Coach as Entrepreneur

The Hidden Difference Between How Male and Female Executives Ask for Help


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Alexandra Popkova is a PCC with 15 years of experience leading organizational development across NGOs, startups, and major corporations. In this episode, she breaks down the pragmatic side of building a coaching business.

Coaching isn't just about service delivery; it’s about business administration, networking, and authentic visibility. Alexandra shares her tactical approach to building credibility, managing imposter syndrome, and her current transition from a solo practitioner to a scalable business owner.

Key Takeaways:

  1. The Portfolio Strategy: Why "strict selection" of free clients is better than random free work.
  2. Curiosity over Bias: How to step back from your own triggers to serve clients better.
  3. The Gender Lens: Observed differences in how executives seek help and portray confidence.
  4. The Scale Transition: Moving from "doing everything" to focusing on the Zone of Genius.


🔗 Connect with Alexandra:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrapopkova/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_leaders/
  • Website: https://alexandrapopkova.com

🔗 Connect with David & KyberFive:

  • Website: https://kyberfive.com
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchung-01/
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Coach as EntrepreneurBy David Chung