Coaching Business Spotlight - A Big Conversation of Soul and Strategy

Is building a coaching business supposed to be easy?Many coaches enter the industry believing that because coaching is their calling, the business side should feel natural, effortless, even “magical.” In this episode, Kat gently but honestly challenges that belief. She unpacks two persistent myths—first, that a coaching business should be easy to build, and second, that coaches don’t need support to succeed.Kat shares her 25+ years of experience to reveal a more grounded truth: building a coaching business is both deeply fulfilling and genuinely challenging. There are learning curves, failures, vulnerability, and time investment—but also joy, growth, and meaning. When coaches release unrealistic expectations and embrace both the “hard” and the “fun,” they create space for real, sustainable success.Key Takeaways:Building a coaching business is meaningful work, but not effortlessFailure is part of the process and leads to growth and clarityCoaches need support, mentorship, and continued learningBoth attraction and action are required to grow a businessLetting go of myths creates more freedom, resilience, and joy Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

What’s the difference between marketing and sales in a coaching business?Many coaches blur the line between marketing and sales, which can lead to confusion when one is working and the other isn’t. In this episode, Kat breaks down the clear distinction: marketing is how you get your message in front of people, while sales is the conversation that leads to a decision—and ultimately, a paid client.She introduces a powerful three-part framework—marketing, sales conversation, and the actual sale—and shares real-life examples to help you see how these pieces work together. You’ll also hear how to approach sales with integrity, how to focus on your client’s dream (not just your offer), and why your natural strengths matter more than trying to copy someone else’s style.If you’ve ever felt like “I’m showing up, but it’s not converting,” this episode will bring clarity and a grounded, soul-aligned way forward.Key Takeaways:Marketing gets attention, but sales conversations create clientsA “sample” experience builds trust and opens the door to salesSales is about your client’s dream—not your offerIntegrity in sales builds long-term trust and aligned clientsYour unique strengths shape how you sell bestResources Mentioned in This Episode:Free Resource: Coaching Consultations That Inspire & SellGet it here → https://souldrivensuccess.com/resources/Free Resource: Pricing Cheat SheetAvailable by request → Email: [email protected] Resource: The Essential Group Coaching GuidebookGet it here → https://souldrivensuccess.com/group-coaching-guidebook/ Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

How can coaches use storytelling to attract clients authentically?Storytelling is one of the most natural and effective ways to market your coaching business. In this episode, Kat shares how your personal experiences—both big and small—can become powerful teaching tools that inspire and connect with your audience. When you lead with truth, lessons, and transformation, your message becomes something people feel, not just read.Kat walks through real examples from her own life to show how stories create connection, build trust, and offer hope. She also reframes marketing as something deeper than selling—it's about enrolling people in a possibility for themselves and showing them what’s possible through your lived experience.Key TakeawaysYour personal stories are your most powerful marketing toolMarketing is simply sharing how you help people—nothing moreStories should teach, inspire, and connect to your client’s realityAuthenticity creates deeper trust than polished or “perfect” messagingHope and inspiration are the foundation of meaningful marketing Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of The Coaching Business Spotlight Show, Kat continues the theme of soul-driven action by walking through her Soul Search process in real time with coach Tara Wear. Together, they unpack procrastination, creative tension, self-doubt, and the pressure to “be special” — and transform it into heart-led clarity.If you’ve ever felt stuck finalizing a program, second-guessed your expertise, or spiraled into overthinking instead of creating, this conversation will feel deeply familiar. Kat demonstrates how to move from head-driven pressure to heart-centered action — and why your presence, lived experience, and self-trust matter more than perfection.Key TakeawaysCreative tension is normal when building something meaningful — it doesn’t mean you’re behind.The voice that says “it’s not special enough” is often just fear dressed up as strategy.Revisiting testimonials can reconnect you to your impact and reignite motivation.Heart-led creation produces more resonance than overthinking ever will.Your presence and lived experience are part of the offer — not just your content.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Tara Wear's Website: readytothriveco.comJoin the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, Kat introduces her powerful Soul Search framework — a 7-step process for taking action that feels aligned, energized, and deeply true to who you are.If you’re a coach who knows how to take action but sometimes feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure which action is actually right… this episode is for you. Kat breaks down how to move from reactive, fear-based doing into creative, soul-driven action that leads to sustainable success. This isn’t about hustling harder. It’s about aligning your actions with your intuition, imagination, and higher wisdom so your business grows in a way that feels good.Key TakeawaysSoul-driven action starts with clarity. Set the narrative first — what’s the real topic or focus?Shift into the positive before solving the problem. Your brain and energy respond differently when you start from what’s working.Name the negative — but don’t create from it. Acknowledge doubts and fears without letting them drive your decisions.Imagination is the bridge to aligned action. Generating 10–20 possible pathways opens creative, inspired momentum.Linear strategy + inner alignment = sustainable success. You need both structure and soul to build a thriving coaching business.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Soul Search by Kat Knecht - Available in paperback or for KindleSoul Search worksheets (available upon request - [email protected])Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, Kat explores one of the most powerful — and often overlooked — elements of growing a sustainable coaching business: the personal touch. Marketing isn’t just about visibility or tactics; it’s about relationships. Kat shares why meaningful, authentic connection is the foundation of both short-term results and long-term success.Through real stories from her own business, Kat illustrates how small, sincere outreach efforts can lead to referrals, collaborations, and opportunities years later. She walks listeners through practical, doable ways to build the personal touch into their marketing — without being salesy — and explains why consistency, intuition, and genuine care matter more than volume.Key TakeawaysMarketing your coaching business is a relational effort, not a transactional oneThe long game — nurturing real relationships — creates sustainable growthPersonal touch means authentic outreach, not automated follow-upsReferrals and collaborations grow naturally from sincere connectionConsistent, intuitive outreach builds momentum without burnoutResources Mentioned in This Episode:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, Kat kicks off a two-part focus on relational marketing — the kind of marketing that feels human, authentic, and aligned with who coaches are at their core. Speaking directly to coaches who feel resistance, fear, or dread around marketing, Kat reframes marketing not as selling, but as connection.Through personal stories from the early days of her business (and moments of recent challenge), Kat illustrates how relationship-based marketing has consistently sustained and grown her coaching practice. From personal outreach and one-on-one conversations to playing the long game of trust and connection, she reminds listeners that the most effective marketing skill coaches have is already in their wheelhouse: the ability to build meaningful relationships.This episode is both reassuring and practical — a permission slip to stop pushing and start connecting.Key Takeaways:Relationship-based marketing is the most effective marketing for coaches.Marketing doesn’t have to feel pushy or transactional to work.Personal touch matters — one conversation at a time builds momentum.The long game counts. Some relationships turn into clients years later.Connection fuels energy. Relational marketing re-energizes you and your business.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this New Year episode, Kat invites listeners to shift the spotlight inward. Before goals, strategies, or growth plans, she asks one essential question: who do you want to be this year? Through deeply personal stories, Kat explores visioning as a lived, embodied practice—one that includes intuition, patience, and trust through challenges.Kat shares three powerful real-life stories that illustrate how visions unfold over time, often with obstacles, detours, and inner clearing along the way. Whether it’s money goals, relationships, or career transitions, this episode reminds coaches that visioning isn’t about forcing outcomes—it’s about aligning with the experiences, feelings, and way of being that truly matter.Key TakeawaysVisioning works best when you focus on experience and being, not just outcomesFeeling into a vision can be more powerful than attaching timelinesChallenges don’t mean your vision is wrong—they’re often part of the unfoldingClearing inner blocks is essential once you start taking aligned actionPersonal fulfillment fuels sustainable business growthResources Mentioned in This Episode:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this New Year kickoff episode, Kat invites listeners to shift the spotlight inward and create a vision that honors both their business and their whole self. Through three powerful stories — a family-centered dream that manifested magically, a client’s love story guided by clarity and courage, and Curtis’s career transformation — she shows how intuition, inner alignment, and action work together to bring visions to life.Kat walks listeners through the deeper layers of visioning: tuning into your feelings, exploring the personal experiences you crave, clearing internal blocks, and allowing your being — not just your doing — to guide your path. This episode is a soulful reminder that when you align with who you truly want to be, your coaching business evolves naturally.Key TakeawaysYour personal vision fuels your business vision. Who you are shapes everything you create.Pay attention to the “click.” When a vision resonates deeply, intuition often leads the way.Manifestation includes magic and challenges. Obstacles don’t mean you’re off track — they’re part of the evolution.Clear your internal blocks. Even the strongest vision can be slowed by fears or outdated patterns.Focus on your being, not just your goals. How you want to feel and show up is the foundation for everything you build.