It’s our 400th episode! I had big plans for this episode, but circumstances have forced my plans to change; hopefully, we will be on track to celebrate this worthy milestone in a big way with a listener-focused livestream episode very soon. I can’t think of a better substitute than my friend, Dr. Eileen Forrestal. She joins us to talk about the concept of courage–and who doesn’t need a healthy dose of courage in today’s world? Join us!

Dr. Eileen Forrestal is a retired consultant anesthetist and the co-founder of Get Up and Go Publications Ltd, publisher of the award-winning inspirational Get Up and Go Diaries, Journals, and Events. Having spent 20 years “putting people to sleep,” Eileen is now at work “waking people up.” She is continually inspired to make a greater impact on personal health and well-being with words rather than drugs and one pair of hands. In her memoir, The Courage to Shine: Find Your Voice and Discover the Healing Power of Your Words, Eileen shares her personal story of “waking up” to encourage others to explore their authentic self-expression and engage in new conversations for wellbeing and vitality. 

Plagued by a childhood stammer and a reluctance to speak publicly for many years, Eileen is now developing herself as a personal coach, entrepreneur mentor, and speaker to encourage others to overcome their fears and shine their light in the world. With a Foreword and enthusiastic endorsement by Jack Canfield, Eileen’s memoir touches on her challenging relationship with her mother, the source of her “yes” in life. Her upcoming book is Embrace the Edge: Life is Bigger When You Say Yes. An avid traveler with an adventurous spirit, Eileen’s thrill-seeking highlights include summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Everest base camp, cycling in Cambodia, rafting the Zambezi, riding an ostrich, and hypnotizing a chicken!

She is a recently accredited Thought Leader with the All-Ireland Business Foundation, and she liberally shares her thoughts through Sparkles of Wisdom and Pocket Pearls on social media platforms, blogs, and articles. She lives in the beautiful Northwest of Ireland with her beloved 10-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Kellie. 

Show Highlights:

• Eileen’s dramatic career shift after 20 years in the medical field
• Fighting through a childhood stammer and its accompanying trauma and anxiety
• Figuring how to hide through life AND medical school
• Becoming a successful doctor without having to talk
• Overcoming anxiety, leaving medicine for entrepreneurship, and impacting audiences with the power of words
• Self-acceptance is the FIRST step to courage!
• Eileen’s discovery of the healing power of words
• The value of community and connection—and finding your cheerleaders
• Living a YES life!

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Eileen Forrestal: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and book, The Courage to Shine

Work with Meg! A few spots remain for the Fall STaR Coach Show Mentor Program! It’s quickly approaching; we begin in late August!

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Mentor Program

If you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten.

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If you’re a coach who wants to grow—not just check a box—this is for you.

Workplace culture and leadership are the foundation for success in every kind of business. I’m excited to be joined by two guests today who are proven experts in both of these areas. They bring their expertise into a discussion about the facets of workplace conflict; it can either be productive or destructive. Join us for a closer look!

Karin Hurt and David Dye help human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. As CEO and president of Let's Grow Leaders, they are known for practical tools and leadership development programs that stick. Karin and David are the award-winning authors of six books, including Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates and Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict. A former Verizon Wireless executive, Karin was named to Inc. Magazine’s List of Great Leadership Speakers. David Dye is a former executive and elected official. Karin and David are committed to their philanthropic initiative, Winning Wells, which builds clean water wells for the people of Cambodia. 

Show Highlights:

• The Four C’s of Productive Conflict:
• Connection
• “Do we have a relationship?”
• “Am I working to build relationships before I need them?”
• Clarity
• A lack of clarity and assumptions contribute to much of the conflict in the workplace.
• “What would a successful outcome DO for you?”
• Curiosity
• “Are we genuinely interested in the other person’s perspective? What’s possible?”
• “It’s hard to be curious and furious at the same time.”
• Commitment
• “What is our path forward? How can we hold ourselves accountable to our agreement?”
• “Schedule the finish” to establish a timetable for accountability and deal with problems that interfere with our best intentions. 
• The principles of productive conflict can beautifully apply to our personal growth AND our coaching conversations.
• What Karin and David have seen in their work with leaders in reducing stress and expediting outcomes of productive conflict (Workplace conflict is a huge deal that affects everyone.)
• Tips for using Karin and David’s book (and their GOATs and ACEs) in workplace conflict

Resources:

Connect with Karin Hurt and David Dye: Website, LinkedIn (Karin), LinkedIn (David), and Facebook

**Find free resources!

Work with Meg! A few spots remain for the Fall STaR Coach Show Mentor Program! It’s quickly approaching; we begin in late August!

