Description

Many coaches dream of leaving corporate life and building their own coaching practice. But what does that transition really require?

In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultoriwelcomes executive coach Mike Alles, PCC, for an honest conversation about what it took to leave a successful 25-year corporate career and build a thriving coaching business.

Mike shares why passion alone wasn't enough. Preparation, resilience, relationships, and a genuine belief in the power of coaching all played an essential role. Together, they explore the difference between running away from something and running toward work that is deeply aligned with your purpose.

Whether you're considering launching your coaching practice or looking for renewed perspective on the work you already do, this conversation offers practical wisdom and thoughtful encouragement.

In this episode:

• Why purpose matters more than escape
• Preparing before taking the leap
• Leveraging your professional experience as a coach
• The role of resilience in business development
• Using your network without "selling"
• Why coaching must be more than just a career choice
• Practical advice for coaches building a practice

Connect with Mike Alles

• O2 Leadership
• LinkedIn

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:00 Mike's journey from corporate leadership to coaching
• 03:10 Finding purpose before taking the leap
• 06:10 Preparing before leaving corporate
• 09:30 Building a successful coaching practice
• 12:40 Why passion matters
• 14:50 Advice for coaches considering entrepreneurship
• 16:15 Business development, resilience, and the numbers game
• 18:15 Final reflections

Memorable Quotes
"Make sure you're running toward something—not simply running away from something."
"Passion gives you the resilience to survive the difficult days."
"Your coaching practice is often the evolution of everything you've done before."
"Success rarely comes from a leap alone. It comes from years of preparation."
"Believe deeply in coaching before asking others to invest in it."

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PRIME SPACE is produced by PRIME Coaching Academy, where these conversations continue through our ICF-accredited coach training programs.

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