Starting a coaching business today? This episode is your shortcut. I break down the exact steps I’d take if I were starting from zero in 2025, no fluff, no overwhelm. You’ll learn the 8 essentials every coach needs to start signing clients quickly (hint: it’s not a logo or Instagram grid).

✅ Inside this episode:

Why you need to experience coaching for yourself before you decide to become a coach

Why foundational coaching skills matter more than certifications

The simple, clear offer that builds traction

The must-have tools you actually need (and what to ignore for now)

How to create real momentum with just 10 hours a week

Why conversations, not content, create clients

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This free guide gives you the things you actually need to start coaching with and none of the distractions.

Do you dismiss your own success? In this episode, learn how to start owning your wins and why it’s a vital part of building unshakable confidence.

Let’s rewrite your inner narrative. Take the Imposter Syndrome Assessment.

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Are you a new coach wondering how to sign your first premium coaching client—without quitting your job, working nights and weekends, or spinning in overwhelm?

In this episode, I share the exact 5-step roadmap I teach my private clients to help them land their first paying client in as little as 30 days… even with a full, busy life.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to define what “first client” actually means (and why clarity

matters)

✅ The simple offer that builds confidence and gets you paid to coach

✅ Why 10 focused hours a week is all you really need

✅ The best way to connect with people (without feeling sales-y)

✅ What to say when you’re ready to invite someone to work with you

If you’re tired of overthinking, planning, or waiting for the “perfect time”—this episode will help you move forward with clarity, momentum, and real results.

Free resource mentioned in the show: 5 Simple Moves to Get Your First Coaching Client (Without the Overwhelm)

Are these 3 beliefs secretly keeping you from getting paid as a coach?

In this episode, we’re unpacking the biggest lies new coaches fall for—and how to shift them so you can finally start signing clients.

You’ll learn why you don’t need another certification, why perfection is the enemy of progress, and why clients will pay you sooner than you think.

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Your inner critic doesn’t have to run the show. This episode offers one reframe and a powerful shift that helps you talk to yourself like someone you care for.

Ready to silence self-doubt? Take the Imposter Syndrome Assessment Your clarity starts here. https://candymotzek.lpages.co/is-score/

Feeling stuck because you haven’t “figured out” your niche?

You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down the truth behind the niche debate—why waiting for the perfect niche keeps you invisible, how your brain filters info using the reticular activating system, and a simple shortcut to finally gain clarity.

You’ll learn:

• Why vague = invisible in coaching
• How to apply the Market + Message niche model
• My 3-question shortcut for choosing your niche today

🎁 Ready to get unstuck? Use my free tool, a Custom GPT: “Discover Your Aligned Niche”

Feel like you're not ready to coach yet? You're not alone. In this episode, I unpack one of the biggest mindset blocks new and aspiring coaches face: the fear of not being “ready.” If you're hesitating to take action because you're waiting for confidence to show up first, this is your sign to shift.

You’ll learn:

• Why even experienced coaches often don't feel ready
• How confidence actually develops (hint: it’s not from more learning)
• Why starting before you feel “ready” is the key to signing your first client
• A real-world example of a coach who said yes before she felt ready—and got paid anyway

Watch the short video and learn the 3 steps you need to go from stuck to booked. >>> LINK

You don’t have to wait until everything is perfect to feel proud and to acknowledge yourself for your accomplishments. This episode reminds you to celebrate the progress you’re making, even mid-journey.

Want to feel more confident along the way? Take the Imposter Syndrome Assessment

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Are you stuck in "productive procrastination"?

If you’ve been learning, reading, and watching, yet you're still not signing clients, this episode is your wake-up call.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why learning feels so satisfying (and sneaky!)… and why it won’t get you clients.

You’ll learn:

• Why high-achieving coaches fall into the learning trap
• How to tell the difference between preparing and hiding
• A simple mindset shift to move from stuck to coaching
• What to implement today to start getting results

Want the roadmap that actually gets you booked?

Watch the Triangle Model Video now

>>> LINK

In this heart-opening conversation, Candy sits down with Wendy Harrup, host of the Say Yes to Yourself podcast and founder of the Phineas Wright House, a historic bed and breakfast and flower farm in New England. Wendy shares her journey from 30 years as a wedding planner to designing intentional retreats and luxury travel experiences for women ready to reconnect with themselves.

You’ll hear about the power of morning rituals, how to feel your true “yes,” and why every woman deserves to feel welcomed, anticipated, and celebrated—every single day. Wendy also reveals the behind-the-scenes magic of her small group culinary trips to France, and how she helps retreat leaders pour from a full cup.

If you’re craving more space, more soul, and more self-trust, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

🧭 What if you could spot exactly why your coaching business feels stuck, and fix it fast? Take the free 13-point assessment and get your next step.

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