Episode 264 - The Realities of Being a Coach: My Honest Answers About Money, Clients, and Challenges

From time to time, clients and listeners get curious about my work as a career coach, especially when they hear I’m about to travel or work remotely. I decided to dedicate this blog to answering some common questions I receive. If you’re thinking of pursuing a career in coaching or are interested in the entrepreneurial side of career coaching, this is for you. Here, I share my insights, experiences, and actionable advice to help you understand what it's like to build a business as a career coach and how I’ve made it work.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Introduction to My Career Coaching Journey
• 00:25 The Role of the Job Hunting Podcast
• 00:47 Answering Common Questions from Clients
• 01:58 Monetizing the Podcast
• 05:30 Balancing Coaching and Business
• 08:38 Starting from Scratch: My Coaching Business
• 11:53 Finding and Managing Clients
• 14:07 Financial Security and Career Transition
• 18:06 Ethical Coaching Practices
• 20:40 Managing Client Sessions
• 22:10 Managing a Flexible Work Schedule
• 23:26 Reflecting on Corporate Life
• 29:21 Balancing Coaching and Personal Life
• 34:58 Pricing Strategies for Coaching
• 37:52 Tips for Being a Digital Nomad
• 41:07 Conclusion and Farewell

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 62 - From Immigrant to CEO
• Episode 196 - The Pros and Cons of Self-Employment vs. Corporate Life
• Episode 218 - Starting a new career over 40 – Dr Marianne Roux interviews Renata Bernarde
• LinkedIn Audit

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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