159: The Mindset Shift That Helps You Charge More with Coaching Clients - Listener's Choice

This will be a super short episode. And it’s part of the Smart Mindsets & Habits series. Also this is a LISTENER'S CHOICE episode meaning it's a favorite of coaches. Find the full transcript at prosperouscoach.com/159.I feel so honored that when I work with my clients I get to see them shift their mindset in ways that will help them succeed faster at this game called entrepreneurship.By the way, thinking of building your coaching business as a game is one way to take the pressure off and enjoy the journey.So the specific mindset I’m digging into today is about OWNING your right:·      Own your right to be in business for yourself·      Own your right to earn well·      Own your right to live the life you wantThat may sound odd. Let me explain.My Early Coaching Business Was An AlbatrossWhen I was new to my own coaching business I treated myself like I didn’t deserve to be in business, like I didn’t deserve to earn well and have the life I want. Here’s what I did instead:1.     I over-complicated my business model by offering way too many options to prospective clients. 2.     I undervalued myself and charged way too little to sustain my business. 3.     I over-delivered in every single way. 4.     I was too accommodating with my schedule.5.     I allowed late payments.6.     Ultimately, I didn’t think through what I wanted and plot a strategic course to get there.Bottom line … I was operating unconsciously in my coaching business. I was driven by a mindset that doesn’t go well with being the CEO of a business. Big mistake.A few years in, I realized that I had created a monster — a business that was complex, running me ragged and paying me poorly.Its part of the reason why I now teach coaches to create a Simple Coaching Business Model and to strategically grow their business from the get go.The Big Mindset Shift and 7 Actions to Charge Coaching Clients More and Get ItSo here’s the secret I want you to come away with from this episode … ACT AS IFAct as if you are already in high demand.There are 7 ways I can think of that will help you do this:1.     First decide what you want your life to be like.2.     Strategize every step of your business development to fit that vision.Go here to read the rest of the 7 ways to act as if you're already in high demand so you can charge and earn more as a coach ...