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ALL About Secret-Keeping and Secret-Breaking

September 12, 2024

I’ve worked with hundreds of people, and there is one thing I’ve found that we all have in common that you may not realize: secret-keeping.

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How to Answer “What Do You Charge?”

August 22, 2024

As an entrepreneur, you’re probably used to saying yes to anyone willing to pay for your services. I get it… You have a mortgage to

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Flip The Story

August 8, 2024

What story do you find yourself stuck living in? You know…That internal narrative that has created your reality, based on the story that keeps whispering

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How To Engage With Potential Clients (HINT: Title Comes Last)

July 22, 2024

How do you explain to others what it is that you do as a coach? You may often find yourself struggling with what to say

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What Are Secrets? (The Answer May Surprise You)

July 8, 2024

What is a secret? We all think we know the answer, right? Secrets are things that we’re hiding to either protect ourselves or others. But

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How to Overcome Money Objections From Potential Clients

June 24, 2024

In your coaching business, you’ll often encounter times when you have to overcome money objections from potential clients. So, how do you usually handle this?

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Consistency is essential for building a successful coaching practice.⁠
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Just like you won`t see results from the gym with sporadic visits, the same applies to client creation. 💪⁠
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It’s not about doing everything all the time; it’s about doing the right things regularly.⁠
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Regular, deliberate actions ensure a steady flow of potential clients, keeping your business growing. 🌱⁠
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How do you embed consistency into your client creation routine? 👇⁠
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#dailyroutines #lifebalance #networkingtips #growyourbusiness #goalplanning

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Consistency is essential for building a successful coaching practice.⁠
⁠
Just like you won't see results from the gym with sporadic visits, the same applies to client creation. 💪⁠
⁠
It’s not about doing everything all the time; it’s about doing the right things regularly.⁠
⁠
Regular, deliberate actions ensure a steady flow of potential clients, keeping your business growing. 🌱⁠
⁠
How do you embed consistency into your client creation routine? 👇⁠
⁠
#dailyroutines #lifebalance #networkingtips #growyourbusiness #goalplanning

When you’re trying to win over new clients, it’s important to be transparent, come from a place of service, and build trust with them. 🤝

Use these tips to show that your coaching is worth the investment!

What other methods do you use to win over uncertain clients? Leave your tips in the comments! ⬇️

#authenticity #personalbrand #vulnerability #clientrelations #growyourbusiness

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When you’re trying to win over new clients, it’s important to be transparent, come from a place of service, and build trust with them. 🤝

Use these tips to show that your coaching is worth the investment!

What other methods do you use to win over uncertain clients? Leave your tips in the comments! ⬇️

#authenticity #personalbrand #vulnerability #clientrelations #growyourbusiness

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: What am I protecting? 🤔⁠
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There’s a part of us that believes if we keep certain truths hidden—about who we are, what we’ve done, or how we feel—we’re somehow safer.⁠
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We think it shields us from judgment, rejection, or loss. 😔⁠
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But is that really true?⁠
⁠
What often feels like protection is actually something much more limiting: a false sense of safety. The very secrets we keep to protect ourselves from harm end up building walls that cut us off from the deeper connection, freedom, and authenticity we crave.⁠
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And here’s what you may not have realized: Secrets don’t just keep you from others, they keep you from yourself. 🔒⁠
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They encourage us to build a false identity, one that is constantly managed and controlled.⁠
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What’s even more heartbreaking is how this impacts our relationships. The walls we build to protect ourselves also keep others at arm’s length.⁠
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Genuine connection requires vulnerability. 🫂⁠
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Real safety doesn’t come from hiding. It comes from being fully seen.⁠
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The very thing you think you’re protecting yourself from (rejection, judgment, failure…) is actually the thing holding you back from the life you truly want.⁠
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So, my friend, what are your secrets costing you? And how much more alive, connected, and free could you be if you let them go? 🕊️⁠
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#rejection #falseself #beboldbeyou #vulnerabilityisstrength #emotionalgrowth #personalgrowthjourney #authenticityjourney

