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Ep. 26 How to Coach when you have no Clients

Whether you're a fresh newbie just starting or you've completed your certification long ago but haven't taken the leap, it's crucial to make coaching a habit in your daily routine. Think of it like learning a new language or honing a musical talent, the art of coaching demands consistent practice to become an expert.

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Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

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The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

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In today’s episode I speak with Dr. Ernest Darkoh and Dr. John Sargent, the founding partners of BroadReach Group. Their company is a global social enterprise that seeks to transform how health work is carried out and support communities and developing countries through health equity.

They speak in detail about the lifelong benefits of choosing prevention over cure and how technology and partnerships will inevitably shape the future of global health.

Tune into this thought-provoking conversation to gain a new perspective on the future of health and inspiration for how to live a better quality life.

Show notes:

Both Dr. Ernest Darkoh and Dr. John Sargent recommended the books The Alchemist Paulo Coelho and From Great To Good by Jim Collins. Dr. Ernest Darkoh also recommended Thinking Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman.

To find out more about the BroadReach Group, you can check out their website. You can also connect with them on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. You can also connect with Dr John Sargent and Dr Ernest Darkoh on LinkedIn.

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Impact Founders Listen Up!

You're building an impact-driven business that matters. But you're drowning in decisions, stuck in the weeds, and thinking: this is harder than it needs to be.

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There are many that would have us believe that there are standard prices for everything out there. Your little offer should be priced this. Or your group program has to be that. Reality is that the price you charge for what you offer is and should be unique to your business, your customers and the value your offer delivers.

The right prices cannot be the same for everyone (or written in stone) since they depend on many different things. Things which vary from business to business. As my guest in this episode shares with us feeling confident about what investment you ask people to make, comes in large part from you understanding why that price and not the other price. The more you understand the value and the more you know your customers and the market. And of course the more you know the figures in your business - the more confident you'll feel about what you charge.

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In this episode I sit down with Lynn Bruines. Lynn worked 15+ years with renowned international brands, industry pioneers, top universities, and leading companies worldwide. Born in The Netherlands, lived around the world, and now based in Switzerland.

Co-founded LB Business Agency, a Swiss agency helping businesses promote growth and boost revenue through bespoke sales & marketing solutions. She also co-founded My Next Levels where they help entrepreneurs ready to grow & scale their coaching, consulting, education, or transformation business to the next level. Being brought up in a family and environment where travel, hospitality and entrepreneurship played an important role, she decided to pursue a career that would combine her love for people, business, and service excellence.

She shares with us her business and pricing journey. And how difficult she found it, getting on top of pricing early on. She talks about what it took for her to shift things and get where she is today.

You're going to enjoy this conversation. I know I did. Click, listen and learn.

Podcast Highlights

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:46 Getting to Know Lynn
• 4:49 The Value of working with Lynn
• 6:44 How did Lynn start her own Business
• 8:59 Pricing Journey
• 12:31 How to be Aligned with Pricing
• 15:30 Not Written in Stone
• 18:24 Understanding a Thought Process
• 21:00 Wrapping it Up

How to Reach Lynn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnbruines/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnbruines/

Website: www.mynextlevels.com

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Why Pricing Feels So Hard

Curious why pricing feels so difficult? Explore the decisions behind confident pricing.

Well, here we are again. I’ve been promising a new episode since November 2019 and it’s finally here. This is a two-part episode where I explain what I’ve been doing for the past 1150 days and my current coaching business.

Are you looking to take your personal development journey to the next level?

Look no further than the MyBestSelf Coaching & Community! Our community of like-actioned individuals is dedicated to supporting each other on our paths to self-improvement.

With our Level-up Membership, you'll have access to group coaching, monthly challenges, accountability partners, and weekly goal sharing. Our experienced coaches will guide you in setting and achieving your personal goals, and our supportive community will provide the encouragement and motivation you need to stay on track.

Don't go through your self-improvement journey alone - join the MyBestSelf Coaching & Community today and experience the power of a supportive community. Take the first step towards reaching your full potential and becoming the best version of yourself. Sign up now! https://community.mybestself.fit/home

Mentioned in this episode:

Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

Well, here we are again. I’ve been promising a new episode since November 2019 and it’s finally here. This is a two-part episode where I explain what I’ve been doing for the past 1150 days and my current coaching business.

Are you looking to take your personal development journey to the next level?

Look no further than the MyBestSelf Coaching & Community! Our community of like-actioned individuals is dedicated to supporting each other on our paths to self-improvement.

With our Level-up Membership, you'll have access to group coaching, monthly challenges, accountability partners, and weekly goal sharing. Our experienced coaches will guide you in setting and achieving your personal goals, and our supportive community will provide the encouragement and motivation you need to stay on track.

Don't go through your self-improvement journey alone - join the MyBestSelf Coaching & Community today and experience the power of a supportive community. Take the first step towards reaching your full potential and becoming the best version of yourself. Sign up now! https://community.mybestself.fit/home

Mentioned in this episode:

Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

Symptoms of depression can include changes in mood, such as feeling sad or hopeless, a loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of self-harm or suicide. However, it's important to note that not everyone with depression will experience all of these symptoms, and some may experience different symptoms altogether.

