The Thriving Coaches Podcast

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com --- Two months. Over 200,000 views. And one realisation that caught me off guard. In this masterclass - Visibility From Zilch: Two Months In - I share everything I've discovered since starting my visibility experiment with Andrea. The barrier that stops most coaches, therapists and changeworkers from getting their message out into the world isn't technical. It's not the algorithm, the platform, or the app. It's something far more subtle. I cover what these two months have revealed, the window of opportunity that's open right now (and won't be forever), and a live coaching demo I think will land for a lot of people. Big love, Jamie

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com Two years ago, I ran my first masterclass on AI and the future of coaching. Some of what I said back then sounded a bit "out there". This week, Forbes published a piece of research that confirmed pretty much everything I'd predicted - including the part most coaches don't want to hear. In this conversation with Andrea, I unpack what the research actually says, what it means for anyone who coaches for a living, and why I think one of the biggest issues facing society right now - the loneliness epidemic - is going to play a much bigger role in this story than most people realise. Big love, Jamie

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com If you've been following me for a while, you've probably seen a lot of things I've done that have worked. But there's a good chance you haven't noticed the ones that didn't. In this clip from my Visibility from Zero masterclass, I pull back the curtain on something most people never talk about - and it might change how you think about getting started with anything new. Big love, Jamie

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com A few weeks ago during the Visibility Masterclass Series, I did a live coaching demo with Kate - a coach who was navigating something I see all the time. She knew what she wanted to say. She had the experience and the expertise. But every time she went to show up on LinkedIn or social media, she'd see what everyone else was doing and think: "I should be doing that. That looks amazing. I'm not ready." Sound familiar? In this 12-minute coaching demo, we explore what's really going on when being yourself feels harder than copying everyone else - and what shifts when you stop trying to be good at "marketing" and start being good at being you. Thanks to Kate for volunteering and allowing me to share this with you. Big love, Jamie

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and colleague Ankush Jain – coach, teacher, speaker, founder of Coaching Career School, and author of the new book Awakening the Coach Within. We talk about the real journey behind building a coaching practice: the early days, the missteps, the breakthroughs, and the insights that shaped everything that came after. This is a very open, very human conversation about what it actually takes to do this work in a grounded, sustainable way. In this conversation, we explore: What the early years of a coaching business really look like Why seeing coaching as a calling changes everything How generosity plays a surprising role in client creation Why trust and relationship will matter more than ever in the years ahead The courage and clarity behind Ankush's new book If you're a coach — new or experienced — this is a conversation worth hearing. Get Ankush's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1919275304 ----- 👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com

In this extract from a recent live session, Jamie explores the value of a principles understanding in times of crisis. The world is shifting fast — with AI, volatility and uncertainty reshaping how we live and work. Yet there's something deeper, unchanging, that every human being has access to. In this episode, Jamie shares: • Why AI might soon outthink (and outwork) us — and why that's not the real issue • What humanity still has that no technology can replicate • And how awakening to the truth of who you really are might just be our best path forward A sobering yet hopeful reflection on what it means to navigate life from wisdom, wellbeing and purpose. Follow Jamie on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/JamieSmartCom Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com Why Hire a Coach When ChatGPT Is Free? | AI, Coaching & the Human Spirit In this short 4-minute clip from my recent masterclass AI, Coaching & the 3Ps – One Year On, a participant shared that a potential client had asked him: "Why should I hire you when I can just use ChatGPT for free?" It's a great question — and one every coach, therapist, and changeworker will need to answer sooner or later. In this video, I share how I responded… and what it reveals about the rapidly changing world of coaching and therapy. You'll hear: •⁠ ⁠The surprising truth about what AI is already doing better than many coaches •⁠ ⁠Why the usual "human" answers won't be enough in the years ahead •⁠ ⁠And the one thing AI will never be able to replicate — the human spirit It's a short but vital reflection on how to stay relevant and impactful in a world being reshaped by AI. 📣 Do you want to work with me to master the art of transformation and learn how to awaken others to their true selves? Discover the Clarity Certification Training - Self-Study Track on jamiesmart.com/CCT

