If you are a therapist or mental health professional who wants to double their income as a coach, you probably believe that starting a coaching business requires extensive knowledge of business and marketing strategies. However, the reality is that as a coach, 60% of your focus should be on developing a strong CEO mindset, while the remaining 40% involves becoming comfortable with marketing and selling your services to attract ideal clients.

So in today's podcast episode, I'll discuss three limiting thoughts that are stopping you from doubling your income as a coach. Together, we'll explore the origins of these thoughts, determine if they are really true, and discover how you can adopt new empowering thoughts that will propel you forward on your journey to doubling your income as a coach. Lista? Let's get into today's episode!

PS: The doors to Aligned Coaching will be closing on November 17th! I can't wait to see you inside!

Topics covered on 3 Thoughts That Are Stopping You From Doubling Your Income as a Coach:

1. How much time will take doubling your income as a coach?

2. How daily practice and repetition can help you double your income as a coach?

3. Do you feel grateful for where you are now and worry that wanting more might seem ungrateful?

4. Are you afraid of not knowing how to be a coach or fear failure?

5. How to balance gratitude for your current situation while still striving for more?

Connect with Liz Fernandez:

• Instagram: @lifewithhliz

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

Resources from this episode:

• Enrollment for Aligned Coaching is open!

• If you have any questions about Aligned Coaching, book a call with me

If you have been thinking about starting a coaching business, you are probably feeling afraid and have many doubts. I understand. I was once in your shoes, and I remember how hard it was for me to overcome those fears and hesitations. So in today's podcast episode, I share my personal journey, from being a grad student to becoming a licensed therapist, and eventually starting my coaching business. I get vulnerable and open up about the fears and doubts that almost stopped me from pursuing my dream.

I take you through my mindset before I took the leap, the hesitations that kept me postponing my dream for five years, and how I finally overcame them. This episode is an honest and vulnerable reflection on my path, and my hope is that my journey will inspire you to conquer your doubts and fears. If I could transform from a fearful, burnt-out therapist to a successful multi-six-figure business coach, so can you! Lista? Let's get into today's episode!

Topics covered on Overcoming Your Fears & Hesitations When Starting a Coaching Business:

• Enrollment for Aligned Coaching is now open!

• What were the biggest fears and hesitations that arose when I was about to start my coaching business?

• How can you navigate uncertainty and fear so you can start your coaching business and double your income?

• The difference between making a decision from a place of fear versus a place of possibility.

• Answering the common questions about starting a coaching business.

Connect with Liz:

• Instagram: @lifewithhliz

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

Resources from this episode:

• Enrollment for Aligned Coaching is open!

• If you have any questions about Aligned Coaching, book a call with me

Are you considering starting your coaching business but unsure if it's the right path for you? I understand your hesitation because I've been in your shoes. It took me five long years to finally take the leap and start my coaching business. I spent so much time playing the waiting game because I was afraid of failing.

Join me in today's podcast episode as I share some of the signs that indicate that starting a coaching business is a good move for you. I debunk common myths surrounding the coaching industry, such as the belief that it's oversaturated or that you have nothing valuable to offer your clients. Additionally, I'll share more details about my upcoming training, How To Leverage Your Current Skills To Double Your Income As A Coach which you definitely don't want to miss! Lista? Let's get into today's episode!

Topics covered on How to Know if Coaching Is for You:

1. What are the signs that coaching might be a good fit for you?

2. Is the coaching industry really saturated, or is it just an illusion?

3. What do you truly need to start your coaching business?

4. How can my free training help you take the next step in starting your coaching business?

Connect with Liz:

• Instagram: @lifewithhliz

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

Resources from this episode:

• Register for free training: How To Leverage Your Current Skills To Double Your Income As A Coach on November 6th at 4 pm PST time

• Join the waitlist for Aligned Coaching

Are you a therapist or mental health professional who has always been curious about coaching and what it entails? Do you feel like in order to explore coaching, you would have to let go of therapy? Well, I'm here to tell you that you don't have to choose. One of my biggest philosophies is that there is a world where you can pursue both things you are passionate about - coaching and therapy.

