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If you've ever told yourself "I'm just not a techy person" or "I'm not a systems person," this episode is for you. We're exploring why that belief might be exactly what's keeping your coaching business stuck in overwhelm.

In this week's episode, I'm sharing why tech and systems can feel so alien if you're a highly sensitive, heart-centred coach, and how building a "home" for your business changes everything, no matter what stage you're at.

Tune in to learn:

• Why feeling "not techy" doesn't mean you can't have simple, calm systems in place
• The house-building analogy that completely changes how you see structure in your business
• Why a system should be built around you, not the other way round
• The real cost of pushing your systems and tech "to later"
• How Your Cosy Coaching Business Systems can help you set it all up, step by step

Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode.

Laura's links:

• Laura's website
• Laura's Instagram
• Laura's YouTube
• Join Laura's email list for updates

Other links mentioned in this episode:

• The Searchable Show Method
• Wholehearted Business®
• 1:1 Mentoring with Laura

If you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…

✨ Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.

💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.

🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3-4 or 6-8 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!

If you're a health or life coach who knows you should probably be making more of AI, but the whole thing feels weirdly icky and unaligned, this episode is going to feel like a bit of a relief.

This week's episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how I use AI in my coaching business in a way that genuinely feels good, keeps my voice and magic intact, and saves me hours every single week. Spoiler: it's not about letting AI replace you. It's about something much smarter than that.

Tune in to learn:

• Why AI feels soulless and unaligned for so many heart-led coaches (and why that reaction is completely valid)
• The number one mistake coaches make with AI that guarantees rubbish results
• Why I switched from ChatGPT to Claude and why it made such a big difference
• The specific ways I use AI in my coaching business week to week, from client notes to content production
• How to start thinking about AI as a tool that supports your magic rather than replaces it

Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode.

Laura's links:

• Laura's website
• Laura's Instagram
• Laura's YouTube
• Join Laura's email list for updates

Other links mentioned in this episode:

• Wholehearted Business®
• 1:1 Mentoring with Laura
• Calm Coaching Business Reset Masterclass

If you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…

✨ Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.

💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.

🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3-4 or 6-8 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!

Does your coaching business feel like you've permanently got 20 tabs open in your brain? You're not alone and more importantly, it doesn't have to feel this way. This week I'm digging into why so many coaches feel constantly overwhelmed, why outsourcing won't fix it (trust me, I learned this the hard way), and what you can actually do to start creating a calmer, more organised business.

If you're a heart-centred or highly sensitive coach who is tired of feeling like you're constantly chasing your tail, this week's episode is for you.

Join The Calm Coaching Business Reset here

Tune in to learn:

• Why running a coaching business solo means carrying so much more than just the coaching itself
• Why outsourcing doesn't fix disorganisation - and what needs to happen first
• The two simple steps to start clearing the mental noisiness and getting organised
• How creating a "business home" can take so much weight off your brain on a daily basis
• Why building systems that are aligned to you (not copied from someone else) makes all the difference

Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode.

Laura's links:

• Laura's website
• Laura's Instagram
• Laura's YouTube
• Join Laura's email list for updates

Other links mentioned in this episode:

• The Calm Coaching Business Reset
• Wholehearted Business®
• 1:1 Mentoring with Laura

If you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…

✨ Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.

💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.

🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3-4 or 6-8 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!

If you're so focused on signing new clients that you're not thinking about the ones who've already worked with you, you might be making your business harder than it needs to be. Client retention is one of the most underrated strategies for building a sustainable coaching business - and this week's episode is all about how to do it in a way that feels genuinely good.

Whether you're a heart-centred or highly sensitive coach who worries about coming across as pushy, or you've just never really thought about a re-signing strategy before, this episode will help you shift your thinking and give you a practical framework for making it happen.

Tune in to learn:

• Why re-signing existing clients is such an underrated strategy for sustainable cash flow
• The mindset shift you need to make so re-signing doesn't feel pushy or awkward
• How to think about what the natural "next step" is from your existing coaching packages
• How to start preparing clients for a re-sign conversation before the end of their programme
• How to build an off-boarding process that makes re-signing feel natural and unforced

Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode.

Laura's links:

• Laura's website
• Laura's Instagram
• Laura's YouTube
• Join Laura's email list for updates

Other links mentioned in this episode:

• Free Business Plan & Business Model Training
• 1:1 Coaching Fix
• Wholehearted Business®
• 1:1 Mentoring with Laura
• Ep 147 - Defining your scope of practice as a health or life coach

If you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…

✨ Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.

💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.

🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3-4 or 6-8 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!

Have you ever wondered whether it's too late to start a coaching business, or whether you really have to be on social media to grow one? This week I'm joined by the brilliant Alex Strauss, who has built not one but two successful online businesses -- entirely without social media -- and she's doing it in her 50s and heading towards 60.