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Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

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Mentioned in this episode:

Mentor Program

If you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten.

Join Mentoring Program!

If you’re a coach who wants to grow—not just check a box—this is for you.

Are you ready to up your game around social media marketing? There are simple tweaks that can elevate your social media presence and help you create content to connect with your audience—and you can do it in one hour or less each week. Join us to learn helpful strategies for flexing your social media muscles with today’s expert!

Karlyn Ankrom is the founder and lead strategist of Oh Snap! Social and the creator of the Fan Firestarter Framework. This approach to social media marketing is made specifically for entrepreneurs “tempted to fake their own death and flee to Tahiti at the mere thought of content creation.” Karlyn developed her user-friendly strategy after working for a decade with a variety of brick-and-mortar businesses that were decidedly “social allergic,” as she calls it; it’s not that they didn’t want to DO social media, but they found the process much too intimidating. Her new system helps social media newbies get on the fast track to “unsticking their social media” in just one hour per week. 

Show Highlights:

• Social media: an overwhelming world of unlimited opportunities (for FREE!)
• Make the mindset shift so you aren’t missing out!
• Social media is all about relationships, so share your message of connection and solutions.
• Be human, be authentic, and be self-aware.
• Karlyn’s tips for creating social media content:
• Find your anchor point.
• Batch your content.
• Craft your calendar to include themes, content pillars, and relevant “national days.”
• Give value and next-step resources.
• Look to go viral, but connect it to your business.
• Karlyn’s tips on creating videos
• The importance of calls to action, both internal and external, in your content
• Karlyn’s tips on getting your content out in one hour or less:
• Create content to address your audience’s pain points directly.
• Give a clear call to action.
• Vary your style in presenting content.
• Use a notes app on your phone to collect good ideas.

Resources:

Connect with Karlyn Ankrom and Oh Snap! Social: Website, Website Resources, LinkedIn, and Facebook

Work with Meg! A few spots remain for the Fall STaR Coach Show Mentor Program! It’s quickly approaching; we begin in late August!

Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!

Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Mentor Program

If you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten.

Join Mentoring Program!

If you’re a coach who wants to grow—not just check a box—this is for you.

Burnout is real, and coaches are not exempt. How can we effectively help others achieve growth and accomplish their goals if we are personally dealing with the symptoms of burnout? Today’s guest is a passionate expert on this topic, and she’s sharing helpful information and resources in this episode. Join us!

Dr. Zeina Ghossoub, a Master Certified Coach, has a Ph.D. in human behavior and counseling and co-founded Vital Signs, a coaching/consulting company with a global presence in Houston and Beirut. She is passionate about addressing burnout, especially among healthcare professionals and coaches. In this episode, Dr. Ghossoub identifies the red flags of burnout, the importance of wellness and emotional intelligence, and how to address burnout. She stresses the necessity of prioritizing self-care for coaches and shares helpful tools and resources. 

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Zeina’s passion for wellness for those in the caring professions
• What is burnout?
• Severe burnout symptoms are similar to those of PTSD!
• The contributing factors to burnout for coaches
• For coaches, fighting burnout begins with overall wellness and emotional intelligence.
• Dr. Zeina’s focus on physical wellness from her perspective as a dietitian and coach
• Red flags of burnout symptoms
• Where a coach should start in addressing burnout and seeking help
• If you have unmet expectations, a lack of control over what you’re doing, and insufficient rewards, you are likely heading toward burnout.
• The value in evaluations and assessments in addressing burnout (Dr. Zeina recommends the Maslach Burnout Inventory)

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Zeina Ghossoub:  Vital Signs Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram

Download the Maslach Burnout Inventory that Dr. Zeina recommends!

Work with Meg! A few spots remain for the Fall STaR Coach Show Mentor Program! It’s quickly approaching; we begin in late August!

Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!

Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Join Mentoring Program!

If you’re a coach who wants to grow—not just check a box—this is for you.

Mentor Program

If you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten.

Are you feeling the summertime heat and the increasing pull to spend lazy days by the pool or on the beach? As we move into the “dog days of summer,” it’s easy to feel pulled toward fun rather than focusing on our business, and it’s so easy to become distracted. How do you keep your focus on building a thriving business? I’m exploring this topic and sharing five tips you can implement today!

**Just a reminder to join the live stream on the third Thursday of each month at 1 pm Central for a preview of each month’s solo episode. Visit the “Live” tab on the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!

My 5 tips for a thriving business during the dog days of summer:

• Stay engaged with your audience. Think of fun ways to use social media to share meaningful content and get feedback. Show your fun side and build strong relationships!
• Create summer-specific offers, like a course or program that can be recycled. Use content to reach a new audience beyond your norm. 
• Remember to focus on self-care and personal development. Explore tips with your audience to help them take care of themselves. 
• Plan ahead. Use these summer months to strategize your fall activities and develop new offerings, launches, messages, and programs. 
• Continue to give value to the people who know, like, and trust you. Create a new giveaway to use as a lead magnet. 

Resources:

Work with Meg! A few spots remain for the Fall STaR Coach Show Mentor Program! It’s quickly approaching; we begin in late August!

Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!

Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Join Mentoring Program!

If you’re a coach who wants to grow—not just check a box—this is for you.

Mentor Program

If you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten.

Most coaches admit to a love/hate relationship with sales. They either avoid everything to do with selling, or they are blessed with natural gifts that make selling easy. Today’s guest is a natural salesperson, and she has practical tips to share that can help make sales a much less painful—and maybe even enjoyable—part of entrepreneurship. Join us to up your sales game!

Katie Nelson, the founder and CEO of Sales UpRising, is a three-time business owner who has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs to play smarter in the “big leagues.” Known as “The Sales Catalyst,” she is a sales-loving, straight-to-the-point, let’s-get-down-to-brass-tacks sales coach with a solid entrepreneurial background and many years of sales experience. She pinpoints relationship-building as the key to sales success and is firmly committed to changing the current statistic that 90% of businesses do not meet their sales goals. Katie has developed the mantra: “Cashflow is oxygen.” Using her charismatic style as a speaker, consultant, and business coach, Katie’s mission is to bring fun back into sales and encourage business owners to make their revenue dreams happen and be their own best spokesperson. With a total of 25 years in sales and $150 million sold in products and services, Katie is adamant that every business action is a sales conversation. Her strategies have achieved sales of more than $7 million in her businesses! Her proven strategies for success are transforming mediocre companies into profit-making powerhouses. Through hard work, determination, and networking, Katie has built a brand that helps entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level, and her workshops, Mastermind courses, and business retreats are always in high demand. She is active in the small business community in northern Virginia as she works with a wide variety of business associations to steer them toward successful and profitable business growth. 

Show Highlights:

• Katie’s perspective on the statement: “But I just want to coach; I don’t want to do sales.”
• All about assuming!
• Sales accessibility, sales-like conversations, and saying YES to selling
• Making sales easier with repetition
• The truth: “For even the best salesperson, the majority of selling is rejection.”
• Rethinking what it means to rely on referrals
• The four stages of business: startup, base, expand, and thrive
• Your #1 skill as a business owner is selling!
• Common barriers Katie sees in her clients
• Creating more “runway” for your “plane”--”The bigger your dream, the bigger your plane; the bigger your plane, the longer the runway.”
• Getting your system down by asking the right questions
• Katie’s advice about accessible sales for everyone

Resources:

Connect with Katie Nelson: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Katie’s book updates on All Love, No Bullshit: The Sales Edition (publishing on June 26, 2024)

Get Katie’s resource, “7 Stumbling Blocks.” Click here.

Work with Meg! A few spots remain for the Fall STaR Coach Show Mentor Program! 

Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!

Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Mentor Program

If you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten.

Join Mentoring Program!

If you’re a coach who wants to grow—not just check a box—this is for you.

