Understanding the distinction between change and transition is one of the most powerful things a coach can realize. Drawing from a milestone moment in her own life (her husband’s retirement), Meg shares how transition is reshaping the way she sees her work, her coaching community, and the urgency of showing up fully right now. Meg walks coaches through a practical framework for helping clients navigate transition, from honoring the ending to trusting the “neutral zone” to anchoring in strengths and values. She also addresses one of the most common and quietly damaging ways coaches stall their own business transitions: hiding from the money conversation and underpricing their services. This episode weaves the person and professional into a single message: Transition is not the obstacle; transition is the invitation to be curious. Making the most of every moment, in life and in business, starts with being fully present to exactly where you are. Meg shares how everything shifted for her on June 5 of this year–a big life transition. Do you know the difference between change and transition? Join us to learn more!

Show Highlights:

• Change is the event, an external reality; transition is internal, the emotional and psychological journey we take when we move through the change process.
• The Neutral Zone: where identity reshapes and clarity lives
• June 5, 2026: A big day for the Rentschler family
• A new perspective, shifting priorities, and purposeful urgency
• Pricing is the biggest obstacle for coaches. (Get my free pricing guide!)
• Showing up for your clients in transition:
• Acknowledge the ending and honor what’s being left behind.
• Normalize the “neutral zone,” the space between what was and what will be.
• Anchor them in strengths and values.
• Use powerful questions to open awareness.
• Do your own work around transitions first.
• A recap: Transition is clarifying, “later” is the most expensive word in the coaching business, and you can’t wait for the other side of the transition.

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