In this heartfelt solo episode, Laura dives deep into the real reason live events are so transformative—not just for personal growth, but for your coaching practice as a whole.

She shares powerful, personal stories from the retreats and live events that shaped her—from her first nurse coach training immersion, to masterminds with 7-figure entrepreneurs, to deeply spiritual experiences she never could have predicted. Whether it's making eye contact during an embodiment exercise, crying mid-flight after a breakthrough, or meeting a future business partner over dinner, Laura explores the irreplaceable magic of in-person transformation.

You’ll walk away understanding:

• Why live events create momentum that Zoom just can’t replicate
• How attending events raises your presence, listening, and coaching skills
• What makes live experiences such a powerful cure for burnout, self-doubt, or stagnation
• Why your identity as a coach fundamentally shifts when you immerse yourself in real community
• What kind of breakthroughs only happen between the sessions

Whether you’re in a funk, in full momentum, or just craving a deeper connection—this episode will inspire you to say yes to stepping out of your daily life and into something sacred.

Laura also reflects on the upcoming Boone Retreat (with guest Leon VanderPol), shares the real talk behind pricing retreats, and offers guidance for those of you who can’t make it but still want to grow.

Connect with us:

• Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches
• Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com
• Join the conversation in our Facebook group: The Successful Nurse Coach Community

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In this episode, I’m naming something we’ve all felt in certification but haven’t quite had the words for: the invisible curriculum.

Yes, you signed up to become a nurse coach—to get CEUs, frameworks, and a board certification. But what you actually get is a mirror held up to your deepest beliefs, fears, and identity.

You might be thinking, “Why does it feel like my life is coaching me?” You’re not doing it wrong—this is the work. It’s emotional, messy, and transformational. You’re not just earning a title… you’re becoming someone new.

I share why this part of the process matters, how it sets our program apart, and why it's the real reason Laura and I decided to run a certification in the first place.

What part of the invisible curriculum are you learning right now?

Courage? Trust? Vulnerability?

Whatever it is, you’re becoming. And I’m proud of you.

—Shelby 💛

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https://www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com/joinusinboone

In this solo episode, I’m coming to you with a question that’s been sitting heavy in my heart lately:

What if alignment doesn’t feel good at first?

What if it feels like fear, like resistance, like vulnerability? What if pursuing your purpose actually stretches you more than staying stuck ever did?

I talk to hundreds of nurse coaches every month—and the theme I hear over and over again is that we want alignment. We want authenticity, freedom, fulfillment. But when we start to chase it… it doesn’t always feel good. And then we think something’s wrong with us.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey—the tears, the closet cries, the “I don’t want to do this today” moments. I’m sharing how I’ve built the muscle of consistency and why I still choose this work even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

• Why we confuse alignment with ease (and why that’s dangerous)
• The emotional labor of building something meaningful
• The myth that hard = wrong
• My personal battles with imposter syndrome, leadership, and showing up when I didn’t feel like it
• Why consistency (not motivation) is the true superpower
• A better question to ask than “Do I want to?”

Connect with us:

• Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches
• Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com
• Join the conversation in our Facebook group: The Successful Nurse Coach Community

If you loved this episode…

Please take 30 seconds to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it helps more nurses find this work and fall in love with the boring parts too. 💕

Mentioned in this episode:

https://www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com/joinusinboone