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Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: What am I protecting? 🤔⁠
⁠
There’s a part of us that believes if we keep certain truths hidden—about who we are, what we’ve done, or how we feel—we’re somehow safer.⁠
⁠
We think it shields us from judgment, rejection, or loss. 😔⁠
⁠
But is that really true?⁠
⁠
What often feels like protection is actually something much more limiting: a false sense of safety. The very secrets we keep to protect ourselves from harm end up building walls that cut us off from the deeper connection, freedom, and authenticity we crave.⁠
⁠
And here’s what you may not have realized: Secrets don’t just keep you from others, they keep you from yourself. 🔒⁠
⁠
They encourage us to build a false identity, one that is constantly managed and controlled.⁠
⁠
What’s even more heartbreaking is how this impacts our relationships. The walls we build to protect ourselves also keep others at arm’s length.⁠
⁠
Genuine connection requires vulnerability. 🫂⁠
⁠
Real safety doesn’t come from hiding. It comes from being fully seen.⁠
⁠
The very thing you think you’re protecting yourself from (rejection, judgment, failure…) is actually the thing holding you back from the life you truly want.⁠
⁠
So, my friend, what are your secrets costing you? And how much more alive, connected, and free could you be if you let them go? 🕊️⁠
⁠
#rejection #falseself #beboldbeyou #vulnerabilityisstrength #emotionalgrowth #personalgrowthjourney #authenticityjourney

It won’t be easy…⁠
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But it will be SO worth it.⁠
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Stairway to Six is an intense business accelerator, meant to take you to your edge and push your limits. 🧗‍♀️⁠
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But it`s the best way to learn successful methods from an experienced multiple six-figure coach, alongside other like-minded coaches.⁠
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So what’s included in this business-boosting program for coaches, you ask?⁠
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⭐️ Direct access to me during five full-day sessions⁠
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⭐️ Two First Wednesday community events⁠
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⭐️ A private Facebook community for your cohort⁠
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All of these are intentionally designed to take each lesson deeper and create actionable plans.⁠
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Applications are OPEN for the Winter 2025 cohort. 🤝⁠
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Space is limited…apply now! (link in bio)⁠
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#businessplanning #growyourbusiness #goalplanning #coachtraining #networkingtips

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It won’t be easy…⁠
⁠
But it will be SO worth it.⁠
⁠
Stairway to Six is an intense business accelerator, meant to take you to your edge and push your limits. 🧗‍♀️⁠
⁠
But it's the best way to learn successful methods from an experienced multiple six-figure coach, alongside other like-minded coaches.⁠
⁠
So what’s included in this business-boosting program for coaches, you ask?⁠
⁠
⭐️ Direct access to me during five full-day sessions⁠
⁠
⭐️ Two First Wednesday community events⁠
⁠
⭐️ A private Facebook community for your cohort⁠
⁠
All of these are intentionally designed to take each lesson deeper and create actionable plans.⁠
⁠
Applications are OPEN for the Winter 2025 cohort. 🤝⁠
⁠
Space is limited…apply now! (link in bio)⁠
⁠
#businessplanning #growyourbusiness #goalplanning #coachtraining #networkingtips

Your pricing should not be based on your self-esteem…

You are worth more than any 💰 amount!

Pricing should reflect the transformation you offer, the expertise you bring, and the impact you make on your clients’ lives—not how you feel about yourself on any given day.

When you set your rates:

💡 Focus on the results your clients achieve through your coaching.

💡 Remember the time and energy you’ve invested in honing your craft.

💡 Don’t forget the ripple effect of the work you do—how it touches not just your clients, but their communities and workplaces too.

Pricing isn’t about proving your value; it’s about honoring it. You’re not just selling coaching sessions—you’re offering life-changing results.

So, let’s drop the self-doubt and charge what your work is truly worth. ✨

#businesscoachingforwomen #lifecoachingtips #purposefulliving #buildclientele #successformula

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Your pricing should not be based on your self-esteem…

You are worth more than any 💰 amount!

Pricing should reflect the transformation you offer, the expertise you bring, and the impact you make on your clients’ lives—not how you feel about yourself on any given day.

When you set your rates:

💡 Focus on the results your clients achieve through your coaching.

💡 Remember the time and energy you’ve invested in honing your craft.

💡 Don’t forget the ripple effect of the work you do—how it touches not just your clients, but their communities and workplaces too.

Pricing isn’t about proving your value; it’s about honoring it. You’re not just selling coaching sessions—you’re offering life-changing results.

So, let’s drop the self-doubt and charge what your work is truly worth. ✨

#businesscoachingforwomen #lifecoachingtips #purposefulliving #buildclientele #successformula

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