The Efficient Coach

The Efficient Coach

By Phil WilliamsBusinessMarketing
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The Efficient Coach episodes

  • Ep 115 - Procrastination: Why You Avoid the Work You Deeply Care About

    You know the feeling. You care about the work, you believe in your offer, and your to-do list isn’t even that long… so why are you still avoiding it?


    In this episode, we gently unpack what’s really going on when procrastination shows up - not as laziness or lack of discipline, but as a form of self-protection. 

    Whether you're dodging DMs, postponing content, or suddenly reorganising your sock drawer, we’ll explore how avoidance is often a sign that something deeper needs attention.

    No shame. No “just push through.” Just a bit of insight into your very clever brain, and how to start working with it instead of fighting yourself every week.

    13 min
  • Ep 111 - When 'Busy' is Just a Nicer Word for 'Overwhelmed

    Just something to ponder over whilst you drink your coffee:

    "Am I busy doing things that actually move the needle - or just staying busy to feel productive?"

    "If I stopped being busy for a minute, what feeling would catch up with me?"

    "Would my business still run... if I gave myself a full day off without touching my phone?"

    8 min
  • Ep 109 - You’re Allowed to Want a Slower Business

    If you’re tired of feeling like you have to be on 24/7 just to keep your business afloat… this episode is for you.

    In this short, reflective episode, I’m naming what so many coaches are feeling but rarely say out loud — the exhaustion of blurred boundaries, the pressure to always be available, and the guilt that comes with even thinking about slowing down.

    You’ll hear:

    • The subtle ways being "always on" creeps into your day
    • Why loving your work can make it even harder to rest
    • The emotional toll of overdelivering and never feeling “done”
    • A reminder that your energy matters as much as your strategy

    This isn’t a how-to episode — it’s a space to feel seen, heard, and gently reminded that there is a better way to do business… one that works with your life, not against it.

    6 min
  • Ep 108 - Quiet month? Try this before you panic

    When the numbers dip and your inbox is quiet, it’s easy to spiral.

    But panic doesn’t lead to clarity - it leads to reactive decisions, self-doubt, and burnout.

    In this short episode, I’m sharing the simple question I ask myself when things feel wobbly - a 10-second reset to help you feel more grounded, no matter what’s happening in your business.

    If you’re in a quiet season, this one's for you.

    “If everything was already working - how would I be thinking, feeling, or showing up right now?”

    3 min
  • Ep 107 - You Are Not Your Business: Why Separating Your Worth From Your Results Changes Everything

    If a quiet week in your business sends you into a spiral of self-doubt, you’re not alone.

    In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest mindset shifts I’ve had to make — separating my identity and self-worth from how my business is performing.

    Because here’s the truth: when your confidence rides the rollercoaster of client wins, income highs, or story views… it’s exhausting. And unsustainable.

    In this episode, I’m sharing:

    • Why so many coaches tie their worth to their business results
    • How this emotional rollercoaster plays out behind the scenes
    • The belief that changed everything for me
    • What I now believe makes a coach truly powerful - even in quiet seasons

    If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I even good at this?” just because things feel slow… this is the mindset reframe you need.

    7 min
  • Ep 106 - My Lowest Point as a Coach

    Ever had a quiet month in business and immediately questioned everything?

    In this honest and vulnerable episode, I’m sharing the story of one of the lowest points in my coaching journey — when the client work dried up, imposter syndrome crept in, and I felt like a complete failure.

    At the time, I’d just started supporting other coaches behind the scenes… so the silence felt especially loud. I began to spiral. Who was I to help others when my own business felt so uncertain?

    This episode is for you if:

    • You tie your worth to your business results
    • You’ve felt like a fraud during slow season
    • You’re craving permission to be human while building something meaningful


    We’ll explore what that season taught me about self-worth, identity, and why success doesn’t have to be loud to be real.

    💭 If you’ve ever thought, “What if I’m just not cut out for this?” — this one’s for you.

    18 min

About The Efficient Coach

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Welcome to The Efficient Coach Podcast, where we dive into actionable strategies and insights to help online coaches grow their businesses efficiently, without burning out.