STaR Coach Show

It’s time to celebrate! This week marks 9 years of the STaR Coach Show, so I’m doing something special in today’s episode. I’m pulling back the curtain on the entire journey, sharing the lessons that built this show, the mistakes I’ve made along the way, and the unexpected gifts that come from showing up every week for 9 years. What matters most is that I’m sharing the most impactful strategy from each phase of the journey, and these are steps you can implement right away. Whether you are considering starting a podcast, offering a course or program, or trying to figure out the consistency element in your own vision, this episode is for you. Join me now, and stick around until the end for a special gift offer!Show Highlights:The beginning, October 16, 2016: My fears about this new endeavorAct I:Then vs. Now (The podcasting world was a much different place in 2016!)No regrets, only resilience and a commitment to my visionMy “one thing” from Act I: “Stop waiting for the perfect timing.”Act II:Lessons learned:Starting is better than perfect.I need to partner with genius.Know your audience deeply.Create systems for a smoother workflow.My “one thing” from Act II: “Identify one thing that could derail your biggest business initiative, and figure out how to partner with someone whose genius can remove that obstacle.”Act III:The beautiful benefits and wins over the years are many.Your creations allow your work to be in front of more people as they get to know who you are and what you do.Meaningful feedback is heartwarming and encouraging.My “one thing” from Act III: “When you commit to serving your audience consistently with genuine generosity, the benefits will compound in ways you can never predict.”Act IV:My honest regrets: What I wish I had done differentlyOvercoming hesitancy in letting your audience know what you need from themMy invitation to join our Know Your People FREE 5-Day Challenge (Find out more at STaR Coach Show.)My “one thing” from Act IV: “Don’t wait years to ask for what you need. Invite your audience to engage NOW.”3 questions to ask about doing something new in your business:How does it serve my audience?How does it align with my passion?Will it hold my interest?Resources:Connect with MegGet Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide.Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

Leadership is both a skill and a science. Today’s focus is on what happens the day AFTER a promotion. The problem with promotions is that being good at your job and being good at leading people can be two distinctly different skill sets. This episode will change the way you think about leadership development. Ready to learn more? Join us!Noel Massie, former VP of Operations at UPS, discusses intentional leadership and value-based development. In his role at UPS, Massie supported and guided package delivery and logistics services in the US, and he continues to mentor young leaders and supervisors even after his retirement in 2019. Drawing from his 40-year career overseeing 200,000 employees, Massie emphasizes that leadership is about influencing behavior without coercion, and that newly promoted supervisors need structured training rather than being thrown into roles unprepared. His book, Congrats! You've Been Promoted, provides practical frameworks like the “four by five method” for feedback and conflict resolution, targeting frontline leaders who are promoted based on technical skills but lack leadership training. You’ll learn how conflict can be handled without raising your voice, why feedback needs a 4:1 ratio to actually work, and the real reason newly promoted supervisors derail within their first year. Show Highlights:Defining leadership: “the ability to influence a group or individual in their behaviors without coercion”Understanding leadership development as a scienceThe problem with the promotion gapTips for helping new leaders succeed:Care about them.Act with some level of daily development.Navigating fairness, ethics, and integrity on your teamTips for effective feedback (motivational and formative in a 4:1 ratio)The “four by five method,” with four perspectives and five levels of intensityUsing metaphors to disarm the circumstances of a conflictUsing mentorship and “sticky development” to train leadersNoel’s #1 takeaway: “Invest in your development personally. If you make no investment, why would you expect a return?”Resources:Connect with Noel Massie: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Congrats! You've Been PromotedConnect with Meg:Get Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide.Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

