I have had the Science of Getting Rich in my library for some time. I have it near the bed side and have been coming back to it recently. It really resonates with me how each of us are born with an innate desire to reach our fullest potential and how the desire to earn more money is simply an extension of that.

“Whatever may be said in praise of poverty, the fact remains that it is not possible to live a really complete or successful life unless one is rich. No person can rise to his greatest possible height in talent or soul development unless he has plenty of money. In order to unfold the soul and to develop talent he must have many things to use, and he cannot have these things unless he has money to buy them with.

To be honest, I have a really supportive partner. Not only is he supportive of my business, he helps me with it. Sometimes he handles some of the system pieces that would make my head explode if I had to figure it out myself.

And still at times he can be resistant. On Sunday Evening we were planning our week and our schedule as we normally do. I was letting him know that this would be an unusually busy week for me because I would be gone most of the day two days this week requiring him to do more childcare. Although he didn’t say no, I could tell he wasn’t happy about it.

Are you waiting on your website before you can start advertising your coaching services? Is that the thing that you think will have you be taken seriously?I have been in that same place.

Interestingly enough, I got the website up and not much changed other than that I could say I have a website. Clients didn’t drop in my lap as a result. I have made a number of business cards over the years that I never used and have since gone to waste. I thought once I have my cards it will be official that I am a professional.

It’s wonderful to have marketing materials that you like and are proud of. It is an extension of your business. However, the thing you need to market the most is your actual service, which happens through conversations. Conversations with people about what matters to them and how your coaching can be in service to that.

A common theme I hear from new coaches is worry that they aren’t ready to start coaching professionally and begin advertising their offerings. The fear of putting yourself out there or comparing yourself to others who are more seasoned than you can trick you into thinking that you are not ready.

If your waiting to not feel nervous or to be able to present yourself in this ideal way, you are preventing yourself from acquiring the skills and experience that would have you feel ready. You don’t have to feel ready to take action. You can choose to be ready and take the next step.

When I was in my first coaching program 10 years ago we had to get paying clients in order to complete the program. It was a huge source of anxiety not only for me, but for my peers. I was so nervous to not only find clients but also worried they wouldn’t pay me $25/hour. $25/hr.!!! Even though I got amazing feedback from my colleagues and teachers about my coaching skills and encouragement to charge way more, it was beyond what I could receive at the time.

A lot of new coaches worry and stress about how much to charge for their coaching services. I don’t want to say that it doesn’t matter what you charge, but what matters most is getting in the game. Your rates can always be changed. Check out this video and let me know what you think.❤️

In this video, I talk about if you need to get certified to be a coach. Certification offers a lot of training in the skill sets you need to be of optimal service to your clients. In my coaching programs, I cultivated how to deeply listen for what’s being said and what’s not being said, how to ask questions that reveal deeper truths, how resistance works, how to evoke excellence in others and so much more.

That being said, many of my colleagues and I struggled to build a viable coaching business even though we had developed these incredible skills that can be applied to all areas of life. Certification does not guarantee that you will build a thriving practice.

Some people think that it will give them the confidence to charge and that doesn’t always happen. I’m a big fan of training, growth and learning when it comes to growing your coaching skills and only you know if you need it to be your best. If you are looking for a coaching certification look for one that will give you in depth business training or be prepared to add that to your education.

Are you doubting you’re ability to earn money as a coach because you’re just starting out? In this video, I talk about two things that can help you navigate feeling like a rookie so you can increase your confidence and start getting paying clients. ❤️❤️❤️

Are you a soulful female coach finding it difficult to get your first client or new clients? I know what that’s like. It can leave you feeling doubtful of your gift, wondering what you are doing wrong and asking yourself is it even possible for you to make a living at this.

As a coach, you know that the answers lie in the questions. In this video, I have a guilt free question that I am inviting you to ask yourself to take action on. I was “trained” as a coach for years before getting paying clients. Truthfully, I wasn’t really letting people know that I was available for hire. I hid my gift in a number of clever ways that left me without regular paying clients.

I want to encourage you that if God put in your heart to serve in this way don’t give up. It just means you have some inner work to do and new skills to apply to get to the other side.❤️❤️❤️