Success is what we all desire in our businesses, and we want that success to be sustainable. What’s the key? Systems! We have to put systems and processes in place to achieve the success–and life–that we want. My guest is a perfect example of someone who has been down the hard road of entrepreneurship and learned the hard lessons, and she’s living her best beach life now while running a successful business. Molly Ruland joins us today to share her insights!

Molly Ruland, CEO and founder of Heartcast Media has been at the helm of her multimedia company for over two decades and is a trailblazer in the podcast production realm. Based in DC but managing her operations from Costa Rica, Molly’s expertise is on display in producing top-ranking podcasts across various genres. Her client roster is impressively diverse, encompassing the Department of Health, the DC government, NATO, dating coaches, and former NBA players, and she consistently delivers high-quality content across the board. Under Molly’s leadership, Heartcast Media has become synonymous with premier-branded podcast production, aiding businesses in boosting revenue and fostering strategic relationships. With a deep understanding of podcasting dynamics, content creation, and guest booking, Molly is a sought-after speaker who brings valuable insights to every engagement. Living next to a volcano in Costa Rica with her three dogs, she embodies the philosophy that “listening is the revolution,” driving her global business forward with passion and innovation. 

Show Highlights:

• Molly’s definition and vision of a “sustainable business”---and how she got there
• The key to a sustainable business is systems.
• Molly’s tips for implementing systems: eliminate redundancy, make it easy to get paid (Molly recommends Acuity), and use automated forms
• Redundant tasks are costing you money!
• Tips for sustainable business success:
• Stop beating yourself up. Be gracious and have self-compassion.
• Take care of yourself, pay yourself, and be honest with yourself.
• Don’t believe the lie that you should devalue yourself and your services.
• Understand that perceived value is EVERYTHING.
• Molly’s 80/20 rule for business
• Molly’s path to living her best life in Costa Rica by pinpointing her joy and leaving the rest behind
• Molly’s biggest takeaway from her journey: “Your greatest success comes after your greatest failure. You CAN redo things. Don’t put off what you want for later because later is not promised at all.”
• Molly’s parting advice: “Build into your relationships and actively seek new relationships. Relationships make our lives beautiful, vibrant, and colorful. Enrich your relationships because they enrich your life and your bottom line in business.”

Connect with Molly Ruland and Heartcast Media

Website

LinkedIn

Facebook

Books recommended by Molly

The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib

$100M Offers by Alex Hormozi

Work with Meg! 

A few spots remain for the Fall STaR Coach Show Mentor Program! 

Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!

Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Join Mentoring Program!

If you’re a coach who wants to grow—not just check a box—this is for you.

Mentor Program

If you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten.

Today’s topic is a message that resonates with me on many levels. The success of everything we do comes down to our mindset. That’s where it all begins. The good news is that we can learn to take control of our mindset. Does your mindset need an upgrade? Learn how to make it happen in today’s conversation with Dre Baldwin.

Dre Baldwin is the CEO and founder of Work On Your Game, Inc. He has given four TEDx talks on discipline, confidence, mental toughness, and personal initiative. He has authored 33 books and appeared in national campaigns for brands such as Nike, Finish Line, Wendy’s, Gatorade, and more. Dre has published over 8,000 videos, has over 142,000 subscribers, and his content has been viewed over 100 million times. He hosts a daily podcast, Work On Your Game, that has over 2900 episodes with more than 7.3 million downloads. He joins us to explain his principles of success that have carried him through a professional basketball career into entrepreneurship.

Show Highlights:

• Dre’s background in sports, teaching athletes, and coaching on mindset
• Using social media to share your message
• Dre’s path to getting noticed on the internet through exposure camps, VHS tapes, and blogging
• Dre’s process of getting clarity on what his message was and how to serve his audience
• Successful entrepreneurship happens through building relationships.
• Dre’s principles of success to “work on your game”: mindset, strategy, systems, and accountability
• Sourcing already-produced material to write book after book after book
• Dre’s podcast material comes from his audience’s needs and their questions.
• Dre’s key takeaway: “Your internal conversation is the most important conversation you have. You can take control of your internal conversations through mental conditioning.”
• How important is your mindset? “Mindset is the foundation of all success, all failure, and all mediocrity.”

