Joanna shares a personal letter she wrote to her 23-year-old self, reflecting on her journey as a coach and entrepreneur. She discusses the growth, challenges, and valuable lessons learned along the way.

Key Points:

1. The importance of pushing past limiting beliefs
2. Recognizing and valuing one's strengths
3. Finding courage to take steps towards personal growth
4. The power of raising your voice to make a difference
5. Embracing vulnerability and authenticity

Highlights:

• Joanna reads her letter to her former self, addressing fears, self-doubt, and future accomplishments
• Reflections on the journey from working in an office to becoming a coach and business mentor
• Insights on personal growth and overcoming self-imposed limitations

Takeaways:

• We all carry limiting beliefs that need to be challenged regularly
• Focus on what you want rather than what you don't want
• Raise your voice to make a difference in your industry and life

Call-to-Action:

Listeners are invited to write their own letters to their former selves and share them with Joanna at [email protected].

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Jo Lott interviews her client Emma Marinos about her experience in Jo's Elevate program and how it helped grow Emma's coaching business.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and podcast overview

01:00 - Introduction of guest Emma Marinos and background on the Elevate program

02:00 - Emma describes her coaching business and reasons for joining Elevate

03:00 - Most helpful aspects of the program, including creating a signature solution document

04:00 - How the program helped Emma be more proactive in her business

05:00 - Changes in Emma's workload and business as a result of the program

06:00 - Shift in perspective on client relationships

07:00 - Emma's experience working with Jo in the program

09:00 - How the program opened up future possibilities for Emma's business

10:00 - Emma's biggest takeaways from the Elevate program

11:00 - Mindset changes Emma experienced

12:00 - Emma's goals for the future of her business

13:00 - Who Emma would recommend the program to

15:00 - Where to find Emma online

16:00 - Jo's key takeaways from the conversation

17:00 - Information on Jo's upcoming Signature Solution program

18:00 - Closing thoughts

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There are three core foundations crucial for building a successful coaching business. Drawing from her recent in-person event and her Business of Coaching programme, Jo explores how community, strategy, and commitment create the right environment for your coaching business to thrive. Discover practical insights, real-life examples, and actionable tips to transform your approach to business building.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction and overview of the episode

[00:01:00] - First pillar: Community

[00:02:00] - The importance of in-person connections and casual networking

[00:03:00] - Online co-working as a community-building tool

[00:04:00] - The benefits of diverse perspectives in a business community

[00:05:00] - Second pillar: Strategy

[00:06:00] - The importance of having a clear business strategy

[00:07:00] - Financial planning and emotional aspects of money

[00:08:00] - Simplifying business growth through clear steps

[00:09:00] - Third pillar: Commitment

[00:10:00] - Creating an environment that fosters commitment and accountability

[00:11:00] - Success story: Transitioning to a full-time coaching business

[00:12:00] - Evaluating business investments and support

[00:13:00] - Closing thoughts and resources

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In this game-changing episode of Women in the Coaching Arena, host Jo Lott reveals the secret weapon of successful entrepreneurs: decisive action. Discover why knowledge alone isn't enough and learn practical strategies to overcome hesitation, embrace imperfect action, and build the confidence to make bold moves that will propel your coaching business forward.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and episode overview

01:00 - Why information without implementation holds coaches back

02:00 - The true skill of entrepreneurship: decisive action

03:00 - Understanding and overcoming trauma in decision-making

05:00 - Strategies to break free from analysis paralysis

06:00 - Embracing imperfect action: Start now, perfect later

07:00 - How to develop your decisive action muscle

08:00 - Taking ownership of your decisions and their outcomes

09:00 - Handling criticism while staying true to your authentic self

10:00 - The compound effect of small, consistent actions

11:00 - Overcoming fear and doubt in the decision-making process

12:00 - Your 24-hour challenge: Take action on a postponed decision

13:00 - Key takeaways and summary

14:00 - Closing thoughts and how to connect with Jo

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Jo Lott demystifies the concept of a "business strategy" and breaks it down into five core components that are essential for building a successful coaching business. She emphasises the importance of taking action and not getting bogged down in the planning stages, encouraging listeners to create a simple, usable strategy that can be iterated upon as their business grows.

