When I first started my online coaching business, I had a major fear of visibility. As a naturally private person (plus an introvert), I was not comfortable with the idea of being seen online. And yet, I knew if I was going to have the impact I wanted and build a business that would give […]

Today’s topic is one that I get a lot of requests for. A lot of coaches and wellness entrepreneurs are overwhelmed by social media, confused by it, or fed up with it. And if that’s you, if you aren’t really sure how to best use social media for your business, or maybe you’re afraid to […]

So let’s say there’s an investment you want to make in your business. Maybe it’s hiring a website designer, a branding photographer, a mentorship program, or funding an ad campaign. Whatever it is, the output is going to be a good chunk of money … but you’re confident  the return on that investment is going […]

Are you stuck trying to choose a business name? I work with a lot of new coaches and this is one business task that I see SO many of them get stuck on. This one decision has the ability to stop you in your tracks. It’s hard to move forward until you have made a […]

Is the coaching market saturated?  I hear this a lot. I hear a lot of people citing this as the reason they can’t get paying clients. There are too many other coaches out there. Too much competition. So let’s talk about that. Here’s my take. While I don’t believe that the market is saturated, I […]

When I went to France for the first time, backpacking after med school, I thought: I’ll be able to speak French to the locals —no problem! I studied French all through high school, and I even took the enriched stream. Surely it will all come back. Pas de problème. Wrong. The people in France speak […]

I had a conversation with a new health coach recently, and one of the things she’s struggling with is drawing the boundaries between coaching and counseling. That’s because she is a licensed psychotherapist. And I find this distinction is something a lot of people struggle with. Many people feel confused about where counselling ends and […]

  If you’re trying to get a health coaching business off the ground, I think you’ll appreciate today’s question. Q: I’m trying to build a business as a health coach, but I have a dark secret. I’m not in perfect health myself. I mean, I’m working on it! I love everything about nutrition, leading an […]

If you’re a health coach or any other self-employed wellness professional, you’ve probably heard this advice before: you need to have a niche. But sometimes this is easier said than done. A lot of coaches worry that choosing a specific niche means they won’t be able to serve enough people. That they’ll be alienating most […]