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Upcoming Free Workshop:Monday, January 12, 2026 — Evolve Your Coaching Business with a VisionJoin the free community + register here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/evolve-your-coaching-business-with-a-vision-93083571Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, Kat walks coaches through the 10-step Soul Driven Success Visioning Process — a powerful yearly ritual she has refined over two decades. Building on last episode's “Year in Review,” this conversation dives deep into how to intentionally craft a 2026 vision rooted in alignment, positive momentum, and soul-level truth.Kat breaks down each of the 10 steps with stories, examples, and practical prompts to help coaches release the past, elevate the positive, access their future selves, and design a vision that’s grounded, meaningful, and doable. She also shares details about upcoming workshops and how to access her guided visualization and visioning course inside the Soul Driven Success Community.Key TakeawaysStart by clearing your energetic field. Reviewing the past is powerful, but Kat emphasizes the importance of a letting-go ritual so old failures and negative self-talk don’t leak into your new vision.Seed your vision with what’s already working. Instead of inventing goals from scratch, build on strengths, wins, and positive momentum you already have.Visualization unlocks deeper wisdom. Kat shares how future-self visualizations revealed truths she couldn’t have logically known — and how this practice pulls your vision forward.Experiences matter more than outcomes. Instead of obsessing over numbers, define the experience you want: how your business and life will feel.Action becomes easier with structure. Vision boards, written vision stories, and the Soul Search Process create ongoing alignment and help you stay in consistent, soul-led action all year.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Upcoming Free Workshop:Monday, January 12, 2026 — Evolve Your Coaching Business with a VisionJoin the free community + register here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/evolve-your-coaching-business-with-a-vision-93083571Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, Kat kicks off a brand-new visioning series designed to help coaches enter the new year feeling grounded, inspired, and aligned. She shares the origin story of her own “Year in Review” ritual and explains why this reflective practice is essential for creating a meaningful, soul-driven vision. Kat walks listeners through her three-part framework—Highlights, Lowlights, and Insights—and shows how this powerful process clears space, heals old energy, and lays the foundation for a more intentional and inspired year ahead.She also reveals practical ways to conduct your own review using calendars, photos, journals, conversations, and rituals. Kat invites the community to join two free Visioning Workshops in December and January and shares how the upcoming 21-Day Challenge helps bring new visions to life.Key TakeawaysVisioning begins with reflection—to create an inspiring year ahead, you must first acknowledge and integrate the year behind you.Highlights, Lowlights, and Insights is a simple, profound framework for understanding what shaped your year.Lowlights hold gold—compassionate review of challenges and failures reveals growth, wisdom, and new direction.Using calendars, photos, journals, and conversations helps spark memories and deepen insight during the review process.A letting-go ritual clears emotional residue and prepares you to build a fresh, aligned vision for the coming year.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Upcoming Free Workshops:Monday, December 15, 2025 — Your Soul Driven Business Vision: Year in Review - Join the free community + register here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/your-soul-driven-business-vision-year-in-review-93083552Monday, January 12, 2026 — Evolve Your Coaching Business with a Vision - Join the free community + register here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/evolve-your-coaching-business-with-a-vision-93083571Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-kn Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this encore episode, Kat Knecht shares a powerful story from her book "Evolve Your Coaching Business" that reveals how to make smart money decisions as a coach. Using an unexpected analogy from her early life helping run a fruit-growing business, Kat shows how creativity, curiosity, and a clear niche can turn challenges into thriving success. She breaks down real numbers on what new and experienced coaches can expect to earn, how long it typically takes to build a profitable business, and the mindset shifts that make all the difference.Key Takeaways:Your coaching income evolves as your business does — expect growth in stages, not overnight.Finding your niche is the “high-quality fruit” of coaching — it determines your success.Market research and curiosity open doors to opportunity you can’t see from the inside.Treat your coaching practice like a business, not just a service; track income, expenses, and projections.Mindset matters as much as strategy — stress about money blocks creativity and client connection.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this special panel episode, Kat Knecht gathers three members of her Soul Driven Success community — Ronda Colavito, Todd Karges, and David Baillie — to unpack insights from the 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study. Together, they explore what the data reveals about the coaching industry’s rapid growth, rising professional standards, and evolving business landscape. From global trends to pricing insights and the growing importance of niching, this lively conversation offers practical wisdom for both new and seasoned coaches building thriving, soul-led businesses.Key Takeaways:The coaching profession is booming. The ICF study shows record-breaking global growth, with an average 13–15% increase—outpacing even the stock market.Business acumen matters. Coaches are recognizing the need for marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship skills alongside strong coaching credentials.Niching is essential. Successful coaches are narrowing their focus to specific audiences or combining multiple niches (e.g., executive + ADHD coaching) to stand out.Diversified services are rising. Beyond 1:1 coaching, many are expanding into training, facilitation, consulting, and mentoring to serve clients more holistically.Professionalism and tech are shaping the future. Clients increasingly value certification (especially PCC-level) and expect tech-savvy, seamless business systems.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:2025 ICF Global Coaching Study (commissioned by International Coaching Federation and conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers). Purchase the latest report here: https://coachingfederation.org/resources/research/global-coaching-study/Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, host Kat Knecht dives into the world of group coaching—what it is, why it works, and how it can help coaches grow their impact and their businesses. Drawing from her personal journey, Kat shares how her first book club experiment turned into a bedrock for her coaching career and how group coaching creates unique opportunities for connection, transformation, and community. She explores the different types of group coaching, the power of shared learning, and the practical steps to design and market your own program.Whether you're just beginning to consider offering groups or ready to refine your approach, this episode is packed with insights to help you create experiences that are both fulfilling and financially sustainable.Key Takeaways:Kat's first experiment with group coaching began as a book club and revealed how coaching adds depth, intimacy, and impact.The difference between group coaching (individual growth in a group setting) and team coaching (working toward a shared goal).Two main types of group coaching structures: curriculum-based and process-oriented.Why niching down is essential for creating successful, engaging, and marketable group offers.How to start simple, test your ideas, and let group coaching become a natural extension of your coaching business.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:FREE Group Coaching Mastery Workshop - Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11am - 12:30 pm PT. Join the free Soul Driven Success Community and sign up here -> https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/group-coaching-mastery-workshopJoin the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of Coaching Business Spotlight, Kat and Curtis dive into what it really means to create soul driven success. They share their personal stories, insights, and a practical framework they call the Success Cycle—a process you can track through your own life to discover how you naturally create success.Kat and Curtis reveal that success isn’t about copying someone else’s formula—it’s about identifying your unique patterns, embracing the challenges, and staying true to what feels aligned for you. From childhood Halloween contests to career shifts, they show how honoring your authentic cycle leads to sustainable, fulfilling growth in both business and life.Key Takeaways:Soul Driven Success blends inner wisdom with real-world results—when you align purpose with tangible action, you create authentic impact.Each person has a Success Cycle, a repeatable pattern of how you naturally succeed; tracking past wins helps you recognize yours.Success always includes challenges—moments of frustration, waiting, or doing tasks outside your strength zone are part of the journey.Support and community are essential—success isn’t built in isolation, but by reaching out and making the process your own.Magic happens when you stay connected to your deeper purpose, follow what feels good, and say “yes” to aligned opportunities.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

This week on the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, Kat wraps up the Harvest Series with a powerful conversation with relationship coach Arjan Makar. Together, they explore how romantic relationships can become one of the deepest paths to self-discovery—and how coaching can help clients navigate connection, independence, and intuition without judgment.Arjan also steps into a live Soul Search coaching session to reflect on her own business. You’ll hear how she’s leaning into her passion for group coaching, the unique value she brings to creating safe and courageous spaces, and her vision for helping clients access intuition in ways that spark real transformation. If you’ve ever wondered how to clarify your niche, expand your offerings, or grow your coaching business in alignment with your gifts, this episode is full of insight and inspiration.Key TakeawaysHow to define your coaching niche with focus, problem, and passionWhy romantic relationships often become the most powerful arena for self-growthThe two extremes many clients face: over-bonding vs. over-protectingWhy coaching isn’t about fixing but about deepening self-knowledgeThe importance of creating safe, courageous, and fun group spacesHow grief and intuition play essential roles in healthy relationshipsArjan’s journey from massage teacher to relationship coach and group leaderThe value of normalizing challenges instead of judging themHow intuitive exercises can spark transformation in group coachingA behind-the-scenes look at Kat’s Soul Search process for business clarityResources Mentioned in This EpisodeConnect with Arjan: https://www.arjanmakar.com/ and email [email protected] the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, Kat continues her fall “Harvest Series” with a heartfelt exploration of what it really means to prepare for, believe in, and step into your harvest season. Drawing from her early years in the fruit business, Kat shares how investing time, money, and faith before the payoff shaped her understanding of business growth. She shows how the lessons of planting, nurturing, and waiting for fruit apply directly to building a coaching business.Kat also introduces the transformative practice of “acting as if”—aligning mindset and actions with the belief that success is on its way. Through personal stories of overcoming fear, seizing opportunities, and being ready when harvest moments arrive, Kat guides coaches to embrace visioning, belief, and boldness in their business journey. Whether you’re waiting for clients, contracts, or opportunities, this episode will help you recognize and prepare for your own harvest time.Key Takeaways:The fruit business as a metaphor for building a coaching business: plant, nurture, wait, then harvest.Why long-term vision and patience are essential for sustainable success.The mindset shift of “acting as if” and how it changes both energy and action.How faith and belief open the door to manifesting opportunities.The importance of being ready when opportunities (“fruit”) arrive.Personal story: moving past fear of public speaking by acting as if she was already confident.Harvesting requires bold action and getting out of your comfort zone.Rest is crucial, but harvest seasons demand focused, concentrated energy.How to identify what you want to harvest in your coaching business in the next two months.Mindset and internal readiness are just as important as external preparation.