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Coaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsExpectations vs. Reality: An Inside Look at Building a Coaching BusinessNavigating Challenges in Building a Successful Coaching BusinessSUMMARYIn this episode, John and Angie dive into the common challenges faced by coaches when building a successful coaching business. They debunk the myth that starting a coaching business is easy and highlight the importance of doing foundational work, managing expectations, and staying persistent. They also discuss the significance of having a strong 'why,' identifying target clients, and employing effective marketing strategies. The hosts share insights on maintaining momentum, learning through flexibility and experimentation, and setting realistic goals. Additionally, they emphasise the value of strategic...
2025-10-2926 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsWhy Every Coach Needs a Book: Amplify Your InfluenceHow to Write and Successfully Publish Your Coaching Book with Jordan RingSUMMARYIn this episode of the Coaching Clinic podcast, host John welcomes guest Jordan Ring, an expert in ghostwriting and book coaching, to discuss the importance of coaches authoring their own books. The conversation begins humorously with an AI Angie temporarily taking Angie's place. Jordan and John delve into why coaches should consider writing a book, the benefits of having a book, such as boosted credibility and more speaking opportunities, and the process involved in creating one. They also touch on the importance...
2025-10-2236 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsThe Coaching Conundrum: Coaching Coaches in a Saturated MarketThe Overwhelming Proliferation of Coaching: Navigating Quality, Credibility, and Industry ChallengesSUMMARYIn this episode, Angie and John discuss the burgeoning field of coaching and the saturation of the market with coaches coaching other coaches. They explore how COVID-19 shifted the coaching landscape and the challenges of maintaining a sustainable coaching business. They delve into the distinctions between coaching, consulting, and mentoring while reflecting on their own journeys and experiences. Additionally, they highlight the importance of credibility, trust, and the differentiation of genuine coaching practices from the 'quick-hit' gimmicky approaches. The conversation also includes insights...
2025-10-1532 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsThe Secret to Engaging Long-Term ClientsKeeping Coaching Relationships Fresh: Strategies for Long-Term Client EngagementSUMMARYIn this episode, coaches John and Angie discuss the challenges and strategies of maintaining impactful and dynamic coaching relationships with long-term clients. They emphasise the importance of continuous growth and development as a coach to bring new elements to sessions, avoiding over-familiarity, and setting professional boundaries. They also share methods for revitalising coaching relationships, such as regular client feedback and self-assessment to ensure sessions remain engaging and relevant. Angie highlights the need for curiosity and challenging clients appropriately, while John discusses maintaining professional integrity and...
2025-10-0836 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsElevate Your Coaching Practice Through Self-ReviewMastering Self-Review for Coaches: Growth Without Self-LoathingSUMMARYIn this episode, Angie and John discuss the importance of self-review for coaches, comparing it to personal trainers who never exercise. They emphasize that effective self-evaluation helps coaches improve and avoid becoming complacent. Angie shares her journey of initially being uncomfortable with self-review, while John highlights the value of constructive feedback. Together, they explore the balance between constructive criticism and self-compassion, detailing how feedback and self-assessment can drive personal and professional growth. Practical tips include asking clients for feedback, reviewing coaching sessions objectively, and keeping track of...
2025-10-0124 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsMindful Coaching During Global TurbulenceNavigating Coaching During Turbulent Times: Ethical Boundaries and Client CareSUMMARYIn this episode, Angie and John discuss the complexities of coaching clients amidst the backdrop of major world events and personal challenges. They explore how coaches can effectively hold space for clients without succumbing to toxic positivity, and the importance of checking in on clients’ emotional states. The conversation delves into the ethical boundaries coaches may need to set for themselves when clients' beliefs or behaviours conflict with their own values. They share personal anecdotes about handling difficult coaching situations and emphasise the need fo...
2025-09-2437 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsCoaching sensitive topicsHandling Sensitive Client Revelations in Coaching SessionsIn this welcome-back episode, Angie and John delve into the challenging scenario of clients unexpectedly revealing sensitive issues during coaching sessions. They discuss the importance of not overstepping boundaries and trying to become a therapist, but instead, how to handle such topics with skill and humanity. The conversation includes personal anecdotes and strategies for managing these moments, while maintaining a safe and supportive space for clients. They also touch upon maintaining emotional neutrality, asking guiding questions, and allowing clients to process their thoughts and emotions without feeling judged. Additionally, John...