That's why in today's podcast episode, I talk about how you can balance therapy and coaching as dual careers while enjoying the best of both worlds. Imagine being able to double your income, having the power to set your own rates, selecting who you want to serve, and attracting dream clients who are excited to work with you! That's what it looks like when you add coaching to your services. Are you ready to learn more about how you can balance therapy and coaching as dual careers? Tune in right now!

Topics covered on Balancing Therapy and Coaching as Dual Careers:

• What are the benefits of balancing therapy and coaching as dual careers?

• How can balancing therapy and coaching create more opportunities for you?

• Client success stories of therapists who added coaching to their work.

• How can you manage your time and energy while balancing therapy and coaching?

Connect with Liz:

• Instagram: @lifewithhliz

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

Resources from this episode:

• Register for free training: How To Leverage Your Current Skills To Double Your Income As A Coach on November 6th at 4 pm PST time

Are you ready to expand your services, call in dream clients, grow your business, and double your income as a coach? Then you need to understand how your employee mindset is impacting your entrepreneurship journey, how to shift out of it, and step into an entrepreneurial mindset instead. And that's exactly the topic of today's podcast episode!

Drawing from my personal experiences and those of my clients, I reveal how the employee mindset can hinder your business growth without you even realizing it's happening. Together, we explore how to recognize whether you are in the employee or entrepreneurial mindset by asking yourself a single question, and I share with you a simple tool that will help you transition smoothly from an employee to an entrepreneur mindset. Plus, I tell you more about my upcoming free training, "How To Leverage Your Current Skills To Double Your Income As A Coach," that is happening on November 6th at 4 pm PST time!

Topics covered on An Entrepreneurial Mindset vs. Employee Mindset:

• The common challenges therapists face when transitioning to coaching.

• The key differences between an employee mindset and an entrepreneurial mindset.

• How does an employee mindset hold you back as you are building your coaching business?

• Why is it important to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset?

• How can you shift out of an employee mindset and step into an entrepreneurial mindset?

Connect with Liz:

• Instagram: @lifewithhliz

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

Resources from this episode:

• Register for free training: How To Leverage Your Current Skills To Double Your Income As A Coach on November 6th at 4 pm PST time

Are you struggling to attract dream clients to your coaching business or to your private practice? If so, then this episode is a must-listen for you! Today, I'm going to share with you three simple steps that will help you start attracting your dream clients in no time. First, we'll dive into the importance of defining your niche and identifying who you want to serve. I'll guide you through the process of discovering your ideal client and how to tailor your messaging to attract them.

Next, we'll explore the power of content marketing. I'll show you how to showcase your expertise and share valuable tips and stories that resonate with your audience. You'll learn how to use social media as a tool to impact lives and expand your reach. And finally, we'll discuss the art of networking. You'll discover the power of collaboration and how it can lead to exciting opportunities. Lista? Let's get into today's episode!

Topics covered on How to Start Attracting Dream Clients:

• What would it look like if you consistently had consultation calls with dream clients?

• How did my clients go from having no idea how to attract dream clients to being fully booked in their private practices and as coaches?

• How can you define your niche and identify who you want to serve?

• Why is it important to focus on content marketing and showcasing your expertise on social media?

• How can storytelling and sharing personal experiences help you attract dream clients?

• Why is networking and collaborating with others essential for attracting dream clients?

Connect with Liz:

• Instagram: @lifewithhliz

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

Building your online presence and selling your services in a sustainable way that works with your nervous system is crucial, especially in the early stages of building a coaching business when many doubts will come up like "Can I actually sign clients?" and "Will I be able to build a sustainable business?"

I want you to know that you are not alone. If you are a therapist or a heart-centered service provider, I know how hard it can be to overcome the idea of selling your services and showing up online. However, I'm hoping that today's episode will help you overcome those thoughts and see yourself for what you are - a badass CEO! Join me as I share 5 steps to building your online presence, selling your services in a sustainable way, and attracting clients of your dreams. Lista? Let's get into today's episode!

Topics covered on Build Your Online Presence & Sell Services in a Sustainable Way:

• How can you identify and embrace your expertise to feel confident in your abilities?

