How Running a Survey Built My Authority Faster Than Years of Content I ran a coaching industry survey for clarity.I did not expect it to shift my authority almost instantly.But that is exactly what happened. Here is why. People started listening differently Once I began sharing the insights from the survey, people leaned in. The data gave my voice weight, clarity, and credibility. Authority comes from clarity, not volume Running the survey helped me speak from a grounded place. I was sharing evidence, not opinions. That clarity created trust. Conversations shifted immediately People reached out.People asked for collaboration.People wanted to know more.Insight attracts attention. This approach is perfect for thoughtful, introverted coaches A survey is a powerful authority-building strategy that...
Breaking Self Sabotage With Faith. How Coach Risk Helps Women Step Into Themselves When you hear the word “selfish,” what comes up for you? For so many women, it feels wrong before it ever feels right. We are taught to pour out, to serve, to be the dependable one, the strong one, the one who holds everything together. Somewhere along the way our own identity gets wrapped up in everyone else. In this episode of She Coaches Coaches, I had the joy of talking with Ariska “Coach Risk” Scott, a Board Certified Christian Mental Health Coach and Transformational Life Coach. She is the founder of A Bountiful Solution, creator of The Selfish Society and Let’s Get Selfish workshops, and...
Why I Ran My Own Coaching Industry Survey (And What It Changed) There came a point in my business where I felt frustrated by the lack of real information about the coaching industry. The glossy reports did not match what I was seeing in my clients’ businesses. Coaches were struggling in ways that were not reflected anywhere. So I created the survey I wished existed. I wanted real data from real coaches Not theories.Not assumptions.Not predictions.I wanted to understand what was actually working right now. That meant asking real coaches:• Where are your clients coming from• What strategies are helping• What strategies are wasting time• What do you wish you knew sooner• What support do you need most The answers...
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...
