sharing why there is no right or wrong when it comes to coaching, and how to meet your clients where they are, especially if you currently feel like you need to explain a million things to them.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/78

Tune in this week to discover why there is no right way for you to operate as a coach. You might have ideas that you’ve never seen executed before, but that doesn’t mean they’re bad methods, so I’m sharing how to start embracing these ideas and make your own way as a coach.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/77

My guest this week is a well-known and highly-regarded leader in her arena. Susan Donnelly is a life coach for ultra runners, and she helps her clients develop the mindset to take on whatever challenge they want in life. Susan has been in Coaching Masters, and she’s here to blow your mind about what’s possible when you lean into becoming the best coach for your clients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/76

Tune in this week for a unique insight into what coaching really is. Maren Montalbano, a coach for musicians, is walking us through how she found herself in this industry, how she discovered exactly what she wanted to provide her clients with, and how she’s come to trust in herself and her coaching style.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/75

Tune in this week to discover the 5 most significant mistakes coaches make when they’re coming up with their process. I’m sharing why this is such a tricky area, and I’m giving you all the details about how to start simplifying your process so you can help your clients in an easily-digestible format.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/74

Discover how to handle the overwhelm we feel when we aren’t hitting our goals. I’m sharing what’s happening in our brain when this overwhelm takes over, why you’re going to want to take a lot of action to try to fix it, and why you should slow down and give yourself a chance to move forward in the face of disappointment.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/73

After I launched my new program, The Coach Lab, I had a truly surprising experience. There was a lot of excitement and gratitude, but also a bucketload of overwhelm and anxiety as my brain searched for everything that could potentially go wrong. Today, I’m showing you how I worked through all of it so you can learn how to deal with overwhelm when things are going well for you too.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/72

Discover everything there is to know about my new program, The Coach Lab. I’m sharing how this program will transform how you coach your clients, the format of the program, how we’ll interact and create a supportive community, and any other questions you might need answering.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/71

Tune in this week to discover the power of making decisions. We’re discussing how we underestimate the power of our decisions, how making a decision in one area of your business impacts your coaching as a whole, and why deciding to keep things simple could be the most important choice you will ever make.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/70

Tune in this week to discover why you need to stop wasting your time creating assets for clients you don’t have yet. I’m sharing why the quality of your coaching always shines brighter than anything else in your business, and some proof from my own life of why having assets isn’t as important as you think it is.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/69

Tune in this week to see how you can coach anyone who wants your coaching on anything they want to be coached on. I’m talking about coaching consent, what you can do to empower your client, respect their boundaries, and how to see ways to meet your client where they are and decide on the best way to really help them.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/68

Tune in this week to discover my favorite thought about my business, and how it’s helped me show up each and every day. I’m sharing how this thought relates to all of you, your coaching skills, and how you can use it for yourself, so you can have full confidence in everything you do.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/67

If you’ve ever thought, “My client doesn’t have the knowledge to figure this concept out,” I want you to tune in this week because this thought needs fixing. Of course, everyone’s brain is different and special, but if this is a predominant thought in how you show up as a coach, it’s a thought you need to drop.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/66

In this episode, I break down why thinking “they’re doing it wrong” isn’t helpful. Learn why spending less time thinking about other coaches’ businesses will allow you to spend more time working on your own. There’s no right or wrong way, so why not focus on doing what you love?   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/65

If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I’m a bad coach,” I want you to tune in this week and listen very closely. I’m showing you why using negative self-talk is never the best motivator in the long term, and I’m sharing how to introduce some new thoughts that will improve your coaching in so many ways.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/64

If your brain ever freaks out when you try to set goals, tune in this week because I’m calming you through this process to decide what you truly want to achieve, and why. I’m showing you how to zoom out, simplify your desired results in your brain, and use your goals as a lighthouse to guide you through difficulty and uncertainty.   This episode is packed with ideas that are not only going to help you have an amazing year but will completely transform how you help your clients create results in their lives.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/63

Listen in this week as I bring you some clarity on the process of goal-setting, no matter what kind of coach you are. Learning this skill is going to allow you to guide your clients in a way that gets them mind-blowing results, so I urge you to follow this step-by-step.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/62

