• 323: The Most Skillful Coaches Have This Going for Them
    Feb 25 2025

    Find the full transcript for this episode at ProsperousCoach.com/323.

    Coaches often tell me that they’ve been unofficially coaching for much of their lives before they took coach training. That was true for me as well.

    During University, my work study job was Peer Counseling and I loved it!

    In my last job as marketing director of a testing laboratory, my colleagues would seek me out, wanting a sounding board.

    It got to be that sometimes I couldn’t get my work done and I joked about putting up a sign on my door that said The Doctor Is NOT in.

    But in my heart those types of conversations were thrilling to me.

    Has coaching always been in your blood too?

    There’s another trait you need to be a top notch coach … to be coachable. Not every coach is coachable.

    Let’s talk about 6 behaviors of the coachable and 5 behaviors of the un-coachable.

    I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach

    • Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence.
    • For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call.
    • Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.
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    6 mins
  • 322: Why Free Coaching Sessions Rarely Result in Paying Clients
    Feb 18 2025

    Find the full transcript for this episode at ProsperousCoach.com/322.

    Related episode:

    Episode 301 – Test Your Coaching Lead Magnet with 4 Powerful Questions

    When I started my coaching business, if you would have asked me my marketing approach I would have said “I let people know I’m a coach and offer a free sample coaching sessions to enroll clients.

    Did that approach work for me? Not a wit.

    Even though I got a lot of praise for the sessions, people who had a free session said “Thanks” but no interest in long term coaching came about.

    It took me a long time to realize why my mindset and actions weren’t paying off.

    I’m a bit surprised when I look at coach’s website and see them trying this same approach.

    I feel so much compassion for you if you’re in that place and I am instantly transported back to my own frustration early on – working so hard and not getting results.

    Let's dig into this ...

    I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach

    • Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence.
    • For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call.
    • Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.
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    8 mins
  • 321: What is Your Coach Archetype?
    Feb 11 2025

    Find the full transcript for this episode at ProsperousCoach.com/321.

    Other episodes and resources mentioned:

    Episode #17 - Ten Years Into Coaching and Going Strong - interview with Tami Stacklehouse

    The Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute

    Coach Training Alliance (where I created the certification program)

    This Listener’s Choice episode has meant so much to hundreds of coaches and if you’ve heard it before, it’s worth another listen. I’ve given it an update.

    When I work with coaches to help them nail their niche, I ask lots of powerful questions, which uncover clues to a natural audience and niche for them.

    Over time I’ve witnessed 4 major patterns with coaches — what I call ARCHETYPES — that influence how a coach could become successful in their niche.

    These archetypes are a subconscious leaning and not necessarily a conscious choice. Two caveats ...

    · You might not relate to any of these archetypes. After all, these 5 come out of my experience.

    · One clear archetype might not yet be awakened until you launch your business and something blooms within you.

    I’ll explain each. If you relate to this concept, allow just ONE ARCHETYPE to rise to the surface like cream so it can guide your coaching business rather than diluting it with 2 or more.

    I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach

    • Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence.
    • For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call.
    • Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.
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    11 mins
  • 320: Are You Waiting for Coaching Clients to Value You?
    Feb 4 2025

    For the full transcript of this episode and more resources for coaches go to ProsperousCoach.com/320.

    If you’re a new coach, this is a cautionary tale. If you’re not charging for coaching or charging low fees, I’m especially talking to you.

    A coach contacted me who was 5 years into their business and they weren’t earning yet.

    They were considering quitting but really didn’t want to and invested in a Strategy Session with me to see what I thought they should do.

    This coach gave me permission to share details of our conversation. I’ll call her Sherrie.

    Back when Sherrie finished coach training the pandemic hit, so having a big heart and feeling like people needed help, started coaching for free.

    But years later, this coach was still giving free weekly sessions to her only clients just hoping that at some point, they would value her services and start paying her.

    She was stuck in what I call Perpetual Student mode and was convinced that it was her client’s role to value her in order for her to earn well.

    Let’s dig into this and see what needs to shift.

    I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach

    • Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence.
    • For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call.
    • Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.
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    7 mins
  • 319: What's Your Current Outlook About Your Coaching Business?
    Jan 28 2025

    Find the full transcript for this episode at ProsperousCoach.com/319.

    Other episodes recommended:
    #300 The Secret to Growing Quickly in Your Coaching Business
    #311 The Easiest Way to Thrive in Your Coaching Business

    Carol Dweck's TED Talk The Power of Believing That You Can Improve is mentioned.

