If you've been feeling exhausted, off, or like your energy just isn't where it used to be, this episode is going to hit home.

In this conversation, we're getting real about what's actually happening for women in midlife, especially when it comes to perimenopause, menopause, and the pressure to keep everything running at full speed.

So many women are pushing through, ignoring the signals their body is giving them, and wondering why they feel so depleted.

I sat down with Amy Dougherty to talk about how to start listening to your body again, why slowing down feels so hard, and what it actually looks like to take care of yourself without guilt.

This is a practical, honest conversation that will help you reconnect with your energy in a way that actually works for your life.

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Most people think they've messed up a sales call when it doesn't end in a yes.

But that's not actually what's happening.

In this episode, I break down why sales conversations feel messy, how to stop overthinking every interaction, and what actually matters if you want to improve.

This is about building real skill, getting out of your own head, and understanding the patterns that lead to results so you can keep moving forward with confidence.

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You know what you need to do.

That's what makes it so frustrating.

You've got the plan, you've learned the strategies, and you're showing up… but somehow you still end the week feeling behind.

So you start questioning your discipline. Your consistency. Maybe even yourself.

But what if that's not the real problem?

In this episode, we're getting honest about why so many coaches feel stuck even when they're doing "everything right." I'm breaking down how relying on willpower is quietly setting you up to stall, and why it keeps turning into frustration, burnout, and starting over.

This is the shift most people miss.

Your business shouldn't only work when you feel motivated.

Once you see what's actually going on, you'll start to understand how to create consistency without constantly pushing yourself to the limit.

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If you've been using AI in your business, or even just thinking about it, there's something you need to understand.

Access is no longer the advantage.

Everyone has the tools now. Everyone can move faster, create more, and produce at a higher volume.

So the question isn't whether you're using AI.

It's whether what you're creating is actually changing your results.

In this episode, I'm breaking down what's really happening as AI becomes the baseline, why more output isn't the same as better results, and what you need to pay attention to if you don't want to blend in with everyone else.

Because the tool isn't the edge anymore.

How you think and what you do with it is.

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If you feel like you know what to do in your business but you're still not seeing the results you want, this episode might hit a nerve.

Because one of the patterns I've seen over and over again is that the smartest coaches are often the ones who stay stuck the longest.

Not because they're not capable.

But because they're very good at explaining why things are the way they are… and those explanations start to feel true.

In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually going on, how your belief system is quietly shaping your decisions, and why the belief that's costing you the most is probably the one you haven't questioned yet.

If you've been doing the work but not seeing the momentum, this will help you see what's really happening.

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If you've been feeling like things have shifted in your business lately, you're not imagining it.

AI has changed the landscape. But not in the way most people think.

In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually happening right now and why having access to the same tools as everyone else doesn't mean you've lost your edge.

We're talking about where the real opportunity is, why being more specific matters more than ever, and how to show up in a way that actually connects instead of blending in.

If you've been questioning your value or wondering how to stand out in this new environment, this will help you see it differently.

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If your business feels inconsistent, this might be why.

A lot of coaches are making decisions based on how things feel instead of what's actually happening. And when you're not tracking your numbers, every result starts to feel bigger than it is.

In this episode, I'm walking you through what you actually need to track, why most people overcomplicate it, and how to start making decisions that are grounded in reality instead of emotion.

If you want more clarity, better conversations, and more consistent clients, this is where to start.

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Stop Adding More to Your List. The Order You Do Things Is Making or Breaking Your Business

If your business feels busy but not really moving forward, this episode is going to challenge how you think about growth.

Most entrepreneurs assume they need to do more. More content, more strategies, more effort. But when the order is off, more just creates overwhelm.

In this episode, I walk through what actually drives progress and why sequence matters more than effort. We talk about focusing on the actions that lead to real conversations, using tracking to make better decisions, and building systems that don't rely on willpower to hold everything together.

If you've been feeling stuck, scattered, or like you're doing a lot without seeing the results, this will help you reset and simplify your approach.

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If I Were Building a Coaching Business in 2026, Here's Exactly What I'd Do Differently

You have been doing the work. You have been showing up. You have the ideas, the effort, and the desire.

So why does it still feel like nothing is moving?

In this episode I am sharing exactly what I would do if I were starting from scratch in 2026. No list. No audience. No past clients. Just a clear strategy and the right identity from day one.

We are talking about why social media alone is not enough anymore, how to package your expertise so people actually pay for it, why conversations will always beat content, and how to build a system before you desperately need one.

This one is for every coach who is tired of waiting for someday and ready to start building on purpose today.

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Why Your Coaching Business Isn't Growing the Way You Expected

You have been doing the work. You have been showing up. You have the ideas, the effort, and the desire. So why does it still feel like nothing is moving?

In this episode I am sharing the four part formula that finally makes it all click. We are talking about why waiting never works, how to understand the cause and effect in your business, and how to stop guessing and start engineering your growth on purpose.

This one is for every coach who is tired of circling the same ideas and ready to finally see results. Listen now on The Amanda Kaufman Show!

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