Dear Gretchen: My dad is very important to me and also very sick. I live in another state and would like to live closer to him. I tried to speak to my man about moving. He doesn’t really want to. I don’t know how to convince him to come with me. I don’t want to […]
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Feelings. We all have them. Being human is a messy business full of joy, happiness, pain and sorrow. Sometimes we feel like we are on top of the world, other times we feel like the world is on top of us. The fact of the matter is, no feeling lasts forever. I’ve been struck this
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As we look towards the close of 2016, I want you to consider this; are you living an accidental life? We are all on this earth for a limited amount of time. The old adage, life is short and then you die, bears truth. If your number was up, have you accomplished all that you
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Suicide is a subject that makes people feel uncomfortable. Mental illness is complicated and a hard diagnosis to receive. People who live with it feel ashamed. My client, international teen cover model, Amy Elmore, knows. She is one of the 8.3 million Americans per year that has experienced suicidal thoughts. She is one of the
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Dear Gretchen: My daughter-in-law says she loves me, but she never comes to my house. She says it’s not my housekeeping or anything like that. I feel disappointed. Am I too sensitive? — Left out mom, Reseda, CA Dear Left Out: Feelings are feelings. You aren’t being too sensitive, and it’s okay to feel disappointed.
Healthy conflict resolution starts with empathy and understanding. 🫂
It’s about finding a middle ground and respecting one another’s views while working toward a solution, TOGETHER.
When we listen, stay calm, and communicate, we pave the road for stronger and more meaningful connections. 💪
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Are you dreaming of booking your ideal clients this season? 🎄
My Connection Call Scripts are here to help! They’re designed to guide you through every step of your Connection (a.k.a. Discovery) Calls, turning no’s and maybe’s into excited YESES! 🙌
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When I first started out as a coach, I remember feeling stuck when it came to finding clients. I had the skills, the drive, and a clear vision for my business…
But, turning that into actual clients? That felt like a different story. 😔
I didn’t want to cold call or send salesy messages to people I hadn’t spoken to in years. (And I know many of you don’t want to do this either!)
It all seemed so overwhelming until I learned about the Green, Yellow, and Red list strategy, which helped me feel confident with my outreach.
The process is simple yet impactful! Let me walk you through it.
🟢 Start with your Green List.
This is the list of people who are easy to reach out to—your friends, family, current and past coworkers, and people from any groups or organizations you’re part of. These are your warmest connections.
🟡 Next, move on to your Yellow List.
These are people you know, but aren’t super close with. Maybe they’d send you a get well card, but they wouldn’t show up at your door with soup. Think of old colleagues, acquaintances, or distant friends.
🔴 Finally, your Red List.
This is your list of people who seem a bit intimidating or out of reach. Think of professionals like doctors, lawyers, or high profile people in your network. You may want to avoid these conversations, but they’re worth putting on your radar.
I’ll be honest, reaching out to someone on my Red List always feels nerve-racking.
But I remind myself: I’m offering something valuable. ✨
After sending a simple message, I often end up with a new client a few months later.
Sometimes, we have to stretch beyond what feels comfortable in order to really grow. 🌱
P.S. For more tips and support for coaches, join my Coaching for Coaches community! Link in bio!
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When you join my program for coaches, you’ll learn how to…
➡️ Consistently book discovery calls.
➡️ Ace the client enrollment process.
➡️ Create daily business practices to up-level your income and your coaching skills.
➡️ Sell through service so clients are searching for you - not the other way around.
This is an intense business accelerator, meant to take you to your edge and push your limits.
You’ll be asked to play full out, try new concepts in real-time, and act on what you’ve learned as you’re learning it.
In other words…you must be FULLY committed to showing up and doing the necessary work. 🤝
Which will require practice, patience, and persistence.
This is how you’ll see the amazing results that are possible through this program, like past students have seen in their own coaching practices. 🌟
Learn more and apply through the link in bio!
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Do you ever wonder how you can craft your coaching identity in a crowded market? 🤔
Your methodology isn’t what makes you stand out; it’s your authenticity. ✨
Crafting a coaching identity means building on what resonates with your clients, staying true to your vision, and evolving with each interaction.
Embrace your distinct perspective, values, and voice—these are the true magnets that attract your ideal clients. 🧲
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