11/18/2025

How to Set Your Coaching Business Up for Success in 2026:

Retention, Renewals, and Referrals

Here’s a common mistake many new coaches make at the close of each year: they stop working. Experienced coaches know December is a golden opportunity to lay the groundwork for success in 2026. Why? Because December is a time of reflection. People look back on the year, celebrate wins, process losses, and dream about the future. But most are trapped in old patterns, fears, and limiting beliefs. And that’s where we, as coaches, can step in. This article explores three essential strategies—Retention, Renewals, and Referrals—that not only help your clients but also create a sustainable, thriving coaching business for you.

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Mastering the Art of Connection Calls

Turning Conversations into Coaching Relationships

Connection calls are a pivotal moment in the client acquisition process, and while they may seem natural to some, the most successful coaches know that these calls are deliberately crafted. Below are essential strategies to help turn an initial conversation into a long-lasting, paid coaching relationship.

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10/12/2025

A day of leadership-building for women: Inspiration and support

Speakers offer perspective; networking encouraged

The first-ever Cal State Fullerton LeadHERship Women’s Conference, held Sept. 30 at the Titan Student Union Pavilion, brought together 250 students, faculty, staff and guests from other CSUs for a day of inspiration, leadership skill-building and networking opportunities. An additional 100 people were on a waiting list for the free event, according to Phenicia McCullough, vice president of the Department of Human Resources…

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10/14/2025

CSUF hosts a day of leadership-building for women

From The Orange County Register:

“Gretchen Hydo, an executive career coach and author of “Break Free From Your Dirty Little Secret: A New You in 10 Secret Breaking Stages,” which discusses women’s self-doubt and sense of never doing enough, also addressed the conference attendees. Career coaching is a relatively new field, and professionals like Hydo can help women navigate some of the challenges they face in the business world, McCullough explained.”

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07/01/2025

Money, Money, Money:

Navigating Pricing, Value, and Client Objections

As coaches, one of the most challenging aspects of our business is navigating the topic of money. Whether it’s determining how much to charge, how to structure packages, or even how to confidently communicate our worth, pricing is often a source of stress. For many, the fear of pricing too high or too low, and the anxiety around client objections can hold us back from confidently asking for what we deserve. But understanding your value, knowing your differentiators, and reframing your relationship with money are essential steps in building a successful and sustainable coaching practice.