Discover how to build an “aligned empire,” a business and life that work together instead of against each other. Today’s guest has mastered the art of balance—not just work-life balance, but proper alignment between career ambitions, family priorities, energy management, and personal fulfillment. Whether you are just starting or feeling overwhelmed by trying to do everything yourself, this conversation will provide a reliable roadmap for building something sustainable that honors your values and ambitions. Join us to learn more!Kasey D’Amato is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and strategic business advisor who helps business founders and corporate leaders navigate high-stakes decisions and transitions with clarity, confidence, and resilience, without burning out in the process. With over 20 years of experience across healthcare, entrepreneurship, and business consulting, Kasey brings a unique blend of business acumen, human behavior expertise, and emotional intelligence to her work. She has walked multiple career paths, including pharmaceutical sales, founding a global skincare brand, healthcare consulting, and executive leadership advisory. Kasey’s mission is to impact one million entrepreneurs and high achievers, and her core message will challenge how you think about success. She believes a dream life is within reach for those who are willing to lead with intention. You’ll discover Kasey’s “3 Whos” framework that ensures you will never have to navigate your journey alone, and why she swears by 90-day experiments instead of massive overhauls. Kasey is known for her dynamic, actionable, and emotionally intelligent approach to leadership as she guides ambitious entrepreneurs and executives to think bigger, lead better, and align their next move with both performance and personal fulfillment. Show Highlights:Components of an aligned empireFind your Polaris Point™: This is your clear “North Star” that aligns business ventures with personal life goals. Every 90 days, take a step back, assess, and recalibrate your approach. 3 areas of alignment beyond the tactical tools of your industry:Self-leadership: mindset, resilience, clarity of purpose/mission, confronting limiting beliefs, and understanding that failure is part of the process (This is 80% of your success!)Team leadership: communication, expectations, measures of success, setting examples, and celebrating winsIndustry leadership: visibility, accountability, a focus on your superpower, and consistency in how you want to be knownDream BIG! “Dreams are free in the land of imagination!”Implementing 90-day experiments to make progress in specific areasCommon objections to having alignment partners:“I can do it all myself.”“I don’t have enough time.”I don’t have the money.”Hiring with specific growth goals in mindKasey’s framework, your “3 Whos”:Who are your mentors and coaches?Who are your peers?Who are the members of your team?Kasey’s biggest takeaways about your journey, guidance, and leaning on your 3 WhosResources:Connect with Kasey D’Amato: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Kasey's Decision Threshold™ Checklist.Connect with MegGet Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match:a...

How do you react when a client shares a perspective that fundamentally contradicts everything you believe about fairness, justice, or human dignity? In that moment, you face a choice that could define this session AND the entire coaching relationship. We need to know how to respond when our deeply held beliefs collide with our client’s worldview. Our focus for today’s show is relevant and timely because it is a reality we face more than ever in this polarized world. It is a challenging aspect of professional coaching, and we need to be prepared to navigate this divide. We are discussing practical tools and a framework for maintaining your professional integrity while honoring your client’s integrity and growth. Join us to learn more!Show Highlights:The reality of today’s polarized world: We are more and more likely to encounter clients with deeply rooted differences in values than our own.4 key themes in navigating these values challenges:Focus on process over content to maintain coaching effectiveness.Use curiosity as the bridge when perspectives diverge.Develop the emotional regulation to stay present in the face of discomfort. Cultivate our own self-awareness to recognize when our values might be interfering with our client’s journey.Coaching is about the client’s agenda—not the coach’s agreement with that agenda.Our job, as a coach, is to balance, support, and challenge that agenda.Genuine curiosity transcends judgment and opens possibilities.Stay present and remain focused in each session; recognize when your personal triggers are activated.Use self-awareness to benefit the client.Notice the red flags when your emotional reactions compromise your effectiveness.Understanding client-coach compatibility and boundariesEthical considerations to think about regarding race, bias, gender, religion, etc. The core value of humanity in the ISSPractical tools for self-reflection (Download my assessment guide to help.)Using collaborative (not judgmental)  language about the client-coach partnershipThe coaching mindset in action: Be open, curious, flexible, and client-centered.Don’t be afraid of vulnerability and authenticity!Your own self-awareness is non-negotiable!Mindset is everything.Resources:Connect with MegCoach’s Self-Reflection GuideExplore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

External professional achievements, as remarkable as they are, do not always translate to internal fulfillment. There can be a disconnect, so it is essential to take a closer look at success. My guest is joining us from Singapore, and she knows what success is all about! We are covering topics like the paradox of success and holistic well-being. Join us to learn more!Nancy Ho is a renowned life strategist and personal transformation facilitator with over 26 years of experience helping high-performing professionals, executives, and business leaders achieve both external success and inner fulfillment. Nancy specializes in leadership development, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, integrative self-care, executive presence and influence, and change management. She empowers individuals to overcome internal barriers, embrace vulnerability, and unlock their true potential by designing innovative workshops and providing personalized coaching that fosters authentic growth, resilience, and lasting change. With a holistic approach, Nancy guides clients toward sustainable well-being and peak leadership performance, enriching both their personal and professional lives. She is a featured co-author of Jack Canfield’s book, Success Redefined, as she wrote a chapter titled “The Paradox of Success: Hidden Struggles of High-Performing Professionals.”Show HighlightsRedefining success: What is success?Nancy’s personal journey to find successStriving to find professional achievements and personal satisfaction–and wanting to make a more significant contributionUnderstanding the paradox of successGoing inward to find alignment and your bigger WHYStrategies to find your WHY: (Nancy’s 5-Step Roadmap for Fulfillment)Introspection–Identify your core values.Individual improvement–Seek continuous growth, no matter your age.Integration–Strive for work-life integration, not balance.Interpersonal investment–Nurture relationships that truly matter.Intrinsic investment–Grow from within and stay current. Finding a different energy to influence and inspire through knowing your WHYNancy’s key takeaway: “What really makes you happy–makes you feel good?”Resources:Connect with Nancy Ho: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Success Redefined.Connect with Meg:Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