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com A lot of coaches are starting to feel uneasy about the impact of AI on our profession. And with good reason. In this short clip from last month's private masterclass for CCT grads, Jamie shares important data that reveals just how — and how fast — things are shifting. You'll hear: • The surprising #1 way people are already using AI chatbots in their personal lives • Why convenience may be the biggest disruptor of all • And what this all means for the future of coaching, therapy and change-work This isn't theory. It's happening right now — and the implications are huge. The good news? There are things human coaches can do that AI never will. PS: Next Wednesday, 1st October, Jamie is repeating this masterclass — but this time it's open to everyone in the community. You're invited to join live for AI, Coaching & the 3Ps – One Year On: What's Changed, What's Next. Book your free seat here: www.JamieSmart.com/event

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: www.JamieSmart.com Earlier this month, I shared a private Masterclass with Clarity Coaches graduates, exploring the impact of AI, the shifts we're all living through, and what this means for coaches, awakeners and changeworkers. This video is a short extract from that session. In it, I share one of my favourite Buckminster Fuller quotes about humanity being in its "final exam"… and reflect on what that means in these extraordinary times. I also explore the strange juxtaposition between humanity's greatest powers and our deepest fragility — and why it looks to me like we may be standing on the edge of a very different relationship with each other and the world. Big love, Jamie

🔥 The full "High-Ticket Enrollment Unpacked" programme is part of the Ultimate Coaching Mastery Bundle – available now for 85% off, but only until this Friday at midnight. Don't miss it: jamiesmart.com/mastery ⏳🚀 ---- What happens when you enroll a client in a high-ticket package live - in front of an audience—and follow through to the transformation? In this special episode, I'm joined by executive coach Russell Davis for a check-in conversation after he completed a five-figure coaching journey that started during my "High-Ticket Enrollment, Unpacked" programme. You'll hear: - What really made the difference in Russell's decision to say yes - How the coaching unfolded over time - What it takes to enroll someone in a bigger vision for their life (and how to do that for yourself first) This might be the only time a client has been enrolled live in front of an audience and then returned to reflect on the journey. It's part of what I want for you: to fall in love with enrollment conversations and grow your coaching practice with impact and integrity.

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: www.JamieSmart.com This week, I'm sharing a short clip from one of my advanced programmes, where we explored something that quietly shapes so much of your experience… especially when it comes to money. For many people, money feels tricky or elusive - but often, it's got less to do with the money itself… and everything to do with your relationship to it. In this clip, I share a simple metaphor that points to how that works - and why things can start to shift when you see it differently. Big love, Jamie

This week, I'm sharing a short clip from a recent weekend of my flagship programme Clarity Certification Training, where I answered an interesting question: "How can coaches better understand what truly motivates their potential clients?" It's such an important question – because they're focusing on what the coach finds valuable themselves… rather than what really matters to the people they're hoping to help. I start my answer by sharing one of my favourite metaphors (from my friend Dean Jackson) that brings this to life in a really simple way. You'll hear us explore what your clients are really looking for, what they're trying to avoid – and how to take both into account when you're designing your offer. If you've ever had a potential client back away – and you weren't quite sure why – you might find this especially helpful. Big love, Jamie --- 🚀 Ready to Boost Your Coaching Impact? Take Jamie Smart's free 4-min assessment to gain clarity, enroll clients, and maximize your impact. www.jamiesmart.com/scorecard

There's a moment in nearly every breakthrough – one that's easy to miss if you don't know what to look for. It's often quiet, almost invisible… but it's where everything starts to shift. In last night's masterclass, I slowed things down and unpacked a recent coaching demo where one of these pivotal moments happened, and we explored: – What I was noticing beneath the surface – Why I asked the questions I did (including a few that might seem counterintuitive) – How the entire session pivoted on a single shift in perspective If you're a coach, change-worker, or just fascinated by the inside-out nature of real transformation, I think you'll find this especially useful. Big love, Jamie P.S. Towards the end of the session, I shared two possible next steps for anyone wanting to take their coaching to the next level: 1 - If you've been considering joining Clarity Certification Training and want to explore if it's the right next step for you, you can start your CCT application & diagnostic here. 👉 www.jamiesmart.com/CCT Submitting the application isn't a commitment to join – it's an exploration. And many find that simply completing the diagnostic gives you deep, valuable insights into your coaching journey and business. Super Early Bird pricing expires on May 29th, but if you decide to join, we'll honour that rate based on your application date. 2 - Or if you'd prefer to get to know me better and experience my work in a small group, you're warmly invited to join our next Impact & Confidence Accelerator on June 12th (a few spots are still available). 👉 www.jamiesmart.com/calendar