Women in The Coaching Arena

Joanna Lott
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Are you a coach who's passionate about making a difference and building a thriving coaching business? Join Joanna Lott, a business mentor and ICF certified coach, as she shares practical and emotional tools to help you succeed in the coaching arena. In each weekly Thursday episode of The Women in the Coaching Arena Podcast, Joanna provides valuable insights and actionable advice on various topics, such as business strategy, marketing, mindset, energy and entrepreneurship. Whether you're just starting or have years of experience, this podcast is for you. You have a gift that needs to be shared and Joanna is here to help you do it.

  1. 6d ago

    177 | Val's Story: From Uncertain Niche to Leading Coaching Groups Across Europe

    This is an honest conversation about courage, clarity, and building a coaching business one decision at a time. Joanna is joined by The Business of Coaching client Valeria Kadelski to explore what it really feels like to pivot your niche, navigate the uncertainty that follows, and keep moving forward, even when you're not sure you've made the right decision. This episode is for you if you’re a qualified coach who knows something needs to change in your business but keeps delaying the decision because you’re worried about getting it wrong. Val’s story will give you the confidence to take the next step. Timestamps: 00:00 - Why Changing Your Niche Feels So Scary 02:00 - Finding The Right Direction 03:45 - Navigating The Pivot 06:55 - The Power Of Community 11:55 - Launching A First Group Programme 16:00 - What Coaching Really Gives You 22:20 - Final Advice For Coaches Building a coaching business isn’t about making perfect decisions. It’s about making thoughtful ones, learning from them, and having the courage to keep going. Check out Valeria's website Connect with Valeria on LinkedIn Useful Links Learn about The Business of Coaching programme Signature Solution Course Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026) Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches How to secure more coaching clients' free training Download the 12 ways to get clients now Connect with Jo on LinkedIn Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: joanna@joannalottcoaching.com Enjoyed This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

    177 | Val's Story: From Uncertain Niche to Leading Coaching Groups Across Europe

  2. Jul 2

    176 | The Testimonial Mistake Coaches Keep Making

    Stop waiting for the perfect client success story. If you think your testimonials aren't impressive enough, you could be making one of the biggest marketing mistakes coaches make. In this episode, Joanna shares why authenticity beats perfection, how prospects really evaluate testimonials, and why the results you take for granted may be exactly what your future clients need to see. Timestamps 01:20 - Two Real Client Examples 03:10 - The Movement Reframe 04:45 - Don’t Dismiss Small Wins 06:15 - Testimonials vs Case Studies 07:40 - Better Questions to Ask Clients 08:55 - Why Overclaiming Backfires 10:00 - Look for the Shift The strongest client stories don’t always end with a six-figure business, a dream job, or a dramatic breakthrough. Often, they simply show that something became possible that wasn’t possible before. Useful Links Coaching Onboarding & Retention Guide Learn about The Business of Coaching programme Signature Solution Course Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026) Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches How to secure more coaching clients' free training Download the 12 ways to get clients now Connect with Jo on LinkedIn Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: joanna@joannalottcoaching.com Enjoyed This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

    176 | The Testimonial Mistake Coaches Keep Making

  3. Jun 25

    175 | The Coaching Plan Trap Most Coaches Fall Into

    Are you spending more time perfecting your coaching plan than talking to potential clients? In this episode, Joanna explains why your coaching plan isn’t what gets clients to buy. Discover what clients really care about, how to simplify your offer, and the shift that will help you attract more coaching clients. Timestamps00:00 - The Coaching Plan Trap 01:45 - What a Coaching Plan Really Is 03:10 - Structure vs Coaching 04:20 - Why Clients Want Certainty 07:05 - When Plans Become the Problem 09:05 - The Three-Phase Approach 10:45 - Simplicity Sells The coaches who make the fastest progress aren’t usually the ones with the most detailed frameworks. They’re the ones having real conversations, testing ideas, and refining as they go. Useful Links How to Create a Signature Coaching Offer (Free guide) Learn about The Business of Coaching programme Signature Solution Course Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026) Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches How to secure more coaching clients' free training Download the 12 ways to get clients now Connect with Jo on LinkedIn Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: joanna@joannalottcoaching.com Enjoyed This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

    175 | The Coaching Plan Trap Most Coaches Fall Into

  4. Jun 18

    174 | Motivation Isn't Enough: What Successful Coaches Do Instead - with Rebecca Liljendahl

    What if consistency isn’t about discipline, but about designing habits for your real life? In this episode, Joanna speaks with habit specialist Rebecca Liljendahl about why we struggle to do the things we know would help us, and how to build habits that last even on our worst days. This episode is valuable for coaches who know what they need to do to grow their business, but struggle to stay consistent with visibility, marketing, self-care or follow-through. By the end of this conversation, you’ll understand why motivation alone isn’t enough, and how to create simple, realistic habits that support your business and your life. Timestamps 00:00 - Why consistency feels hard 02:30 - Rebecca’s habit story 07:00 - The Habits Compass 08:30 - Motivation, ability and prompts 14:30 - Designing tiny habits 16:00 - Unblocking resistance 22:00 - Dopamine and distraction 31:00 - Energy habits Check out Rebecca's website Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn Useful Links Dare Greatly in The Coaching Arena: In-person & Online mid-year Reset, 26, 29 June 2026 Learn about The Business of Coaching programme Signature Solution Course Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026) Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches How to secure more coaching clients' free training Download the 12 ways to get clients now Connect with Jo on LinkedIn Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: joanna@joannalottcoaching.com Enjoyed This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

    174 | Motivation Isn't Enough: What Successful Coaches Do Instead - with Rebecca Liljendahl