Have you ever been tasked with leading a team, only to discover that managing people is nothing like you expected? Have you witnessed talented individuals underperform while you are struggling to gain buy-in on essential initiatives? Are good people leaving your team when you don’t understand why? If any of this sounds familiar, today’s episode is exactly what you need to hear. My guest has cracked the code on the psychology behind team performance, and he’s here to change how you think about leadership forever. You’ll learn the three pillars of building high-performance teams, 11 essential leadership traits, and what makes storytelling your most powerful leadership tool. You’ll also discover the difference between being a manager and being a true leader. Join us!Manny Fiteni is the CEO of My Growth Corporation and a pioneering leadership strategist with over 30 years of corporate experience specializing in transformative personal development. His core methodology is “the mind congruency,” which he uses along with other innovative platforms. Manny is an author and international speaker who inspires global audiences, equipping individuals with tools for lasting personal and professional transformation. His approach is grounded in real-world applications, delivering measurable results across various industries.  Show Highlights:The difference in management and leadershipThree pillars of building a high-performing team: environment, true leadership, and mind congruencyUnderstanding mind congruency in terms of your operating systemUsing storytelling as a way to overcome barriers and resistanceTrue leadership traits:The power of usTeam firstMindsetConsultationOpen doorActive listeningBack themImprovementIntegrity and honestyCut your lossesObservationManny’s key takeaway: “Look in the mirror to see how you are operating. Awareness is the key.”Resources:Connect with Manny FiteniWebsite, LinkedIn, and Mind Growth 360Connect with MegExplore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

Have you ever wondered why that “perfect” discovery call didn’t convert? Today’s episode covers sales, a topic that makes most coaches break out in a sweat. Most of us don’t know what to do with sales or how to approach selling to achieve success. I’m delighted to welcome today’s guest to share his wealth of knowledge and valuable insights. He teaches us how to shift from fear-based selling to service-based relationship building. Join us!Jacob Hicks is a keynote speaker and coach with over a decade of experience transforming people’s lives and businesses. He has a special knack for identifying the elements that drive lasting success with systematic approaches that help build lasting engagement.Show Highlights:“Fearless selling:” What it meansFear, rejection, and the stories in our headsThe numbers that tell the truth about sales interactionsThe value we give when we come from a place of serviceUsing Jacob’s 5 touchpoints to provide value in specific scenariosSystems and processes hold the key to your game plan.The power of a handwritten note/cardUsing a CRM to manage interactions with automationExamples of a drip campaign using newsletters and mini-coursesFeeling better about rejection by changing your mindset to one of abundanceSell by making connections and providing valueConsistency is essential!Jacob’s takeaways: “Your mindset is huge. Be consistent. Try new things and follow the 80-20 rule.”Resources:Connect with Jacob Hicks: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, and FacebookConnect with Meg:Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.

What if you could strengthen your communication and change the way you ask questions by switching one small word? In today’s episode, you’ll discover how replacing “why” questions with “what” and “how” can revolutionize your coaching conversations. Host Meg Rentschler explores the neuroscience and psychology behind the questions we ask, revealing that “why” questions trigger defensive responses, while “what” and “how” can activate curiosity and exploratory thinking. Show Highlights:The neuroscience behind different question types—and how they trigger usThe problem with “why” questionsThe power of “what” and “how” questions to invite us into adult-state activationExploration instead of explanation Solution-focused questions vs. problem-focused questionsNLP principles that support “what” and “how” questions“Why” questions have their place, but be cautious not to be judgmental and critical.The problem with automatic “why” responsesTransformation techniques:The question-translation practiceThe ego-state awareness practiceThe solution-focused reframeThe future-pull techniqueExamples of “what” questions to help a client with clarityExamples of “how” questions around processesExamples of “when” questions that involve timingPractical steps to transform your questioning techniques:Start small.Practice the pause.Trust the process.Meg's challenge to you this weekResources:Get your free resource, The Coaches’ Power Questions Cheat Sheet.  Click here!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.

Today’s episode could be life-changing as you discover the secret to success that may have been in front of you the whole time. You can rewire your autopilot setting that controls 95% of your daily thoughts and actions. Buckle up to learn how to be fully aware, conscious, and choice-driven about how you want to show up in life. Join us!At age 50, John Mitchell wasn’t as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he turned to Think and Grow Rich, the world’s most renowned success book, read by over 150 million people. The author, Napoleon Hill, says there is a secret to success, but he only gives us half the secret. Through his careful study, John uncovered the FULL SECRET and a 12-minute daily technique to apply it. The result was a 25-fold increase in his $200,000 income! John’s methodology, based on neuroscience, is an AI-driven algorithm that personalizes the success formula for each individual. John teaches his groundbreaking system at the University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business, one of the top five business schools in the country. He also serves as the mental coach for UT’s 18 head athletic coaches and many others around the country. John shares his powerful system in his book, The Missing Secret of the Legendary Book Think & Grow Rich. Show Highlights:John’s story of finding financial success and becoming a teacherThe first half of the secret to success–and John’s journey to find the other halfThe false belief about success (that John believed for 50 years!)“What you envision in detail, with emotion, daily, is what shows up in your life.”The results of John’s 12-minute daily technique:Immense control over your lifeConfidenceThe right actionsAre you fear-based and reactive?John’s challenges in creating clarityThe conscious mind vs. the subconscious mindThe importance of having your emotions engaged for successJohn’s key takeaway: “The most significant thing I learned in my life is that 95% of my daily actions are unconscious.”Learn to work smarter, not harder!Resources:Connect with John MitchellWatch John’s 9-minute free video at www.themissingsecret.org!LinkedInConnect with MegENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in September. Click here!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.

It is critical that we, as coaches, strive for cultural awareness in our work. One of the most important aspects of coaching is the richness of our differences and perspectives, and often, the voices that are heard the least are those that can teach us the most—if we only listen. We are exploring this important topic in today’s episode. Ingrid Hu Dahl is an author, speaker, and leadership coach. She has written, filmed, and directed two short films exploring identity, representation, and the mixed-race experience. Her advocacy for underrepresented voices and the importance of inclusive coaching are at the heart of her memoir, Sun Shining on Morning Snow, which focuses on leadership, coaching, and personal connection. Ingrid is a TEDx speaker and the founder of a coaching and consulting business for emerging leaders. Inspired by her mother’s passing, her work emphasized the need for coaches to create space for clients’ experiences, challenge biases, and promote curiosity in conversations while encouraging individuals to reclaim their power and live authentically. Certified by the International Coach Federation and the Center for Creative Leadership, Ingrid’s body of work is centered on connection, kindness, and inclusivity. She lives in Sausalito, CA, with her wife and their dog. Show Highlights:The book-writing journey for IngridThe traumatic impetus for her next steps was the loss of her mom to cancer.Holding space for your unique story and experiencesIngrid’s path to advocacy for underrepresented voicesUsing curiosity over judgment and assumptionsThe dangers of “righteousness”Ingrid’s tips for coaching for inclusion: slow down, start with the basics, and listen to understandOperating within a social system of power and oppressionReclaiming your personal powerIngrid’s key takeaway: “You have one life to live, so choose your truth and live it fully.”Resources:Connect with Ingrid Hu Dahl: Website, Instagram, and Sun Shining on Morning Snow book Connect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in September. Click here!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