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this kickoff to the fall “Harvest Time” series, Kat teams up with her husband and business partner, Curtis, to unpack the Four Stages of a Coaching Business. Using a personal health journey as a powerful analogy, Kat illustrates why an accurate “diagnosis” of your business stage is critical to growth. Without it, you risk wasting time, energy, and resources on activities that don’t match where you truly are.Kat walks listeners through each stage — from Coach in Training to Legacy — explaining the focus, goals, and common pitfalls of each. Curtis offers valuable insights on aligning your efforts with your current stage to build confidence, avoid burnout, and grow a sustainable coaching business. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, this episode will help you pinpoint your stage and retool your activities for maximum impact.Key TakeawaysWhy September–November is a prime time for attracting coaching clients.The importance of accurately identifying your current stage of business.Kat’s personal health story as an analogy for business misdiagnosis.The Four Stages of a Coaching Business:Coach in Training – Mastering skills, exploring niche, and building credibility.Startup – Focusing on business development, marketing, and sales foundations.Sustainable Success – Scaling, refining systems, and creating dependable income.Legacy – Expanding influence, building authority, and long-term impact.Common mistakes: Skipping the startup phase or overinvesting in more training instead of business building.How misaligned activities (like launching a podcast too soon) can slow growth.The role of marketing, sales calls, and freebies in each stage.Why sustainable success requires delegation, support, and continual evolution.The “80/20” focus rule — 80% of activities should align with your current stage, 20% can be creative or future-focused.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeFour Stages of a Coaching Business Quiz & Download – Available at https://souldrivensuccess.comJoin the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Kat wraps up her "Back to Basics" summer series by diving deep into a topic that's often overlooked in the hustle of running a coaching business: intentional time off. She shares her personal and professional insights into why creating space through business retreats, CEO time, and true downtime is not a luxury—but a necessity for long-term success and sustainability.Kat explains the power of unplugging, nourishing the soul, and stepping outside the daily grind to gain fresh perspective and tap into your creativity and vision. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or just ready for your next level, this episode offers practical guidance and inspiration for designing a rhythm in your business that fuels your purpose, productivity, and joy.Key Takeaways:Why business retreats are essential—not optional—for coaches who want to grow sustainablyHow intentional non-working time leads to fresh insight, energy, and creativityThe difference between a vacation and a business retreat (and why both matter)Creative ways to structure your own solo retreat for maximum impactHow Kat used business retreats to write her book Evolve Your Coaching BusinessTips for setting up your retreat space and shutting off work modeThe importance of CEO time, creative time, and vision time in your weekly calendarWhy intentional downtime (not just being "off work") is the secret sauce to resilienceKat’s story of creating the “Downtime Hotel” and what it taught her about self-nourishmentHow to plan your next retreat now—even if it’s just down the roadResources Mentioned in This Episode:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this insightful episode of the summer “Back to Basics” series, Kat welcomes Charlie Jett—veteran coach, Harvard MBA, and submarine-force officer turned business strategist. Together, they tackle a persistent myth in the coaching world: that once you’re certified, clients will come calling. Spoiler alert—they won’t.Kat and Charlie break down the practical realities of building a coaching business, focusing on what truly creates success: defining your niche, communicating value, creating connections, and playing the long game. With warmth and candor, they discuss the mindset shift required for coaches to go from struggling to thriving—while staying aligned with their mission to help others.Key Takeaways:Coaching certification doesn’t guarantee clients; marketing and messaging do.Clients don’t buy credentials—they invest in solutions to their problems.A clear, specific niche makes connecting with ideal clients much easier.You must know where to find your ideal clients and how to speak their language.Market your coaching through honest storytelling and real human connection.Free consultations offer potential clients a valuable taste of what coaching can provide.Always ask for referrals, even when a client doesn’t say yes right away.Don’t rely on a single method of marketing—experiment and track what works.Give yourself time to build your business like any other profession.Measure your outreach efforts—what gets measured gets managed.About Charlie Jett—Charlie Jett is a certified professional co-active coach (CPCC), internationally credentialed PCC, and certified Positive Intelligence coach (CPQC). He specializes in career strategy, skill development, Positive Intelligence, and guiding coaches through CTI certification.A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with an MBA from Harvard Business School, Charlie brings deep expertise from his multifaceted career, which spans executive coaching, entrepreneurship, top-level executive search, and military service as a nuclear submarine officer. He is also a best-selling author of three career-focused books and serves in leadership roles with the Harvard Business School Club of Chicago.Charlie's website: https://charliejettcoaching.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliejett/Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Kat's free training "Consultations That Inspire and Sell" available here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/resources/Join the free Soul Dr Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, Kat kicks off her summer series, “Back to the Basics,” by diving into a foundational principle from her "Evolve Your Coaching Business" course—the 75/25 rule. She shares how this simple mindset shift can help coaches stay empowered, take ownership, and stay out of victim mode when building their businesses. Drawing inspiration from music and personal stories, Kat weaves together coaching insight, business strategy, and soulful encouragement.She also explores how to prepare for opportunities, cultivate meaningful connections, and create a rhythm in your coaching business that is spacious and sustainable. Whether you’re just starting out or recalibrating your efforts, this episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and return to the practices that truly move the needle—on your terms.Key Takeaways:The 75/25 Rule: 75% of your effort fuels your business; the other 25% comes from outside support.Don't rely on the “man from the magazine”—external recognition won't sustain your business alone.Preparation meets opportunity: be ready before the visibility moment arrives.Always be creating your own opportunities rather than waiting for them.Practice personal-touch marketing by reaching out to individuals and organizations.Use a win-win approach—offer value when seeking promotional partnerships.Cultivate long-game relationships that can yield future business.Build a rhythm that includes marketing, delivery, creativity, and rest.Slow, spacious business-building creates deeper, more present connections.Take regular vacations to recharge your personal and professional energy.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] workshop "Coaching with Confidence" on Monday, July 28. More info in the free Soul Driven Success community for coaches.Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this heartfelt episode, Kat Knecht explores the power and evolution of dreaming—personally and professionally—as a coach. Inspired by a birthday gathering with her Alchemy Circle and a thought-provoking question about living her “wildest dream,” Kat reflects on the dreams that have come true in her life, from building her coaching business to creating a joyful and fulfilling life aligned with her values.Kat invites listeners to reconsider what “wildest dreams” really mean. She shares how some dreams are bold and magical, while others are quieter and deeply personal—often containing challenges that call us to grow. Through stories from her life and coaching practice, she offers inspiration and coaching wisdom to help fellow coaches reconnect with their dreams and consciously create a life and business that reflect their authentic selves.Key Takeaways:Summer is an ideal season for dreaming and reconnecting with your vision.Dreams evolve—what once seemed “wild” may now be your reality.The visioning process has been Kat’s go-to tool for creating a values-aligned life for over 25 years.Building a coaching business is a dream come true for many—offering fulfillment, flexibility, and freedom.Challenges, pain, and growth are natural parts of fulfilling any dream.Redefining dreams to include limitations can lead to deeper satisfaction.Saying "no" is often a critical part of consciously creating what you truly want.Fulfilling dreams requires support—you don't have to (and shouldn’t) go it alone.Your dream business should reflect your authentic self and values—not someone else’s path or pace.Summer dreaming can be short-term and seasonal—ask yourself what dream you want to bring to life right now.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Upcoming offerings:Summer Dreaming Workshop21-Day ChallengeYearlong Program: From Training or Startup to Sustainable SuccessSchedule a complimentary consultation with Kat here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/contact/Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: h Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this insightful solo episode, Kat Knecht continues her spring series, “Cleaning Out the Closet of Your Business,” by diving deep into the often-overlooked relationship between time management and energy alignment. Drawing inspiration from the ancient yin and yang philosophy, Kat explores how balancing intuitive, feminine energy with goal-driven, masculine energy can create a more spacious, effective, and soul-aligned approach to managing your coaching business.Through personal stories, coaching strategies, and hands-on exercises, Kat illustrates how honoring your top values and intentionally structuring your time can lead to more joy, flow, and success. Whether you’re deep in marketing mode or struggling to find time for what really matters, this episode is packed with practical wisdom to help you reimagine your schedule and reclaim your time.Key Takeaways:Why balancing yin (intuitive) and yang (task-driven) energy is essential for coachesThe importance of consistently scheduling marketing tasks (and their prep time)A strategy to analyze past successes and reverse-engineer the steps that workedHow to align your calendar with your highest values and long-term visionThe powerful metaphor of the “rocks and sand” time management exerciseA call to focus on non-urgent but important tasks for real business growthHow to use vision and values to guide scheduling and avoid burnoutWhy honoring joy, family, and legacy can be game-changers in your calendarTips