181 | Getting Qualified Coaches Their First Clients

Most coaches think they need a website, a bigger audience or months of content before they can sign a client. In this episode, I share exactly what I would do if I had to get my first five coaching clients all over again, using the lessons I’ve learned from building my own business and helping hundreds of qualified coaches do the same.Timestamps00:00 - What I’d Do Differently03:00 - The 30-Person List06:30 - Five Free Sessions09:00 - Your First Paid Client12:00 - The Social Media Myth14:00 - One Honest Conversation17:00 - Your First Five Clients PlanWhether you’ve just qualified as a coach or you’ve been stuck trying to attract clients for longer than you’d hoped, this episode will give you a practical, step-by-step plan to help you stop overthinking and start building momentum.Sometimes the simplest actions create the biggest breakthroughs. Your first clients don’t come from having everything perfect. They come from having the courage to start.Take the CEO Scorecard to find out where your business needs the most attention right now.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.