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Michelle Leotta | Health Coach Business Mentor
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Real talk and no-BS advice for health coaches who want more clients, more confidence, and consistent income. I'm Michelle Leotta – certified health coach, mentor, and marketing pro with 20+ years of experience. I built a thriving health coaching practice from the ground up while raising kids, moving seven times, and navigating a divorce. If I can do it, you can do it. Each week, I share down-to-earth strategies and real-life stories to help you grow your practice, attract paying clients, and create the impact (and freedom) you're after. Have a question or episode idea? Text me at: HealthCoachPower.com/text Join thousands of like-minded coaches inside the free Health Coach Power Community: HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com

  1. FEB 12

    3 Steps That Turn Health Coaches into Action-Takers (and How You Can Too)

    I announced a free training course that didn't exist yet. On purpose. Sounds reckless, right? But it's actually one of my main strategies for getting anything done in my business. If you've ever wondered why some health coaches seem to move faster, follow through more consistently, and build momentum with paying clients while others stay stuck, this episode breaks down the exact three steps that turn just about anyone into an action-taker. Inside this episode:  Why I purposely created a ticking time bomb in my business The kind of stress you actually need (and why it's not what you think) What happened when I woke up with terrible hair on recording day The three-step framework that gets my Empowered members so much done every week 🎯 Want the free training I talk about in this episode? 👉 https://HealthCoachPower.com/Grow Looking for deeper support to grow your existing health coaching practice?  📧 Email "Empowered" to michelle@healthcoachpower.com Connect with me:  Facebook group: https://HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com/  Website: https://HealthCoachPower.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HealthCoachPowerCommunity/

    12 min

  2. FEB 2

    ChatGPT Health & The Future of Health Coaching

    ChatGPT Health launched, and the health coaching community is buzzing. Some coaches are terrified. Others are dismissive. A few are genuinely curious. But here's what matters: when information is instant, unlimited, and free, what are people actually paying you for? In this episode, I share the story of a client who came to me wanting to lose weight. She'd been chasing that goal since she was eight years old. But what she really needed? A human who could see the whole picture. Someone brave enough to challenge her beliefs about weight loss and happiness. One question changed everything. Within months, she was climbing to the Mount Everest base camp. We talk about: Why ChatGPT Health is just a data solution (not a magical health coaching robot) The difference between resolving a symptom and fulfilling a dream Why moving toward more interaction with clients is the best path forward How to be more human in your coaching and your marketing If you've been worried about AI replacing health coaching, this episode is for you. Because in a world full of botsAI, being human might just be your biggest competitive advantage. 🎯 Ready to grow your coaching business with less time and less tech? Get my free training at HealthCoachPower.com/Grow 💌 Interested in joining Empowered? Email "Empowered" to michelle@healthcoachpower.com Listen & subscribe: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/HealthCoachPowerCommunity

    12 min

  3. JAN 15

    What Getting a Blowout Taught Me About Getting Health Coaching Clients

    Your health coaching business might feel hard right now because you're trying to convince people that they need a health coach instead of filling an existing need they're already looking for help with. In this episode, I share what a trip to Drybar taught me about getting clients effortlessly. Spoiler: it has everything to do with solving problems people are already willing to pay for. We talk about: Why Drybar doesn't apologize for only doing blowouts How to become a "category of one" in your health coaching business The difference between what people want (a blowout, pre-pregnancy jeans that fit) vs. what we're selling (health coaching) Why working with clients NOW is the fastest way to figure out your niche If you're tired of convincing people they need you, this episode will show you how to position yourself so clients come to you ready and excited. 🎯 Ready to start working with clients right away? Download my free guide: 10 Easy Offers You Can Earn With Right Away 👉https://HealthCoachPower.com/Easy 💌 Interested in joining Empowered? Email "Empowered" to michelle@healthcoachpower.com Listen & subscribe: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/HealthCoachPowerCommunity

    8 min

  4. JAN 1

    The New Rules of Health Coaching for 2026

    The health coaching industry has changed a lot in the last year. If things that used to work suddenly don't anymore, you're not imagining it. The industry hasn't stopped working, but the way people spend their money has changed. In this episode, I'm sharing five rules that are shaping what actually works for health coaches heading into 2026. These insights come from what I'm seeing daily inside Empowered and across my own business. No complicated funnels. No long launches. No endless free content with no return. We cover: Why constant nurturing no longer leads to clients Why launches are losing their impact How generic wellness messaging gets ignored Why real conversations are outperforming automation How to stop trying to sell "health coaching" and focus on real transformation If you want a simpler, more human way to grow your business and start attracting clients again, this episode will give you a clear direction forward. Interested in working together inside Empowered? 📧 Email "Empowered" to michelle@healthcoachpower.com 🎯 Want help getting started right now? Grab my free guide: 10 Easy Offers You Can Earn With Right Away 👉 https://HealthCoachPower.com/Easy Listen & subscribe: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/HealthCoachPowerCommunity

