Scaling Up Your Coaching Business: When and How to Grow

Summary

In this episode, Angie and John discuss the timing and strategy of scaling up a coaching business. They share their personal experiences and challenges faced while growing their own businesses, emphasising the importance of monitoring progress and not rushing into expansion. They explore different scaling methods, including moving from one-on-one to group coaching, adding workshops, professional speaking, and other income streams. They stress the need for a well-thought-out plan and adapting as you go. The episode also highlights the importance of having a coach and being aware of your own capacity to avoid burnout.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Growth

00:21 Opening the Coaching Clinic

00:50 Defining Scaling in Coaching

01:42 Challenges of Scaling

02:20 Personal Experiences with Scaling

03:39 First Steps in Scaling

05:00 Group Coaching as a Scaling Strategy

06:00 Balancing Quantity and Quality

08:26 Exploring Additional Income Streams

14:46 The Importance of Vision and Planning

18:23 Adapting to Changes in the Coaching Industry

23:20 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Scaling Your Coaching Business: Transitioning from One-to-One to Group Coaching

Summary

In this episode of the Coaching Clinic, the focus is on how coaches can scale up their business by transitioning from one-to-one to group coaching. The episode outlines the benefits, such as gaining more time and delivering substantial value to clients, and addresses potential hesitations. Practical advice is provided on managing group dynamics, maintaining energy levels, and integrating group sessions seamlessly into existing practices. John also shares personal experiences and tips for encouraging clients to try group coaching. Listeners are invited to provide feedback and connect for further questions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Scaling Your Coaching Business

01:17 Why Consider Group Coaching?

06:02 Benefits of Group Coaching for Clients

08:26 Benefits of Group Coaching for Coaches

13:17 Challenges and Solutions in Group Coaching

15:53 Encouraging One-to-One Clients to Transition

17:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Deep Diving with Long-Term Coaching Clients: Maintaining Depth and Challenge

Summary

In this episode of The Coaching Clinic, hosts Angie and John discuss the challenges and strategies for maintaining meaningful and deep engagements with long-term coaching clients.

They explore the importance of ongoing self-reflection for coaches, recognising when sessions become too conversational and ensuring that coaching continues to provide value beyond just emotional support.

Additionally, they talk about handling sensitive topics, balancing patience with the need to challenge clients, and respecting boundaries when clients are not ready to delve into certain areas of their lives.

The episode emphasises the significance of being in tune with clients, listening for what’s unsaid, and sustaining a relationship that fosters growth and trust.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup

00:42 The Importance of Deep Work with Long-Term Clients

01:41 Challenges and Strategies for Maintaining Depth

02:53 Self-Reflection and Session Evaluation

04:44 Client Stories and Real-Life Examples

07:38 Navigating Sensitive Topics in Coaching

10:46 Holistic Coaching and Life Context

18:59 Handling Resistance and Respecting Boundaries

23:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Reclaiming the Term 'Influencer': Beyond Superficial Social Media Influence

Summary

In this episode, Angie and John discuss the concept of 'influencers' and the superficial image it often conveys. They critique the conventional idea of influencers as people with a large social media following but little substance.

They emphasize that true influence should reflect genuine professional expertise and personal authenticity.

The conversation touches on the importance of creating an intentional visual and personal brand that resonates with one’s audience, the balance between presenting a polished image and being relatable, and the relevance of sharing personal stories to connect with audiences.

They also explore the evolving nature of influence in the digital age and offer insights on achieving credibility and genuine connection in the world of social media and professional coaching.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: What Does It Mean to Be an Influencer?

00:13 Reclaiming the Word 'Influencer'

01:22 The Superficial Side of Social Media

02:42 Personal Stories and Authenticity

03:48 The Importance of Visual Branding

06:57 Balancing Professionalism and Authenticity

18:01 Sharing Stories to Connect

21:09 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

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Transforming Your Sales Mindset: From Sleazy to Effective Promotion

Summary

In this solo episode of the Coaching Clinic, Angie addresses the common aversion many coaches have towards sales. She offers practical tips and mindset shifts to help coaches confidently promote their business without feeling sleazy. Angie emphasizes the importance of seeing sales as offering solutions rather than pushing products and provides strategies for effective communication and trust-building. Listeners will learn how to articulate their value propositions clearly and conversationally and how to align their services with client needs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sales Mindset

00:51 Angie's Solo Hosting Debut

01:34 Understanding the Aversion to Sales

02:27 Promoting Yourself vs. Selling Yourself

07:30 Building Trust and Effective Communication

09:54 Aligning Your Offer with Client Needs

13:43 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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Navigating the Dangers of Toxic Positivity

Summary

In this shorter episode of the Coaching Clinic, John discusses the concept of toxic positivity and its potentially harmful effects.

He explains how positivity, while generally beneficial, can become detrimental when enforced as the only acceptable emotional state. Drawing parallels with cult-like behaviors, John outlines the BITE model—Behavior, Information, Thought, and Emotional control—used by cults to manipulate individuals.

He emphasises the importance of allowing a full range of emotions and avoiding suppressing negative feelings.

John also updates listeners on Angie's recovery and the exciting upcoming episodes and interviews.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Toxic Positivity

00:24 Upcoming Episodes and Guest Announcements

00:50 Understanding Toxic Positivity

01:22 Cults and Control Mechanisms

03:11 The Dangers of Toxic Positivity

06:38 Healthy Emotional Expression

07:42 Conclusion and Further Reading

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Effective Lead Magnets for Coaches to Attract New Clients

Summary

In this episode of the coaching clinic, John delves into the importance of lead magnets for coaches.

He covers what lead magnets are, their benefits, and examples such as quizzes, videos, white papers, and eBooks.

John also shares tips on creating valuable lead magnets that potential clients might even pay for, ensuring they can efficiently attract and retain new clients.

Additionally, the episode highlights tools like Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for CRM integration and the Scorecard app for quiz funnels.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Update on Angie

00:31 Introduction to Lead Magnets

01:56 Understanding Lead Magnets

03:25 Effective Lead Magnet Strategies

05:31 Protecting Your Intellectual Property

08:17 Examples of Successful Lead Magnets

13:30 Creating Your Own Lead Magnet

14:26 Conclusion and Next Steps

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How Sales Training Transformed My Coaching Practice

Summary

In this episode, the host explores the profound impact that sales training has had on their coaching practice, discussing how skills learned from sales professionals can enhance coaching effectiveness. The host shares personal experiences from a sales training role and explains why understanding sales can help coaches overcome common challenges like fear of prospecting and handling pricing discussions. The episode also outlines the planned formats for future shows, ranging from solo episodes to guest interviews, and emphasizes the importance of balancing rapport with authority in coaching. Listeners are encouraged to examine their own practices and consider the benefits of integrating sales techniques into their coaching approach.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sales Training for Coaches

01:23 Show Format and Upcoming Episodes

02:23 The Challenge of Sales for Coaches

03:28 My Sales Training Experience

05:15 The Importance of Mindset in Sales

08:55 Building Rapport and Identifying Challenges

15:12 Taking Action and Overcoming Resistance

22:27 Final Thoughts and Getting in Touch

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