Summary:

The Role of Feedback in Coaching: Balancing Guidance and Independence. In this solo episode of the Coaching Clinic, Angie dives into the complexities of providing feedback to clients. She discusses the importance of allowing clients to rely on their own observations rather than the coach's validation. Angie shares her strategies for addressing clients' habitual need for approval and explains how coaches can navigate this delicate aspect to encourage self-evaluation and independence in their clients. She also invites listeners to share their experiences and thoughts on managing feedback in coaching relationships.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Solo Session Announcement

00:59 The Challenge of Providing Feedback

03:27 The Importance of Client Self-Evaluation

04:47 Handling Habitual Validation Seekers

05:27 Personal Experience and Lessons Learned 07:43 Strategies for Redirecting Clients

11:02 Conclusion and Call for Feedback

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SUMMARY

Many coaches do the work, show up consistently, and still wonder why their business feels stuck.

In this episode of The Coaching Clinic, John and Angie unpack the often-overlooked principle that coaching businesses grow in direct proportion to what you intentionally plant, not what you hope will happen.

Using the simple metaphor of sowing and reaping, the conversation explores why visibility alone does not create momentum, why being busy is not the same as being strategic, and why many coaches accidentally dilute their brand by trying to do too much, too early.

You will hear a grounded discussion on:

1. Why clients cannot buy from you if they do not know what you stand for
2. The difference between foundational work and high-level activities like podcasts, books, and speaking
3. Why referrals dry up without a system that keeps you visible and memorable
4. How clarity of audience, message, and platform choice drives sustainable growth
5. The danger of chasing tactics without a clear strategy behind them

This episode is especially relevant if you feel like you are working hard but not gaining traction, or if your coaching business relies too heavily on referrals, hope, or inconsistent visibility.

Rather than offering hacks or quick wins, John and Angie focus on building a business that compounds over time, with clearer positioning, intentional action, and fewer wasted efforts.

If you want a coaching business that feeds you consistently, not sporadically, this episode will help you rethink what you are planting and why.

CHAPTERS

00:00 The Concept of Branding in Coaching

04:19 Building a Strong Foundation for Growth

09:41 The Importance of Clarity and Specificity

14:45 Creating Memorable Connections

18:43 Choosing the Right Social Media Strategy

20:18 Contact the show

Want to contact the show? You can leave us a voicemail. It's free to do, and we might feature you on our next episode. All you need to do is go to https://speakpipe.com/thecoachingclinicpodcast and leave us a message. You can also find our clips and full episodes on the exclusive Coaching Clinic YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coachingclinicpodcast

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Building a Strong Coaching Brand

SUMMARY

If your coaching or speaking business feels stuck, there’s a good chance the problem is not your skill. It’s your brand clarity.

In this episode, John and Angie break down how coaches and speakers accidentally dilute their authority by trying to be “all things to all people”, taking random collaborations, chasing visibility without strategy, and constantly changing direction. The result: mixed messaging, weak positioning, and an audience that cannot tell what you stand for, or who you actually help.

You’ll hear why associations matter (who you work with becomes part of your reputation), why “being busy” is not a growth plan, and how to make smarter decisions about podcast guesting, content, and partnerships without drifting into brand confusion. They also unpack the difference between experimenting to find your voice versus restarting your momentum every time you panic.

If you want more traction, clearer positioning, and a brand that makes the right clients think “this is for me”, this episode will help you tighten the message and stop leaking credibility.

Chapters

00:00 Defining Your Coaching Brand

03:13 The Importance of Associations

06:18 Intentional Branding and Message Clarity

09:04 Strategic Collaboration and Momentum

12:13 The Role of Strategy in Branding

14:57 Building Audience Connection and Clarity

20:30 Identifying Pain Points and Audience Engagement

23:01 Finding Your Voice and Clarity in Messaging

24:20 Overcoming Desperation in Business Strategies

26:04 The Ineffectiveness of Cold Outreach

30:00 Building Trust and Brand Awareness

32:10 The Importance of Transparency in Selling

36:20 Collaborating with Competitors for Growth

38:55 Branding and Its Impact on Business Success

41:14 TCC outro.mp3

Want to contact the show? You can leave us a voicemail. It's free to do, and we might feature you on our next episode. All you need to do is go to https://speakpipe.com/thecoachingclinicpodcast and leave us a message. You can also find our clips and full episodes on the exclusive Coaching Clinic YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coachingclinicpodcast

You can send us a video or voice message on LinkedIn:

John's LinkedIn Profile or go to PresentInfluence.com for coaching enquiries with John

Angie's LinkedIn Profile or visit AngieSpeaks.com

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