Women in The Coaching Arena

• 146 | Before you set one more goal, pause. You might be missing the most important step

  At this time of year, a season of extremes often appears. Joanna sees coaches either pushing hard to squeeze everything in or stepping back completely because they’re exhausted. In this episode, she offers a gentler approach to focus on what truly matters, helping listeners move into 2026 feeling grounded rather than rushed. She guides them through the same reflection process she used at her Dare Greatly event last week.Timestamps:01:10 – Why reflection comes before strategy02:05 – The questions that open clarity03:20 – Allowing yourself to acknowledge your own progress04:15 – Looking ahead with honesty rather than pressure06:00 – The five whys exercise08:10 – Turning desire into direction10:00 – The consequences of doing nothing11:20 – Coaching as a monthly grounding practiceThis episode will be valuable for any coach who feels pulled between ambition and overwhelm and wants a calmer, more honest way to set direction for the year ahead.Take five quiet minutes today to ask yourself what you want your next season in business to feel like, then commit to one small action that supports it.Let this be the moment you pause long enough to choose what genuinely matters next.Useful LinksFree Taster Session: End-of-Year Reflection & Visioning for 2026, December 12Learn about The Business of Coaching programmeSignature Solution CourseDownload the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026)Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach ShopFree Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for CoachesHow to secure more coaching clients' free trainingDownload the 12 ways to get clients nowConnect 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: [email protected] This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

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• 145 | How Francoise Built a Thriving Niche Coaching Business While Working Full Time

  Francoise’s story is a thoughtful reminder that you can grow a meaningful, profitable coaching business even when life feels full. She didn’t leave her job overnight. She built steadily, made considered decisions, and let her confidence grow alongside her business. Key Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Francoise and her niche02:14 - The moment Francoise chose to specialise05:40 - Balancing full-time work with her coaching business08:22 - The support that helped her grow12:06 - Visibility, Instagram, and showing who she is15:48 - Key mindset shifts over the year19:21 - Her business today and what’s changedFrancoise proves that when you stay consistent, honour your energy, and trust your niche, you create a business that fits your life rather than competing with it.Let this story remind you that every small step you take in your business counts far more than perfect timing. If you’d like to learn more about Françoise, connect with her, and explore her coaching work, you can find her through the links below:Francoise Oliver’s websiteFrancoise's ACOA Instagram.Useful LinksOnline Workshop: Dare Greatly in The Coaching Arena, December 4 Learn about The Business of Coaching programmeSignature Solution CourseDownload the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026)Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach ShopFree Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for CoachesHow to secure more coaching clients' free trainingDownload the 12 ways to get clients nowConnect 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: [email protected] This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

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• 144 | Four Coaching Niches About to Boom Thanks to AI

  Everyone’s talking about AI with panic and hesitation. But if you’re a coach, this moment holds huge potential. In this episode, Jo explores four coaching niches that are rising because of AI and what that means for your next steps.Timestamps[00:00] The shift AI is creating[01:12] Opportunity 1: Organisational change for SMEs[03:18] Opportunity 2: Executive personal brand support[04:52] Opportunity 3: Productivity and decision coaching[06:40] Opportunity 4: AI integrated coaching tools[08:55] The real differentiator[10:58] Your next stepAI may be evolving quickly, but the value of clear thinking, leadership and human support is rising just as fast.Choose one of the four opportunities and gently explore it this week — not from pressure or fear, but with curiosity and intention. I’d love to hear what you discover. Feel free to share your reflections with me on LinkedIn — I’m always happy to continue the conversation.Useful LinksOnline Workshop: Dare Greatly in The Coaching Arena, December 4 Learn about The Business of Coaching programmeSignature Solution CourseDownload the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026)Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach ShopFree Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for CoachesHow to secure more coaching clients' free trainingDownload the 12 ways to get clients nowConnect 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: [email protected] This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

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• 143 | Three Reasons You Stop Showing Up (and How to Start Again)

  When momentum fades, it rarely happens overnight. One missed post, one busy week, one small drift, and suddenly it feels harder to show up the way you intended. In this episode, Jo shares why that happens and how to gently rebuild your rhythm so your business keeps moving forward without burnout.Timestamps[00:00] The quiet drift away from momentum[00:01] The myth of consistency and intensity[00:02] Starting again with smaller, sustainable actions[00:03] Why reflection is the fuel for motivation[00:05] The hidden cost of doing it alone[00:07] Simple ways to reconnect with your rhythm[00:09] Building momentum one small step at a time“Consistency isn’t loud or perfect – it’s rhythm, the quiet choice to keep going.”This episode will be valuable for any coach who’s lost their rhythm, perhaps you’ve stopped posting, reflecting, or marketing and want to find a gentle way back to showing up with confidence and consistency.Momentum doesn’t return through pressure; it rebuilds through one honest action at a time.Take one small step today that reminds you you’re still in the game.Useful LinksLearn about The Business of Coaching programmeSignature Solution CourseDownload the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026)Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach ShopFree Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for CoachesHow to secure more coaching clients' free trainingDownload the 12 ways to get clients nowConnect 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: [email protected] This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

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• 142 | Your Business Is Not a Project - It’s a Practice

  We all start with enthusiasm: the new website, the rebrand, the next big idea. But what if the real growth doesn’t come from the bursts of effort… but from the daily rhythm you keep? In this episode, Jo shares how joining a high-standard accountability programme reshaped her thinking about consistency, leadership, and what it truly means to practice your business, not just build it.Timestamps[00:00] A quiet exit plan disguised as a deadline[01:30] Lessons from a high-accountability programme[03:00] Reflection as a game changer[04:30] How high standards raise self-belief[06:00] Designing systems that support success[07:30] The rhythm of practice over perfection[09:00] Raising your standards and choosing consistencyYour business isn’t a project to complete. It’s a practice to live.So choose one small standard to raise this week and start today. Useful LinksLearn about The Business of Coaching programmeSignature Solution CourseDownload the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026)Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach ShopFree Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for CoachesHow to secure more coaching clients' free trainingDownload the 12 ways to get clients nowConnect 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: [email protected] This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.

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