Mastering Coaching Skills

There are certain thoughts that seem to show up at exactly the wrong time. Just when you're working toward something meaningful, they appear and sound so convincing that they feel like facts. Whether it's "I'm not good enough," "I'm not ready yet," or "I'm so far behind," these deeply ingrained beliefs can quietly shape the way you think, act, and coach. In this episode, I share eight coaching strategies for working through core beliefs, both for yourself and for your clients. I explore why these beliefs feel so true, how they become deeply practiced over time, and what to do when logic alone is not enough to loosen their grip. For full show notes, transcript, and to join the waitlist for Reimagine, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/296 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

The idea of "having it all" can feel inspiring, unrealistic, or even frustrating depending on who you ask. For many ambitious women, it often feels like there is an invisible tradeoff between success, family, health, relationships, and the things that matter most. In this episode, I talk with colleague and client, Binie Klein, about what it really means to have it all and why the answer may be different than you think. We explore how Binie defines a fulfilling life, the role priorities play in shaping your choices, and why being intentional with your time is about much more than productivity. For full show notes, transcript, and to join the waitlist for Reimagine, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/294 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf Learn more about Binie's work: binieklein.com

There comes a point in many coaching businesses when what once worked starts to feel harder to sustain. Not because anything is wrong, but because you've grown, your priorities have changed, or the business you've built no longer fits the life you want to live. In this episode, I talk with one of my incredible clients, Melisa Liberman, about the process of reimagining her coaching business. We explore her transition from years of one-on-one coaching to group programs, the mindset shifts that made those changes possible, and how she learned to focus on solving the right problem at the right time rather than getting distracted by everything that might come next. For full show notes, transcript, and to join the waitlist for Reimagine, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/292 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf Learn more about Melisa's work: melisaliberman.com

As coaches, we can often get caught up in the idea that we have to be in constant transformation energy to be successful in our coaching businesses. But what happens when we stay in that constant state of transformation and forget to shift into our coaching expertise? In this episode, I dive into how staying in transformation energy can lead to burnout and a constant sense of needing to change everything. I also share why moving into your coaching expertise can actually create more stability and confidence in your business, allowing you to serve your clients at a higher level without always chasing the next transformation. For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/290 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

I have a successful coaching business, and there are still plenty of messy, human moments happening behind the scenes. Success does not mean perfection. In this episode, I'm sharing 10 behind-the-scenes confessions of a successful coach so you can see what real life in a working business actually looks like. For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/278 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

Marketing can feel surprisingly good when you understand how you are naturally wired to show up in your business. Instead of forcing strategies that drain you, knowing your coaching archetype helps you recognize which approaches feel more natural, sustainable, and even enjoyable. In this episode, I share the five coaching archetypes and how they can bring clarity and ease back into your marketing by helping you choose strategies that actually fit you. When marketing aligns with who you are, it stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like a meaningful extension of your work. For full show notes, transcript, and to take the coaching archetype quiz, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/276 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

Self-coaching is one of the most talked-about tools in the coaching industry, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. For a lot of coaches, it quietly turns into something that feels heavy, performative, or even punishing instead of supportive. In this episode, I walk you through how I actually coach myself and just as importantly, when I don't. If self-coaching has ever felt confusing, ineffective, or exhausting, this episode will help you rethink what it's for and find ways to approach it that actually feel supportive and personal to you. For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/274 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

Have you ever looked around and thought everyone else has it together except you? In this episode, I'm sharing a personal moment that reminded me what actually creates value in coaching. If you've ever questioned whether you're doing enough or worried that your own struggles disqualify you from helping others, this episode will shift how you think about your role as a coach and show you why you don't have to have it all together to offer something deeply meaningful. For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/272 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf