If you’ve ever set big business goals in January only to feel behind, overwhelmed, or burnt out by March… this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

In this workshop-style episode, I walk you through how to design your 2026 business goals from a life-first foundation — so your business actually supports your real life (your time, your income needs, your energy) instead of draining it.

We’ll map out your main goal for 2026, run it through three key pillars, break it into realistic 90-day chunks, and ask two powerful questions that make your plan feel easier and more sustainable.

Grab your notebook (or listen on your walk and come back to this later) — this is a working session.

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What “life-first” really means (beyond vision boards and laptop-by-the-pool fantasies)
• The 3 core pillars of a life-first business
• The 3 business phases — and how to know which one you’re in
• How to set one clear, overarching goal for 2026 (without overloading your plate)
• How to reverse engineer that goal into realistic 90-day chunks
• Two powerful questions that will revolutionise your approach
• “the one thing” that changes everything

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Launch Kit – your complete business foundation + signature offer system
• 1:1 Coaching Containers – Launch, Grow, Scale

FREE 2026 Planning Worksheet 🧡

Want this process laid out for you in a simple, fillable format?
DM me WORKSHEET on Instagram [@leoniebusinesscoach] and I’ll send you the free Google Doc to map out your 2026 life-first business plan.

Other helpful epsiodes:

🎙️ Grow Your Coaching Business in 2026: The Simple 3-Phase Strategy

Free Resource: The Spacious Business Blueprint

If you’re a coach who wants clear direction, a simple plan, and to feel confident about what to focus on first, download my free Spacious Business Blueprint for the exact 7 steps to design a simple, effective client-attraction system — without overwhelm or guesswork.

👉 Download it here: https://www.leoniebusinesscoach.com/blueprint

Ready to get client-ready for 2026?

The Life-First Launch Kit gives you a clear plan and complete toolkit to launch with confidence.
December only: save $98 on 2026 enrolment and get the “Decide You’re Ready Now” bonus package with private 1:1 video feedback and the Canva Brand Kit free.

Check out The Launch Kit Here 👉 https://www.leoniebusinesscoach.com/launchplan

This is The Life-first Coaching Business Podcast, brought to you by fellow solopreneur and business coach Leonie.

Find me on Instagram @leonie.businesscoach or learn more at www.leoniebusinesscoach.com

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Are you an online coach feeling overwhelmed by all the “marketing is dead” noise?

In this episode, we cut through the scare tactics and unpack what’s actually working for coaches going into 2026 — and what to focus on instead of chasing trends.

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What we cover:

• Why the “everything is dead” marketing message is trending (and what’s really going on)
• What to focus on if you’re just starting your coaching business
• The truth about freebies, funnels, ads, and organic content
• The real reason your strategies might not be landing — and how to fix it
• How to confidently move forward with a solid plan (no burnout required)

Mentioned in this episode:

The Launch Kit – My 4-step course to help you set up your coaching business with calm and clarity.

Get your foundations locked in before 2026 hits!

👉 👉 Check it out here

🎧 Rate + Review
Enjoyed the episode? Let me know by leaving a quick review and sharing this with a coach who needs a mindset reset.

Other Links:

• FREE 1-page Spacious Blueprint and Mini Training
• The Simple Sales Kit for Coaches
• Instagram
• Website

This is The Life-first Coaching Business Podcast, brought to you by fellow solopreneur and business coach Leonie.

Find me on Instagram @leonie.businesscoach or learn more at www.leoniebusinesscoach.com

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Ready to finally launch your coaching business — without wasting time on the wrong things?
This episode gives you a clear, four-week action plan to get client-ready, confident, and set up to start 2026 with serious momentum.

Whether you're side-hustling or stepping into coaching full time, this roadmap cuts the fluff and gets you focused on what actually matters: your niche, your message, your offer, and your systems.

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Inside, I walk you through the exact strategy behind The Life-First Launch Kit — and yep, you can DIY it all for free just by listening.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why now is the perfect time to start your coaching business (even if it’s November)
• The 4-week roadmap to get your niche, offer, socials, sales, and systems in place
• How to use this plan to stay focused, skip the fluff, and build real momentum

✨ Want the templates, tools, and swipe files to make this easy?

Check out The Life-First Launch Kit

— a brand new self-paced course that walks you through each step with zero fluff.

If you’re ready to stop tinkering and finally launch with clarity, this is your moment.
Tune in now — and share with a coach friend who needs a little push before the year ends.

This is The Life-first Coaching Business Podcast, brought to you by fellow solopreneur and business coach Leonie.

