Prosperous Coach Podcast

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Is there ever a time when a coach gives a client a refund?

YES, and that is guided by your integrity.

Strengthen the intuitive feelings that tell you when something is amiss in your coaching relationships such as

·      Weak or breached boundaries

·      Repetitive communication challenges

These things can be repaired if both you and your client are willing, which are ...

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Doesn’t it seem everyone is feeling overwhelm these days in higher proportions than before? I’ve been feeling it myself and I know some of it is not mine but rather the collective. 

And, I think, overwhelm can become a habitual state that needs an intervention before it becomes anxiety and depression.

What can you do to help your clients release overwh...

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We’re going to be talking about the difference between a DIY website, one that you do yourself using something like Wix or Squarespace or having a professional designer create a custom website for you.

There are a bunch of differences and I want you to know what they are so that as you're making this decision you can go in with your eyes open.

And the special guest that I have ...

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This episode is short and part of the series called Smart & Profitable Coaching Niches. If you’re new to this podcast and struggling to determine a strategic coaching niche, this series is for you. Check out all the episodes in this series at prosperouscoach.com/niche.

There’s something I hear nearly all new coaches say … they say “there’s a real need for that niche...

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Also mentioned - Rhonda's many episodes about pricing your coaching program

Can you enroll coaching clients without pushing or convincing? 

YES. And it’s far more effective than giving sample coaching sessions.

Instead, use a set of powerful questions that inspire your prospects to hire you.

I used to suck at enrolling coaching clients because I felt I had to per...

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Also mentioned in this episode:

280 - Coach, Are You Worried About Promising Results?

Nail Your Niche - 90-minute private niche strategy session with Rhonda

Are you stuck on your coaching niche?

A coach I talked to was struggling to decide whether they wanted to be a Health Coach or a Life Coach.

They were looking at the niche decision fr...

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I was having the last session with a favorite client the other day. 

Last sessions are a bittersweet time for all. 

Your clients lose an accountability partner and the structure that helps them stay inspired and make things happen. From here on out they’ll have to hold themselves accountable.

• You lose their unique presence in your ...

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Related episodes:

260 - Best Reasons and Timing for Coaches to Hire a Private Business Mentor

281 - Strategize Your Coaching Business 10 Ways for Faster Growth

320 - Are You Waiting for Coaching Clients to Value You?

My coaching business was my first foray into entrepreneurship after 20 years in corporate roles. Talk about an identity crisis! Okay, let’s reframe that ...

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Other episodes mentioned/related to this topic:

118 

Episodes about Discovery Call Mastery

162

198

217

241

242 with downloadable cheat sheet

Most of Rhonda's episodes about pricing https://prosperouscoachblog.com/topics/podcast/money-mastery-podcast/

Has a coaching client asked you for a refund? It’s a symptom.

Coaches unwittingly create requests lik...

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Other Episodes mentioned:

288 What Inspires People to Invest in Your Coaching?

82 The Mindset Shift That Helps You Charge More with Coaching Clients

271 Inspire Your Coaching Clients to Give You Dynamic Testimonials

359 Do You Really Need More Coach Training?

This episode is super short and inspired by the SABOTEUR in all of us who keeps...

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Not long ago I was among a group of new coaches who were having an interesting discussion about coaching someone who was un-coachable. 

As the situation was described, I realized the coaching conversation was actually between two friends, not a coach and her client.

A friend was having a rough time and the coach, wanting to help, tried to coach her fr...

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Being a small business owner is a territory for heroes where you can grow into your full potential.

You will positively affect more lives than you know with your coaching.

Still, growing a successful coaching business takes sustained effort. You will work your butt off and be all the better for it!

Recently, I had a walk and talk with one of my past VIP ...

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Also mentioned, Rhonda's Nail Your Niche session and her 5-month VIP Mentoring Program for coaches.

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What’s your coaching website done for you lately?

Does it help you enroll ideal clients or just sit there collecting cyber-dust?

Most first websites are duds. They’re just online brochures all about the coach and coaching with no mention of the audi...

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Have you had the impulse to rescue your coaching client from themselves?

No shame. Just tell yourself the truth here.

It’s a knee jerk desire that’s belied by your

·      energy

·      words

·      over-delivery

·      attachment to outcome

I get it!

You want so much to have a big impact that the basic tenets of coaching—that your client is resourceful and w...

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When was the last time you did some deep reflection about your coaching business?

If you’ve been in business for a year or more, you’re ready for real growth.

Would you like to: 

• Attract more or better clients? 
• Significantly raise your income? 
• Work less and reduce stress?
• Leverage your strengths or zone of genius?
• Stop doing what you don’t enjoy or ...

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Coach, what’s your zone of genius?

Many coaches will say it’s being a good listener or being able to hear more than what’s said.

Those are highly valuable skills and quite common in coaches.

What I’m talking about is a unique talent that, like a fingerprint, becomes central to your brand.

It might be a method that’s all yours. An unusual or rare experti...

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It's DISH THE DIRT time about me...

I made 4 big mistakes during the start-up of my coaching business and lived to tell the tale.

I've experienced multiple magical turning points in my business as well. 

Wonderful things will come to your coaching business if you don’t let mistakes stop you.

Mistakes are still the best way to learn. It's a time-honored traditi...

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Is your coaching business sustainable? 🤔

The usual top-of-mind issue for coaches is how to attract clients. That's part of sustainability for sure.

But what if you put in place mindsets and habits that create a business you can easily run from the get go?

What does that look and feel like?

• Less stress. ☺️
• Less work.
• Earning more for each effort. 🔥

One of my VIP m...