    How do you currently feel about your chances of success?

    Those thoughts can make or break your actual experience but only if you believe what you’re thinking and feeling right now.

    I’ve never met a person, who at some time, hasn’t held themselves back from what they want with a fixed mindset.

    And that’s because the brain is wired for negativity as a protection mechanism.

    But it’s possible to rewire your brain to be your ally rather than your downfall.

    Do you believe that? That’s the first step to developing a growth mindset.

    No doubt you’ve coached people with fixed mindsets to open their mind and change their point of view.

    Are you doing the same for yourself or finding someone who can help you with that?

    Let’s talk about what a growth mindset is, why it gives you an amazing advantage and how you can go about shifting your mindset about whatever is holding you back right now from getting where you want to go.

    I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach

    • Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence.
    • For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call.
    • Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.
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    6 mins
  • 318: How Can You Scale Up Your Coaching Business?
    Jan 21 2025

    Find the full transcript for this episode plus other resources for coaches at ProsperousCoach.com/318.

    Other episodes mentioned:
    Episode #65 Are You Solving a Big Enough Problem?
    Episode #292
    Create a High Ticket Signature Program Your Audience Wants
    Episode #42
    What Makes a Coaching Website Client-Winning?

    Are you considering scaling up your coaching business with group programs or online courses?

    It seems like a no-brainer, doesn’t it?

    There are so many marketers claiming to earn 7 figures while they sleep in these business models and they would love to teach YOU how they do it.

    Years into my business, I bought into that tactic and thought I would just put up a few online courses, make a bunch of passive income and that would leave me more time to coach.

    While it’s true that the bulk of content creation is done up front, there are significant other costs to sell online programs or group coaching. The rule of thumb is:

    The more people that you’d like to buy your online program the more marketing you’ll have to do.

    It is NOT a build it and they will come scenario.

    Let’s uncover the real-world costs of selling online courses, membership programs and group coaching and talk about a much more sustainable and savory way to increase your income as a coach.

    I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach

    • Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence.
    • For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call.
    • Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.
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    13 mins
  • 317: Can Coaches Succeed Financially Without a Niche?
    Jan 14 2025

    Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources at ProsperousCoach.com/317.

    Mentioned in this episode:
    EPISODE #73 - Do You Fit ONE of These Coach Archetypes?
    Nail Your Niche strategy session with Rhonda

    YOU might not need a coaching niche.

    Niching is a strategic choice that helps you stand out in the crowd, become known more quickly, and earn more.

    In my Nail Your Niche strategy session, coaches often start by saying something like this:

    “I’ve been struggling to choose a coaching niche for so long because I haven’t found the RIGHT niche.”

    Then, we dig deeper to uncover what’s really keeping them from make a choice.

    · “I don’t want to exclude anyone”.

    · “I’m afraid what people will think if I choose the niche that excites me the most.”

    · “I don’t have enough credentials to pull off that specialty.”

    If you’re in this camp, these doubts are natural. YOU CAN break through these limiting mindsets and choose a niche wisely.

    It’s a HUGE opportunity for you to step into courage and be bold. Something all business owners do.

    Let’s talk about why it’s worth it to niche and one good reason not to. See what speaks loudest to you.

    I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach

    • Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence.
    • For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call.
    • Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.
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    8 mins
  • 316: The #1 Visibility Approach for Coaches
    Jan 7 2025

    Find the FULL TRANSCRIPT for this episode and other resources for coaches at ProsperousCoach.com/316.

    Related to this episode:
    #47
    #222
    #292
    #296

    Most coaches will need a content approach to nurture their future clients. This is called generosity marketing and it’s still the #1 visibility approach for coaches.

    Sadly, much of the content coaches put out is unoriginal so it doesn’t help the coach stand out and attract ideal clients.

    The 3 main content delivery methods paired with social posting are:

    1. Podcasting + Guest Podcasting

    2. Videos, such as YouTube and Lives on Socials

    3. Blogs and Article Placement

    To make any of these approaches work well for you, you’ll need to be clever about driving traffic to your client-winning website from the content and have smart conversion processes set up there with tailor-made offers for one unique audience.

    What are the secrets to enrollment-inspiring content? Let’s talk about that. And grab my free guide called 5 Rules To Write Better Copy For Your Coaching Business.

    I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach

    • Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence.
    • For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call.
    • Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.
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    9 mins