You’ve experienced success, and you are the person that others come to for answers. The problem is that sometimes this very success becomes a trap, stopping us from dreaming new dreams and taking on new challenges. Today’s conversation dives deep into permission. What does it mean to give ourselves permission to be a novice again and to start small when we are used to thinking big? How can we permit ourselves to step into the unknown when we are already successful problem solvers? Today’s show will be incredibly valuable for you! Join us to be inspired to break free from whatever is holding you back from your next level of success. Mitch Matthews is a success coach, speaker, and serial entrepreneur. Since 2015, Mitch has hosted the Dream Think Do, a podcast with the perfect title to sum up what he’s all about. He’s interviewed Olympic athletes, NY Times bestselling authors, and top business leaders, all while helping entrepreneurs and coaches dream bigger, think better, and do more. The podcast is rated #1 by the Huffington Post and is in the top 1% of all podcasts. As a speaker and elite success coach, Mitch has spent the last 20 years helping organizations like Nike, United Airlines, NASA, and Disney. His training program has helped thousands of life coaches from around the world build successful and profitable businesses they love. Most importantly, Mitch is a husband, dad, and lifelong learner living a highly caffeinated life with his family in Des Moines, Iowa. Show Highlights:The dangers of success for high achieversPermitting yourself to dream big againBeing “bored out” vs. “burned out”The “brain’s bodyguard,” the amygdala, and how it reacts when we try to be a novice again (Take the Annual Novice Challenge!)Feeling small again after feeling very bigGetting clear on your “leap number”Identify your tribe: Who do you know?Collaboration and competition: “Your competition is not another coach; it’s the couch.”Mitch’s #1 takeaway: “What if”?Resources:Connect with Mitch Matthews: Website, Dream Think Do podcast, and LinkedIn.Discover 44 Proven Ways to Find Your First Life Coaching Clients (And Keep Them Coming) Guide Faith & Focus: 11 Prayers for Building a Coaching Business You Love GuideConnect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in September. Click here!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

Mid-level managers are sandwiched between C-suite executives and everyone else in their companies. Coaching them presents unique challenges to meet them where they are while helping them expand their lens through creative options in a very competitive coaching market. We are exploring these relevant topics and focusing on the work of mid-level managers, often referred to as the “unsung heroes” of the corporate world. Join us!Loretta Stagnitto is a certified executive coach and president of Loretta Stagnitto Leadership Associates, an online coaching and training company specializing in leadership development for executives, mid-level leaders, and high-performing teams, along with workplace wellness and mental health first aid. LSLA provides individual and group-based leadership development based on its trademarked “I Know System” and the “Assess. Act. Achieve” methodology. With over 20 years of executive coaching experience, Loretta empowers professionals at all levels to drive their development and team growth. She offers C-suite-level insights and fosters new work approaches, enabling leaders and teams to enhance inspiration, operations, and collaboration, ultimately strengthening relationships, developing talent, and accelerating organizational change. Extensively experienced in healthcare, tech, finance, and biotech, Loretta has coached in diverse corporate and start-up settings. The 2020 pandemic spurred her focus on workplace anxiety and burnout, leading to expertise in related remedies. Through her non-profit, Invest in Mental Health, Loretta provides free or low-cost adult and youth mental health first aid certifications to a variety of communities. The non-profit is dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health disorders. To help encourage and build advocacy for women’s leadership, Loretta serves as a guide for CHIEF, the nation’s largest membership-based executive coaching organization for executive women. Loretta has raised two amazing adult children with her husband in their northern California home, and her hobbies include biking, indoor rowing, Pilates, weight-training, silent walking, and sewing. Show Highlights:The biggest challenges for mid-level managers, the “unsung heroes”Loretta’s theory on what coaches can do for mid-level leadersCreative solutions for mid-level leaders (because companies are not investing in them):Short programs delivered in smaller bitesA convenient, online coaching program Putting cohorts together for peer group coaching and camaraderieThe impacts of coaching within organizations around self-awareness, proactive feedback, communication, and self-advocacyShifting perspectives around empowerment, awareness, and choice—to see ourselves differently and do things differentlyAssessing The Stress Factor--and how it shows up for leadersPositioning coaching as an investment, not remediationFor external coaches: Position yourself for profitability with differentiation strategies such as a niche focus, collaboration, and investment.Loretta’s focus on burnout, anxiety, and wellness in the workplaceThe bottom line for coaches: Loretta’s advice to coaches about working harder, figuring out your clients’ problems, and being creative in developing solutions in a competitive marketResources:Connect with Loretta Stagnitto: Website, LinkedIn, and FacebookConnect with...

