Growing Your Coaching Business in 2026: Insights from Géraldine Gauthier

Welcome to Meant for More: Elevated Business & Life with Kristina Gazi –the space for ambitious, growth-oriented individuals who know they’re meant to live, work, and grow at a higher level.Here, we explore what truly creates an aligned and expansive life. We go deeper into relationships, career, business, wealth, and wellness – blending grounded research, real conversations, and practical tools you can actually use on your journey.Today’s episode is a special one. Kristina is joined by her mentor, Géraldine Gauthier, Master Certified Coach and founder of GoMasterCoach, one of the most respected coaching academies in the world.Together, they unpack the coaching trends shaping 2026 – what’s evolving, what still matters, what aspiring and established coaches must understand, and how to build (and sustain) a thriving coaching business in a rapidly changing landscape.From identity shifts and confidence building, to niching, pricing, AI, outsourcing, and the systems that truly support growth – this conversation gives you a powerful, holistic look at what it takes to succeed in coaching today.Whether you’re newly certified, preparing to leave corporate, or ready to scale your practice, this episode is filled with insights that will expand your perspective and elevate the way you approach coaching and business.KEY TIMESTAMPS  00:00 – Welcome & why this conversation matters 01:00 – Géraldine’s journey + the frustration that led her to create GoMasterCoach 05:10 – The hardest part of starting a coaching business: identity shifts & multiple roles 07:30 – How to build “balanced” business seasons (and why balance looks different every year) 10:51 – The one thing she wishes she did earlier: outsourcing, delegation & energy management 13:18 – If you had to rebuild your business from zero — Géraldine’s first 3 steps 16:55 – What predicts success for new coaches: courage & deep self-awareness 21:57 – The biggest mistakes coaches make (and why hiding feels “safer”) 36:42 – Should new coaches niche down immediately? The real answer 51:38 – How coaches can leverage AI without losing their human edge 58:18 – What keeps her going: mission, purpose, and being a role model▶️ Connect with GéraldineLinkedIn: Search “Géraldine Gauthier GoMasterCoach” GoMasterCoach Academy: gomastercoach.com▶️ Connect with Kristina Instagram (Personal): @kristina_gazi_ Instagram (She’s Got a Business): @shesgotabusiness Facebook: She’s Got A Business Join community : https://nas.io/shes-got-a-businessIf this episode supported you, please:• Subscribe • Like the video • Comment your biggest takeaway • Share this episode with someone building a coaching business