Tune in this week as I take a deep dive with my panel into all of the ways their coaching skills improved as a result of the work we did in Coaching Masters and how their beliefs have shifted through self-coaching and looking inward.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/61

Join us this week to hear from three successful life coaches with no specific niches. We’re discussing the importance of owning your coaching style and the methods that feel right to you, and how working on your coaching skills always leads to more success in this industry.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/60

Tune in this week to hear the surprising similarities between these amazing coaches all with very different niches. They’re sharing how they help their clients, the importance of combining mindset with the strategy you use as a coach, and of course, their experience of working with me in Coaching Masters.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/59

Discover how these four coaches with unique coaching styles all incorporate mindset into the work they do with their clients. They’re discussing how they establish their relationships with clients and come at them from an emotional angle, and their best nuggets of business and coaching advice, which you’re going to love whatever niche you’re in.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/58  

Discover why Sarah and Sindy choose to join my mastermind, why they value their coaching skills so highly, and a bunch of other fun topics. Sindy helps her clients with their side-gigs, which is an amazing niche, and Sarah helps wantrepreneurs stop hesitating and finally build the business of their dreams, and I know you’re going to love them both.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/57

Dorothy and I are discussing the realities of believing that you’re not great at what you do and the obsession to be better, even when you’re already an established coach and making a lot of money. Dorothy brings incredible vulnerability, and she’s giving us all the thoughts she’s had about herself as a coach that have held her back, and I’m certain you’ll find what she’s sharing relatable.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/56

Discover how to start stepping into your authority by making decisions as the coach of your clients. I’m sharing why it’s not your job to convince your clients that your decisions are best for them, how to start coaching yourself on making the best possible decision for you, and I’m showing you the areas where you can choose to make more client-focused decisions if you want to.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://ldcoaching.wpengine.com/55

This week, Simone and I are inviting you to fall back in love with your tools. Find out why so many coaches get distracted by new and exciting modalities when they could be focusing on improving their current marketing and coaching skills. If you want to improve your skills and become an even better coach for your clients, this episode is for you!     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/54

Discover why some of the emotions that come up for you during a coaching call are really not serving you, and why you might not have realized this before. I’m sharing how to get clear on how you’re feeling when you’re on your calls, how these emotions are affecting how you show up as a coach, and what you can do to address and fix them.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/53

If there’s one thing every entrepreneur needs to consider as their business grows, it’s hiring a Chief Financial Officer. Besides being brilliant at crunching numbers, what if that CFO could help coach you and manage your mind around your money too? Well, my guest this week, Aimee LaLiberte, does exactly that in her business, and we're discussing her process for adding coaching to the services she offers as a bookkeeper and CFO.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/52

Join me this week for a conversation with Katie Miller. Katie does some truly life-changing work with her clients, and this conversation is packed with brilliant tips for changing your relationship with food. It’s also packed with advice for anyone looking for their place in the coaching industry and honing their coaching skills while doing things their own way.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/51

Tune in this week to have your questions answered. Some of these are personal, but most of them are about coaching and what I teach here on the podcast, and I really enjoyed answering all of them. Whether you want to know about consult calls, coaching relationships, mastering group coaching, or even coaching friends, I’m discussing it all.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/50

Discover how to simplify the stories your clients tell you so that you can coach them better on the root cause of their drama. I’m sharing how we do this to ourselves, especially around our businesses, and how to see the areas you really need to work on, either in coaching your clients or coaching yourself.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/49

Tune in this week to discover how you can strike the perfect balance between coach and teacher for your specific clients. I’m sharing what separates us as coaches from the other people in our clients’ lives where they can get advice, and I have a feeling it’s something you won’t have considered before and might even surprise you a little.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/48

Tune in this week to hear a passionate discussion about coaching, infertility, and everything Kristin has learned on this journey. Kristin is sharing how she immediately knew this was the way for her to make an impact as a coach and help women through the obviously challenging experience of IVF, but also the wider impact that infertility has on a person.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/47