    24 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    Messy to Money-Making: Real Coaches Who Took Action Before They Were Ready

    What actually moves your health coaching business forward? It's usually not intense planning, automations, or perfectly designed systems. In this episode, I'm sharing three real stories from health coaches inside my Empowered mastermind who stopped waiting to feel "ready" and took imperfect action anyway. Each of them made money, signed clients, or uncovered unexpected opportunities by doing things before everything was set up. You'll hear how: Stephanie signed her first VIP pharmacist client before she even had a payment plan set up in Stripe Christina landed a paying client from her very first five-minute mini offer, before her pricing was finalized Heather stopped forcing big online launches and instead used 25 years of industry experience to spark interest from startup CEOs and company leaders These stories all happened recently, and they're honest, messy, and very real. If you've been stuck trying to get everything organized before you finally put yourself out there, hopefully this episode will help give you the confidence to take action! 🎯 Want help taking your own messy first steps? Grab my free guide, 10 Easy Offers You Can Earn With Right Away 👉 HealthCoachPower.com/Easy 📱 Subscribe so you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/HealthCoachPowerCommunity

    15 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    From Side Hustle to Full-Time Coach in 12 Months with Shannon Hanson

    This week I'm sharing a conversation with women's fitness and transformation coach Shannon Hanson, who made the switch from restaurant manager to full-time coach in exactly one year.  In this episode, Shannon walks us through what happened during that year, including the parts most coaches skip over. She shares what it was like announcing her new career before she felt fully ready, why her early "I help everyone" approach fell flat, and how choosing to focus on women over 40 suddenly made outreach much easier. We got into the promotion that brought her nine new clients, the beta program that taught her a few hard lessons, and the day she realized she really didn't need her job anymore. In this episode, we talk about: What it really looks like to build a business from scratch Why niching down works even when it feels limiting How she got her first clients and the emotional rollercoaster that came with it Why picking a quit date helped her actually follow through 🎯 Want help making health coaching your full-time thing? Email Full-Time to Michelle@HealthCoachPower.com Find Shannon on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hansonshannon/ 📱 Subscribe so you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/HealthCoachPowerCommunity

    20 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    Less Dogma, More Clients: Coaching That Works in the Real World

    Ever feel pressure to fit into a certain "nutrition camp" or act like an online guru just to be seen as legit? Erin Power has been a practicing health coach for over a decade, working mostly with women in their 40s and 50s who've spent a lifetime dieting and are exhausted by the whole thing. She's also the coaching director at Primal Health Coach Institute, where she trains coaches in both the methodology and mindset of real-world coaching. In this episode, Erin and Michelle talk about coaching from a primal/ancestral perspective without falling into dogma, and what it really takes to help women lose weight in midlife. You'll hear how Erin intentionally works in longer coaching containers, what she does when clients don't lose weight right away, and why she believes most of the work is emotional—not just nutritional. You'll learn: What "primal" really means (and how it's evolved over the years) Why women 40+ often need more time and more compassion, not harsher rules The three emotions Erin coaches through most: frustration, discouragement, disappointment How she supports a plant-based client within a mostly animal-protein-forward philosophy Why repeating your core message online builds trust and attracts the right clients 🎯 Want help turning health coaching into your main thing? Email "Full-Time" to Michelle@HealthCoachPower.com 🔗 Connect With Erin Power: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eat.simple.erin Her Podcast: https://www.eatsimple.ca/podcast Health Coach Radio (Primal Health Coach Institute): https://www.primalhealthcoach.com/health-coach-radio/ 📱 Subscribe so you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/HealthCoachPowerCommunity

    39 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    Leaving Corporate America for Health Coaching (10 Pros and Cons)

    Have you ever thought about leaving your corporate job for something more meaningful? Michelle did exactly that when she left a career in advertising to become a health coach. After more than 15 years of running her own business, she is sharing the truth about what life looks like on the other side. You will learn: What makes coaching work feel so fulfilling The biggest challenges new coaches often face How to plan ahead before you leave your job Why small, consistent steps are better than big, risky ones How to know if self-employment is the right move for you 🎯 Want help planning your next step? Email "Corporate" to Michelle@HealthCoachPower.com 📱 Subscribe so you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/HealthCoachPowerCommunity

    14 min
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Real talk and no-BS advice for health coaches who want more clients, more confidence, and consistent income. I'm Michelle Leotta – certified health coach, mentor, and marketing pro with 20+ years of experience. I built a thriving health coaching practice from the ground up while raising kids, moving seven times, and navigating a divorce. If I can do it, you can do it. Each week, I share down-to-earth strategies and real-life stories to help you grow your practice, attract paying clients, and create the impact (and freedom) you're after. Have a question or episode idea? Text me at: HealthCoachPower.com/text Join thousands of like-minded coaches inside the free Health Coach Power Community: HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com

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  • Creator
    Michelle Leotta | Health Coach Business Mentor
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    390
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2018- 25 Michelle Leotta
  • Show Website
    Health Coach Power Community

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