178 | The Discovery Call That Doesn't Feel Like Selling

Have you ever come off a discovery call wondering why it didn’t lead anywhere, even though the conversation felt great? In this episode, Joanna shares why the best discovery calls don’t feel like selling at all. Instead, they feel like coaching. If you’ve ever worried about sounding pushy, over-explaining your offer, or freezing when it’s time to talk about price, this episode will help you approach discovery calls with more confidence, clarity, and integrity.Timestamps:00:00 - Discovery Calls Aren’t Selling02:00 - Preparing Before the Call03:45 - The Five-Part Structure06:05 - Reflecting the Gap08:10 - Making the Invitation09:20 - Common Discovery Call Mistakes10:45 - When They Need to Think About ItYour coaching skills are already your greatest sales skills. The more you trust them, the easier discovery calls become.Useful LinksLearn 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.