1. Defining a Business Strategy [00:02:00 - 00:03:59]
2. The Five Core Components of a Business Strategy [00:04:00 - 00:10:59]
3. Clarity (Purpose, Mission, Vision, Brand) [00:04:00 - 00:05:59]
4. Offer (What you're selling) [00:06:00 - 00:06:59]
5. Marketing (How you'll get your business known) [00:07:00 - 00:07:59]
6. Finances (Goals, Pricing, Legal Structure) [00:08:00 - 00:09:59]
7. Operations (Systems, Processes, Team Management) [00:10:00 - 00:10:59]]

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Jo shares a case study conversation with her client Zoe Fenn. Zoe's journey highlights the challenges of running a business alone, even with prior experience, and the invaluable support and guidance Jo's programme provided. Zoe's testimonial exemplifies the transformative impact Jo aims for with her clients.

Show Notes:

[00:00 - 02:00] Introduction and background on the podcast's focus.

[02:00 - 03:00] Jo's excitement to share Zoe's case study and the significance it holds for her.

[03:00 - 04:00] Zoe's background and the challenges she faced before joining Jo's program.

[04:00 - 06:00] The valuable support and resources Zoe found helpful in the program.

[06:00 - 08:00] The results and progress Zoe achieved through the program.

[08:00 - 10:00] Zoe's success in selling her group program and creating an individual program.

[10:00 - 11:00] Zoe's biggest takeaway: staying focused on the client's needs and perspective.

[11:00 - 13:00] The importance of understanding the client's language, priorities, and challenges.

[13:00 - 15:00] The difficulty of seeing one's own blind spots and the value of external support.

[15:00 - 16:00] Zoe's plans for designing and delivering her group program.

[16:00 - 17:00] Zoe's recommendation of Jo's program to others feeling entrepreneurial.

[17:00 - 19:00] Zoe's praise for Jo's expertise, responsiveness, warmth, and coaching approach.

[19:00 - 20:00] Jo's closing remarks and call to action.

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Listen in for five lessons Jo wishes she'd known five years ago when she quit her job and trained as a coach. These lessons are valuable insights for both new and experienced coaches who want to grow their businesses and move forward.

Show Notes with Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction to the podcast and Jo Lott.

Lesson 1: Get Clear on Your Niche and Ideal Client [00:01:00]

• The mistake of being a generalist and working with anyone.
• The importance of niching down and being specific about your target market.
• Examples of niching down (e.g., coaches already earning £10K per month)

Lesson 2: Learn to Become Comfortable with Being Visible [00:04:00]

• The necessity of being visible, whether through social media or other methods.
• Finding a consistent approach that works for you.
• Having a mission and goal beyond just financial success.

Lesson 3: Focus on Delivering Great Results [00:06:00]

• The importance of case studies and testimonials for business success.
• Continuously reflecting on how to improve and support clients.
• The balance between pure coaching and mentoring/sharing experience.

Lesson 4: Don't Undervalue Yourself [00:08:00]

• The tendency for coaches to undercharge their services.
• The importance of researching and charging professional rates.
• The relationship between price and perceived value.
• Gradually increasing prices as you gain experience and credibility.

Lesson 5: Find Your Community [00:11:00]

• The difficulty of doing this alone and the importance of community.
• Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals and positive environments.
• Jo Lott's program, "The Business of Coaching," as a potential community.

Final Thoughts [00:13:00]

• Having faith and believing in the possibility of success.
• Taking consistent action to build faith.
• Success may not always look like the initial vision.

[00:15:00] - Closing remarks, free resources, and call to action.