2025-09-1734 min
Coaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsFeeling Ignored: How to Be Heard Without Shouting - Present Influence: The Professional Speaking ShowOvercoming the Feeling of Being Ignored: Real Stories and Practical StrategiesSUMMARYIn this episode, the host and his coaching friend James discuss the painful experience of feeling ignored, whether at work, online, or among friends. They share personal stories and explore the reasons why feeling ignored can hurt deeply. The conversation delves into strategies to combat this feeling, including setting boundaries, persistence, and reframing rejection. They emphasise the importance of self-awareness, the value of small successes, and not letting fear of judgment hold you back. With practical advice for speaking up and being heard...
2025-08-2040 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsSummer HaitusSummer Break Announcement & Upcoming Content PlansSummaryJohn announces that the Coaching Clinic podcast will be taking a summer break after over 60 episodes. They plan to return in late August or early September with more interviews, joint episodes, and individual content. In the meantime, they encourage you to share your coaching-related questions and challenges with the potential of being featured on future episodes. John and Angie wish you a wonderful and restful summer.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Summer Break Announcement00:17 Upcoming Content and Listener Engagement
2025-07-0901 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsClients Ghosting: What It Means, How To Respond, And The Most Common CausesNavigating Ghosting in the Coaching Industry: Strategies and RealitiesSummaryIn this episode, the focus is on the phenomenon of 'ghosting' within the coaching industry, where clients or even coaches cut off communication without explanation. The discussion includes reasons why clients might ghost, strategies for handling such situations, and the importance of maintaining professionalism and integrity. Practical advice is shared on managing payments, setting clear expectations, and preparing for renewal conversations. The episode also touches on dealing with negative online reviews and emphasises that while ghosting is an unavoidable part of the business, most client...
2025-07-0315 min
Set to Lead Podcast72. Redefining Success with Angie BesignanoListen as Angela (Angie) Besignano shares leadership insights about redefining success in order to live your best life. As host of the Set to Lead Podcast, Mary Ann creates a mentoring space to listen to critical conversations with workplace leaders.If you are an emerging or current leader looking to bypass setbacks or learn from the success and mistakes of others, you have a front row seat right here.For more ways to lead yourself and teams better, follow the show and the various leadership resources shared at www.settolead.com.
2025-07-0131 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsOptimizing Client Engagement: Choosing the Right Medium for Coaching SessionsExploring Effective Coaching Session Modalities: In-Person, Phone, and VirtualSummaryIn this episode, Angie from the Coaching Clinic discusses various methods of conducting coaching sessions, including in-person, over the phone, and virtually face-to-face. She shares her personal experiences and preferences, highlighting the pros and cons of each approach. Angie invites viewers to share their own methods and insights on what works best for them, emphasising the importance of finding a comfortable and distraction-free environment to deliver impactful coaching sessions.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Session Delivery Methods00:41 Face-to-Face Coaching: Pros and...
2025-06-2509 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsMastering Group Coaching – Energy, Engagement, and Real-World TipsGroup coaching isn’t just a way to scale—it’s a different coaching game altogether.In this episode, John and Angie take you inside the real dynamics of group coaching: what works, what flops, and what you really need to know to lead confident, high-impact group sessions.They share stories from their earliest coaching days, swap lessons learned from both in-person and online groups, and break down the energy, tone, and facilitation skills you need to keep people present and participating.What you’ll learn:The key differences between 1:1 and group coaching...
2025-06-1831 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsUncomplicated Self-Care: A Coach's Path to WellbeingEssential Self-Care Strategies for Coaches: Simple Steps to Boost Your Well-beingSummaryIn this episode of the Coaching Clinic, we discuss three straightforward strategies to help coaches take better care of their health. Inspired by a fitness expert's insights, the episode emphasises the importance of regular movement, staying hydrated, and considering intermittent fasting. The host shares personal experiences, including daily swimming and intermittent fasting, and encourages coaches to integrate simple, sustainable practices into their routines to enhance both their personal and professional lives.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Coaching Clinic00:43...
