151 | The Moment You Almost Do the Thing (And Why You Stop)

Joanna Lott is a business coach for qualified coaches, and in this episode, Joanna explores the quiet moment just before action, the pause that looks harmless but quietly stalls momentum. She breaks down what’s really happening in that split second and how it shapes the growth of your business.Timestamps[00:00:00] The quiet pause before action[00:01:45] Why this isn’t a motivation problem[00:03:10] Never pausing momentum[00:05:20] Failure as experience, not proof[00:06:40] The three things the pause protects you from[00:07:50] Shortening the gap between knowing and doing[00:09:10] The question that changes everythingThis episode is for coaches who know what the next sensible step is in their business, but keep hesitating at the exact moment it matters most.This is about recognising the moment that keeps repeating, naming what’s really happening in your body and mind, and learning how to move anyway.Useful LinksJoin The Practice 2026 Cohort | Doors open once a year, and we start on 12 JanuaryLearn 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.