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Listen in for a comprehensive step-by-step guide to starting and growing a successful coaching business. Drawing from Jo's personal journey and experience, she provides practical tips, strategies, and insights to help coaches overcome fears, build confidence, and create a thriving business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your coaching business to the next level, this episode offers invaluable advice and actionable steps to achieve your goals.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction

[00:01:00] The Importance of Foundational Steps

[00:02:00] Personal Journey: From Self-Doubt to Confidence

[00:03:00] Daily Practices for Success

• Morning affirmations
• Daily meditation
• Celebrating wins
• Overcoming limiting beliefs
• Gratitude journal
• Confidence course
• Positive intelligence course
• LinkedIn challenge

[00:06:00] Balancing Time and Effectiveness

[00:07:00] Essential Steps to Start Your Coaching Business

• Overcoming fear
• Vision, mission, and values
• Setting financial goals
• Deciding on a business format and setting up a business bank account
• Setting up professional indemnity insurance

[00:09:00] Marketing and Identifying Your Niche

[00:10:00] Creating Tangible Offers and Growing Your Audience

[00:11:00] Final Tips and Website Setup

• Website and email address
• Onboarding system and contracts

[00:12:00] Summary and Caveat

• Mastering marketing and sales as a skill
• Investing time and money into learning

[00:14:00] Special Offer for Jo Lott's Mentorship Programme

[00:15:00] Closing Remarks and Free Resources

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Let's explore the most lucrative and profitable coaching niches to help you find your niche sweet spot. Jo emphasises the importance of getting niche-specific to attract clients motivated to pay for solutions to their real problems. She dives into six promising niches - business, executive/leadership, financial, career, life, and relationships - sharing high-level strategies for positioning your services.

Timestamps:

[00:00 - 02:00] Introduction

[02:00 - 06:30] Business & Executive/Leadership Coaching Niches

[06:30 - 09:30] Financial & Career Coaching Niches

[09:30 - 12:00] Life & Relationship Coaching Niches

[12:00 - 14:00] Recap & Closing Thoughts

Whether you're just starting out or re-evaluating your niche, this episode will help you find your lucrative coaching focus.

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Jo gets tough and challenges coaches to adopt a "no excuses" whatever-it-takes mindset, especially in the early years of building their business. She shares the importance of hustle periods, taking imperfect action, being resourceful about generating income, and operating with a relentless determination to find a way to make your coaching business thrive no matter what.

Show Notes:

[00:00:00] - Introduction

[00:01:00] - The reality that building a coaching business requires intense periods of hustle and giving up things in the first 2 years.

[00:02:00] - Key mindsets for success: The Hustle Mindset of concentrated, intense effort for periods, then recuperating.

[00:03:00] - Example of Jo's recent 6-week launch period with intense, daily showing up.

[00:04:00] - Embracing a "no excuses" mentality of "I can and I will - watch me."

[00:05:00] - Getting past perfectionism/paralysis and taking imperfect action to build momentum.

[00:06:00] - Balancing hustle with feminine receiving energy. Don't underestimate the power of short hustle periods.

[00:07:00] - Jo's "Offer to Market in 30 Days" program that catapults clients forward through an intense 30-day sprint.

[00:08:00] - The need to develop emotional capacity for hustle through doing it.

[00:09:00] - You wouldn't stop/start this way in a job - be consistent with your business.

[00:10:00] - Using accountability partners and planning to take imperfect action daily.

[00:11:00] - Getting over the shame of making money outside of coaching when you need cashflow.

[00:12:00] - Being willing to do things you don't love if needed to generate income for your business.

[00:13:00] - Resourcefulness as a coach - finding creative ways to market, partner, create offers when resources are limited.

[00:14:00] - Case study of a client getting a part-time coaching job alongside her business.

[00:15:00] - The simple but not easy path of operating from "I'll find a way no matter what."

[00:16:00] - Closing thoughts - tap into grit, resilience and a resourceful mindset.

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