2025-06-1106 min
Coaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsAm I a Bad Coach? Spotting the Signs & Fixing What’s BrokenHave you ever left a coaching session wondering, “Was that any good?” Or worse, have you had a coach who clearly wasn’t?In this eye-opening episode of The Coaching Clinic, John Ball and Angela Besignano tackle one of the most uncomfortable but important questions in the coaching world: What makes someone a bad coach, and how do you know if that someone is you?Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been coaching for years, this conversation explores:The warning signs of ineffective coachingScripted coaching vs. presence and real connectionWhy imposter syndrome n...
2025-06-0419 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsCoaches Exploring AI: Tools, Challenges, and OpportunitiesEmbracing AI: Tools, Tips, and Ethical Considerations in CoachingSummaryIn this episode, Angie and John discuss their initial experiences and approaches to using AI tools in their coaching businesses. They delve into various applications of AI, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI note-takers for improving efficiency in content creation and client interactions. The hosts share their thoughts on the potential of AI to enhance human capabilities while emphasising the importance of careful verification to avoid issues like AI hallucinations. They also reflect on the balance between leveraging AI for administrative tasks and maintaining the...
2025-05-2824 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsA Quick Announcement from John at The Coaching Clinic PodcastThe Coaching Clinic podcast now has its own YouTube page.Join us there to share your thoughts, questions and feedback with John & Angie. If you were getting show content or the podcast feed through the Present Influence channel, you can still access past episodes but future episodes and clips will only be on our exclusive channel. Here's the link to subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@coachingclinicpodcastWant to contact the show? You can leave us a voicemail. It's free to do and we might feature you on our next episode. All...
2025-05-2100 min
Coaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsAI Tools for Coaches: Insights with Dr. Lisa TurnerLeveraging AI in Coaching: Insights from Dr. Lisa TurnerSummaryIn this episode, coaches Angie and John explore the use of AI tools in coaching with expert Dr. Lisa Turner. Dr. Turner shares her journey from engineering to coaching, explaining how she systematized spiritual awakening and integrated AI tools into her coaching practice. She discusses the evolving effectiveness of AI, identifies areas where AI can outperform human coaches, and highlights processes that remain uniquely human. The episode also delves into the practical applications of AI in coaching, such as automating business tasks, identifying client patterns...
2025-05-2136 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsEnhancing Connection in Coaching SessionsMaintaining Client Connection: Building Rapport and Energy Management Tips for CoachesSummaryIn this episode, Coach John discusses the importance of building and maintaining a strong connection with coaching clients, whether through one-to-one sessions or group coaching. He emphasises the value of smiling, energy management, and setting the right tone from the outset. Coach John also covers techniques such as tactical empathy, eye contact, body language, and storytelling to deepen client relationships. Additionally, he provides advice on how to regain lost rapport and respond to potential miscommunications. The episode concludes with a teaser for upcoming...
2025-05-1420 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsWhen Life Happens: Knowing When to Postpone a Coaching SessionManaging Personal Energy for Effective CoachingSummaryIn this episode of the Coaching Clinic, Angie Besignano discusses the crucial but often overlooked topic of coaches managing their own energy. Angie stresses the importance of acknowledging our humanity as coaches and questions the traditional push-through mentality. She shares personal experiences and highlights the need for self-care to ensure that coaches can deliver high-quality sessions. Angie invites listeners to share their strategies for managing difficult days and maintaining a balance between personal well-being and professional obligations.Chapters00:00 Introduction and...
2025-05-0714 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsMastering Growth: When and How to Scale Your Coaching PracticeScaling Up Your Coaching Business: When and How to GrowSummaryIn this episode, Angie and John discuss the timing and strategy of scaling up a coaching business. They share their personal experiences and challenges faced while growing their own businesses, emphasising the importance of monitoring progress and not rushing into expansion. They explore different scaling methods, including moving from one-on-one to group coaching, adding workshops, professional speaking, and other income streams. They stress the need for a well-thought-out plan and adapting as you go. The episode also highlights the importance of having a coach...
2025-04-3024 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsScaling Success: Transitioning from One-to-One to Group CoachingScaling Your Coaching Business: Transitioning from One-to-One to Group CoachingSummaryIn this episode of the Coaching Clinic, the focus is on how coaches can scale up their business by transitioning from one-to-one to group coaching. The episode outlines the benefits, such as gaining more time and delivering substantial value to clients, and addresses potential hesitations. Practical advice is provided on managing group dynamics, maintaining energy levels, and integrating group sessions seamlessly into existing practices. John also shares personal experiences and tips for encouraging clients to try group coaching. Listeners are invited to provide feedback...