to avoid time sinks and stay aligned with your goals and energyEncouragement to experiment with your values as a time management frameworkResources Mentioned in This EpisodeCourses at the Soul Driven Success Business Academy:Evolve Your Coaching Business Course (includes lesson on the yin and yang of time management)Soul Strategy Vision CourseLearn more about Soul Driven Success Business Academy courses and programs -- email [email protected] the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this insightful episode, Kat Knecht shares a powerful metaphor that has shaped both her personal and professional growth: cleaning out the closet—specifically, the “business closet.” Kat kicks off a new, more community-centered direction for the podcast by sharing a foundational story from her book "Evolve Your Coaching Business," one that sparked a major turning point in her coaching journey.Listeners are guided through the reflective process of examining what’s working, what’s not, and what treasures may be hiding in plain sight in their coaching business. With warmth, humor, and wisdom, Kat encourages coaches to pause, reflect, and realign with the strategies and activities that truly light them up—and generate results. Whether you're just starting out or working toward sustainable success, this episode offers a soulful structure to spark real change.Key Takeaways“Cleaning out your business closet” is a metaphor for assessing and realigning with what works in your business.The concept originated from Kat’s personal ritual of decluttering and translated into her business strategy.Kat reads a story from her book "Evolve Your Coaching Business" (available free to community members).The act of reflecting on joyful vs. painful activities can uncover buried treasures and business clarity.Kat shares a pivotal story about discovering her love and talent for leading from the front of the room.She explains how that realization led to running her own networking group and becoming a front-of-room leader.The transition from startup to sustainable success is a key focus of her academy and her coaching.Coaches are encouraged to take a full day (or two) to “clean out” their business using reflective questions.Kat emphasizes that this process not only clears the path but often reveals gaps—like missing support roles—that can accelerate growth.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeFree PDF of Kat’s book "Evolve Your Coaching Business." Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Coaching Business Closet Exercise: Available inside the community or by request via email: [email protected] more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Fa Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this insightful episode, Kat dives into one of the most underestimated yet powerful tools in your coaching business toolkit: your mindset. Building on her recent annual marketing workshop, Kat shares how tangled thinking is often the biggest barrier coaches face—not a lack of skill or knowledge. She explains how untangling your thoughts can help you get clear on what you want and unlock aligned action, whether you're tackling social media, deciding whether to start a blog or podcast, or trying to “get clients.”Using a real-life story about shopping for sofa tables (yes, really!), Kat illustrates how clarity and focus change everything—from online searches to business strategy. She also walks listeners through a practical, interactive exercise to clear up confusion and get traction in the areas that feel murky or overwhelming.Key TakeawaysWhy mindset is the first thing Kat addresses in her marketing workshops.The concept of “tangled thinking” and how it quietly sabotages your success.A real-world example of how untangling thoughts helped Kat find the perfect furniture—and how it relates to finding aligned action in your business.A step-by-step framework to identify what you want, what you don’t want, and what you already have.Why being vague or scattered in your thinking leads to stuck energy and poor results.How to use your “want/don’t want” list to clarify your strategy—especially in marketing.Kat’s personal approach to answering the #1 question coaches ask: “How do I get clients?”The importance of taking small, bold actions—even if they feel outside your comfort zone.The connection between clear intention and getting support or resources (like using AI or a VA).How to request Kat’s free “Untangle Your Thinking” exercise—and why you’ll want to share it with your clients too.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeFree Resource: “Untangle Your Thinking” exercise — email [email protected] or use the contact form at souldrivensuccess.comBook: The Soul Search by Kat Knecht and Curtis KnechtJoin the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldriven Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this insightful episode, Kat is joined by her husband and business partner, Curtis, to unpack one of the foundational concepts in their Soul Driven Success Business Academy: the Four Stages of a Coaching Business. Together, they dive deep into how understanding these stages can create more ease, confidence, and traction in your business journey. Kat reflects on how this framework has not only shaped her own evolution but has also helped many clients find clarity and success by aligning their actions with their current stage.The conversation is rich with personal stories, lessons learned from doing things out of order, and encouraging reminders that growth is a process. Curtis brings his grounded wisdom and relatable humor to highlight the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship—especially in the early stages. Whether you're just getting started or wondering if you're ready to scale, this episode will help you pinpoint where you are and what’s most important right now to grow your coaching business with soul and strategy.Key TakeawaysThe four stages of a coaching business are: Coach-in-Training, Startup, Sustainable Success, and Legacy.Skipping stages often leads to burnout, confusion, or lack of results—and can erode your confidence.The Coach-in-Training stage is all about learning, experimenting, and not putting pressure on yourself to monetize immediately.Startup is the most challenging and essential phase; expect it to take 2–3 years to gain real traction.Avoid fancy branding and software early on; instead, focus on simple, foundational business-building tasks.Financial planning is crucial—having another source of income can take the pressure off and support sustainable growth.Sustainable Success brings in consistent clients and income and opens the door for fun expansions like workshops, group programs, and books.Not every coach needs to pursue the Legacy phase; success can be defined on your own terms.Legacy is about scalable impact, whether through content, structure, or social reach—but only if it’s aligned with your purpose.Investing in mentorship and step-by-step support is key at every stage, especially when you're ready to grow.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeJoin the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Free Quiz + eBook: https://souldrivensuccess.com – Take the quiz to identify your current stage and get the free ebookLearn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, Kat Knecht dives deep into one of her favorite topics: marketing your coaching business. With a blend of wisdom, storytelling, and real talk, Kat explores how coaches can market authentically—balancing the powerful promise of transformation with the reality that real growth takes time and effort.Plus, Kat introduces her free “Activate Your Marketing” workshop and 21-Day Challenge, inviting listeners to focus on one goal this spring to ignite their business growth.Key TakeawaysWhy marketing a coaching business requires a fine balance of hope and honestyThe difference between selling transformation vs. selling quick-fix promisesHow to stay in integrity while being persuasive and effectiveWhy coaching is not a quick fix—and how to communicate that in your messagingThe story of the “ugly pears” and how it illustrates powerful, joy-filled marketingHow to find and share your core message as a coachThe importance of integrating your unique background and niche into your brandWhat makes spring the perfect season to activate your marketingHow taking one small, focused action each day builds real momentumWhy community, support, and consistency are essential to long-term business successResources Mentioned in This EpisodeKat's free "Activate Your Marketing" workshop on April 14, 2025 at 11 am - 12:30 pm PT. Email [email protected] for details or to register.Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

Success in your coaching business isn’t just about having a vision—it’s about creating processes that make that vision a reality. In this episode, Kat Knecht dives deep into how processes keep your coaching business moving forward. Drawing from personal experiences, including a life-changing lesson from relationship expert Harville Hendrix, Kat explores why it’s not the problem, it’s the process that matters. She shares insights on client enrollment, marketing, financial organization, personal well-being, and planning, offering actionable strategies to stop getting stuck and start building sustainable success.Key TakeawaysShift your focus from problems to processes that keep your business in motion.Trust that a process exists for any challenge—you may just need to discover it.Client enrollment is a process, not a one-time task. Set up steps to attract, engage, and sign new clients.Marketing and social media strategies should be aligned with your personality and built into an ongoing process.Financial organization is key—have systems for tracking income, expenses, and business growth.Your well-being as a coach matters! Create processes for self-care, mindset shifts, and work-life balance.Planning should balance structure and spontaneity—set goals but allow room for creativity.Identify missing steps in your current process and make adjustments instead of giving in to frustration.Resources mentioned in this episode:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

Success isn’t just about external achievements; it’s about aligning with your deepest desires and navigating the inevitable challenges that come with growth.Today’s episode is all about fear — why it arises when we go after our dreams, how to recognize when it’s holding us back, and how to shift from fear-based paralysis to empowered action. Kat shares personal stories, insights, and practical strategies to help you break through self-doubt and take the next step toward your goals. Whether you’re launching a coaching business, raising your prices, or stepping into a new opportunity, this conversation will inspire you to embrace the journey with confidence.Key Takeaways:Why fear is a natural part of achieving meaningful goalsThe difference between fear and phenomenon (new territory vs. limiting beliefs)How to recognize when fear is blocking you from progressThe truth behind fear-based thoughts like “I don’t know enough” or “It’s too risky”How small, consistent action can reduce fear and build confidenceThe role of courage and faith in business and personal growthReal-life experiences of overcoming fear—from writing a book to starting a podcastWhy failure is part of the process and how to reframe it as learningA powerful exercise to separate fear from facts and take strategic actionA 7-day challenge to help you step outside your comfort zone and move forwardResources mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, host Kat Knecht is joined by her husband and business partner Curtis Knecht as they explore the balance between playing the long game and implementing a short-term plan in your coaching business. They discuss the importance of having a vision while staying adaptable to change. Kat shares her journey of building a thriving coaching career, emphasizing the need to stay committed to long-term goals while making practical, strategic decisions in the short term.Curtis, who initially resisted planning, shares his transformation from avoiding structure to embracing the