Prosperous Coach Podcast Rhonda Hess, International Business Coach & Niche Strategist

Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/279.

Looking back on my journey as a coach and business owner, I see how emotional intelligence has played a part in my success. I had so much to learn. Still do.
Coach training and coaching clients improves emotional intelligence. Just raising your ability to listen is a first step. Clear communication skills makes for a solid foundation. 
From there add empathy and understanding that everyone is differently abled and complex, coming from different degrees of privilege and disadvantage. 
Self awareness is critical factor in EI — an unflinching understanding of your own strengths, weaknesses, beliefs and motivation.
As a new coach constantly stretched beyond comfort zones, the roller coaster of self doubt and elation can keep you scrambling. Greater emotional intelligence helps.
How can you raise more EI? Let's talk about that!
Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence. For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call. Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.

Find the full transcript and more resources for coaches at ProsperousCoach.com/178.

Episodes and resources mentioned include:
#7 - Why is Coaching a Hard Sell?
#65 - Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem for Your Coaching Clients?
#4 - Feel Less Isolated in Your Coaching Business
Hire a Coaching Business Mentor/Guide

Do you ever have the feeling that people in your inner circle aren’t supporting your choice to grow a coaching business?
It can be subtle … family or friends seem not to take interest when you talk about it. Their eyes glaze over or they change the subject quickly.
Or it can be overt … someone directly questions your wisdom in starting a coaching business or taking a bold step in it.
Or it can be in shadow where someone teases you about coaching. 
Coaching is misunderstood by most people. The field’s reputation has been damaged by too many people calling themselves a coach who aren’t and it’s been made fun of in the media.
It’s one of the reasons why I encourage coaches not to sell coaching but rather target a narrow viable audience and solve a problem. You’ll use your coaching to serve your clients but not try to convince prospects of the value of coaching.
Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence. For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call. Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.

It may be tempting to fit your coaching business into whatever remnant of time you have left in the day.
Look, I get it. You might have kids at home, a full time job, or both. You already have a rhythm of what you do day to day. You know your priorities. Adding a new business to your life is totally disruptive.
And, until you see the proof of your efforts in clients, you may withhold your positive energy.
The truth is, you can't grow a business on fumes. It needs regular care and feeding. It needs some of your mind share!
There's a mindset that goes with that fit-it-into-the-downtime approach. And, it's usually not a conscious one. It's what I call the hobbyist or the perpetual student mindset. 
Let’s talk about how to schedule your time and make the most of that time you have until you can transition into a full time professional coach.
Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence. For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call. Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.

 Find the full transcript and other resources for coaches at ProsperousCoach.com/276.
The other day I was helping one of my VIP clients set her fees for her Signature Program and our conversation inspired this episode. 
 
Anything having to do with money in your coaching business such as income and fees brings up old emotions: 
1.     Fear of succeeding and failing. 
2.     Insecurity about worth. 
3.     Family or cultural beliefs about money. 
4.     Fear of rejection. 
5.     And, mistaken assumptions about why people buy. 
 
I always encourage my clients to “do the math” rather than choose fees emotionally or based on erroneous ideas about what the market will bear. 
 
By becoming somewhat dispassionate and stepping into the practical, coaches can begin to understand how they can help themselves earn well. 
 
This episode is short and eye opening. 
Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence. For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call. Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.

Find the full episode and transcript at ProsperousCoach.com/275.

Also mentioned:
Episode 274 about Signature Programs.

Episode 111, called Smart and Not So Smart Coaching Business Expenses provides a list of likely expenses for you.

Episode 57, which has the "do the math process" called Coach, Is it Time to Give Yourself a Raise? 
Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence. For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call. Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.

Grow your coaching income with a sea change in mindset and what you offer.
Find the full transcript and more resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/274.

Other Prosperous Coach Podcast episodes mentioned in this episode are:
#136 - The Downside of Coaching for Corporations
#51 - Why is Coaching a Hard Sell?
#22 - Why Should a Coach Do Market Research?
#191 - Low Pricing Could Kill Your Coaching Business
Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence. For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call. Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.