Mastering Coaching Skills

Lindsay Dotzlaf
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Mastering Coaching Skills

If you want to compete in the coaching industry, you need to be GOOD at coaching. But there are some things you simply couldn’t know when you were training to be a coach - and while it’s tempting to keep studying, take another course, or dive into a certification program, you really need to build the practical skills and confidence to handle whatever your clients throw at you. Each week life coach Lindsay Dotzlaf shares stories, tips and advice to continually develop your skills as a coach. She knows what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and anxious about coaching in the moment, and will teach you why shifting your mindset around your own abilities as a coach will make all the difference. If you’ve got clients but want to become the absolute best coach you can be, you’ll find answers, advice and support here. Learn more at lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com!

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    216. A Project in Your Business: How Temetria McVea Helps Her Clients Curate Their Lives

    I'm joined by Temetria McVea, a life coach who specializes in helping women in midlife navigate these transitions. Temetria is in my Advanced Certification. This episode is specifically about the project that she did in Certification and all the work she did in developing self-trust in her coaching and her incredible offerings.   Discover how Temetria McVea became a coach for women in midlife, and how she created a concept to help her clients navigate transitions and create the life they really want. Temetria shares how she found her formula as a general life coach, and how she created transformation in her own life after deciding she wanted a change.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/216

    40 min

  2. DEC 10

    215. Creating a VIP Coaching Day with Angela Jowers

    Angela Jowers is a general life coach, and you know I love a general life coach. Her clients are high-achieving women in midlife from all walks of life who are stressed out and overwhelmed. She's also a program manager for a larger coaching organization. Drawing from all her experience in the coaching industry, Angela is full of tips for making your VIP days a success for both you and your clients.   Hear Angela's insights and the behind-the-scenes details of creating her VIP day offering for her clients. Angela shares how she used my Summer Project group coaching program to plan, execute, and evaluate her very first VIP day. She also breaks down the key decisions she made, what she included in the day, and the biggest lessons she learned.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/215

    48 min

  3. DEC 3

    214. The Key to Connecting with Young Coaching Clients with Jill Gerlach

    Jill Gerlach has a background in social work and was a middle school counselor for nearly 20 years before starting her own coaching practice. She specializes in guiding young individuals to overcome barriers, develop emotional regulation skills, and unlock their full potential. Jill also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what coaching children and teens looks like in her practice.   Tune in this week to hear Jill’s insights on the unique challenges and rewards of coaching young people and helping them navigate the ups and downs of growing up in today's world. Jill opens up about what drew her to coaching, how she builds trust and connection with her young clients, and the incredible transformations she's witnessed.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/214

    45 min

  4. NOV 26

    213. How Coaching Made Me a Better Parent, Partner, and Business Owner

    In this episode, I share my top 10 reasons I'm grateful for coaching. These range from major mindset shifts to specific examples of how coaching has transformed my parenting, relationships, and business. I hope this inspires you to reflect on your own coaching journey.    Hearing how coaching has changed the lives of others is one of the greatest joys of this work. Tune in this week to discover 10 unexpected ways coaching transformed my life. From parenting and relationships to money and business, I’m sure you’ll find something you resonate with on today’s show.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/213

    39 min

  5. NOV 19

    212. How to Identify and Replace Coaching Industry “Rules” That Don't Serve You

    Do you ever feel like you're following a bunch of coaching “rules” that just don't work for you? You're not alone. Too many coaches get caught up in trying to fit into a certain mold or follow a specific set of guidelines, even when it feels completely unaligned. But what if there was a better way to grow your coaching business?   Tune in this week as I dive into the importance of finding coaching and business strategies that truly work for you, instead of blindly following rules that don't resonate. I share examples of common coaching "rules" that often hold coaches back, and how to break free from them to create a coaching practice and business that feels authentic and aligned.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/212

    27 min

  6. NOV 12

    211. Why NOT to Lead with Solutions

    There’s a common question I receive from new coaches: how to go from being a fixer to being a true coach. This topic came up frequently during my recent Coach Week event and in messages from listeners who are just starting their coaching journey, so it’s time to give you the answers you need.   Join me as I explore why our desire to fix things can actually rob our clients of powerful breakthroughs and self-awareness. I share tangible reasons why leading with solutions is often counterproductive, and reveal the key mindset shift that can transform your coaching practice.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/211

    17 min

  7. NOV 5

    210. A Love Letter to the Coaching World

    In hosting Coach Week, a week-long series of free trainings for coaches, I found myself blown away by the incredible coaches I've met. Being surrounded by so many coaches who want to do good in the world has lifted my spirit in a way I can't even describe, and I want to bring a little of that lightness to all of you.   Tune in this week to discover why it’s okay if coaching feels a little heavy right now. I share how to start separating your coaching business from the noise and heaviness around you, and discuss the value of support and community in the coaching industry. Learn how to drown out the negative voices and focus on the positive ones.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/210

    15 min

  8. OCT 29

    209. Reframe Imposter Syndrome: Uncover Your Personality Gap with Dr. Crystal Agyei

    In this episode, I talk with the burnout MD for entrepreneurs, Dr. Crystal Agyei, about why defaulting to the label of imposter syndrome can actually hold you back from doing the deeper work of understanding your thoughts and emotions. Crystal shares a powerful reframe for imposter syndrome that she calls the "personality gap" - the space between the version of yourself you desire to be and the one that is currently showing up.   Crystal dives into the problematic history of how imposter syndrome was originally conceived, the importance of applying an intersectional lens to this work, and how to start investigating your own "imposter" thoughts with curiosity. She also shares a practical tool you can use to identify and question the thoughts behind your feelings of imposter syndrome in the moment they arise.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/209

    50 min
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If you want to compete in the coaching industry, you need to be GOOD at coaching. But there are some things you simply couldn’t know when you were training to be a coach - and while it’s tempting to keep studying, take another course, or dive into a certification program, you really need to build the practical skills and confidence to handle whatever your clients throw at you. Each week life coach Lindsay Dotzlaf shares stories, tips and advice to continually develop your skills as a coach. She knows what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and anxious about coaching in the moment, and will teach you why shifting your mindset around your own abilities as a coach will make all the difference. If you’ve got clients but want to become the absolute best coach you can be, you’ll find answers, advice and support here. Learn more at lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com!

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  • Creator
    Lindsay Dotzlaf
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    220
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 LINDSAY DOTZLAF | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
  • Show Website
    Mastering Coaching Skills

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