In this week's episode we cover a lot of ground, from starting an online coaching business later in life, to growing your audience without touching Instagram, to what happens when your interests evolve and you want to pivot, and how face yoga can help you feel more confident on camera.

Tune in to learn:

• Why the online space is actually brilliant for women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond
• How Alex has grown two successful brands without ever using social media
• The evergreen podcast concept and how it can work as a hands-off sales tool
• What to do when your coaching interests change and you want to pivot
• How face yoga can help you feel more confident and like the best version of yourself on video

Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode.

About Alex Strauss: Alex Strauss is a bestselling author, mindfulness guide, and certified face yoga teacher. She's the founder of The Mindful Walker School of Wellbeing and host of the Face Yoga After Fifty podcast. You can find her at amazingfaceyoga.com and themindfulwalker.com.

Alex's links:

• Amazing Face Yoga
• The Mindful Walker
• Face Yoga After Fifty podcast
• Alex's previous episode -- Ep 7

Laura's links:

• Laura's website
• Laura's Instagram
• Laura's YouTube
• Join Laura's email list for updates

Other links mentioned in this episode:

• Wholehearted Business®
• 1:1 Mentoring with Laura

If you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…

✨ Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.

💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.

🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3-4 or 6-8 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!

Thinking about changing your coaching niche but worried about what it means for your business, your audience, and your sanity? You're in the right place. In this episode, we’re getting real about the pivoting conversation and breaking down what you actually need to consider before you make any big decisions or big moves.

Tune in to learn:

• Why a niche problem is often actually a marketing or messaging problem in disguise
• The three different types of niche change (and why they each require a different approach)
• How to figure out which option is right for your situation
• Why you're never truly starting from scratch, even with a full re-niche
• How long each type of pivot realistically takes -- and how to plan your transition

Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode.

Laura's links:

• Laura's website
• Laura's Instagram
• Laura's YouTube
• Join Laura's email list for updates

Other links mentioned in this episode:

• Wholehearted Business®
• Clarity Call
• 1:1 Mentoring with Laura

If you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…

✨ Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.

💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.

🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3-4 or 6-8 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!

Becoming fully self-employed as a coach is the dream for so many of us, but nobody really warns you about the identity shift that comes with it. The logistics of setting up a business can be quite straightforward but what actually happens internally when you make this jump? That's what we're exploring in this episode.

Tune in to learn:

• Why going from employed to self-employed is such a significant identity shift (and why it's normal to feel wobbly about it)
• What you might unexpectedly miss from your employed role -- and how to fill those gaps
• The habits that can creep in during this transition that quietly undermine your business
• How to design a working week that supports your life rather than recreating the nine to five
• Why building self-trust is the most important thing you can do to succeed as a self-employed coach

Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode.

Laura's links:

• Laura's website
• Laura's Instagram
• Laura's YouTube
• Join Laura's email list for updates

Other links mentioned in this episode:

• Wholehearted Business®
• 1:1 Mentoring with Laura
• Should you Coach for Free?
• How planning in ‘mini seasons’ helps me reach my coaching business goals

If you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…

✨ Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.

💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.

🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3-4 or 6-8 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.

Got some feedback or a question for Laura? Send it in here!

If sales conversations make you want to hide under a blanket, you are in very good company. For highly sensitive, heart-centred, and introverted coaches, the traditional discovery call model can feel genuinely awful -- and it's not because there's something wrong with you.

This week's episode is all about how to approach sales conversations in a way that feels good for you and still brings in great clients. I'm sharing the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and energetic reframes that have completely transformed how I run discovery calls -- and how I teach my clients to run theirs.

Tune in to learn:

• Why the traditional sales call model doesn't work for highly sensitive coaches (and what to do instead)
• How to take the pressure off by doing most of your selling before anyone books a call
• The energy of detachment and why it's the secret to a relaxed, natural discovery call
• How to pre-qualify your leads so the calls you do have are the right fit
• How to follow up after a discovery call without feeling pushy or salesy

Check out the blog post that accompanies this episode.

Laura’s links:

• Laura's website
• Laura's Instagram
• Laura's YouTube
• Join Laura’s email list for updates

Other links mentioned in this episode:

• Free Discovery Call Kit
• Wholehearted Business®
• 1:1 Mentoring with Laura

If you're a health, life or spiritual coach who wants to grow and scale your business in a holistic, sustainable and enjoyable way then I'd LOVE to help you…

✨ Book a one off Clarity Call: Just need a quick pick my brains type session or support to create a plan of action you implement on your own? Then a clarity call is for you.

💖 Wholehearted Business: my 12 month group programme to help you create an aligned marketing and client attraction strategy - perfect for coaches in the first two years of their businesses who need a high touch level of support and a clear pathway to success.

🌸 1:1 Coaching and Mentoring: a 3-4 or 6-8 month 1:1 programme for coaches who are ready to level up their life and business. Think scaling and creating your first group programme or course, creating multiple offers and setting up sustainable strategies to work less and earn more.