The Successful Nurse Coaches ™

Laura Minard, Shelby Kurz
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The Successful Nurse Coaches is a space for Private Practice Nurse Coaches to learn the skills to generate income and create the successful private practice of their dreams. Laura Minard and Shelby Kurz are both Board Certified Nurse Coaches who are revolutionizing the Nurse Coach Specialty with their innovate and state of the art certification Nurse Life Coach Academy. With every episode, it is their mission to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and connect the greater nurse coach community so that we can expand and grow the field of Nurse Coaching making it a household name! Join us for new Business related episodes every Monday! Join us the first and third Thursday of the month with Nurse Life Coach Academy related Episodes! https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/ https://www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com/

  1. 1D AGO

    225: Why Selling Feels So Wrong For Nurses

    In today’s episode, Shelby and Laura dive into the identity shift that happens when you step into nurse coaching. If you’ve been second-guessing your prices, or waiting to feel “ready,” this conversation is your wake-up call. Together they unpack what it actually takes to move from free or inconsistent work, into confident, paid leadership. When you decide you’re a professional, everything changes. Key Takeaways • Decision creates momentum. When you decide you are a paid coach, your energy, language, and standards shift immediately. • Free coaching and undercharging often delay growth. Charging creates commitment on both sides and accelerates skill development. • Confidence is built through action, not overthinking. • You are not selling sessions. You are selling transformation. That requires clarity, structure, and belief in your process. • When you raise your standard for yourself, clients rise too. Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6cESbWtxxQ4 Mentioned in this episode: Cohort 7 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

    42 min

  2. FEB 9

    224: What to do When your Client Isn't Getting Results

    In today’s episode, Shelby walks nurse coaches through a very common and uncomfortable conversation in coaching: when a client isn’t seeing results, and must take ownership for the reasons why. Rather than framing this as a failure of motivation, Shelby reframes stalled progress as an issue of identity, capacity, and nervous system tolerance. She explains why trying harder, giving more strategy, or offering pep talks often backfires, and instead teaches coaches how to get curious, name what is happening without shame, and work through resistance at the identity level. Through real client examples, Shelby shows how to scale goals down, build capacity through micro actions, and discern when a client is not ready for the work. This episode is a grounded, honest guide for coaches who want to support real change for their clients. Watch our full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8SIcH1IxOVA Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach Mentioned in this episode: Cohort 7 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

    14 min

  3. FEB 2

    223: NLCA 30 - Why Nurse Life Coaches Make the Best Health Coaches

    In this episode, Laura explores why Nurse Life Coaches are uniquely positioned to thrive in the future of healthcare and coaching. As information becomes increasingly accessible through AI and technology, she explains that knowledge alone is no longer the differentiator. Real change comes from supporting identity shifts, nervous system regulation, and human behavior change. Laura shares how traditional health coaching often stalls at education and accountability, while nurse life coaching works at the deeper levels where transformation actually happens. This conversation reframes coaching as relational, embodied, and outcome driven, and invites nurses to step into a model of care that is both sustainable and deeply impactful. Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/drjQ9zR_1b0 Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach

    30 min

  4. JAN 26

    222: Capacity Before Confidence

    In this episode, Shelby and Laura take listeners behind the scenes of what it actually means to become a professional nurse coach. This is not a conversation about hype or shortcuts. It is a real, nuanced discussion about capacity, confidence, identity shifts, and why being new can feel so disorienting in leadership and entrepreneurship. They unpack why nurse coaching is inherently pioneering work, why confidence can never come before action, and how repetition, community, and regulation are what allow nurse coaches to stay in the game long enough to succeed. This episode normalizes the discomfort of growth and reframes it as a necessary, meaningful part of building a sustainable practice and a new professional identity. Highlights in the discussion: Confidence is built through repetition, not readiness.Discomfort is part of becoming a professional, not a sign to quit.Capacity means staying present with uncertainty without collapsing or overcorrecting.Community matters because it prevents isolation and early burnout.Residency acts as failure insurance, giving nurse coaches support, feedback, and structure while they build real-world experience.Sustainable success comes from staying in the process long enough for competence and self-trust to form. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ncLBZ36bW4 Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach

    33 min

  5. JAN 19

    221: Are You Special?