Are you a purpose-driven coach who wonders why you’re staring at an empty calendar? Are you unsure about getting those first crucial clients? If you’re caught in the frustrating cycle of needing experience to get clients and needing clients to get more experience, you are not alone. More importantly, you are closer to breaking through than you think. Join me in today’s solo episode to uncover the key to a new coach’s biggest mountain to conquer: landing those first few game-changing clients. We’re diving into this essential topic right now with practical strategies you can implement today. Your first client is waiting for YOU!Show Highlights:Make a mindset shift around the “experience paradox.”Three permission slips to give yourself:Permission to be a beginnerPermission to start before you feel “ready”Permission to charge for your valueConcrete action step #1: Write down one instance when you helped someone create a solution for an issue. Strategies for inviting clients into your space:Think of your warm market as your gold mine.Determine your three circles of influence. (“You cannot be a secret and a success at the same time.”)Build your Know-Like-Trust factor by providing value. Be clear and specific!Use your warm market as an opportunity to offer barter coaching.Concrete action step #2: Identify 10 people in your warm market who need what you offer or might know those who do. Reach out to one person today.Using the Beta Client Approach:Position yourself as someone launching a beta program for your coaching methodology. (This reframes your newness as exclusivity.)Take on a limited number of beta clients for a specified time frame.You can build your client base and clarify your offering to achieve exceptional results. Concrete action step #3: Consider your ideal client and develop a simple beta program tailored to your coaching niche.Building credibility without experience: Where to begin:Leverage your training and certifications.Share your personal transformation story.Connect your professional background to coaching.Gather micro-testimonials from informal helping situations.Create consistent, valuable content. Concrete action step #4: Create your own credibility stack. (Check out SCS 336, What’s Your Value Proposition?)Meg’s 7-day challenge: Are you up for it?Resources:Connect with Meg:Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

You are in for a treat as we discuss current trends in the coaching industry in today’s episode. You’ll learn strategies for stepping up and standing out in a highly competitive market. Join us to hear practical insights from today’s expert guest!Joanna Lott is a business coach who helps qualified coaches attract clients with honesty, not hype. As the host of the Women in the Coaching Arena podcast, a top 2% globally-ranked show, she provides practical strategies to help coaches grow thriving, sustainable businesses. With a track record of successfully selling executive and career coaching services to organizations and individuals, Joanna has supported hundreds of coaches in building profitable, integrity-driven businesses through strategic marketing. She is the co-founder of the One Stop Coach Shop, which offers instant access to templates, tools, and resources specifically designed for coaches. As an ICF Associate Certified Coach holding an ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring, Joanna brings a wealth of practical experience and professional expertise to her work. Show Highlights:The return of in-person coaching, even as a hybrid model of connection, is impactful.Your marketing should show who you are and attract YOUR kind of people.Leverage opportunities (like a podcast) to stand out and bring value. Joanna’s tips for standing out in a competitive coaching environment: use “bots” and tools, differentiate yourself with a catchphrase, run immersive workshops, be authentic, and be different“Coaching with purpose” means finding a mission or social justice issue that people want to get behind with you. (Figure out your mission by asking, “What makes me angry?”)Shine your light by unapologetically claiming your space!Joanna’s advice to young coaches who fear the hatersKey takeaways from Joanna: “You’ll gain so much by going on a visibility mission as far as learning your own voice, building your confidence, and gaining self-esteem. There is so much to gain in the biggest personal growth journey of your life.”Resources:Connect with Joanna Lott:Website, Women in the Coaching Arena podcast, The 2025 Coaches Planner, LinkedIn, and FacebookBook mentioned in this episode: The Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerConnect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in August. Click here for more information and sign up now! Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every...

Today’s show focuses on values. How do we get clear on our values, and how do we best help our clients get clear on their values? Our starting point is to understand the crucial difference between needs and values. Join us to discover the transformative power of values-based coaching!Alma Weaver Jones is an executive coach who recently rebranded her company to Soul Weaver, focusing on the positive power of coaching and synergy. As a coach, facilitator, and leadership catalyst, she has coached, inspired, and motivated thousands to build lives and careers that are energizing and fulfilling. With over 20 years of experience as a professional coach, Alma’s portfolio includes high-profile leaders, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 companies that recognize the value of developing their human capital as they work toward a shared vision. Alma’s varied background includes executive roles in the staffing industry and the nonprofit sector. She has been on staff at the University of Texas at Dallas since 2005, where she trains and mentors students in coaching programs and coaches leaders in the research department. Show Highlights:Alma’s impetus and inspiration to rebrand after many yearsAlma’s experience with Thomas Leonard, “the father of coaching” (founder of the ICF)“Everyone is being chased by a need.” (Needs are different from values. Are you running FROM something or TOWARD something?)Finding clarity about your values and getting your needs met (Learn to ask yourself the right questions.)Working from a place of values with organizations with strengths in psychology and soul fulfillmentAlma’s best advice for creating a thriving, sustainable coaching business: Find connection, cultivate collaboration, and allow yourself time to build your “runway.”Considerations in weaving a tapestry of values (“What I value” and “what my values are” aren’t the same!)Key takeaways from Alma: “Look at how you, your clients, and your clients’ companies can find ways to live their values. It goes beyond profitability.”Resources:Connect with Alma Weaver Jones: Website, Email, and LinkedInConnect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in August. Click here for more information, and sign up now! Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.