power of flexible planning. Together, they discuss the role of visioning, pivoting in response to challenges, and how planning—when done right—can bring clarity, ease, and even creativity to your business. Whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned coach, this episode will help you see planning in a new light and empower you to take inspired action toward your long-term success.Key Takeaways:The importance of balancing long-term vision with short-term actionable steps.How Kat’s early coaching business strategy involved financial planning to create stability.Curtis' resistance to planning and how he shifted his mindset over time.Why planning should be flexible and allow for unexpected challenges and opportunities.The power of pivoting—how economic downturns and life events shaped their coaching business.How having a structured plan reduces stress and allows for more creativity and presence in the moment.The value of having an accountability partner, team, or coach to refine and adjust plans.Strategies for making planning feel energizing rather than restrictive.The importance of celebrating progress and acknowledging when you've achieved your long-term vision.Why planning ahead can save time, money, and mental energy in the long run.Resources mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the Evolve Your Coaching Business course and other offerings -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight, we dive deep into what it means to navigate the realities of running a coaching business when "life happens." Host, Kat Knecht, reflects on personal stories and professional lessons learned the hard way, offering actionable strategies to keep your coaching business thriving amid unexpected challenges. From creative planning techniques to staying connected with your goals, this episode is packed with wisdom for both the strategic and soulful sides of your coaching practice.The conversation emphasizes the importance of having systems in place, integrating life and business planning, and maintaining momentum through inspired action—even if that means pausing intentionally. With practical tips and soulful insights, this episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to align their vision with sustainable action in 2025 and beyond.Key Takeaways:Preparing for Life's Interruptions: Acknowledge that "life happens" and develop systems to keep your business running smoothly when unexpected events occur.The Importance of Planning: Craft a creative, flexible planning system that integrates your personal and professional goals.Lessons from Experience: Kat shares how neglecting business continuity during a challenging time led to a loss of clients and a hard-earned restart.Creative Planning Tools: Explore tools like vision boards, magnet boards, and messy project planners to make planning both productive and inspiring.Time Blocking for Reflection: Schedule regular check-ins to assess your plan, ensuring it stays alive and aligned with your values and goals.Inspired Action: Keep moving forward with intention, whether by taking bold steps or pausing to regroup.Soulful Planning Techniques: Incorporate practices like journaling, dancing, and meandering to access creative solutions and stay connected to your vision.Staying Connected with Clients: Maintain regular communication with your clients, even during life transitions, to sustain relationships and trust.Vision Mapping: Break your annual vision into smaller, actionable steps, and calendarize them to stay on track.Joyful Business Integration: Embrace the joy of a balanced life where your coaching business supports both your work and personal fulfillment.Resources mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the Soul Strategy Vision Course, the 21-Day Challenge and other offerings -- email [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: h Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this inspiring episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, host Kat Knecht explores the transformative power of visioning and the role it plays in personal and professional growth. Drawing from personal anecdotes, she illustrates how creating a vision can act as a guiding light, providing clarity, motivation, and alignment with one’s deeper values and desires. Kat shares her own journey of manifesting her dream home and highlights the importance of listening to intuition, overcoming fear, and staying connected to a bigger picture.The episode also explores how visioning can enhance the coaching experience, both for coaches and their clients. Kat emphasizes the value of partnerships and community in amplifying the energy and insights necessary to bring a vision to life. Listeners are encouraged to embrace visioning as an ongoing practice that fuels success in their coaching businesses and personal lives.Key TakeawaysThe power of visioning lies in its ability to align your actions with your values and desires.Sharing your vision with trusted partners or communities can amplify guidance and inspiration.Visioning is not a one-time exercise but an evolving process that provides clarity and direction.Fear and limiting beliefs are natural parts of pursuing big goals—acknowledge them but keep moving forward.Coaching relationships can act as powerful entities for manifesting clients' visions.Manifesting involves taking consistent, inspired actions while staying open to possibilities.Creating a vision for your coaching business helps set a clear path for success and sustainability.Building a supportive team or community is crucial for achieving long-term goals.Trusting the process, even when challenges arise, is essential for personal and professional growth.Visioning exercises, such as vision boards and journaling, can be effective tools for goal setting and reflection.Resources mentioned in this episode:Soul Driven Success Community: https://souldrivensuccess.com/membership/For questions or more information: [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this second installment of their Visioning series, Kat and Curtis Knecht guide listeners through creating powerful intentions and goals for the new year. Building on the "Year in Review" exercise from the previous episode, they share actionable steps for designing a vision that is both inspiring and achievable. This episode emphasizes blending soulful imagination with practical goal-setting strategies to lay the foundation for success in the upcoming year.Kat and Curtis share personal insights and examples from their coaching journey, offering tips on setting intentions, crafting a vision board, and turning dreams into reality. Whether you’re a coach or entrepreneur, this episode provides the tools to align your vision with meaningful habits and actionable plans.In this episode, Kat and Curtis talk about:-- Setting Intentions: How to create an energetic mantra to guide your year with focus and clarity.Doable but Stretch Goals: Why goals should inspire excitement and challenge, but remain achievable.Visualization Exercise: Harnessing the power of imagination to shape your goals and uncover inner wisdom.The Role of Values: Embedding high values in your vision to ensure alignment with your true self.Operating Principles: A new layer to visioning that incorporates actionable values and guiding principles.Vision Boards: Tips for creating visual reminders of your goals, using a mix of literal and symbolic images.Yes and No Lists: Identifying what you’ll embrace and leave behind to stay focused and intentional.Mapping It Out: Structuring your vision into quarters or actionable sequences for clarity.Building Habits: Creating consistent practices to make your vision a reality throughout the year.Upcoming Workshop: A live session on January 13th at 11:00 AM Pacific for hands-on visioning guidance.This episode equips you with the insights and tools to dream big, set meaningful goals, and start the new year with purpose and direction. Don’t miss the final part of this series on January 16!Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Workshop -- Evolve Your Coaching Business with a Vision -- is on January 13, 2025 at 11:00 am Pacific. Join the Soul Driven Success community and register here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/spaces/9099329/eventsFor questions or more information: [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/ Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, host Kat Knecht is joined by her husband and business partner, Curtis Knecht, as they explore the art and power of visioning. In the first part of a three-part series, they share insights from over two decades of honing their visioning process. They delve into the balance between dreaming big and creating actionable, fulfilling goals while addressing common misconceptions about visioning.The conversation emphasizes the importance of reflecting on past successes and failures to gain clarity and set meaningful intentions. With practical tips and thought-provoking strategies, this episode lays the groundwork for listeners to begin their year-end reflection and prepare for a transformative new year.Tune in to the next episode on January 2, 2025, for Part 2!In this episode, Kat and Curtis talk about:The importance of a vision: Why starting with a clear vision of your goals leads to a more fulfilling journey.Misconceptions about visioning: Dreaming too big without action or keeping goals too linear can hinder success.Highlights and lowlights: How reflecting on both the successes and failures of the past year provides valuable insights.Creating a year-in-review ritual: Practical steps to assess your past year through photos, calendars, and personal records.Burn and release exercise: A physical and symbolic way to let go of old patterns and failures, making space for new growth.Begin with the end in mind: How aligning with a future vision sets a purposeful direction for the year ahead.Embodiment in the process: The role of resonance and emotional connection in creating authentic, actionable visions.Avoid judgment and embrace curiosity: Approaching reflections with openness rather than self-criticism.Soul-driven strategies: Blending intuition, creativity, and action to craft a vision that aligns with your authentic self.Plan for the next episode: A preview of the next steps in the visioning process, including guided visualizations and mapping out goals.