Prosperous Coach Podcast

This is the last episode of Prosperous Coach Podcast where Rhonda gets interviewed by Alek Hess.
They talk about:
Why Rhonda decided to retire now and what's next for her.
What Prosperous Coach contributed that was missing in the industry.
What are some of the most meaningful things Rhonda experienced in her business.
What did she STOP doing that made a big difference.
As an introvert how did she make her business work for her.
What became easier over time that she expected to stay difficult.
What wisdom does she wish was passed onto her 30 years ago about the business of coaching.
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Is there ever a time when a coach gives a client a refund?
YES, and that is guided by your integrity.
Strengthen the intuitive feelings that tell you when something is amiss in your coaching relationships such as
·      Weak or breached boundaries
·      Repetitive communication challenges
These things can be repaired if both you and your client are willing, which are great learning opportunities. Or, it might become clear there’s not a good fit between you and your client.
It’s always YOUR CHOICE if and how you give a refund. We’ll dig into that and more in this episode.
If you haven’t heard it already, I recommend that you listen to Episode 376 called When Coaching Clients Ask for Refunds it’s a Symptom. Find that at ProsperousCoach.com/376.
That episode covers how to proactively PREVENT the likelihood of clients asking for a refund by setting your business up in a professional way.

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Doesn’t it seem everyone is feeling overwhelm these days in higher proportions than before? I’ve been feeling it myself and I know some of it is not mine but rather the collective. 
And, I think, overwhelm can become a habitual state that needs an intervention before it becomes anxiety and depression.
What can you do to help your clients release overwhelm, get unstuck and move forward again on their big goals?
This episode has an approach that might work for you and your coaching clients.
 A close friend of mine called the other day and said she was going through a rough time. She wanted some coaching. Both of us are professional coaches and we do that for each other from time to time.
Yes, you can coach a friend or family member as long as you set good boundaries and don’t treat them like a client outside of coaching conversations. 
It takes mindfulness and it can be done with grace. I encourage all coaches to have at least one peer coaching relationship beyond their mentor coach.
Let's get to the details ...

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We’re going to be talking about the difference between a DIY website, one that you do yourself using something like Wix or Squarespace or having a professional designer create a custom website for you.
There are a bunch of differences and I want you to know what they are so that as you're making this decision you can go in with your eyes open.
And the special guest that I have for today is my friend and colleague, Nichole Betterley. 
Nichole runs a company called NPoweredsites.com.

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This episode is short and part of the series called Smart & Profitable Coaching Niches. If you’re new to this podcast and struggling to determine a strategic coaching niche, this series is for you. Check out all the episodes in this series at prosperouscoach.com/niche.
There’s something I hear nearly all new coaches say … they say “there’s a real need for that niche” or “that audience really needs help with this”. If I’m their business coach I encourage them to think differently.
Shift from tracking needs to tracking wants.
In the world of attraction, wants are more compelling than needs with few exceptions. So instead of thinking about a person’s or a group’s needs, think instead about their wants – the desire that compels them to action.
All people have needs. And as newly trained coaches we have a heightened sense of this.
But not all people are seekers — people who do invest in their own personal or professional growth. Seekers are people with urgent WANTS. They want something and they are willing to pay well for help to achieve it.
Coaches are seekers. But that’s just an example to help you realize what a seeker is about. I don’t recommend new coaches target other coaches as clients. It’s a much over marketed to audience.
You want an audience that helps you stand out in the crowd of coaches and other people trying to attract attention.