Resources:

Connect with Dre Baldwin: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

and Work On Your Game Podcast

Get Dre Baldwin’s free book, The Third Day, with this link.

Check out Dre’s Work On Your Game University.

Get Dre’s free training on How to Increase Your Business Without Working Harder.

Text Dre to get his free #Monday Motivation: 1-305-384-6894.

Work with Meg! A few spots remain for the Fall STaR Coach Show Mentor Program! 

Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!

Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Join Mentoring Program!

If you’re a coach who wants to grow—not just check a box—this is for you.

Mentor Program

If you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten.

In the most recent solo episode, I shared that a few changes are coming to the format of the STaR Coach Show, all of which are designed to enhance and improve the value to our audience. You’ll start to see some of those in today’s interview with Annie Gelfand, the co-creator and host of the Essence of Mastery Summit. She shares how the path of coaching mastery has the secret sauce it takes to help us be better human beings. If we want to change the world, we have to continue to grow in our coaching mastery! Join us to learn more!

Annie Gelfand is a Master Certified Coach (credentialed by the International Coach Federation), Advanced Certified Mentor Coach, and MCC Assessor. Coaching since 1997, she founded the Wisdom Foundation, a humanitarian, philanthropic, community-based, not-for-profit service, as well as Radical Wisdom and Reach Coaching Mastery. A corporate “survivor,” Annie has an MBA, is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Organizational and Relationship Systems and Teams Coach, and holds multiple holistic certifications. She is an avid lover of all things natural and nature, including pickleball, kayaking, swimming, biking, hiking, gardening, ping pong, and chess. 

Show Highlights:

• Coaches care deeply and want to make an impact in the world.
• Running a coaching business requires business savvy around accounting, marketing, sales, etc.
• The feeling is magic!
• The #1 problem for MCC applicants? Not doing their inner work
• Alignment eliminates static noise and confusion about our purpose.
• The trap we fall into when we compare ourselves to others. Show your gifts to the world!
• “You can’t be a secret and a success at the same time!”
• How to identify and celebrate with your support community
• Do the inner work and find your blind spots.
• It’s NOT about the money!
• Masterful coaches are transparent, curious, confident, and unique.

Resources:

Connect with Annie Gelfand: Website, LinkedIn, and Facebook

Check out the 2024 Essence of Mastery Summit and use code “Meg” for $498 off the full summit price. (You can get 39 ICF CCEUs for $947!)

Work with Meg! A few spots remain for the Fall STaR Coach Show Mentor Program! 

Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!

Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Mentor Program

If you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten.

Join Mentoring Program!

If you’re a coach who wants to grow—not just check a box—this is for you.

Social media presents coaches and small business owners with multiple innovative opportunities–and most of us are unaware of how to use those to our benefit. Want to learn more about unlocking this potential? Today’s featured guest teaches us to use the tools available to us to help our coaching businesses thrive–without paid ads. Join us to learn from his expertise in creating viral content that generates unlimited leads and solidifies client retention. 

Michael Gerardi is the founder and CEO of NextGenCEOs. He is known for taking struggling online coaches and turning them into profitable six-figure business owners. Over the past three years, Michael has been on a mission to help over 100 online coaches achieve six-figure incomes in six months or less without paid ads through his Content To Cash Method. He has scaled his business to over $1 million in revenue without paid ads. Your audience is filled with online coaches and entrepreneurs who are passionate about scaling their businesses online, and Michael is here to help them truly become CEOs while they achieve financial freedom without having to trade their time for money. 

Show Highlights:

• Michael’s motivation to help struggling online coaches be more profitable
• Michael’s skill set as a fitness coach—and how he learned to put his customers first
• Going viral and going viral to your audience are two different things!
• Getting clear about who you want to speak to by identifying their pain points
• Michael’s process to create effective reach to his clients uses effective headlines, trending audio, an “attention-grabbing, scroll-stopping hook,” and captions.
• Ideas to put in a compelling video to grab your audience’s attention
• Be aware of what the algorithms are looking for!
• The impacts Michael has seen in his business
• “Information is free. People hire you for implementation.”
• Understanding how to turn eyeballs and content into cash through building relationships
• Retaining clients through creating systems and follow-ups
• Referrals and retention to build revenue

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