This week, Jennifer and I discuss her coaching journey, and why despite what you might think if you’re struggling right now, nothing has gone wrong. Jennifer is sharing how she helps her clients stop beating themselves up and instead have some self-compassion, and where the same work helped her as she was finding her way in the coaching industry.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/46

There are so many myths that I hear floating around the coaching industry. I hear them from my clients and my colleagues, so in this week’s episode I’m addressing some of the things I hear that, as far as I’m concerned, are not true, and actually hold so many coaches back from being amazing at their jobs.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/45

I help my clients evaluate their work in my mastermind, and this week I’m helping you do the same. I’m discussing why evaluating your coaching is a nonnegotiable for building a successful business, and I’m showing you how you can start doing this for yourself right now, so you can start giving your clients the best coaching they’ve ever had every single time.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/44

Wherever you are on your coaching journey, being coachable yourself is such an important part of helping your clients. So, tune in this week to discover what being coachable looks like, what it doesn’t look like, and how to use what I’m sharing in this episode to help your clients and yourself.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/43

Discover why, as coaches, having people around who you trust and are friends with is so important. We’re sharing why we wouldn’t be where we are now if not for making these kinds of connections, our thoughts and beliefs about belonging, what we’ve been going through since we last did an episode together, and how finding your own people on this journey will change your life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/42

Discover how to serve your clients when they come to you with something they’re not ready to be coached through just yet. I’m sharing how to reconsider your role as their coach in these situations, and how you can empower them when they’re going through extreme negative emotions without trying to tell them it’s just their thoughts.   Get full show notes and full information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/41

Michelle shares with us how she built a coaching business through her kids’ teenage years, which can be an incredibly demanding time for parents, and how this inspired her in creating amazing tools to help her clients. Michelle is full of great advice and she loves nerding out on the science behind how our brains are wired as parents, and when you can understand this, everything about parenting becomes easier. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/40

This is a question I get asked all the time: what makes an amazing coach? And while this topic has come up on the podcast before, I’m taking a deeper dive and looking at this question from a different angle. So whether you’re having thoughts about the quality you offer, or this is something you want to help your clients with in their own practices, this episode is for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/39

I’m bringing you a conversation with one of the most fun clients I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, Sally Hardie. Sally gives us an incredible insight into our psychology and takes us through how she applies this stuff to coach her clients effectively. So, if you’ve always been curious about what’s happening in your clients’ brains when they come to you, this is essential listening.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/38

Discover why, despite what you might believe right now, you are an amazing life coach. I’m sharing where so many people get caught up in negative thoughts about their personality traits, how to see these aspects of yourself as the superpowers they are, and how to use them to attract your ideal clients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/37

I'm having a wide-ranging conversation with Danielle Cohen about all things visibility, branding, trauma, and authenticity. She’s sharing the unique story of how she found this work and we’re discussing the importance of presenting yourself authentically, how doing so will change everything in your business, and how she helps all kinds of coaches do this through her signature program. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/36

Tune in this week for the final installment of my series on setting and achieving goals. I’m sharing how to start evaluating and celebrating what you have achieved, even if you don’t hit your goal this time, so you can move forward with more confidence and knowledge and help your clients do the same.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/35

Discover the art of adding new components to your business. I’m sharing the different options available to you at this stage, how to know what’s right for you, and the rules I have made for myself that have allowed me to add services and resources to my business with absolutely zero drama. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/34

Find out the second step for achieving your big goals. I’m sharing why our brains love to create drama when we set ourselves new goals, and what you can do to instead reflect on what has already worked for you, and harness that so you can take the next leap towards your goal. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/33

Get a transformational look at how you set and achieve your goals. I’m sharing why goal-setting can be such a miserable experience for so many of us, and how to up-level how you approach every aspect of your goals. This is something I have struggled with at different times in my business, but when we can master this coaching skill, everything changes. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/32

Discover what EFT is and how Jess incorporates it into her work as a coach. Jess is sharing with us what she learned from her first round of Coaching Masters, and why she signed up for a second round. She just has so many insights from her journey to becoming a coach that I truly believe every single life coach out there needs to hear this interview. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/31