• Why is it important to recognize and appreciate your own worthiness?

• How can sharing your passion attract the right clients to your services?

• How can sharing your personal experiences and transformational stories connect with your audience?

• Why is it crucial to have a clear call to action and actively invite potential clients to work with you?

• How can you overcome the guilt, insecurities, and imposter syndrome associated with promoting your services?

Connect with Liz:

• Instagram: @lifewithhliz

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

Related episodes:

• Episode 60: How to Turn Your Expertise Into Your Superpower

Are you ready to turn your expertise into your superpower and so you can double your income as a coach? Then today's episode is for you! Join me as I show you how to leverage your current skills and experience to create a thriving coaching business.

If you have ever doubted your ability to be a coach because you think you need to have a coaching certification, a podcast, published books, or that the expertise you have is not enough, I'm here to tell you that you ALREADY possess all the knowledge, skills, and expertise you need to be a successful coach.

Tune in as I guide you through three powerful steps to help you on this journey. We'll dive into how you can start recognizing your expertise, explore the transferable skills you possess and how they can be applied to coaching, and I'll share strategies for embodying your expertise and showcasing it to the world. Lista? Let's get into today's episode!

Topics covered on Turning Your Expertise Into Your Superpower:

• Overcoming the belief that you don't have the expertise to be a coach.

• Why therapists already possess the skills they need to be successful coaches.

• Exercise to identify transferable skills from your previous positions and roles.

• Client success stories of therapists who turned their expertise into a superpower.

Connect with Liz:

• Instagram: @lifewithhliz

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• Join the waitlist for Aligned Coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

Related episodes:

• Episode 42: Embracing Multiple Identities as A Therapist Turned Coach with Daisy Gómez

Are you treating your coaching business like a side hustle? What if I told you that thinking of your coaching business as a passion project is actually holding you back from creating incredible results in your business?

In today's podcast episode, I'm diving deep into how you can shift your mindset and start treating your coaching business as a career, not a side hustle. We'll explore the common belief that holds many Latinas back from reaching their full potential and discuss the actions and behaviors that indicate you're not doubling down on your business to maximize its full potential.

This episode was inspired to help you build awareness of this block and to provide you with the tools to start taking your coaching business seriously. With this perspective alone, you'll start attracting dream clients, will begin to create the life you desire, and become the amazing CEO and entrepreneur you were born to be. Lista? Let's get into today's episode!

Topics covered on How to Start Taking Your Coaching Business Seriously:

• Discussing the belief that your coaching business is just a side hustle and how it can hinder your growth.

• How do you know that subconsciously you are not taking your coaching business seriously?

• Success stories of clients who experienced significant growth by shifting their mindset after deciding to take their coaching business seriously.

Connect with Liz:

• Instagram: @lifewithhliz

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series

Are you struggling to balance a 9-5 job and build your coaching business? Then this episode is a must-listen for you! Join me today as I reveal why having a 9-5 job while building your coaching business is actually the BEST thing you can do right now.

In this episode, I share my personal journey of starting my coaching business while working full-time and pursuing my degree. Trust me, I understand the challenges and frustrations that come with juggling both responsibilities, but I'm here to show you a new perspective.

Get ready to shift your mindset and see your job in a new light as I provide 3 powerful perspective shifts that will transform how you view your current situation.

Stop wasting energy hating your job and start focusing on building your dream coaching business. Tune in now and discover the secrets to successfully balancing your 9-5 job and building a thriving coaching business. Lista? Let's get into today's episode!

Topics covered on Balancing a 9-5 Job and Building a Coaching Business:

• How can you balance your 9-5 job and build a coaching business without letting frustrations with your job hinder your business growth?

• Leveraging your current job to get closer to transitioning into your business full-time.

• How can you start seeing your job as a source of income and take the pressure off your business financially?

• How can you create options for yourself by balancing your 9-5 job and building your coaching business?

• Shifting your focus from hating your 9-5 job to putting all your energy into building your coaching business.

Connect with Liz:

• Instagram: @lifewithhliz

• Apply for 1:1: private coaching

• From Therapist to Coach Weekly Email Series