Do you feel stuck in the mindset of creating new lead magnets over and over again to grow your email list? There is a better way! The most effective email list-building strategies today focus on genuine value exchange. Are you ready to learn six proven strategies for building your email list beyond the traditional lead magnet? Join us to learn more!Marci Rossi is a business strategist who helps new and growing coaches build a business that is strategic, streamlined, and set up for real growth. With a background in law and corporate business, Marci is known for her ability to cut through the noise, simplify decisions, and create smart workflows that make business feel a lot lighter. She’s the creator of The Shortcut, a 12-week done-for-you setup and coaching program that helps coaches go from overwhelmed and stuck to clear, confident, and fully up and running. Marci blends strategy with structure to help her clients move faster, focus on what really matters, and make progress they can feel. When she’s not working behind the scenes in someone’s business, she’s usually hanging out with her dogs, watching Friends reruns, or saving recipes she’ll probably never make.Show Highlights:Taking a NEW path to success through your email listAI has changed the landscape. It takes more in today’s world.Components of a genuine value exchange: (Think “MAGNET.”)Micro-offersAccessGroup projectsNurturing contentEventsThings (the tangible templates, tools, and tests) Never violate the trust of someone who gives you their email address. Be a good human!“We aren’t here to convince people to like us; we are here to serve the people who are already paying attention to us.” –Marci RossiKey takeaways: AI can help, but your authenticity must come through; and we can only serve when we put ourselves out there. Resources:Connect with Marci Rossi: Website, LinkedIn, and FacebookConnect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in August 2025. Only a few spots remain! Click here for more information and sign up now! Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

In today’s episode, I’m going solo to explore a question I’ve been asked dozens of times: “Should I take notes during my coaching sessions?” As with many things in life, this is not a black or white issue, and the experts are divided over their answers. It’s a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer! Join me to weigh the ins and outs of the “great notes debate.” Show Highlights:There are two sides of the coin with strong opinions on both:Side 1: Taking notes during sessions:Note-taking can make you a better listener. (Are you distilling the info down to the essence of the conversation or trying to capture EVERY detail?)It gives the coachee a “break” from being stared at.My personal experience in documentation Taking notes helps track details, progress, and accountability. Side 2: Minimal note-taking (or the “less is more” mindset):Our job is to hold space for the client to process through the session; note-taking is not necessary.Note-taking can slow you down to the point that you won’t “end up” at the same place as your client.Note-taking can cause you to miss nonverbal cues from the client. The big question around taking notes: What is the purpose of your notes?Grounding with ethical principles in coaching around legality, records, privacy, etcWhat seasoned coaches say about their notes regarding transparencyFinding middle ground in the Great Notes DebateThe science of what happens in our brains: Divided attention vs. deep, empathetic listeningDeciphering body languageIs note-taking truly about helping the client move forward?Workable solutions to find middle ground: use appropriate forms, practice strategic note-taking (the two-layer approach, ABC framework, and technology tools)Meg’s advice: “Craft your own approach and find what works for you to serve your clients best and maintain the integrity of the coaching relationship.”To beginning coaches: “Give yourself permission to experiment while building your curiosity and presence muscles.”Resources:Connect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in August 2025. Click here for more information and sign up now! Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. CT. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. 

