#144 - Why Most Coaches Don't Attract Enough Of The Right Clients

Are you struggling to attract enough of the right coaching clients? You’re not alone. One of the biggest frustrations I hear from coaches is that they’re either not getting enough clients at all—or they’re attracting people who aren’t the right fit. They either can’t afford their coaching or just don’t align with the work they want to do.In today’s episode, I’m coming in hot with some tough love about the real reason this is happening. Spoiler: It’s all about niching—and yes, you absolutely DO need to niche! Please don't be tempted to listen to the people who are just telling you what you want to hear!I’ll be breaking down why trying to be everything to everyone makes you invisible, how defining your coaching niche actually frees you rather than restricts you, and why this is the single biggest shift that will help you start attracting dream clients who truly value your work.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why generalist messaging doesn’t work and makes you blend into the background✔️ The biggest fears coaches have about niching—and why they’re holding you back✔️ How to position yourself as an expert so your ideal clients immediately recognise that you’re the coach for them✔️ The key to making your messaging land so that the right people reach out to work with you✔️ My potential plan for a free mini-course on nailing your niche—should I create it? Let me know!🚀 Ready to Get Clear on Your Niche?I’m thinking about creating a free, no-strings-attached mini-course to help you get crystal clear on what makes you unique as a coach and how to define your perfect niche. But I need to know if this is something you’d find valuable!💌 Let me know! Send an email to [email protected], drop me a message on LinkedIn, or DM me on your favourite platform. If enough of you raise your hands and say yes, please, I’ll make it happen. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe:If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes packed with coaching business insights. And if you know a coach who needs to hear this message, send this episode their way! 💜🔗 Want more support growing your coaching business?Check out The Coaching Business Academy – where I teach you how to attract ideal clients, create signature offers, and build a thriving coaching business. More details inside the episode!✨ If you loved this episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts – it helps us reach more coaches like you! Thanks for being part of my world! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gillmoakes.substack.com