    In today’s episode, Shelby reflects on graduating 28 clients and experiencing her first week without active clients since 2022. She delivers a candid reality check about building a coaching business: no one is special or exempt from the fundamental rules of business. Success doesn't come from passion, manifestation, or good intentions alone—it requires consistent action, discipline, and a willingness to do hard things repeatedly. Shelby emphasizes that feeling too comfortable in your business is actually a warning sign, and entrepreneurs must constantly find their growth edge to keep their businesses alive and thriving. Shelby outlines five non-negotiable rules that apply to every coach: People buy because they feel seen and you invite them (not because you're passionate)Visibility matters because no one can buy from you if they don't know you existConsistency beats brilliance every single timeNo one is coming to rescue you so you must execute on your ownTime alone doesn't build your business—only action does. She challenges listeners to track their actual working hours in 15-minute increments for three days to see how much time they're truly spending on business-building activities versus scrolling or just thinking about work. You don't need to be special—you just need to be willing to show up when it's boring, awkward, or uncomfortable, and follow your plan even when you don't feel like it. While entrepreneurship is undeniably hard and requires grit and repetition, there are also incredible high points along the way—celebratory moments that should be bottled up as fuel for the challenging seasons that inevitably come. Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DJcR-_yM1L0 Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach

    20 min

  6. JAN 12

    220: NLCA 29 - How to Upgrade Pro Bono Clients into Paid Clients

    In today’s episode, Shelby revisits a crucial topic for nurse coaches: how to confidently transition your pro bono clients into paying clients. Whether you’re a Nurse Life Coach Academy student, a graduate of another nurse coaching program, or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable advice, real talk, and step-by-step strategies to help you grow your coaching business. What You’ll LearnWhy pro bono clients often don’t convert, and how to change thatThe mindset shifts needed to confidently offer paid coachingWhat NOT to do when a client asks about continuing (and what to say instead)How to guide the conversation without feeling “salesy”The power of silence and letting clients make informed decisionsHow to “future cast” and root client goals in realityStructuring your paid offer (pricing, session count, and more)Handling client responses: yes, no, or “I need to think about it”Why a “no” isn’t a failure, and how to keep the door open for future work Watch the full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/fGp1UNmtw_8 Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach

    26 min

  7. JAN 5

    219: The Year of Giving Medium F*cks

    In this episode, Laura kicks off 2026 with a candid and insightful solo discussion about her new approach to life and business: “The Year of Giving Medium Fs.” She explores the pitfalls of all-or-nothing thinking, the value of finding balance, and how embracing “medium Fs” can lead to more peace, consistency, and sustainable growth in both personal and professional life. Key Topics Covered: Why setting intentions and focusing on who you want to become is more powerful than chasing specific achievementsThe dangers of living at the extremes—giving all or none of your energy—and the benefits of finding a middle groundLaura’s personal goals for 2026, including financial growth with peace, health and nervous system regulation, and nurturing family relationshipsThe importance of boring, consistent habits for long-term health and successHow to balance ambition with emotional availability for family and friendsLetting go of algorithm drama and internet outrage to focus on meaningful workThe challenge (and value) of embracing “boring” consistency for high achieversAn invitation for listeners to find one area of their life to practice giving “medium Fs” Watch full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/94wO9kqUvAU Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach

    26 min

  8. 12/29/2025

    218: How to L.E.A.P into Making a Change

    Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach As the year comes to a close, Laura and Shelby introduce a powerful framework they have been using behind the scenes for years to help nurse coaches move through fear, uncertainty, and stagnation. In this episode, they break down the L.E.A.P Framework, a practical and deeply human way to understand why change feels so hard and how to keep moving anyway. Whether you are considering nurse coaching, building a private practice, or standing at the edge of a personal or professional shift, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and a path forward. This is not about forcing confidence. It is about building it through action, trust, and repetition. The L.E.A.P Framework L is for Longing: The internal pull toward something more. This is the moment you realize you have outgrown where you are and can no longer ignore the desire for change.E is for Evidence Seeking: The phase where the brain looks for certainty before moving. This becomes a problem when evidence seeking turns into avoidance and delays action.A is for Ambiguity Tolerance: The ability to sit in uncertainty without collapsing, freezing, or quitting. This is one of the most important skills for entrepreneurship and leadership.P is for Practice: Repeated action builds certainty retroactively. Confidence, clarity, and skill are earned through doing, not thinking. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/k2YaK9M_YMA

    28 min
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The Successful Nurse Coaches is a space for Private Practice Nurse Coaches to learn the skills to generate income and create the successful private practice of their dreams. Laura Minard and Shelby Kurz are both Board Certified Nurse Coaches who are revolutionizing the Nurse Coach Specialty with their innovate and state of the art certification Nurse Life Coach Academy. With every episode, it is their mission to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and connect the greater nurse coach community so that we can expand and grow the field of Nurse Coaching making it a household name! Join us for new Business related episodes every Monday! Join us the first and third Thursday of the month with Nurse Life Coach Academy related Episodes! https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/ https://www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com/

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  • Creator
    Laura Minard, Shelby Kurz
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    215
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Laura Minard, Shelby Kurz
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