What Makes a Coach Truly Stand Out? There are plenty of good coaches in the world. But what makes a coach amazing—the kind of coach clients never forget, the one they refer, and the one who builds a sustainable practice? In a recent conversation with Francie Jain, founder of Terawatt, we explored what sets standout coaches apart. Francie has worked with countless coaches, and she’s seen the difference between good coaching and truly exceptional coaching. Here are the characteristics she says make all the difference. 1. Original Ideas and a Clear Point of View The best coaches don’t just echo what others say. They create frameworks, methods, or intellectual property that reflect their unique perspective. This originality gives them confidence...
What the Top 10% of Coaches Do Differently (Based on Real Data) When I surveyed 115 coaches from around the world for the 2025 Global Coaching Business Survey, I noticed a clear pattern. The coaches who were fully booked or steadily signing clients shared specific habits. These habits were simple. sustainable. and completely available to you. Here are the top patterns the highest performing coaches follow in 2025. 1. They keep things simple The top performers are not juggling endless strategies. They choose one or two visibility methods and stick with them. Their approach is calm, grounded, and consistent. 2. They know exactly who they help They speak directly to a specific person with a specific problem. They know their...
How to Create Coaching Programs That Clients Actually Want One of the most common stumbling blocks for new coaches is creating their first coaching program. Too often, they fall into one of two traps: Overstuffing the program with everything they know, leaving clients overwhelmed and scattered. Being too vague, offering “12 sessions of coaching” without a clear result, leaving clients confused and hesitant to buy. I recently spoke with Stephanie O’Brien, a program design expert who has helped coaches package their expertise since 2013. She explained what makes the difference between a program that sells and one that struggles. The Power of a Clear Transformation Clients don’t buy “coaching.” They buy results. The first step in program design is...
Imposter Syndrome Coach - Why Doubting Your Skills Doesn't Mean You Lack Them This is one of the most common worries new coaches carry. The fear that you are not talented enough. not skilled enough. not experienced enough. The fear that someone will discover you are not as capable as you should be. The truth is that being a good coach has very little to do with perfection or performance.It has everything to do with presence. listening. curiosity. and compassion. If you care deeply.If you show up with intention.If you hold space with integrity. You are already well on your way. Your skill will grow as you practice.Your confidence will grow as you coach real humans.Your groundedness will grow...
What if the missing piece in your coaching or consulting business is not another course or certification, but a book? In this episode of She Coaches Coaches, bestselling author and publishing mentor Suzanne Doyle Ingram joins Candy to reveal how writing a book can transform your authority, visibility, and client flow. With more than 1,000 books published for business professionals, Suzanne shares✅ The number one mistake new authors make and how to avoid it✅ Why your outline is the most valuable part of your book✅ How to balance credibility and vulnerability so readers trust you✅ Smart ways to use your book as a marketing and client attraction tool Whether you are dreaming about your first book or ready to...
