How to Start a Coaching Business Without Getting Lost in Tech If you’ve ever felt stalled by tech, you’re not alone. I see this all the time with thoughtful, capable coaches. They’re motivated. They’re committed. And somehow they end up spending hours comparing platforms, tweaking tools, or setting things up “properly”… while still not signing clients. Here’s the truth most people won’t tell you: Technology does not create clients.Conversations do. In Episode 2 of my Foundations series, I walk through the only tech you actually need to start coaching. And just as importantly, what you can safely ignore for now. Because one of the fastest ways to lose momentum is to overbuild before you’ve even started. Here’s the simple...
For many coaches, money is one of the hardest topics to talk about. Not because they lack intelligence or discipline, but because money carries emotion, history, and deeply ingrained beliefs. In a recent episode of She Coaches Coaches, I sat down with Leah Hadley, CEO of Intentional Wealth Partners, to talk about why traditional financial advice often misses the mark for coaches. And what it really takes to build wealth in a way that feels aligned, ethical, and sustainable. When Success and Shame Coexist One of the most powerful themes in our conversation was how common it is for highly successful women to feel uncomfortable or ashamed when it comes to money. Leah shared stories of clients who appear accomplished...
How to Get Your First Coaching Client When Busy Work Is Keeping You Stuck Why Smart Coaches Aren’t Signing Clients (And What Actually Changes That) If you’re a capable, well-trained coach who still isn’t signing clients consistently, I want you to hear this clearly: It’s not because you’re not good enough.It’s not because you picked the “wrong” niche.And it’s not because you need another certification. Most coaches aren’t stuck because they lack talent.They’re stuck because no one ever showed them how to build the foundation of a coaching business. Coaching programs teach you how to coach.They rarely teach you how clients are actually created. That gap is where confusion grows. You stay busy. You work hard. You consume more information.But...
What if building a successful coaching or consulting business wasn’t about doing more. But about building better systems? In this episode, Candy sits down with Scott Abbott, entrepreneur, author, and founder of BossUp. A modern business operating system designed to help leaders bring clarity, alignment, and accountability to their organizations. With more than three decades of experience across startups, Fortune-level companies, and global consulting firms, Scott shares the real story behind BossUp. Including his personal rock-bottom moment, the mindset shift that changed everything, and why ownership and structure are the true foundations of sustainable growth. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why most coaches don’t have a motivation problem. They have a systems problem How business operating systems create freedom, not...
Inner Critic Coaching Business - It's Not Failure You Fear. It's Being Seen.
For many thoughtful, high-functioning people, fear isn’t about failing privately. It’s about being seen failing publicly.
In this episode, I explore the difference between fear of failure and fear of exposure. I share why protecting your image can quietly stall growth, and how self-trust erodes when avoidance becomes the default.
This is an invitation to relate differently to fear. Not by eliminating it, but by understanding what it’s asking of you now.
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