It's important to recognize that depression is not a sign of weakness or a personal failure but rather a treatable medical condition. Treatment options for depression include therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes, such as exercise and changes in diet. Support from friends and family is also crucial in the recovery process. Society's understanding of depression is slowly changing, but there is still a significant amount of stigma surrounding the condition. It's important to educate ourselves and others about depression to help reduce the stigma and increase understanding of this serious condition.

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00:00 Introduction

02:26 The Ugly Beast Within

06:14 Signs of Depression

12:33 Friends & Family Support

29:23 Treatment & Therapy

34:30 Medication & Non-Medication

51:07 Societies View of Depression

59:22 Wrap-up

Join me for today’s conversation where I will be speaking with Jo Bacallo, the founder of SEEDS (Schools for Environment Education, Development and Sustainability). Jo believes in the right for every young person in remote communities to access information about environment education, and learn how to live sustainably. 

From growing up in the Philippines as a student journalist who did not accept the reality of injustice, Jo became a water storyteller to bring the voices of the outsiders, the ones left behind, on stages around the world. She encourages young founders of grassroots organisations to pursue their activities in water and climate education because, even though the work is difficult, it will have a tremendous impact in the future.

Enjoy the conversation!

Show notes:

Jo recommended the book The Examined Life by Stephen Rosz. And somebody she would love to listen to on this show is Pavlo Vezdenetsky, the founder of a nonprofit organisation that protects rivers in his hometown of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine.

To connect with Jo, you can find her on LinkedIn and Facebook. You can also visit her website and watch one of her most recent video interviews. To find out more about SEEDS, you can connect with them on their Facebook page.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

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Happy New Year! I wish you great joy, happiness, good times, and business success in 2023. To help you get started on the right foot for this year I want to share with you some tips - 3 things you can do in January to make sure you're starting in the best way possible.

Like anything else in life or business what we pay attention to is what will carry us through the year to come. If you ignore pricing, it will not be there supporting your business efforts. In fact, for many business it will do the opposite - it will work against them. One thing I always say is "Pricing can hurt or help your business." Let me ask you this on a scale of 1-10 (1 being I have no idea or it's totally hurting my business - 10 being my pricing is rock solid) where would you rank pricing in your business for 2023?

Be honest - you don't have to share your score with anyone if you don't want to.

Not everyone will feel a 10 but if you're 6 or below then there's work to be done for sure. Remember pricing should be viewed on a maturity scale. Meaning that each and every business is on their own journey. Where you are is where you are, only you can decide that it's time to make a change. I can only be here to support you when you're ready.

Listen to the 3 tips I share with you and reflect on what you need most when it comes to pricing right now in your business.

Podcast Highlights

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:18 One of the Biggest Mistakes You Can Make
• 5:25 Things Change Over Time
• 8:12 Do I need to Create An Offer?
• 11:57 Now is the Time
• 14:51 Couple of Things that are Available to You
• 17:35 Wrapping It Up

Episode Links:

Customer Interview Prep Course: https://thepricinglady.com/betheexpert/

Raise Your Prices with Confidence: https://thepricinglady.com/raise-prices-confidently/

Don't go yet. If you're enjoying the show please rate and review. It helps us spread the word to more people and ultimately get more small businesses on the path to sustainable profitability and business success. Thanks for Listening.

Let’s Talk

Looking for pricing support or interested in a partnership? Start here.

Connect on LinkedIn

Connect with me on LinkedIn for practical pricing insights, new episodes, and behind-the-scenes updates.

Why Pricing Feels So Hard

Curious why pricing feels so difficult? Explore the decisions behind confident pricing.

Welcome back to Part Two of our Get To Know Our Host episode where we are shining the spotlight on the one and only Claire Murigande.

Claire is given the role of the guest and takes her spot in the hot seat whilst our previous guest, Lucy Antrobus hosts this episode.

This time we find out some of the biggest challenges in building a podcast platform like Narratives of Purpose, the things that Claire has learned along the way and some of the anchors she turns to when seeking inspiration.

We would also like to take this time to thank you, dear listener, for supporting this podcast and tuning into these incredible stories of The Narratives of Purpose.

Show notes:

Claire recommended a podcast called Our Body Politic hosted by Farai Chideya and KIF radio podcast.

You will find us on Instagram, as well as LinkedIn. And you can also join our monthly newsletter through our website sign up page.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

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Join us for a very special twist in today’s episode - our Narratives of Purpose host, Claire is given the role of the guest and takes her spot in the hot seat whilst our previous guest, Lucy Antrobus hosts this episode.

This is an opportunity for you to learn about the creation of Narratives of Purpose and how Claire’s background and passion has led her to interviewing leaders and changemakers across the globe.

Tune in for part one of this Get To Know Our Host episode to get inspired and gain an understanding of what brings this podcast to life.

Show notes:

You will find us on Instagram @narrativesofpurpose_podcast, as well as LinkedIn at narratives of purpose podcast. And you can also join our monthly newsletter through our website sign up page.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

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Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network

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