Helping clients take action starts with the power of the coaching relationship and the clarity that is gained from each session--and it extends to the practices that are happening in between sessions. Helping clients take action with practices that maximize what can happen in coaching is the focus of today’s episode.

Here’s something important for every coach to know about themselves: are you adopting a growth mindset? If you’re not, it could keep you--and your clients--from moving forward in the was that you want to. There’s a special message in here, as well, for any coach who has felt discouraged lately around how her coaching practice is evolving!

Whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned coach, you need self-care practices just as your clients do. Self-care for life coaches encompasses a shift in mindset and some specific strategies that can bring more ease to your coaching practice. Other resources mentioned include the Coaching Blueprint digital marketing program, Dubsado, and my new book, The Gift of Coaching by Kate Swoboda (search on Amazon).

Some of the most common things you'll be helping clients with his how to step into greater visibility, find their voice, make an impact. In my interview with speaking coach Alexia Vernon, we talk about the essential questions for doing just that, and we also get into how feminism can be integrated into your client work. Alexia is the author of the new book, Step Into Your Moxie, now available at booksellers everywhere.