83: Getting the Most from Business Coaching with Barb Wade

On today’s episode, Dr. Sabrina and Mike chat with Barb Wade, one of Dr. Sabrina’s coaches.  You’ll get an in-depth look at the coaching industry: What goes on behind the scenes that a consumer of coaching services should be aware of, as well as how to utilize coaching for yourself to make it a great experience that supports your life vision and where you’re headed. PLUS, Barb dives deep into her career pivot and why she now focuses on margin and profit over top-line revenue to run a business that supports her life vision.  Whether you’ve had coaching, or if you have ever considered coaching, you’ll not want to miss this illuminating conversation! Barb Wade, M.A., is a Transformational Coach, Speaker, and Author who works with high-achievers to release the patterns, fears, and obstacles that have been keeping them settling for LESS than what they truly want MOST.  Barb helps her clients re-define success based on their authentic values and priorities – not external “should’s” and expectations – and create exceptional real-world results in life and work. Barb speaks frequently at conferences and on industry panels, has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS News, and FOX, and was the official on-air Life Coach for the Fine Living Channel for 8 years. Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential production in collaboration with Small Business Consulting Group. Show Highlights: Barb shares the pivot she experienced in her coaching business that began after the 2008 economy crash. Social pressure to “grind it out” is prevalent among entrepreneurs. However, it is perfectly ok to choose a different path, one in which our work supports our lifestyle. Work supports life, not the other way around. Why margin and profit are more important than top-line revenue.  Pay attention to what feels right to you and don’t lose track of that. There are coaches that you do not want to invest your money and your time with. We make our decisions from a place of love or fear. When we stop to consider where our decisions are coming from, it can bring us to a quicker ‘A-ha!’ moment. Barb has witnessed miraculous things occur following the conviction of mentees’ decisions when the decisions were made from a place of love. What you should look for in a coach: Barb and Dr. Sabrina sound off. A good coaching client is someone who is willing to get vulnerable, own their mistakes, admit that they’re in a hard place, and be willing to think through how they might do things differently going forward. Working on mindset first will have a cascading effect. Mike shares words of wisdom for the entrepreneur who has never had a business coach. How to address fears that can show up during the coaching process. Barb’s FREE Gift to You: The eBook, “Love Vs. Fear: How To Make Spirit-Led Choices For A Prosperous Life” www.barbwade.com/love  Links and Resources: Taking care of yourself is important now more than ever. Are you ready to take your life back from your business?  The FIRST STEP is taking our Assessment at: https://www.tapthepotential.com/assessment NEXT, meet with our Success Team Lead to debrief your results. THEN, join our Better Business, Better Life program! Tap The Potential Strategy Session for Entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19 https://www.tapthepotential.com/strategy Get the Book!! How to Hire the Best - Contractors Editionwww.TapThePotential.com/book How to Hire the Best Toolkit www.TapThePotential.com/Toolkit Get Your 2020 Action Planner Now! The Pumpkin Plan Action Planner 2020 https://www.tapthepotential.com/planner Dr. Sabrina’s WEBSITE Dr. Sabrina’s PODCAST - PLEASE RATE & REVIEW! Profit by Design, a Tap the Potential production in collaboration with Small Business Consulting Group For Resources & Tools from Sponsors - https://www.profitbydesignpodcast.com Subscribe & Share Podcasts! - https://www.profitbydesignpodcast.com/podcasts/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfitByDesign/ Connect with Barb! Barb’s Website Barb’s Linkedin  Barb’s Facebook Barb’s Twitter Barb’s Instagram Barb’s FREE Gift to You: The eBook, “Love Vs. Fear: How To Make Spirit-Led Choices For A Prosperous Life” www.barbwade.com/loveMentioned in this episode:Jumpstart Your Business!You’ve built a successful business—but it’s still running you. Join us to reclaim 10 hours a week and finally step into your role as the owner—register now: https://www.tapthepotential.com/jumpstart.