The Successful Nurse Coaches ™

Laura Minard
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The Successful Nurse Coach is a space for Nurses to become board -certified nurse coaches, and learn how to make money doing it. With every episode, it is our 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 episodes every Monday! https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

  1. 1d ago

    247: Spirituality & Nurse Coaching Part 3

    In the final installment of this three-part workshop series, we move beyond concepts and into lived experience. Through several courageous live coaching demonstrations, participants explore the deeply personal relationship between spirituality, trust, identity, and healing. Together, they unpack how religious conditioning, past experiences, and life's greatest challenges can shape the way we relate to ourselves, others, and something greater than ourselves. This episode isn't about finding the "right" spiritual path. It's about creating the freedom to define your own—with curiosity, compassion, and authenticity. Whether you're navigating your own spiritual journey or supporting clients through theirs, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that healing often begins with permission to ask better questions. Tune in on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7OaCfhskldI Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency

  2. Jul 13

    246: Spirituality & Nurse Coaching Part 2

    In Part 2 of our workshop series, we move beyond defining spirituality and begin exploring how it can become an embodied part of our coaching practice. This episode focuses on identifying your core spiritual values, understanding how those values shape your presence as a coach, and learning how to respectfully incorporate a client's own spiritual framework into transformational conversations. You'll also hear the first live coaching demonstration from the workshop—a deeply moving session that illustrates how compassion, curiosity, and psychological safety can create space for profound healing and self-discovery. Whether spirituality is central to your coaching or simply another lens through which you support clients, this episode offers practical tools for coaching with greater authenticity, intention, and presence. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/hmuGZXFnctM Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency

  3. Jul 6

    245: Spirituality & Nurse Coaching Part 1

    What role does spirituality play in transformational nurse coaching?In Part 1 of this special three-part workshop series, we explore one of the most powerful topics in coaching: spirituality. Whether spirituality is central to your life or something you're only beginning to explore, this conversation creates space to examine your own beliefs without judgment. Through personal stories, research, and reflections from our nurse coaching community, we discuss how our spiritual beliefs influence the way we show up for ourselves and our clients. As coaches, we can only guide others as deeply as we've been willing to explore ourselves. This episode invites you to begin that journey with openness, curiosity, and compassion. In this episode, you'll learn:Why spirituality naturally emerges during transformational coachingThe difference between spirituality and religion, and why they aren't always the sameHow your personal beliefs influence your coaching presenceWhy psychological safety is essential for both coaches and clientsCommon fears surrounding spirituality and religious traumaThe concept of spiritual pluralism, exclusivism, and a new perspective called "perceptual exclusivism"Insights gathered from more than 120 nurse coaches about their spiritual beliefs and experiencesWhy cultivating your own inner work allows you to coach at a deeper levelHow resonance and personal energy impact every coaching conversation The most powerful coaching doesn't come from having all the answers. It comes from creating a safe space where both coach and client can explore life's deepest questions with curiosity, humility, and compassion. Resource MentionedA Shift in Being by Leon VanderPol Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t_aqfBeG46Y Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency

  4. Jun 29

    244: Time Management vs. Time Ownership: Why You Don't Need a Better Calendar

    Do you need a better planner, or a completely different relationship with time? In today’s episode of The Successful Nurse Coach Podcast, Laura explores the powerful distinction between time management and time ownership. Drawing from her own experiences as a nurse, entrepreneur, mother, and leader, she challenges the belief that productivity problems can be solved with better systems, color-coded calendars, or the perfect morning routine. Instead, Laura introduces a deeper question: Who owns your time? For nurses transitioning into coaching, entrepreneurship, or any new chapter of growth, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on overwhelm, freedom, self-leadership, and the responsibility that comes with creating a life by design rather than by default. If you've ever felt stretched thin, guilty about not doing enough, or trapped in a cycle of constant urgency, this episode will help you rethink how you spend your most valuable resource. Watch our full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Sc8Gy7dA0o Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency

