Women in The Coaching Arena

65 | The 5 Lessons I Wish I Knew 5 Years Ago When Starting My Coaching Business


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Listen in for five lessons Jo wishes she'd known five years ago when she quit her job and trained as a coach. These lessons are valuable insights for both new and experienced coaches who want to grow their businesses and move forward.

Show Notes with Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction to the podcast and Jo Lott.

Lesson 1: Get Clear on Your Niche and Ideal Client [00:01:00]

  • The mistake of being a generalist and working with anyone.
  • The importance of niching down and being specific about your target market.
  • Examples of niching down (e.g., coaches already earning £10K per month)

Lesson 2: Learn to Become Comfortable with Being Visible [00:04:00]

  • The necessity of being visible, whether through social media or other methods.
  • Finding a consistent approach that works for you.
  • Having a mission and goal beyond just financial success.

Lesson 3: Focus on Delivering Great Results [00:06:00]

  • The importance of case studies and testimonials for business success.
  • Continuously reflecting on how to improve and support clients.
  • The balance between pure coaching and mentoring/sharing experience.

Lesson 4: Don't Undervalue Yourself [00:08:00]


  • The tendency for coaches to undercharge their services.
  • The importance of researching and charging professional rates.
  • The relationship between price and perceived value.
  • Gradually increasing prices as you gain experience and credibility.

Lesson 5: Find Your Community [00:11:00]


  • The difficulty of doing this alone and the importance of community.
  • Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals and positive environments.
  • Jo Lott's program, "The Business of Coaching," as a potential community.

Final Thoughts [00:13:00]


  • Having faith and believing in the possibility of success.
  • Taking consistent action to build faith.
  • Success may not always look like the initial vision.

[00:15:00] - Closing remarks, free resources, and call to action.

Useful Links

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Learn about The Business of Coaching programme

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✨ 2026 Coaches’ Planner – Your Three Ways to Join In

A few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year.

You can now choose the option that suits you best (links below)
1️⃣ Free Digital Download – Get instant access to the online version of the 2026 Coaches’ Planner.
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3️⃣ Dare Greatly Online Workshop – Thursday 4 December – Join me live as we plan together. You’ll receive a printed planner in the post plus a few thoughtful extras.
Whichever option you choose, my hope is that this planner helps you create a calm, clear, and successful year ahead.
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