Mastering Coaching Skills

This month marks the two-year celebration of The Coach Lab, and to keep the good vibes going, I’ve got something a little different. I’ve interviewed some of my clients from The Coach Lab, and they’re here to discuss what it’s really like in there and the impact this container has had on their coaching skills.

Regina Sloan is a nurse and a general life coach for women. Jess Johnson is a courage and compassion coach for entrepreneurs. Suzanne Clarke is a life and business coach for business owners and leaders. These coaches are sharing their favorite takeaways from the past two years of The Coach Lab and we're discussing why working on your coaching skills is essential for the longevity of your coaching business.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/176

We have some exciting things coming up on the podcast in March 2024. This marks the two-year anniversary of the launch of The Coach Lab, my foundational skills, lifetime access program for coaches where I dive deep into what it takes to actually run a coaching business day to day, and we’re celebrating over here for the next month.

Go behind the scenes in The Coach Lab and discover what life is like in this revolutionary space. Learn about the structure of The Coach Lab, the decisions that have made The Coach Lab amazing, what the future has in store for this container, and I’m sharing exactly what you get when you join The Coach Lab.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/175

If you’re a coach and your client has a bunch of different goals that aren’t related to each other, how do you know where to start? Do you create a strategy so they can achieve their goals one by one, or can you set them off to tackle a few goals at a time? Of course, there are a few possible answers depending on your specific client and your preferences as the coach, but I’m going through all of your options right here.

Discover how to approach coaching your client when they have lots of different goals they’re working towards. I’m sharing my advice for helping your client track multiple goals at once, and you’ll learn how to help your client prioritize and stay on track in achieving their goals.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/174

I’ve built a free video series around the reality of not achieving our goals as coaches, showing you how to avoid making the same mistakes or catch yourself when you’re getting stuck in the drama of missing your goal. I’m sharing part one of the video series right here on the podcast. This is all about either making mistakes and moving past them as quickly as possible or avoiding these mistakes altogether.

Hear about what really happened in my coaching business in 2023. I’m discussing the goals I set for myself, the goals within those goals, and you’ll learn how to think about your own goals and what you want to achieve in your coaching business moving forward.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/173

If you choose to coach for free, there are things you want to be aware of and decide ahead of time. This week, I’m discussing the two sides of offering complimentary coaching and what to take into consideration beforehand.

Discover some reasons why I think integrating free coaching into your practice can be beneficial for you. You'll learn how to craft a clear vision of what your free coaching could look like, and I also share tips on where to volunteer your coaching services and alternative ideas for expanding your options beyond providing free one-on-one sessions.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/172

I see many clients struggle with flexibility in various ways. Some are too flexible, while others are the opposite and have a very strict program. If you think you need a perfectly organized system in your coaching business or sessions, let me tell you that humans don’t always fit into such systems and things don’t always go as planned.

Discover how to be a flexible coach and why that is a powerful way to help your client figure out what they want at a specific moment. I’m sharing why it will be easier for you to notice when your client is not feeling their usual energy if you allow yourself to relax and be confident in your coaching, and how to incorporate more flexibility where you need it.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/171

Too many coaches feel unsure of themselves when interrupting their clients. However, this is a skill you can learn, and although it takes some practice, learning when to interrupt your client is one of the secrets to communicating in a way that has the potential to change your clients’ lives.

Discover when it’s the right time to let your clients keep talking and why interrupting them might be a better idea. I‘m sharing why you might be reluctant to interrupt your clients, and you’ll learn the nuance that exists around interrupting a client when they’re in full flow, so you can show up for your clients in the way they need you to most.

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How do you deal with overwhelm and other negative feelings when you aren’t getting the results you want? And how do you help your clients process their feelings when things aren’t going their way? This is a vital coaching skill and, if this is something you need to work on, today’s episode is for you.

Discover how to handle the overwhelm that inevitably comes up when we aren’t hitting our goals. You’ll learn what’s happening in your brain when overwhelm hits, why your brain will try to make you take a ton of action to try to fix it, and how to slow down and give yourself a chance to move forward in the face of disappointment or any other challenging emotion.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/169

I believe there is one skill that stands out above all the other skills and tools that you need as a coach, whether you’re new or you’ve been around for a while, and whatever niche you’re in: the ability to listen. This is a non-negotiable if you want to be an amazing coach.

Discover why listening is the most important skill you can have as a coach. I’m sharing what gets in the way of being a good listener, what specifically you should be listening out for, and you’ll learn how to hone your listening skills so you can show up in the best possible way for your clients.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/168

Whatever your goals are, and no matter how you help your clients set and achieve their goals, there is always room to refine your process. If you feel like there’s something getting in the way of you feeling amazing about your goals, today’s episode is for you.

Discover some of the biggest goal-setting mistakes I see coaches making and how to avoid them. Learn how to set goals that are aligned and compatible, so you can go forward and live into your big picture for the year ahead.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/167