  5. Jun 22

    243: Nurse Coach Success Story: Courtnie Breit

    What happens when a nurse stops waiting for permission and starts trusting herself? In this powerful conversation, Shelby sits down with Canadian nurse coach Courtnie Breit to discuss her journey from burnout, stress leave, and questioning her future in healthcare to building a thriving private practice and helping lead the nurse coaching movement in Canada. After nearly 20 years as a registered nurse working across Canada and the United States, Courtnie found herself facing a reality many nurses know all too well: exhaustion, frustration with broken systems, and a growing sense that there had to be a better way. Together, Shelby and Courtnie explore what it means to trust yourself again, embrace entrepreneurship, seek mentorship, and create a new vision for nursing that prioritizes connection, healing, and human relationships. Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tDa6TjSt_U4 Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency

  6. Jun 15

    242: The Comparison Trap in Nurse Coaching How it Signals Deeper Patterns

    In today’s episode of The Successful Nurse Coach Podcast, Laura tackles one of the most common challenges new nurse coaches face: comparison. From feeling behind in your business to questioning your abilities and worthiness, comparison has a way of stealing confidence and creating unnecessary suffering. Laura shares personal stories from her own journey, including lessons from mentors, networking experiences, and moments when comparison nearly derailed her confidence. She also breaks down why nurses are especially vulnerable to comparison and offers practical strategies to shift from self-judgment to self-trust. If you've ever felt like you're not moving fast enough, not experienced enough, or not good enough, this episode is a powerful reminder that your journey is unfolding exactly as it should. Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j1X_j8wStVM Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency

  7. Jun 8

    241: The Real Math of a Nurse Coaching Practice (What Six Figures Actually Looks Like)

    In today’s episode, Laura breaks down the real math behind building a profitable nurse coaching practice while cutting through fear and uncertainty to show you exactly what it takes to replace (and exceed) a traditional nursing income. Why it's "simple, not easy" - The framework for success is straightforward; what's hard is the internal shift in identity, fear of rejection, and limiting beliefsTraditional nursing income vs. coaching income - A nurse earning ~$40/hr working 36 hrs/week makes ~$74K/year; 10 coaching clients can generate the same income working far fewer hours Real pricing numbers: New grad: $1,800/package → $72K/year (10 clients)Mid-career: $2,500/package → $100K/yearEstablished (2–3+ years): $3,000/package → $120K/yearTime breakdown — Full-time practice = 20–25 hrs/week total; 10 clients at 90 min/session = ~15 hrs of direct client work per monthPart-time model — 5–8 clients is fully achievable alongside other commitmentsThe 5-year projection — Why nurse coaching outpaces traditional nursing paths long-termReverse engineering $10K/month — At a $2,500 package, you need 4 "yes" conversations, ~16 proposals, and 40–60 invites per month (2–3 hours of outreach)The tugboat vs. lighthouse shift — Early on you invite people in; over time, clients come to you Top 5 Fears Laura Addresses "I'm an introvert" — Coaching is built for introverts"I suck at sales" — Sales is a learnable skill; nurse coaches call it advocacy"Who can afford coaching?" — Coaching is a $2.2B industry and tends to be recession-proof"I feel guilty charging" — Why charging clients is actually an act of belief in them"I'm an imposter" — Why imposter syndrome signals high intelligence and capacity for growth The math isn't complicated. The work is internal. Every action you take to build your practice also transforms you into a more grounded, confident, healed version of yourself, and that's the greatest gift of the coaching modality. Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HU-MJ0Cqndc Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency

  8. Jun 1

    240: NLCA 34: The Identity You're Secretly Still Living In (And Why It's Keeping You Stuck)

    In today’s episode of the Successful Nurse Coach Podcast, Laura dives into the power of identity and how the roles, systems, and environments around us quietly shape who we become. Laura shares personal stories from her nursing career, including the realities of working through exhaustion, pregnancy, and people-pleasing tendencies, while unpacking how many nurses unknowingly adopt identities that leave them feeling stuck, disconnected, and misaligned. This conversation explores the difference between living by default versus intentionally creating the version of yourself you truly want to become. From nurse to coach, employee to leader, Laura explains why lasting transformation starts with identity first, not strategy. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve outgrown your current reality, this episode will challenge you to rethink who you are becoming and what is actually possible for your life. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B8_KvHlQX78 Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency

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The Successful Nurse Coach is a space for Nurses to become board -certified nurse coaches, and learn how to make money doing it. With every episode, it is our 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 episodes every Monday! https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

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