111 | Micro-Quitting and Comparisonitis: What’s Really Holding Coaches Back – with Candy Motzek

In this episode, Jo is joined by guest Candy Motzek – former engineer, corporate exec, and now trusted business coach for aspiring coaches. Candy is also the host of She Coaches Coaches and shares such a grounded, generous perspective on what really holds coaches back.  Key Timestamps:[00:04:00] The Real Reason Coaches Get Stuck[00:07:00] Micro-Quitting: The Hidden Habit Holding You Back[00:10:30] The Power of Niching (and Why It Makes Everything Easier)[00:14:30] Overcoming the Fear of Visibility[00:16:00] Coaching vs Mentoring: How to Balance Both[00:27:00] Do You Really Have to Coach Coaches to Succeed? Key Quotes from the Episode:“Mindset is about perspective – how I think about myself and my life. Is it supporting me, or getting in my way?” – Candy Motzek“Coaching is the back door. The front door is the tangible offer that gets people in – then you can do the deeper work.” – Jo LottCandy Motzek Podacst - She Coaches Coaches Useful LinksLearn about The Business of Coaching programmeSignature Solution CourseOne-Stop Coaching Shop: Join the Waitlist Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (edition 2025)How 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: [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.