The important question every coach asks is, “How do I attract great clients?” We all want more amazing clients without having to invest in more marketing. Are you spending too much energy on building visibility and credibility? Learn to spend less time on daily content creation and more time on strategic relationship building and direct client generation! That’s our focus in today’s episode. Join us to learn more!Mary Cravets is an award-winning client generation expert and international speaker who helps coaches grow their businesses without working nights and weekends. She’s heard all the confusing and conflicting advice, and she’s not surprised that most coaches struggle to establish a sustainable business–but she’s here to change that. Using Mary’s methods, the majority of her clients quickly increase their income by 50% or more. Her clients range from the former CFO of Microsoft North America to coaches in their first few years of business. Show Highlights:A story from Mary: How 20 minutes of coaching can be transformativeWhat keeps coaches stuck? Confusion about visibility vs. lead generation (Credibility/visibility should be 10-20% of your time, and lead generation 80-90%.)“Lead generation is all about sparking, building, and nurturing genuine relationships.” –Mary CravetsIdentifying strategies vs. action steps (not dependent on competence!)What things lead to success for coaches? Referrals and speaking engagementsBreak down your discomfort; where is it coming from?“More clients, less marketing”: What does it mean?The skill set of client generation is not intuitive; it is challenging.Magnetic messaging is the key to client generation. Resources:Connect with Mary Cravets: Website, Free program: Uncomplicate Your Marketing, andFacebookConnect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in August 2025. Click here for more information and sign up now! Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

I was recently interviewed by John Ray on The Price And Value Journey Podcast, and I thought it only fitting to return the favor. I’ve loved spending time with John and getting to know him and his work. Today’s topic is an important one: pricing. We will discuss what we tell ourselves about pricing, how we underprice ourselves, and what needs to change about our pricing mindset. John has extensive experience and valuable wisdom to share, and every coach needs to hear what he has to say! Join us!John Ray is a consultant and business coach who advises expert service providers, including consultants, coaches, attorneys, fractional executives, and other service professionals, on two of their biggest challenges: pricing and business development. He is passionate about how changes in mindset, positioning, and pricing change the trajectory of a business and the lifestyle choices of a business owner. John’s #1 bestselling book, The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices, was published in 2023. John is a radio enthusiast and fellow podcaster, hosting The Price And Value Journey Podcast and North Fulton Business Radio. Show Highlights:Red flags of inadequate pricing: pricing by the hour and working too hard for too little money  “You need a certain number of clients who are saying NO because you are too expensive.” –John RayAs a service provider, YOU are the product.Mindsets that get in the way of success for service providers: impostor syndrome, inadequacy, and helpingGenerosity Mindset: Getting in the head of your clients and understanding where they see value in what we deliverAn example of the generosity mindset at work in the intangibles“The effectiveness of your pricing is constrained by your willingness to have a value conversation.” –John RaySales vs. serving people in understanding their needs, wants, hopes, desires, and fearsConsiderations in offering differentiated options to clients with a “good, better, best model”Advice about creating long-term clientsDon’t turn yourself into a commodity!Messages about pricing across the lifespan of a business Pricing adequately will help you achieve the ultimate goal of working less and earning more. Abundance vs. scarcity mindsetResources:Connect with John Ray: Website, Facebook, Emaill, The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices book, and The Price And Value Journey Podcast Connect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in August 2025. Click here for more information and sign up now! Explore the

As service providers, it’s imperative that we emphasize our own well-being before we can be there fully to help others. My guest is the ideal person to help us understand this concept of transforming sabotage into success. Join us to learn more!Carol Look is a psychotherapist, Founding EFT Master, bestselling author, and international speaker. In creating The Yes Code, her signature coaching method, she combines her traditional training as a psychotherapist with clinical hypnosis and advanced applications of EFT for unprecedented results. Known for her laser-like focus and state-of-the-art approach, Carol has utilized EFT tapping for over 25 years to help clients release their limiting beliefs and emotional conflicts, enabling them to enjoy lives of exceptional success and fulfillment. Carol is a world-renowned EFT workshop presenter and is a regularly featured energy medicine expert on leading global telesummits and documentaries. Her book, The Yes Code, was just released in late 2024. Show Highlights:Carol’s journey to create The Yes Code, her three-step coaching process“Taking care of myself consistently is what changed my life.”--Carol LookThe importance of asking the right questions to address the core issuesUnderstanding the emotional expense of sabotaging yourself with the fear of visibility and successQuestions to ask yourself to understand your behaviors (the real issue vs. surface behaviors)Being neutral about our reactionsTapping (EFT): the ultimate stress-relief technique (that rewires your brain)An example of using Carol’s technique around the fear of being visibleCarol’s takeaway from our conversation regarding calming down your stress levels (A tapping technique will help in only 10 minutes daily!)Resources:Connect with Carol Look: The Yes Code Website (free resources), Carol’s Website, and The Yes Code bookConnect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in August 2025. Click here for more information and sign up now! Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.