Adventures on the Blog
Stories, (Un)Marketing experiments, inspiring conversations and spiritual business
Why Self-Confidence Isn’t Required (and Where Coaches Get Confused)
A client asked this question the other day: “Do you have to believe in yourself to do something?” They had been taught that positive thinking and confidence are prerequisites for action that gets results. So I picked up a pen and said, “Let’s test it out.” I placed a...
The Transformational Power of Paid Coaching and Getting Paid to Coach
My ex-husband was an amazing bargain shopper. He had a nose for a good deal, and a talent for snagging the triple-coupon discount at Stop & Shop. Sometimes we’d get items completely free. Oh, the gleeful triumph of gaming the system! Our cupboard was well stocked...
Why Message Coaching Is a Game-Changer for Coaches and Clients
Last night a client forwarded a string of text messages for my review before our session. It reminded me of an often overlooked (and powerful!) perk that’s included with my 1:1 coaching services: Virtually unlimited access to me via email, Messenger or Whatsapp....
Why Human Connection Still Matters in the Age of AI Coaching Tools
The world is AI obsessed, and the coaching industry is no exception. Companies like EvolveWell use “intelligent digital tools” (a clever euphemism to sidestep controversy) to facilitate coaching transformation. I’ve stumbled across ChatGPT prompts promising to use AI...
How to Fix What Feels “Off” in Your Coaching Business
I’m in the next town over from my home in Portugal, on the hunt for the best coffee spot. UAU Coffee House (pronounced “Wow”) is the expat favorite. Their coffee is okay coffee (less bitter than the standard Portuguese espresso) and their avocado on sourdough toast is...
How I Aligned Profit and Play in My Coaching Business
I’m not gonna lie. March was a lot. What I’d intended as a jubilant celebration of my birthday was a full-on reckoning. My astrologically tuned-in friends tell me I’m not alone; apparently these tumultuous energies haven’t been seen globally for over 100 years. What...
The “Not Ready” Trap: How to Break Through and Create Your Dreams
“I’ve wanted to do this for years – and I haven’t. I don’t feel ready.” When Jan talks about their idea, their face lights up and they can’t stop smiling. They know what they’d like to do. They’ve been thinking about it for years. And then the insecure thoughts kick...
Too Intense or Just Magical?
I’ve been told I’m too intense and sometimes come on too strong. Still, I have a knack for inspiring people. When people hang out with me, their dreams come out of hiding. They feel seen, heard and “gotten.” Their hearts open with the invitation to be themselves. Why...
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