The Year I Bet on Myself (and What It Really Took) Nineteen months ago, I made a decision that, at the time, felt both empowering and terrifying in equal measure. I stopped looking for a job. Not because I had something lined up, and not because I felt ready, but because I realized I didn’t…
Is Direct Outreach Disruptive… or Just Uncomfortable? I almost quit marketing my business this week. Not because it wasn’t working, but because of how it felt. A business coach advised me to focus on direct outreach on LinkedIn, so I committed to it. I wasn’t pitching or spamming or dropping links into inboxes. I was…
A Client Success Story: How Jason Got Website Inquiries Without Promoting a Thing Most business coaches believe getting inquiries requires more effort. More posting.More content.More explaining what they do. Jason was already doing all of that. He’s a seasoned business coach with a solid reputation, great relationships, and years of experience helping clients grow. But…
Why Am I Not Getting Clients From My Website? If you’re asking, “Why am I not getting clients from my website?” you’re not alone. Most small service-based business owners assume that once their website is live, clients will naturally start inquiring. But months pass. The traffic trickles in. Maybe a few compliments roll through. Yet…
If you are a service-based business owner, chances are you have heard advice like this. Raise your prices.Stop undercharging.Do not give away your expertise for free. All of that can be true and still miss the real issue. For most service businesses, pricing is not the problem.The real problem is friction. Friction between interest and…
I Was Kicked Off Facebook for “Child Sexual Exploitation.” Here’s What Actually Happened, and Why I’m Walking Away There are accusations that stop you cold. Seeing the words “child sexual exploitation” attached to my name was one of them. If you know me at all, you know how deeply disturbing that claim is. I am…
Business Lessons I Learned Between My Laptop and the Laundry Pile Let’s be honest: running your own business from home sounds dreamy… until you’re delivering a powerful pep talk to a client and your toddler walks by in a superhero cape demanding a snack. Welcome to the glamorous life of the solopreneur — where your…
Betting on Myself: How Clarity Changed Everything (And Why I’ll Never Rely on a Company to Decide My Worth Again) A few months ago, I found myself sitting in front of my computer, staring at yet another layoff notice. It was less of a notice, than a oh, I just lost access to all my…
Boundaries: Because You’re a Coach, Not a 24/7 Life Raft(How to Love Your Clients Without Losing Your Sanity) Let’s be honest — you became a coach because you genuinely care. You love helping people break through barriers, untangle their thoughts, and rediscover their spark. You’re the kind of person who remembers birthdays, sends encouraging texts,…
Video Call Etiquette: How Not to Be “That Person” in the Meeting Let’s face it: video calls are here to stay. Whether you’re hopping onto your daily team stand-up, a one-on-one with your manager, or a client presentation, you’ve probably noticed that virtual meetings come with their own set of unspoken rules — and a…