Breathe & Build with Polly Pollock

Breathe & Build with Polly Pollock

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Breathe & Build with Polly Pollock episodes

  • Listen to this when you feel like nothing is working in your business

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    Why does your business feel stuck even when you’re putting in the work?

    In this episode, I’m breaking down why so many coaches struggle with impatience, dopamine-driven marketing, and the feeling that nothing is happening in their business.

    We’ll explore why social media has trained us to expect instant validation, why sustainable business growth often feels slower at first, and how strategies like podcasting, SEO, email marketing, partnerships, and relationship-based visibility create a compounding effect over time.

    If you’re a coach looking to grow your business without relying on social media burnout, this episode will help you build momentum, trust your strategy, and create a marketing ecosystem that works for you.

    37 min
  • The forgotten marketing strategy that grows coaching businesses more than any viral hack.

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    The advice online tells you to just create more content, but what if the real reason you're not getting coaching clients has nothing to do with posting more or churning out more content?

    In this episode, I'm talking about why soft skills, real one-on-one conversations and solid relationships are becoming one of the biggest advantages for coaches in 2026.

    I'll also share why so many business owners feel "pushy" when reaching out, how to overcome that mindset, and why trust (not constant content) is what actually grows a sustainable coaching business.

    If you're tired of feeling like marketing has become robotic, this episode is for you

    23 min
  • Why coaches with ADHD are burning out in 2026 & the common marketing advice fuelling it.

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    Coach burnout isn't just caused by working too much, but is often caused by following marketing advice that is unsustainable, especially for coaches with ADHD.

    In this episode that was inspired by a conversation that really stayed with me after appearing on Marc Mawhinney's Natural Born Coaches podcast (along with my own experience of recovering from workaholism) I walk you through:


    • why so many coaches become trapped in the cycle of constant content creation
    • why success doesn't automatically switch that off
    • how to build a more sustainable marketing strategy that creates clients without relying on social media every day.


    If you're ready to grow your coaching business without sacrificing your life, this episode is for you.

    24 min
  • Why people download your freebie but don't buy + 3 relationship-driven ways to warm your email community up


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    Why isn't your email list buying even though they've downloaded the freebie that was meant to "guarantee sales?"

    In this episode, learn why warming up your audience matters, how to build trust before selling, and three simple ways to nurture your email list into paying clients through relationship-driven strategies.

    26 min
  • Rejection, Patience, Risk, Integrity & Detachment: The 5 initiations of building a successful coaching business with ADHD


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    What are the hardest lessons every ADHD coach has to learn in order to build a business that's not only successful on paper, but one that makes us truly happy, too?

    In this episode, I count down the top five mindset shifts for sustainable business growth - from handling rejection and uncertainty to building patience, protecting your values, and creating a business that doesn't consume your life.

    If you're a coach or practitioner with ADHD looking to build a profitable coaching business without wanting to burn it all down in the process, this one's for you.

    28 min
  • Stop living for the next launch & create a sustainable sales ecosystem instead.

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    If every launch feels like starting from scratch, this episode is for you.

    I'm sharing why constantly creating new offers and chasing the next launch keeps coaches stuck, and what to build instead: a sustainable client acquisition system that works without relying on social media.


    You'll learn:

    • Why launch-to-launch marketing creates inconsistent income for newbies still building their foundations.
    • The difference between scrappy launches and evergreen client systems
    • The four foundations of sustainable coaching business marketing
    • How to build trust and attract coaching clients through consistent, low-pressure visibility
    • Why compounding your reputation beats chasing the next "big" launch
    21 min
  • Why your lead magnet isn't growing your email list + how to create a killer freebie

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    Your lead magnet shouldn't just grow your email list, it should become part of a sustainable marketing system that consistently attracts coaching clients.

    In this episode, I share how to create a freebie that stands out, delivers a meaningful result, and naturally guides people towards your paid offer - without relying on social media.


    You'll learn:

    • Why most lead magnets no longer work in 2026
    • How to create a freebie your ideal clients actually want
    • The biggest mistake coaches make by trying to teach everything
    • How to choose a format people will use
    • How to build trust with low-pressure, sustainable marketing that fits your capacity


    27 min
  • Why experiencing fear rather than trying to bypass it = next level business expansion

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    Why do we treat fear like something we need to fix, hack, or eliminate in order to succeed in business?

    In this episode, I challenge the growing narrative in the coaching and online business space that says you can “rewire your nervous system” or “hack your brain” into never feeling fear again.

    Especially in ADHD and entrepreneurship spaces, this pressure to constantly optimise yourself can create more shame, burnout, and disconnection.

    I share my own experience of getting stuck in cycles of constant self-work, spiritual bypassing, and trying to avoid uncomfortable emotions, and how stepping away from that mindset actually supported my confidence and business growth.

    We explore why fear isn’t a flaw, why emotional discomfort is often a normal part of expansion, and how constantly trying to “fix yourself” in business can keep you stuck instead of moving forward.

    25 min
  • How to make sure your business stays visible even on low energy days.

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    Is your marketing built for your best weeks… or your worst ones?

    In this episode, I break down why most visibility strategies fail neurodivergent business owners and how to shift from constant posting into a more sustainable, findable marketing approach that still works when your energy is low or life happens.

    We explore the difference between visibility and findability, why relying on daily social media posting leads to burnout, and how to start building a marketing ecosystem that doesn’t collapse when you take time off.

    If you’re a coach or online business owner with ADHD or a busy brain and you’re tired of your business depending on you being “on” all the time, this episode will help you shift.

    21 min

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Breathe & Build is the podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs, founders and leaders who want to grow without running themselves into the ground.