Description

In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora talks with returning guest Lisa Fraley, JD—an attorney, Legal Coach®, and Holistic Lawyer®—about the essential legal protections every health coach needs. Lisa shares her journey from corporate law to becoming a health coach and how she now blends both roles to offer accessible legal support specifically for wellness practitioners. This episode dives deep into common legal mistakes, how to avoid them, and the powerful ways legal clarity can bring freedom and confidence to your business. Lisa also introduces her DIY legal templates, designed to be coach-friendly, approachable, and protective. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by legal concerns, this conversation will help you take simple steps with clarity and ease.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why even new health coaches need a strong legal foundation from the start
• The most important legal document every coach should have
• The difference between health coaching and practicing medicine—and how to stay in your legal lane
• How a client agreement builds trust and transparency with clients
• Why Lisa's legal templates are written in a coach-friendly tone and how they save you time and money
• When to use non-disclosure agreements and other essential documents
• The impact of AI on legal protection and how Lisa's custom GPT helps answer your legal questions

Memorable Quotes:

• "Clarity builds trust. Anytime we have clarity, we increase our trust."
• "Law is really there to help be supportive to growing your business."
• "Having a strong legal foundation allows your nervous system to relax so you can expand."

Bio:
Lisa Fraley, JD is an Attorney, Legal Coach®, and Holistic Lawyer®. She takes a holistic approach to law and business by blending her expertise as a former healthcare attorney in a large corporate law firm with the care and support of a Health & Life Coach. Lisa makes law easy to understand, accessible, and affordable, with lots of "Legal Love™." She holds a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and is the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Easy Legal Steps…That Are Also Good for Your Soul. Lisa has been featured on over 300 podcasts and speaks on international stages, offering expert legal support tailored for coaches and wellness professionals.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Lisa's DIY Legal Templates
• Lisa Fraley's Website

Links to Resources:

• Health Coach Group Website: thehealthcoachgroup.com
• Special Offer: Use code HCC50 to save $50 on the Health Coach Group website
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