Mastering Coaching Skills

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