Elizabeth and I are discussing the impact that working on her coaching skills has had in her business. She’s sharing every aspect of this journey over the past 15 years, and why she is going in for a second round of Coaching Masters, despite already seeing the kind of results she could only dream of just a couple of years ago. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/30

I'm talking with Becca Pike today all about how she grew two businesses out of absolutely nothing. She hit six figures as a coach before she even had a website, and she’s sharing today why, as long as you work on being amazing at what you do, whatever it is, your people will always find you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/29

Whether you’re grieving or going through a different personal situation, knowing how to show up for your clients can be challenging. So today, I’m sharing the rule I use to make any decisions when I feel unclear about how I want to show up in my business. This rule has been a game changer for me, and I know it’s going to be so useful for you as well. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/28

Whether you’re married or not, there is something in this interview for everyone. Discover how working with Maggie has changed my marriage and my life forever. We’re discussing what stops people from giving marriage coaching a try, and why you don’t need to have any real problems to benefit from marriage coaching. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/27

Tune in this week to discover the most common thoughts I hear from coaches about how their clients should be showing up, and the disappointment they experience when it becomes clear that that is not realistic for every single one of their clients. I’m sharing where I have grappled with this in my own business, and most importantly, I’m sharing four rules that you can implement in your work that help your clients get the most out of every session with you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/26

Join me on the podcast this week as I discuss why I decided to launch my mastermind Coaching Masters and what it’s all about. You’ll discover what sets this program apart from others I’ve come across in the industry, and what kind of person is perfect for an educational experience like this.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/25

Join me on the podcast this week to discover why you don’t need a website, a niche, or even a certification to start making money as a coach. I’m sharing when I started to invest my time and money in all of these things and more, the changes I saw in my business as a result, and the intentions that are driving my business now and into the future. Trust me, you do not want to miss this episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/24

Tune in this week as Maggie and I discuss how she found coaching, why she knew she was made for this work, what lights Maggie up about this industry, and why she’s never going to stop taking courses and taking part in programs. I’m sharing how Maggie has helped me as my personal coach, and we’re also going into the dynamics of having a spouse who doesn’t necessarily understand your aspirations as a coach.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/23

Join me on this episode to discover the process behind what I call the evolution of a strategy. I’m sharing where to look when you’re just starting out, and how to get inside your clients’ minds to discover what they need from you, and then what you can do to make sure you deliver the best coaching every time! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/22

Tune in this week for a discussion with sex coach extraordinaire, Danielle Savory. Danielle is sharing what her life looked like around the time she found coaching and how it’s changed dramatically since that moment. We are discussing all things niching, mindset, coaching skills, and of course, sex and pleasure. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/21

Join me on the podcast to discover how you can make anything you’re struggling with easier. I truly believe that the easiest solution is often the best one, so I’m sharing where I see coaches making their work so much harder than it needs to be for themselves and their clients, and how to question yourself in a way that actually moves you and them forward. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/20

Join me on the podcast this week as we take a dive into your emotional world. Especially with the last year being so unpredictable and generally disappointing, so many of us have been putting off looking inside ourselves at how we’re feeling. And in this episode, I’m showing you how this is affecting your life, business, and emotional health, and what you can start doing about it right now! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/19

Tune in this week as Stacey shares how she got started in this industry, all of the hustle and long hours, and how she’s made it to the point where she only had to work three days per week while making a huge impact, and living the life of her dreams. We’re discussing how it’s possible to be a successful coach even if you’re an awkward introvert who doesn’t have a niche, a website, or an email list, as long as you focus on being an amazing coach. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/18

Join me on the podcast this week to discover the truth about strategy and why, despite what you may believe, it truly matters as a coach. I’m sharing how knowing your exact coaching strategy will impact your business and your clients, and what you can do to get really clear on what you offer and how you help your clients get results. Get full show note notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/17

Tune in this week as Brittany Deer and I discuss all things money. She’s sharing the beliefs she had about money that she knew she needed to work on to become a six-figure entrepreneur, why the money work never stops, and how she helps her clients create sufficiency in the simplest way by bringing a little lightness to a topic that so many of us believe to be too heavy to talk about. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/16

