Everyone’s talking about AI with panic and hesitation. But if you’re a coach, this moment holds huge potential. In this episode, Jo explores four coaching niches that are rising because of AI and what that means for your next steps.

[00:00] The shift AI is creating

[01:12] Opportunity 1: Organisational change for SMEs

[03:18] Opportunity 2: Executive personal brand support

[04:52] Opportunity 3: Productivity and decision coaching

[06:40] Opportunity 4: AI integrated coaching tools

[08:55] The real differentiator

[10:58] Your next step

AI may be evolving quickly, but the value of clear thinking, leadership and human support is rising just as fast.

Choose one of the four opportunities and gently explore it this week — not from pressure or fear, but with curiosity and intention. I’d love to hear what you discover. Feel free to share your reflections with me on LinkedIn — I’m always happy to continue the conversation.

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✨ 2026 Coaches’ Planner – Your Three Ways to Join In

A few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year.

When momentum fades, it rarely happens overnight. One missed post, one busy week, one small drift, and suddenly it feels harder to show up the way you intended. In this episode, Jo shares why that happens and how to gently rebuild your rhythm so your business keeps moving forward without burnout.

Timestamps

[00:00] The quiet drift away from momentum

[00:01] The myth of consistency and intensity

[00:02] Starting again with smaller, sustainable actions

[00:03] Why reflection is the fuel for motivation

[00:05] The hidden cost of doing it alone

[00:07] Simple ways to reconnect with your rhythm

[00:09] Building momentum one small step at a time

This episode will be valuable for any coach who’s lost their rhythm, perhaps you’ve stopped posting, reflecting, or marketing and want to find a gentle way back to showing up with confidence and consistency.

Momentum doesn’t return through pressure; it rebuilds through one honest action at a time.

Take one small step today that reminds you you’re still in the game.

Useful Links

Learn about The Business of Coaching programme

Signature Solution Course

Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026)

Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach Shop

Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches

How to secure more coaching clients' free training

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✨ 2026 Coaches’ Planner – Your Three Ways to Join In

A few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year.

We all start with enthusiasm: the new website, the rebrand, the next big idea. But what if the real growth doesn’t come from the bursts of effort… but from the daily rhythm you keep? In this episode, Jo shares how joining a high-standard accountability programme reshaped her thinking about consistency, leadership, and what it truly means to practice your business, not just build it.

[00:00] A quiet exit plan disguised as a deadline

[01:30] Lessons from a high-accountability programme

[03:00] Reflection as a game changer

[04:30] How high standards raise self-belief

[06:00] Designing systems that support success

[07:30] The rhythm of practice over perfection

[09:00] Raising your standards and choosing consistency

Your business isn’t a project to complete. It’s a practice to live.

So choose one small standard to raise this week and start today.

Useful Links

Learn about The Business of Coaching programme

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Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026)

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Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches

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✨ 2026 Coaches’ Planner – Your Three Ways to Join In

A few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year.

So many coaches dream of creating an online course or group programme. It gives you more freedom, more impact, more income. But scaling too early can actually slow your progress instead of speeding it up. In this episode, Jo shares the real truth about when you’re ready to scale and what to focus on first if you’re not there yet.

[00:00] The Temptation to Scale

[01:00] The Hidden Cost of Scaling Too Soon

[03:00] Jo's Own Early Mistake

[05:00] The Five Readiness Checkpoints

[08:00] The Hard Truth About Selling Courses

[13:00] Sell First, Then Create

[16:00] What to Focus on if You’re Not Ready Yet

This episode is for coaches who feel the pull to scale but aren’t sure if now is the right time. It will help you avoid costly mistakes, gain clarity on your next best step, and build a business that grows with integrity and ease.

Every stage has its purpose, and once you master this one, scaling becomes not just possible but inevitable.

Useful Links

Learn about The Business of Coaching programme

Signature Solution Course

Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (edition 2026)

Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach Shop

Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches

How to secure more coaching clients' free training

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✨ 2026 Coaches’ Planner – Your Three Ways to Join In

A few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year.

Have you ever wondered why some coaches attract clients with ease while others, doing all the same things, struggle to gain traction? Today, Jo shares the seven powerful influence levers that completely changed how she markets her business – ethically and effectively. If you’ve ever felt awkward promoting your coaching or worried about being “salesy,” this episode will show you a better way.

[00:00:00] Why some coaches attract clients effortlessly

[00:03:00] The intention behind ethical influence

[00:04:00] Lever 1 – Reciprocity

[00:05:00] Lever 2 – Commitment & Consistency

[00:06:00] Lever 3 – Social Proof

[00:07:00] Lever 4 – Authority

[00:08:00] Lever 5 – Liking

[00:09:00] Lever 6 – Scarcity

[00:11:00] Lever 7 – Unity

[00:12:00] Bringing it all together – influence with integrity

When you use influence with good intention, you don’t just grow your business – you create genuine connection, trust, and long-term impact.

Useful Links

Dare Greatly in The Coaching Arena, in-person and online.

Learn about The Business of Coaching programme

Signature Solution Course

Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (edition 2025)

Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach Shop

Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches

How to secure more coaching clients' free training

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✨ 2026 Coaches’ Planner – Your Three Ways to Join In

A few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year.

So many coaches chase clever ideas, but it’s the clear ones that create clients. In this episode, Jo shares why you don’t need to reinvent the wheel to succeed. You need to understand what already works and make it your own. In this episode, Jo explores how to reverse engineer success, find genuine inspiration without comparison, and stay grounded in your own rhythm of growth.