  5. Jun 11

    173 | How to Price Your Coaching Services

    If you’ve ever worried about charging too much, charging too little, or wondered whether anyone will actually pay your rates, this episode will help you think about pricing in a completely different way. In this episode, Joanna shares why pricing is about far more than picking a number. What if the real question isn’t “What will people pay?” but “What kind of business do I want to build?” Timestamps 00:00 - Why Pricing Feels So Hard 02:00 - The £5,000 Per Month Exercise 03:00 - Pricing as Business Design 04:00 - The Three-Part Pricing Framework 05:00 - Raising Prices Gradually 06:00 - Building Around Your Life 07:00 - Common Pricing Mistakes “Pricing isn’t just a number. It’s part of your business design.” - Jo Lott This episode is a reminder that sustainable pricing starts with clarity, not confidence. When you understand the business you’re trying to build, pricing becomes much easier. Useful Links A Blog Post: Coaching Pricing Strategy: Maximise Your Revenue and Build a Sustainable Business Dare Greatly in The Coaching Arena: In-person & Online mid-year Reset, June 2026 Learn about The Business of Coaching programme Signature Solution Course Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026) Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches How to secure more coaching clients' free training Download the 12 ways to get clients now Connect with Jo on LinkedIn Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: joanna@joannalottcoaching.com Enjoyed This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

    173 | How to Price Your Coaching Services

  6. Jun 4

    172 | From Redundancy And Zero Clients To A Fully Booked Coaching Business In Months with Dr Andy Sockanathan

    Many people believe that building a successful coaching business takes years. But what happens when you lose your job, have no clients, and decide to take consistent, imperfect action every single day? In this honest conversation, Andy Sockanathan shares how redundancy became the turning point that led him to build a fully booked coaching business in just a few months. Timestamps: 00:00 - Andy’s Story 02:03 - Taking Action 04:07 - Finding a Niche 06:00 - The AI Lead Magnet 08:05 - Ten Clients in Months 09:27 - Beyond One-to-One 11:25 - What’s Next? 12:00 - Why It Worked “You don’t have to have loads of followers. You just need a niche that is right for your audience and a strategy that gets you into action.” - Andy Sockanathan This episode is a reminder that progress rarely comes from more thinking. It comes from taking the next step before you feel completely ready. Check out Andy's website Connect with Andy on LinkedIn Useful Links Learn about The Business of Coaching programme Dare Greatly in The Coaching Arena: In-person & Online mid-year Reset, June 2026 Signature Solution Course Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026) Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches How to secure more coaching clients' free training Download the 12 ways to get clients now Connect with Jo on LinkedIn Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: joanna@joannalottcoaching.com Enjoyed This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

    172 | From Redundancy And Zero Clients To A Fully Booked Coaching Business In Months with Dr Andy Sockanathan

  7. May 28

    171 | How to Start a Coaching Business (What Actually Matters)

    Many coaches leave their training feeling inspired, motivated and completely unsure how to get clients. In this episode, Joanna shares the honest reality of starting from scratch, from leaving a stable HR career and navigating self-doubt to learning sales, visibility, pricing, and how to attract paying clients. Timestamps: 00:00 - Coaching vs Business 02:00 - Leaving Employment 03:00 - Designing Your Life 04:00 - Money Reality 05:00 - Niche & Offers 07:00 - Stop Hiding in Learning 09:00 - Visibility & LinkedIn 11:00 - What Actually Matters This episode is a reminder that building a coaching business is not about having the perfect website, logo, or strategy from day one. It’s about having the courage to start before you feel fully ready. Useful Links Download the 12 ways to get clients now Dare Greatly in The Coaching Arena: In-person & Online mid-year Reset, June 2026 Learn about The Business of Coaching programme Signature Solution Course Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026) Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches How to secure more coaching clients' free training Connect with Jo on LinkedIn Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: joanna@joannalottcoaching.com Enjoyed This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

    171 | How to Start a Coaching Business (What Actually Matters)

  8. May 21

    170 | From “Nice to Have” to “Must Have” Coaching Offers

    Have you ever had someone tell you your coaching offer sounds “really great”… and then completely disappear? In today’s episode, Joanna shares one of the biggest reasons coaching offers struggle to convert and why being “valuable” alone often isn’t enough. Timestamps 00:00 - Nice to Have vs Must Have 01:02 - Why Interest Isn’t Action 02:01 - The Urgency Problem 02:45 - Specificity Changes Everything 03:10 - Problems People Will Pay to Solve 04:02 - The Cost of Staying Stuck 04:40 - Ellie’s Niche Shift “People don’t buy what sounds useful one day. They buy what feels important right now.” - Jo LottWhen your offer speaks to the right person, at the right stage, with the right problem, selling becomes far easier. Useful Links Learn about The Business of Coaching programme Dare Greatly in The Coaching Arena: In-person & Online mid-year Reset, June 2026 Signature Solution Course Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026) Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches How to secure more coaching clients' free training Download the 12 ways to get clients now Connect with Jo on LinkedIn Rate and Review the Podcast If you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: joanna@joannalottcoaching.com Enjoyed This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

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Are you a coach who's passionate about making a difference and building a thriving coaching business? Join Joanna Lott, a business mentor and ICF certified coach, as she shares practical and emotional tools to help you succeed in the coaching arena. In each weekly Thursday episode of The Women in the Coaching Arena Podcast, Joanna provides valuable insights and actionable advice on various topics, such as business strategy, marketing, mindset, energy and entrepreneurship. Whether you're just starting or have years of experience, this podcast is for you. You have a gift that needs to be shared and Joanna is here to help you do it.

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  • Creator
    Joanna Lott
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
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    © 2023 Women in The coaching Arena. All rights reserved.
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