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Workshop -- Evolve Your Coaching Business with a Vision -- is on January 13, 2025 at 11:00 am Pacific. Join the Soul Driven Success community and register here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/spaces/9099329/eventsFor questions or more information: [email protected]: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of The Coaching Business Spotlight Show, host Kat Knecht dives into the essential yet often overlooked aspect of building a successful coaching business: mindset. Kat discusses how maintaining a soul-driven approach can guide coaches through the challenges of promoting their services while staying true to their authentic selves. Through a demonstration of her unique Soul Search Process, Kat helps her guest, seasoned coach Ronda Colavito, uncover her marketing mindset blocks and find creative ways to connect with her audience.Ronda shares her journey from corporate leadership development roles to launching her own coaching business. Together, Kat and Ronda explore the balance between vulnerability and strength in marketing, emphasizing how coaches can inspire change while remaining authentic. This transformative conversation highlights actionable strategies for overcoming self-promotion fears and creating meaningful connections.In this episode, Kat and Ronda talk about:The importance of mindset in building a sustainable coaching business and overcoming marketing blocks.How the Soul Search Process can uncover personal blocks and inspire action.Rhonda’s journey from corporate roles to independent coaching, highlighting her niche in workplace relationships.The paradox of vulnerability: making people comfortable while encouraging growth through discomfort.Strategies to authentically market coaching services without feeling "salesy."The power of connecting with people’s vulnerabilities to craft compelling marketing messages.Insights into how paying clients are more invested in the coaching process, enhancing results for both parties.The value of group coaching experiences in fostering community and shared learning.Ronda’s actionable steps for embracing her marketing mindset, including networking and direct conversations.How mindset shifts can transform marketing into an authentic extension of coaching.Prior to starting her coaching and consulting practice, Ronda Colavito was an  internal coach and led talent and leadership development at Dolby Laboratories, Sony PlayStation and Peet's Coffee.Ronda is a seasoned coach with more than 20 years experience of one-on-one and team coaching, as well as designing and leading a variety of corporate learning and leadership development programs.She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) as well as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). In addition to her career in coaching and leadership development, she has experience as a broadcast journalist and in corporate communications. In her spare time, she is usually hiking, baking, reading, or learn Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of The Coaching Business Spotlight, Kat and Curtis Knecht dive into the story-driven approach to building a successful coaching business. This fall series focuses on the journeys of the Soul Driven Success community, with each episode exploring the origin stories and values that drive their coaching businesses. This episode brings a special twist, as Kat is joined by her business partner and life partner, Curtis. Together, they explore the birth and evolution of their coaching academy, sharing the strategic and intuitive processes that helped them find their niche and solidify their core values.Kat and Curtis candidly discuss how blending soul-driven values with business strategy helped shape their vision for the Soul Driven Success Academy. They reveal how leaning into intuition, staying true to personal values, and applying practical tools helped them create a community that resonates deeply with coaches seeking purpose-driven careers. With anecdotes, insights, and a few laughs, this episode offers an engaging peek behind the scenes of a soul-centered business journey.Key Takeaways:The importance of aligning personal stories with business vision to attract clients who resonate with your values.Creating a niche by looking inward at what drives you, rather than just following market trends.Finding the “blueprint” for your coaching business by combining strategic planning with intuitive insights.Why Kat and Curtis pivoted from relationship coaching to creating a business academy for coaches.The concept of “verbing your values”—making core values actionable within your business.Lessons from failures and how they shaped the business, especially around trusting intuition over outside advice.Using a mix of creative and analytical methods, like vision boards and spreadsheets, to clarify and refine business goals.Embracing the concept of “acting as if” and taking risks as essential steps in building a coaching business.The power of community and kindred spirits in supporting a sustainable, soul-driven coaching practice.Upcoming opportunities to explore these concepts further with the Soul Driven Success community through workshops and courses.Resources mentioned in this episode:Soul Driven Success Community - join like-minded coaches for ongoing support, resources, and networking opportunitiesYour Soul Driven Business Vision - Year in Review Workshop -- December 16, 2024 at 11:00 am PT in the FREE Soul Driven Success CommunityConnect with Kat: Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, Kat Knecht takes a deep dive into the often perplexing world of money in the coaching business. Sharing her own entrepreneurial journey, she emphasizes the importance of balancing both strategy and passion. She illustrates the value of creativity, adaptability, and finding the right niche to make a coaching career financially successful.Kat provides a thorough examination of the financial questions that both new and experienced coaches face. From determining initial rates to scaling a business over time, she breaks down what it takes to establish a sustainable coaching business. With actionable insights on pricing, packaging services, and the importance of market research, listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of how to align their goals with their financial expectations.Key Takeaways:The importance of evolving your coaching business and pricing as you grow.Creative solutions for income generation and the power of niche marketing.The significance of knowing your market and delivering value beyond sessions.How to package coaching services in ways that focus on long-term relationships.The impact of mindset on financial success in the coaching industry.Insights into pricing strategies for new and experienced coaches.How understanding your audience’s deeper needs, like community, can lead to business breakthroughs.Practical steps for overcoming financial stress in the early stages of a coaching business.Using your unique personality to drive your marketing efforts and differentiate your services. Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, host Kat Knecht sits down with Todd Karges, a seasoned coach with a background in corporate leadership and a passion for transformational coaching. They explore the importance of storytelling in the coaching profession, emphasizing how sharing personal, vulnerable stories can create authentic connections with clients. Todd shares insights from his coaching journey, highlighting how telling the hard truths—about both successes and mistakes—can foster deep client engagement and inspire growth.Throughout the conversation, Todd reflects on his own evolution as a coach, sharing his experiences of corporate burnout, the realization of living "below the line," and the healing process that came from telling his story. The discussion touches on the importance of coaches doing their own self-healing work in order to truly help others, and how sharing authentic stories can resonate with potential clients in unexpected ways.In this episode, Kat and Todd talk about:The power of storytelling in creating authentic connections with clients. How sharing vulnerable, personal stories can attract the right clients to your coaching practice.The challenge of crafting stories in a way that is healing for both the coach and the audience.Todd’s personal journey from corporate leadership burnout to transformational coaching.The concept of "living below the line" and recognizing when life needs a course correction.How telling hard-to-share stories, including professional mistakes, can be pivotal for personal growth.The importance of coaches undergoing their own healing to provide genuine support for their clients.Why consistency and purpose are key when sharing stories and content as a coach.The surprising impact of stories on others and how it often resonates in ways the storyteller might not expect.Todd’s philosophy on helping clients loosen their grip on negative self-perceptions to facilitate growth.Todd Karges is an Executive and Leadership Development Coach based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Before coaching, he had a long career in corporate leadership across multiple industries and NGOs. Now, he has a passion for unlocking purpose and fulfillment in leaders who struggle to discover those qualities in the jobs they've worked so hard to get. He does this because our world desperately needs more and more purpose-driven leaders who are called to make a difference.Todd's website: https://www.toddkarges.com/Todd's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddkarges/Todd's YouTube Channel: Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Fall series, host Kat Knecht kicks off a discussion on the essential role of storytelling and personal experiences in coaching. She is joined by Arjan Makar, a life and relationship coach, who shares her transformative journey after unexpectedly losing a partner. Together, they explore how relationship coaching not only aids in healing but also fosters personal growth. Through their conversation, they explore the power of storytelling and reflection, emphasizing that coaches don’t need all the answers but must ask the right questions. Arjan explains how heartbreak can serve as a catalyst for transformation, helping individuals gain confidence and self-awareness. The discussion highlights the importance of setting boundaries, knowing your core values, and the crucial role of support in personal growth and healing.Key Takeaways:The importance of coaches sharing their own stories to connect authentically with clients.Heartbreak and other challenging experiences can be powerful opportunities for personal growth and transformation.Coaches don’t need to have all the answers; asking the right questions is key.Healing from past wounds can open individuals to deeper love and fulfillment.Knowing oneself, including values and weaknesses, is critical to building meaningful relationships.Cultural and familial influences often prevent people from truly knowing themselves.Support systems, including coaching, are vital in helping individuals live more authentically and align with their values.Setting boundaries can actually enhance intimacy in relationships.The process of transformation often requires allowing oneself to feel pain deeply rather than avoiding it.Reframing negative experiences helps individuals see their strength and courage instead of focusing on perceived failures.Arjan Makar has a BA in Cultural Anthropology and draws upon culture as a context for how she sees relationships and the human condition.In 1995 she became a certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher and continued her study of the body/mind connection by getting her license in Massage Therapy from NY State, eventually becoming faculty at the Finger Lakes School of Massage. She has completed all of the CTI training in coaching and Leadership, including the 10 month leadership program, in July of 2024. Arjan believes that relationships are the most fertile place to evolve, gain awareness and healing.  She has a private coaching practice and she leads a 3 Week Women's Workshop called "Your Relationship Foundations Course" where women are encouraged to learn more about themselves in service of having better relationships. Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, host Kat Knecht explores the world of group coaching, sharing her personal journey and key lessons learned from facilitating group coaching sessions. Kat reflects on how her first group coaching experience started with a book club and evolved into a powerful method for helping clients deepen their self-awareness and growth. She also explains the unique dynamic that group coaching creates, offering insights into the magic of facilitating collective learning while still addressing individual needs.Kat explores different types of group coaching formats, from using curriculums to process-oriented groups, and emphasizes the importance of finding a group coaching style that aligns with your personality and goals. For coaches considering group coaching as part of their business model, this episode offers practical advice on how to structure, market, and lead effective group coaching programs.In this episode, Kat talks about:The origin of Kat’s group coaching journey, starting with a book club.How coaching transforms a standard group activity into a more intimate, impactful experience.The importance of creating a safe and courageous space for participants to share openly and vulnerably.Distinctions between team coaching (focused on a shared goal) and group coaching (focused on individual goals within a group).Two successful types of group coaching: curriculum-based and process-oriented.The financial and personal growth benefits of group coaching for both coaches and participants.Advice for coaches on how to structure, promote, and market their group coaching programs.Tailoring group coaching offers to specific niches and the importance of understanding your target audience’s needs.Encouragement to "just go for it" by putting a date on the calendar for launching a group program.Resources mentioned in this episode:Kat's upcoming free workshop on Group Coaching is Monday, September 30th at 11:00 am PST. Join the free Soul Driven Success Community to register: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/posts/48898716Kat's website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/Kat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Kat's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this powerful episode, host Kat Knecht takes listeners on a deeply personal journey through her own life story, illustrating how pivotal experiences have shaped her purpose and passion for coaching. Kat shares a harrowing event from her past that ultimately affirmed her belief in love as the most powerful force and solidified her mission to help others through coaching.This episode kicks off a new series where Kat will invite members of her Soul Driven Success community to share their stories, offering insights into how their life experiences have informed their coaching practices. Kat’s story is a testament to the transformative power of love, choice, and the deep-seated purpose that drives each coach to make a difference in the lives of others.In this episode, Kat talks about:The importance of digging into personal life stories to uncover purpose and inform coaching practices.How a traumatic event can serve as a profound source of personal growth and clarity.The role of love as a powerful, transformative force in both personal and professional life.The significance of choice in shaping one’s destiny, even in the most challenging situations.The journey from personal trauma to empowerment, and how it can fuel a successful coaching career.The intersection of personal experience and professional purpose, and how they can be harnessed to inspire and guide others.The value of sharing vulnerable stories to connect with clients and provide hope and inspiration.Insights into the creation of Kat’s Soul Driven Success Business Academy, and its focus on aligning personal experiences with professional coaching.The concept of “soul-driven success” and how it encompasses both personal fulfillment and financial prosperity in the coaching profession.The upcoming focus on storytelling within the podcast, highlighting the power of narratives in building a meaningful coaching practice.Kat's website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/Kat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Kat's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, host Kat Knecht talks with Cai Delumpa, an Enneagram expert and leader coach from Hive Leadership. The conversation explores the Enneagram, an ancient personality system used to understand core motivations and behavior patterns. Cai shares how the Enneagram differs from other personality assessments by focusing on underlying motivations rather than behaviors. He explains how it helps individuals, particularly coaches, develop self-awareness, understand their patterns, and expand their range of capabilities.The discussion highlights the benefits of integrating the Enneagram into coaching practices to foster personal growth and improve client relationships.Kat and Cai talk about ...The Enneagram's origins from an ancient system rooted in mysticism and Sufism, later combined with psychology to create a personality model based on core motivations.The nine Enneagram types and how each identifies a distinct way of being, each associated with unique patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.How the Enneagram focuses on the underlying motivations that drive behavior, offering deeper self-awareness.Each Enneagram type is influenced by adjacent types (wings) and connected to types representing growth and stress, allowing for a dynamic understanding of behavior.Cai's personal experience as a type seven, and how his core motivation to avoid pain influences his coaching and personal life, and how awareness helps manage it.How the Enneagram aids coaches in understanding their patterns, leading to more intentional interactions with clients and enhanced coaching effectiveness.The Enneagram's integration into coaching practices helps coaches expand their range, improve client relationships, and foster personal growth.Understanding Enneagram types enhances empathy and communication, especially in partnerships.The importance of ongoing growth and personal development for coaches, highlighting the Enneagram as a tool for expanding awareness and potential.Cai Delumpa is an executive and team coach based in Portland, Oregon. Cai co-owns and operates Hive, a leadership coaching and training company.  Cai is a Certified Enneagram Teacher, integrating the Enneagram in his coaching and leadership development engagements with clients. Cai is known for his infectious energy and enthusiasm that inspires clients to rise up, meet their challenges, and create positive and outsized impact at work, at home, and in the world.Resources mentioned in this episode:Cai's upcoming course will offer foundational Enneagram knowledge and practical applications for coaches, featuring video lessons, live sessions, and Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, host Kat Knecht explores  the spiritual side of coaching. She emphasizes the importance of connecting deeply with oneself and others, highlighting the role of guidance in personal and professional growth. Kat shares her own experiences with spiritual guidance, recounting how it has shaped her journey and helped her navigate challenging situations. She encourages coaches to cultivate a practice of seeking and trusting guidance, as it can lead to profound insights and breakthroughs.In this episode, Kat talks about:The significance of integrating spirituality into coaching to enhance connection and growth.Personal anecdotes demonstrating the power of spiritual guidance.The concept of guidance being a deep, intuitive feeling that helps steer decisions and actions.Encouragement to cultivate childlike curiosity and openness to receive guidance.Practical steps for coaches to develop a ritual for seeking and recognizing guidance.The difference between positive guidance and the negative inner saboteur.Examples of how guidance can manifest through coincidences, voices, or intuitive nudges.The importance of following guidance even when it is challenging or unexpected.How spiritual practices and personal growth philosophies can support a coaching career.The upcoming Soul Search Training course for coaches, focusing on connecting with one’s spiritual side.Resources mentioned in this episode:Interested in learning more about Kat's upcoming Soulsearch Training? Reach out to her at [email protected] Soul Search: A Spiritual Philosophy and Practical Tool by Kat KnechtThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronKat's website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/Kat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Kat's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, Kat Knecht is joined by Jackie Cunningham, CEO of Jackie Cunningham Virtual Solutions, to discuss the vital role of getting the right support in your coaching business. The conversation explores the strategic benefits of hiring help, illustrating how coaches can thrive by delegating tasks that drain their time and energy. Kat shares her journey of building a successful coaching business with the help of virtual assistants and emphasizes the transformative impact of having a knowledgeable partner to handle the backend operations. They explore practical insights and actionable strategies to help coaches maintain focus on their core strengths and passions while efficiently handing off tasks that could be holding them back from growing their business.In this episode, Kat and Jackie talk about:The importance of hiring help to grow your coaching business (even before you feel financially ready).Benefits of having support, like more time, mental space, and reduced stress.The value of finding a partner who understands the unique needs of a coaching business.Creative coaches often struggle with implementation, making delegation crucial.How a VA can assist with technical tasks, allowing coaches to stay in their zone of genius.The necessity of authentic marketing that resonates with your ideal clients.Strategies for effectively following up with clients to keep them engaged.The pitfalls of busy work and the importance of focusing on tasks that generate growth.Insights on finding the right VA who matches your business needs.The significance of a supportive partnership where open communication and mutual understanding are key.Jackie Cunningham is the CEO of Jackie Cunningham Virtual Solutions. She is part online business expert, part technology whiz, and a wee bit superhero. Her passion is helping coaches and solopreneurs find freedom in their businesses so they can focus on what they truly love. She has worked with clients around the world for more than 15 years. Along with her small but mighty team of smart, skilled VAs, Jackie takes care of all the techy, tedious, not-fun-for-you tasks to ensure a business's back end runs smoothly. She partners with her clients to create plans, processes, and systems to help them implement strategies and grow their businesses with confidence.Resources mentioned in this episode:Get Jackie's free guide, "77 Ways a VA Can Help You Focus on What Matters," here: https://jackiecunningham.com/giftJackie's website: https://jackiecunningham.com/Jackie's LinkedIn: Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, Kat Knecht dives into the essential qualities and strategies required to become a confident coach. Drawing from over two decades of experience in the coaching industry, she emphasizes the importance of extensive training, continuous practice, and personal development to master the art of coaching. The episode also highlights the significance of maintaining a professional structure and managing self-doubt to enhance confidence and effectiveness as a coach.Offering valuable insights for coaches at all stages of their careers, Kat shares her own journey, the rigorous training process, and actionable tips for building and maintaining confidence. Key Takeaways:The importance of extensive training and continuous practice in becoming a confident coach.How natural abilities can complement training but are not sufficient on their own.The necessity of creating a professional and structured environment to enhance confidence and effectiveness.Managing the saboteur voice and self-doubt is crucial for maintaining confidence.The role of transparency and structure in client consultations to facilitate successful coaching relationships.Tips for maintaining professionalism, such as having a dedicated office space and a well-organized system for tracking clients.The significance of regularly coaching and critiquing one's sessions to improve skills and confidence.The value of a structured sales process in consultations to ensure transparency and ease in client onboarding.Encouragement to continuously develop coaching skills and stay engaged in the profession to avoid a loss of confidence.Upcoming workshops and challenges designed to help coaches build their confidence and skills.Resources mentioned in this episode:Kat's upcoming workshop "Tools, Tips and Techniques for Coaches" on Monday, July 22 is accessible in her free community exclusively for Coaches. You can sign up here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight, Kat Knecht explores the concept of belonging and its critical role in the coaching business. Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, Kat explores how a sense of belonging can empower coaches to express their creativity and authenticity. She discusses the challenges coaches face when they step into new territories and the importance of creating supportive communities that foster growth and boldness.Kat shares a compelling story about her own journey with fear and how she navigated through it to stay true to her values and unique style. She highlights the significance of embracing one’s individuality while seeking and fostering a sense of community. This episode is a deep dive into the emotional and strategic aspects of coaching, offering valuable insights for coaches striving to balance personal growth with professional success.In this episode, Kat talks about:The importance of belonging and how it connects to personal and professional growth in coaching.Her personal story of overcoming fear related to presenting a workshop in her unique style.The concept of “false evidence appearing real” (FEAR) and its impact on personal growth.Strategies for coaches to stay true to their unique ways while facing societal and internal pressures.The role of supportive communities in fostering creativity and boldness in coaches.Her experience with dysgraphia and how it shaped her approach to learning and teaching.The balance between seeking belonging and expressing individuality.The significance of realistic and joyful expectations in overcoming fear.The Soulsearch process for addressing fear and encouraging personal growth.Encouragement for coaches to find communities where they feel safe yet challenged to grow.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Soul Driven Success FREE Community for Coaches: https://souldrivensuccess.com/membership/Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this enlightening episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight, host Kat Knecht and guest Judy Shevelev delve into the multifaceted nature of the coaching businesses, highlighting the integration of diverse business modalities with coaching. Judy, a certified coach and dog trainer, shares her unique approach of combining positive reinforcement dog training with coaching techniques. Together, they explore how blending various professional skills and personal passions can enrich a coaching practice, offering listeners invaluable insights into customizing their coaching careers to match their unique interests and expertise.The conversation underscores the transformative potential of coaching when merged with other fields, such as animal behavior consultancy. Judy's experience illustrates the profound impact of coaching on both personal and professional development, emphasizing the importance of understanding and enhancing the human-animal bond. This episode serves as a compelling testament to the versatility and depth that unconventional pairings can bring to the coaching profession, encouraging listeners to think creatively about their own coaching ventures.In this episode, Kat and Judy talk about:Combining different business modalities with coaching to create unique service offerings.The significance of integrating personal interests, such as animal training, with coaching techniques.The role of coaching in enhancing communication and understanding between pet owners and their animals.Using mindfulness and awareness techniques to foster a deeper connection between individuals and their pets.The benefits of coaching in addressing and adjusting human behaviors that impact pet relationships.The importance of being open and vulnerable in coaching sessions to achieve effective results.Techniques for managing client expectations and fostering a collaborative coaching environment.Exploring the potential for coaching to enhance various professional roles, from veterinarians to financial advisors.The concept of "co-regulation" in coaching to establish harmony and balance in relationships.Encouraging coaches to leverage their diverse backgrounds and passions to enrich their coaching practices.Judy Shevelev is an ACC and CPCC life coach and is accredited with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants as a positive reinforcement dog trainer. She has been coaching for 3 years, and training dogs and their people professionally for 15 years, first in Mexico, where she lived for 30 years, and now in the San Francisco Bay Area in California.Her dog training practice has always focused on teaching people how to train and manage their d Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight, host Kat Knecht explores the global landscape of coaching with her guest, Joonyoung Kim, a productivity and leadership coach based in Korea. The episode focuses on how coaching transcends cultural boundaries, focusing on universal coaching themes and the unique challenges and opportunities presented by different cultural contexts. Joon shares her journey from diverse educational roles to her current focus on enhancing productivity and leadership across Asia, emphasizing the personalized impact of coaching.Joon discusses her partnership with various leadership development firms and her role as a translator for the Co-Active Training Institute's workshops. This role not only amplifies her understanding of coaching dynamics but also places her at the intersection of language and cultural interpretation, enriching her coaching practice. The conversation also highlights the evolving role of coaching in Korea, where traditional values are gradually integrating with individualistic coaching approaches to foster personal and professional growth.In this episode, Kat and Joon talk about:Joon's unique journey into coaching, highlighting her transition from education and training roles to focusing on leadership and productivity coaching.The role of cultural context in coaching, examining how coaching strategies are adapted across different cultures while maintaining core principles.Joon's partnership with leadership development firms and her work with the Leadership Circle to foster authentic corporate leadership in Asia.The challenges and rewards of translating coaching workshops in real-time, enhancing the accessibility and impact of coaching education in Korea.The growth of coaching in Korean culture, where traditional communal values are slowly blending with the individual-centric approach of coaching.Joon's approach to coaching women leaders in Korea, addressing cultural norms and gender roles to empower personal and professional change.The significance of personal transformation in coaching, discussed through the lens of cultural differences and individual coaching experiences.Insights on the essential qualities for coaches, such as commitment to the profession, passion for coaching, and the entrepreneurial spirit necessary for success.The impact of coaching on personal and societal change, emphasizing the role of coaching in fostering individual growth that contributes to cultural shifts.Strategies for coaches to succeed in diverse environments, offering tips on how to navigate cultural nuances and leverage them to enhance coaching effectiveness.Joonyoung Kim, CPCC, PCC, is a productivity & leadershi Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this enlightening episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight, Kat and guest Jenny Davidson-Goldbronn explore the profound interplay between soul-driven strategies and business success in the coaching industry. They delve into the importance of maintaining a personal connection to one’s values and vision while navigating the challenges of growing a coaching business. Kat introduces the "Soul Search Process," a transformative tool designed to align coaches with their deepest intentions, and Jenny, a seasoned leader in the philanthropic sector, shares her journey and insights on using this method to foster both personal and professional growth.In this episode, Kat and Jenny talk about:The critical role of mindset in achieving success, emphasizing the need for coaches to engage in their own mindset work to avoid blocks and maintain inspiration.The "Soul Search Process," a unique coaching tool aimed at helping coaches stay aligned with their aspirations and overcome internal barriers.Jenny’s extensive experience in leadership coaching, particularly in healthcare, education, human rights, and arts, and how it informs her approach to strategic and empathetic coaching.The importance of authenticity and bravery in coaching.Exploration of the "crucible moments" that shape a coach’s ability to serve effectively, and the transformative power of overcoming personal challenges.The balance between inner work and outward action, emphasizing that continual personal development is essential for effective coaching.Jenny’s current retreat project as part of her coaching program, which aims to provide a safe space for development leaders to explore and grow from their foundational experiences.A live demonstration of the Soul Search Process, illustrating its application and effectiveness in real-time coaching scenarios.With 25 years in the nonprofit sector, Jenny Davidson-Goldbronn, MA, ACC, is a valued leadership coach, fundraiser, facilitator, and organizational strategist whose success is grounded in a life-long commitment to mission-driven work. She is known for her authenticity, a unique blend of humility, courage, and humor that puts the individuals and teams with whom she works at ease.In 2014, Jenny launched Davi-Gold LLC, a Los Angeles-based, national-in-scope leadership coaching and consulting firm serving the philanthropic sector. Ranging from startups to University systems, Jenny’s clients cross disciplines with special expertise in healthcare, higher education, human rights, and arts & culture.Prior to launching her firm, Jenny held fundraising leadership roles at organizations including Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, UCLA, AIDS Project Los Angeles, and Jewi Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this insightful episode, Kat Knecht explores a pivotal question for many aspiring and established coaches alike: "When do you quit your day job?" This question is not just about making a career transition into coaching, but about understanding the delicate balance between strategic planning and following one's soulful aspirations. Through personal anecdotes and a wealth of experience in coaching and business development, Kat examines the myriad aspects involved in making such a life-altering decision. The conversation is rich with considerations about training, certification, and the entrepreneurial spirit needed to succeed in the coaching profession.Kat shares her own journey from feeling trapped in a "soul-sucking" job to embracing a fulfilling career in coaching. She emphasizes the importance of thoughtful planning, embracing personal growth, and making strategic decisions that align with one's soul and professional goals. The episode is a blend of practical advice and inspirational stories, aimed at guiding coaches at various stages of their career paths towards mindful and successful transitions.In this episode, Kat talks about:The critical moment for coaches to consider quitting their day job and fully embracing coaching as a career.The balance between being bold and being reckless in making career transitions.The importance of training and certification in the coaching profession, and whether it should precede or follow the initiation of a coaching business.Personal anecdote of transitioning from a demanding job at the postal service to a fulfilling career in coaching.Strategic moves made to facilitate the transition, including selling a house and cutting expenses to fund the dream of a coaching business.The necessity of personal sacrifices and family support in pursuing one's coaching aspirations.The benefits of part-time gigs or jobs related to coaching to gain experience and financial stability during the transition.The perspective shift needed to view coaching not just as a practice but as a profession that requires a business mindset.Insights into the gradual process of building a successful coaching business, including setting realistic timelines and expectations.Encouragement for coaches to join supportive communities, like the "Soul Driven Success Coaching Community," to connect with like-minded individuals and resources.Resources mentioned in this episode:The (free) Soul Driven Success Community for CoachesKat's website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/Kat's LinkedIn: Helpful Resources:Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email [email protected] with Kat:Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com.© 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success