2025-04-2318 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsDiving Deeper With Long Term ClientsDeep Diving with Long-Term Coaching Clients: Maintaining Depth and ChallengeSummaryIn this episode of The Coaching Clinic, hosts Angie and John discuss the challenges and strategies for maintaining meaningful and deep engagements with long-term coaching clients. They explore the importance of ongoing self-reflection for coaches, recognising when sessions become too conversational and ensuring that coaching continues to provide value beyond just emotional support. Additionally, they talk about handling sensitive topics, balancing patience with the need to challenge clients, and respecting boundaries when clients are not ready to delve into certain...
2025-04-1625 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsReclaiming Influence: Beyond the Superficial Social Media StereotypeReclaiming the Term 'Influencer': Beyond Superficial Social Media InfluenceSummaryIn this episode, Angie and John discuss the concept of 'influencers' and the superficial image it often conveys. They critique the conventional idea of influencers as people with a large social media following but little substance. They emphasize that true influence should reflect genuine professional expertise and personal authenticity. The conversation touches on the importance of creating an intentional visual and personal brand that resonates with one’s audience, the balance between presenting a polished image and being relatable, and the re...
2025-04-0921 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsConquer Sales Fear: Angie's Guide to Confidently Promoting Your Coaching ServicesTransforming Your Sales Mindset: From Sleazy to Effective PromotionSummaryIn this solo episode of the Coaching Clinic, Angie addresses the common aversion many coaches have towards sales. She offers practical tips and mindset shifts to help coaches confidently promote their business without feeling sleazy. Angie emphasizes the importance of seeing sales as offering solutions rather than pushing products and provides strategies for effective communication and trust-building. Listeners will learn how to articulate their value propositions clearly and conversationally and how to align their services with client needs.Chapters00:00 Introduction and...
2025-04-0215 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsToxic Positivity in Personal DevelopmentNavigating the Dangers of Toxic PositivitySummaryIn this shorter episode of the Coaching Clinic, John discusses the concept of toxic positivity and its potentially harmful effects. He explains how positivity, while generally beneficial, can become detrimental when enforced as the only acceptable emotional state. Drawing parallels with cult-like behaviors, John outlines the BITE model—Behavior, Information, Thought, and Emotional control—used by cults to manipulate individuals. He emphasises the importance of allowing a full range of emotions and avoiding suppressing negative feelings. John also updates listeners on Angie's reco...
2025-03-2609 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsLead Generation for Coaches: Create & Promote An Effective Lead MagnetEffective Lead Magnets for Coaches to Attract New ClientsSummaryIn this episode of the coaching clinic, John delves into the importance of lead magnets for coaches. He covers what lead magnets are, their benefits, and examples such as quizzes, videos, white papers, and eBooks. John also shares tips on creating valuable lead magnets that potential clients might even pay for, ensuring they can efficiently attract and retain new clients. Additionally, the episode highlights tools like Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for CRM integration and the Scorecard app for quiz funnels.
2025-03-1916 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsHow Sales Training Made Me A Better CoachHow Sales Training Transformed My Coaching PracticeSummaryIn this episode, the host explores the profound impact that sales training has had on their coaching practice, discussing how skills learned from sales professionals can enhance coaching effectiveness. The host shares personal experiences from a sales training role and explains why understanding sales can help coaches overcome common challenges like fear of prospecting and handling pricing discussions. The episode also outlines the planned formats for future shows, ranging from solo episodes to guest interviews, and emphasizes the importance of balancing rapport with authority in coaching. Listeners...
2025-03-1223 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsBecome an Authority in Coaching: Go From People-Pleaser to Power Coach with Chris MarrMastering Authority in Coaching with Chris MarrSummaryHosts Angie and John engage in a deep dive with Chris Marr, author of 'The Authoritative Coach,' discussing what it means to be an authoritative coach. Chris elucidates the distinction between authority and authoritarianism, emphasizing respect, expertise, and genuine client relationships. The conversation spans challenges coaches face, the balance between coaching and consulting, and the importance of radical candour in client relationships. Chris also shares his insights on the evolution of a coach's role, the significance of inner work, and...
