174 | Motivation Isn't Enough: What Successful Coaches Do Instead - with Rebecca Liljendahl

What if consistency isn’t about discipline, but about designing habits for your real life? In this episode, Joanna speaks with habit specialist Rebecca Liljendahl about why we struggle to do the things we know would help us, and how to build habits that last even on our worst days.This episode is valuable for coaches who know what they need to do to grow their business, but struggle to stay consistent with visibility, marketing, self-care or follow-through.By the end of this conversation, you’ll understand why motivation alone isn’t enough, and how to create simple, realistic habits that support your business and your life.Timestamps00:00 - Why consistency feels hard02:30 - Rebecca’s habit story07:00 - The Habits Compass08:30 - Motivation, ability and prompts14:30 - Designing tiny habits16:00 - Unblocking resistance22:00 - Dopamine and distraction31:00 - Energy habitsCheck out Rebecca's websiteConnect with Rebecca on LinkedInUseful LinksDare Greatly in The Coaching Arena: In-person & Online mid-year Reset, 26, 29 June 2026Learn about The Business of Coaching programmeSignature Solution CourseDownload the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026)Free 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.