This episode is for you if…

You’re a coach or business owner who’s tired of overcomplicating your niche or reinventing the wheel. You’ll walk away knowing how to model what works with integrity and how to make it yours.

Timestamps

[00:00:00] Clear Beats Clever

[00:02:00] Start with What Works

[00:04:00] The Power (and Risk) of Reverse Engineering

[00:06:00] The Truth Behind “Successful” Coaches

[00:08:00] Volume, Consistency, and Effort

[00:09:00] Stop Playing Safe

[00:10:00] Seasons, Evidence, and Self-Trust

You don’t need to be the most original person in the room, you just need to be the clearest. Find evidence that what you want is possible, do the work consistently, and remember that your season of growth will come.

Useful Links

Registration is now open for Dare Greatly, the Autumn Transformation Experience

Learn about The Business of Coaching programme

Signature Solution Course

Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (edition 2025)

Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach Shop

Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches

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✨ 2026 Coaches’ Planner – Your Three Ways to Join In

A few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year.

After working with over 150 coaches, Jo has noticed clear patterns in what sets thriving coaches apart from those who get stuck. It’s never about fancy funnels or flawless websites. It comes down to three timeless qualities that every coach already possesses. In this episode, Jo explores each one and shares practical ways you can put them into action this week.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] The question every coach asks

[00:01:00] Why trust beats qualifications

[00:03:00] The long game of consistency

[00:06:00] Generosity and the value bank

[00:08:00] The quiet power of empathy

[00:11:00] Real-life example: Levanah’s success

[00:13:00] Your weekly challenge

This episode is for coaches who feel they’re doing all the right things but aren’t seeing steady results yet – it will remind you that the real differentiators aren’t tactics, but how you show up.

When you stop chasing shortcuts and start showing up with consistency, generosity, and empathy, success stops being accidental – it becomes inevitable.

Useful Links

Learn about The Business of Coaching programme

Signature Solution Course

Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (edition 2025)

Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach Shop

Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches

How to secure more coaching clients' free training

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Connect with Jo on LinkedIn

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✨ 2026 Coaches’ Planner – Your Three Ways to Join In

A few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year.

Do I really need to niche? How much marketing is enough? And how do I know which tasks actually grow my business? In this episode, Jo tackles three of the biggest questions she hears from coaches, the very challenges that keep so many of them stuck. She breaks them down with clear, practical answers so you can focus your limited time and energy with clarity and confidence.

Key Timestamps:

[00:01:00] The Importance of Niching

[00:05:00] Effective Marketing Strategies

[00:11:00] Identifying High-Value Tasks

[00:17:00] Balancing Marketing vs Delivery

If you’re a coach who feels overwhelmed by all the things you could be doing and want to know exactly what moves the needle, this episode will give you the blueprint to focus on what truly matters for growth.

Clarity comes from action. Choose one high-value task today and commit to it like watering the seed.

Useful Links

Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches

Learn about The Business of Coaching programme

Signature Solution Course

Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (edition 2025)

Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach Shop

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A few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year.

Stories are one of the most powerful tools we have as coaches, but many of us worry about oversharing, repeating ourselves, or not knowing which stories to tell. In this episode, Joanna is joined by storytelling expert Susan Payton, author of The Business of Stories, to uncover how to use storytelling to connect with your audience and attract clients. Together, they explore practical ways to find, structure, and share your stories so they resonate with impact.

[00:00:00] Introduction: The Power of Stories

[00:03:00] Susan’s Turning Point

[00:10:00] Why Stories Work in Marketing

[00:14:00] How to Find Stories in Everyday Life

[00:19:00] Simple Structures to Share Your Stories

[00:23:00] The Three Core Stories You Need

[00:29:00] Oversharing vs. Impactful Storytelling

[00:37:00] Taking Leaps of Faith and Final Insights

This episode is for coaches and business owners who want to attract the right clients and stand out online by using stories that feel real, honest, and deeply connecting.

Your stories are the bridge that connects your audience to your work – don’t be afraid to share them.

If you’d like to harness the power of storytelling with Susan Payton, join her legendary free Storytelling 5 Day Challenge.

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✨ 2026 Coaches’ Planner – Your Three Ways to Join In

A few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year.

Building a coaching business isn’t just about chasing results. It’s about falling in love with the process itself. Today, I share some honest truths about entrepreneurship, the rollercoaster every coach faces, and why enjoying the sport of business is the real key to long-term success. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the highs and lows, this episode will give you perspective and encouragement to keep going.

Key Timestamps

[00:00] The Sport of Entrepreneurship

[03:00] The Reality of Investments

[04:00] The Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship

[05:00] Becoming a CEO

[06:00] Celebrating Small Wins

[07:00] The Value of Masterminds

[09:00] Uncomfortable Truths of Business

[12:00] Accountability and Self-Review

[14:00] Learning the Basics

If you’re a coach who feels weighed down by slow progress or the ups and downs of building your business, this episode will help you shift perspective, see the growth in the journey, and find strength in the game itself.

✨ Let this episode remind you: success comes not from guarantees, but from showing up, trusting yourself, and learning to enjoy the sport of entrepreneurship.

If you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please share it with a friend.

Useful Links

Learn about The Business of Coaching programme

Signature Solution Course

Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (edition 2025)

Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach Shop

Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches

How to secure more coaching clients' free training

Download the 12 ways to get clients now

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✨ 2026 Coaches’ Planner – Your Three Ways to Join In

A few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year.