2025-03-0547 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsEffective Reputation Management in the Digital Coaching WorldManaging Your Online Coaching ReputationSummaryIn this episode, hosts Angie and John delve into the importance of managing and protecting your online reputation as a professional coach. They discuss various aspects of reputation management, including the need for authenticity, how to handle negative feedback, and strategies for maintaining a positive image. Throughout the conversation, they share personal experiences and practical tips, emphasizing that while it's not possible to please everyone, aiming to deliver value and operate ethically can help mitigate potential online reputation issues.Chapters00:00 Introduction...
2025-02-2627 min
Taking Back MondayThe Price of Ambition: What We Sacrifice in the Pursuit of Having It All feat. Angela BesignanoFor decades, women have been fighting for equality, breaking barriers, and proving they can do it all. But at what cost? In this powerful and eye-opening talk, Angie Besignano dives into the silent epidemic of burnout among high-achievers—why it happens, how it manifests, and what we can do about it.Drawing from her own experiences and years of coaching top executives, Angie explores the unrealistic expectations placed on professional women, the pressure to juggle multiple roles flawlessly, and the emotional toll of always striving for more. Through engaging storytelling and actionable insights, she challenges the myth th...
2025-02-2423 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsBecoming a Coach: The Sometimes Unexpected Career PathSummaryIn this conversation, Angie and John explore the coaching journey, discussing the differences between accidental and intentional coaching paths. They reflect on their own experiences, the evolution of the coaching industry, and the importance of age and experience in establishing credibility as a coach. The discussion also touches on the changing landscape of coaching, the saturation of the market, and the need for differentiation in a competitive field.TakeawaysCoaching can often be an accidental career path.Many people enter coaching without realizing it until later.The coaching...
2025-02-1926 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsMake Your Coaching Website More EffectiveKey Essentials for Your Coaching Website: Boost Your Online PresenceSummaryIn this episode of the Coaching Clinic, we discuss the crucial elements every coaching website should have. With Angie still recovering, the host shares insights from several resources like Donald Miller's Coach Builder program, Michael Port's Book Yourself Solid, and Taki Moore's expertise in coach marketing. Highlighting the importance of having clear products or services for sale, establishing a relationship with your audience, and creating a professional and trustworthy online presence, this episode provides valuable tips for coaches looking to enhance their websites.
2025-02-1219 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsImprove Your Coaching Impact through State Management and LeadershipUnderstanding State Leadership in CoachingSummaryIn this solo episode of the coaching clinic, the host explains the concept of state leadership and its importance in both professional and personal life. Despite Angie's temporary absence, the episode emphasizes the significance of being intentional about one's emotional state and its impact on interactions. The host shares personal experiences and insights on managing emotional states effectively, highlighting how this approach can lead to better outcomes in coaching and daily activities. Key quotes include discussions on 'resting bothered face', the need for intentional emotional regulation, and the influence...
2025-02-0506 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsPsycholoigcal Safety: Building Trust in Coaching EnvironmentsUnderstanding and Building Psychological Safety in CoachingSummaryIn this episode, Angie and John delve into the concept of psychological safety, emphasizing its significance not only in coaching but across various professional and personal environments. They discuss the essence of creating a safe space where clients can openly express themselves without fear of judgment or retribution. The hosts share practical strategies for establishing trust and ensuring confidentiality while exploring the deeper aspects of clients' lives. They also touch upon the challenges of maintaining psychological safety in workplace settings and highlight the importance of patience and...
2025-01-2931 minCoaching Clinic: Grow Your Coaching Business & Master Coaching SkillsThe Art of Interruption: Keeping Coaching Sessions on TrackNavigating Client Conversations: When and How to Interrupt EffectivelySummaryIn this episode, John and Angie dive into the challenges of managing client conversations, specifically focusing on the feelings of being rude when interrupting. They discuss the importance of knowing when and how to interrupt clients respectfully, especially when they go off-topic or dominate the conversation. Strategies for redirecting conversations, enhancing communication skills, and managing group dynamics in coaching sessions are also explored. The duo emphasizes setting session expectations, balancing client expression, and maintaining control without being disrespectful.Chapters
2025-01-2240 min