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Often, the greatest source of inspiration, insights and wisdom come from within.  Free-writing or journaling as it's often referred to is a great way of accessing what we already, often subconsiously know.

Feel free to pick and choose from these journaling prompts to explore and reflect upon various aspects of growing your coaching business.

Pick a question or intention for your journaling session, write it down, then write whatever you hear yourself saying/thinking.  Capture your stream of consciousness.  As you write, initally you'll probably hear (and be writing down) a lot of 'stuff' that might not feel so helpful or relevant, but stick with it.  After a while, you'll begin to get glimpses of answers and insights that feel useful.

Journaling is a bit like going to the gym, the more you practice the easier it will get and the more positive outcomes you'll witness over time.  Little and often is best.  Personally, I love Julia Cameron's approach...

Here are 30 inspirational quotes for new coaches starting out in growing their coaching business:

1. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their coaching dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt
2. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
3. "Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt
4. "Your coaching business is a reflection of your mindset, so dream big and think positively." - Unknown
5. "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs
6. "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Schweitzer
7. "The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Peter Drucker
8. "Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's coaching journey." - Steve Jobs
9. "Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." - Henry David Thoreau
10. "Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep...

Dear Coaches, marketing is a fundamental aspect of growing your coaching business and reaching your ideal clients. However, there can be misconceptions and misunderstandings about what marketing truly entails. In this article, I aim to shed some light on what marketing is and what it is not when it comes to growing your coaching business.

Let's explore the essence of marketing and how it can be a powerful tool in your coaching journey.

1. Defining Marketing:

Marketing is the strategic process of positioning your coaching services to attract and engage potential clients. I like to think of it as building bridges between your future ideal client (stuck on their 'Problem Islands') and you (on 'Solution Mainland').  It involves understanding your target audience, crafting compelling messages, and using various channels to reach and connect with them. Marketing is about building relationships, creating value, and establishing your coaching brand in the marketplace.

2. Marketing is...