123 | How Kim signed her first coaching clients in month one (while raising two young children)
In this episode, I sit down with Kim Holland, a career coach for parents, who transitioned from employed coach to business owner in under six months. We explore how she signed her first clients within a month of launching, while raising two young children and working part-time. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to build a coaching business around family life, this one will give you a big dose of clarity and encouragement.Key Timestamps:[00:00] From Career Coach to Business Owner[04:12] Starting Without a Roadmap[07:36] The Turning Point[11:20] Building the Foundation Before the Leap[15:45] First Clients, First Wins[20:10] The Power of Community and Support“Even though you’re running your business on your own, you don’t have to do it alone.” – Kim HollandWhat worked well for Kim was having a clear structure, supportive community, and the confidence to take consistent, aligned action from day one.Useful LinksLearn about The Business of Coaching programmeSignature Solution CourseDownload the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (edition 2025)Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach ShopJoin the Let’s-Coach Circle for freeHow to secure more coaching clients' free trainingDownload the 12 ways to get clients nowLearn about The Business of Coaching programmeConnect with Jo on LinkedInRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at:
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