Join me on the podcast this week to discover the truth about neutrality when it comes to the work we do as coaches, and where I see coaches using the concept of remaining neutral under any circumstance against themselves and their clients. I’m sharing how to use this concept to hold space for yourself and your clients, so you can start acting in their best interest every time. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/15

Tune in this week as I answer one of the top questions I get asked from all of you and from my clients: what do I do if my client wants to quit? I’m offering one super simple suggestion for what to do, as well as a detailed step-by-step solution for those nuanced situations where more work is required on your part to move on. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/14

Tune in this week for a conversation about the tough stuff. We’re talking about almost everything to do with your business, your relationships, and how to make the success of one benefit the other. Jamee is also sharing how she was able to pivot when the pandemic hit, homeschooling her four children while also running a coaching practice. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/13

Join me on the podcast this week to discover why approaching every aspect of your business with authenticity is crucial to being a successful entrepreneur, whatever that looks like for you. I’m giving you some examples of where I’ve done this in my own life so you can take inventory and see where you’re doing the same, and how you can snap out of it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/12

Tune in this week for the perfect example of why coaching is not one-size-fits-all, and how there are so many ways that you can make an impact in this industry, however you want to approach this work. Sheri and I are talking about her experience in my mastermind, Coaching Masters, what it’s like to coach someone you’re best friends with, and so much more. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/11

This exercise I’m outlining on the podcast today is one you’ll love incorporating into your routine and even sharing with your clients. I’m always all about helping you be the best coach for them, and this is the perfect time to introduce them to a new practice that gets them thinking about their goals for the year. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/10

Tune in this week for an insightful conversation with one of my favorite people in the world. Brig is sharing how she came to the work of coaching, her experience of having a full-time roster of clients alongside her full-time job, how Brig works with her clients to help them accept themselves fully as they are, and so much more! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/9

“What do you do when a client comes to calls or to coaching sessions with nothing to coach on?” This is one of my favorite topics to talk about, and I know that whether you’re a brand new coach or a seasoned one, you will inevitably have this experience. It can be so hard to show up as the best coach possible when you see this as a problem, or as a sign of your ability as a coach, so let’s get into it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/8

Join me on the podcast this week to discover the four different types of decisions that exist, and how each one affects so much more in our lives than just the object of the decision. I’m sharing how I see my clients (and even myself) sitting in unproductive confusion over decisions that should be easy, and what you can do to reframe these decisions to make them less confusing. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/7

Listen in this week as I shed some clarity on the process of goal-setting, no matter what kind of coach you are. Learning this skill is going to allow you to guide your clients in a way that gets them mind-blowing results, so I urge you to follow this step-by-step. And make sure to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode where I’ll be answering the number one question I’ve been receiving from you guys! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/6

Join me on the podcast this week to discover how to bring some more awareness to what your clients are going through when they come to you. I’m sharing two things I see coaches misunderstand about the power of awareness, and some questions you can ask yourself to see if you’re doing this work, both for yourself in your self-coaching, and for your clients. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/5

Join me on the podcast this week to discover the one thing your clients want from you as a coach. I’m sharing all the things I see coaches spending their time on that aren’t actually helping get their business off the ground, and what is really going through your potential clients’ minds when they’re deciding whether or not to hire you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/4

In this episode, I'll share how you can make coaching your own by mixing plenty of your personality into your approach. We'll also talk about why it's so important to be flexible in your methods and responsive to what your clients really need. I will talk more about each of these aspects of coaching in later episodes, but there are a couple of things I wanted to share with you today that you can start thinking about immediately. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/3

In this episode, I want to talk a bit about the mind - getting into your ideal client's mind, but also getting out of your own! We'll talk about how to make a list of questions for yourself that will allow you to better understand your clients. We also walk through how you can draw on your own experiences (if you used to be the person that you help now) to ask better questions, and how this practice will help you connect with your ideal clients more easily. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/2

In this episode, I'll tell you about why I think coaching is one of the best jobs in the world (and why you're missing out if you don't feel amazing about what you do). I'll also tell you why I like to approach everything from two angles, which we'll take regularly in this podcast: How your thoughts about whatever you're doing are affecting your results, and what can we learn from this situation that would be useful to apply right now? Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/1