Find me on Instagram @leonie.businesscoach or learn more at www.leoniebusinesscoach.com

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If you’ve been second-guessing your every move, tweaking your strategy, or hesitating to hit "publish" on your next post… this episode is for you.

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Because the biggest accelerator of your success as a coach isn’t strategy or branding — it’s your mindset.

Specifically, the mindset that allows you to take consistent, bold action (yes, even when it’s scary).

In this episode, I share six powerful mindset shifts to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and momentum in your business.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “ready” is a myth — and what to do instead
• The truth about perfectionism (and how it’s really just procrastination in disguise)
• How to overcome fear of judgment and comparison as a new coach
• Why you don’t need a huge audience or years of experience to be successful
• The power of focusing on milestones instead of the mountain
• How doing less, but doing it better, leads to real growth

Whether you're just getting started or scaling to your next level, these mindset shifts will help you take aligned action — and feel good doing it.

Useful Links:

• FREE 1-page Spacious Blueprint and Mini Training
• The Simple Sales Kit for Coaches
• Instagram
• Website

Free Resource: The Spacious Business Blueprint

If you’re a coach who wants clear direction, a simple plan, and to feel confident about what to focus on first, download my free Spacious Business Blueprint for the exact 7 steps to design a simple, effective client-attraction system — without overwhelm or guesswork.

👉 Download it here: https://www.leoniebusinesscoach.com/blueprint

Ready to get client-ready for 2026?

The Life-First Launch Kit gives you a clear plan and complete toolkit to launch with confidence.
December only: save $98 on 2026 enrolment and get the “Decide You’re Ready Now” bonus package with private 1:1 video feedback and the Canva Brand Kit free.

Check out The Launch Kit Here 👉 https://www.leoniebusinesscoach.com/launchplan

This is The Life-first Coaching Business Podcast, brought to you by fellow solopreneur and business coach Leonie.

Find me on Instagram @leonie.businesscoach or learn more at www.leoniebusinesscoach.com

If you enjoyed this episode please Follow/Subscribe & if you have a spare few seconds to leave a review it would mean the world! 🧡

If launching and growing your coaching business feels overwhelming — or like the old strategies just don't seem to be working anymore — you’re not imagining it.

The online space has shifted, and what used to work is no longer cutting it.

In this episode, I’m sharing a simplified, strategic roadmap to help you grow your coaching business from the ground up — without hustling, burning out, or overcomplicating things.

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I’ll walk you through my updated Launch → Grow → Scale framework, so you can identify exactly what phase you’re in and what to focus on right now to start seeing results.

Inside this episode:

• Why “post daily on social” isn’t working anymore (and what to do instead)
• The 3 core phases to grow a coaching business that lasts
• What to focus on in each phase (so you’re not wasting time or energy)
• The #1 mistake new coaches make by trying to scale too soon
• How to stay aligned with your life-first values while building momentum
• The no.1 skill that is key to your impact — and how to make it feel exciting

If you're ready to grow a sustainable, spacious coaching business in 2026, this one’s for you.

👉 Check out The Launch Kit or [join the waitlist here] to be first to know when it drops.

Free Resource: The Spacious Business Blueprint

If you’re a coach who wants clear direction, a simple plan, and to feel confident about what to focus on first, download my free Spacious Business Blueprint for the exact 7 steps to design a simple, effective client-attraction system — without overwhelm or guesswork.

👉 Download it here: https://www.leoniebusinesscoach.com/blueprint

Ready to get client-ready for 2026?

The Life-First Launch Kit gives you a clear plan and complete toolkit to launch with confidence.
December only: save $98 on 2026 enrolment and get the “Decide You’re Ready Now” bonus package with private 1:1 video feedback and the Canva Brand Kit free.

Check out The Launch Kit Here 👉 https://www.leoniebusinesscoach.com/launchplan

This is The Life-first Coaching Business Podcast, brought to you by fellow solopreneur and business coach Leonie.

Find me on Instagram @leonie.businesscoach or learn more at www.leoniebusinesscoach.com

If you enjoyed this episode please Follow/Subscribe & if you have a spare few seconds to leave a review it would mean the world! 🧡

Should You Run Ads to Grow Your Coaching Business? Here’s What You Need to Know

Are you wondering if running ads will help you grow faster, avoid the social media grind, or finally get your coaching business off the ground?

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In this episode, I’m breaking down the real role ads can play in your business — including when they help, when they don’t, and the 3 types of ads that can be great to grow your coaching business.

Whether you’re Meta-curious or totally overwhelmed by the idea of running ads, this episode will help you decide if now is the right time and what you really need in place first.

We cover:

• The biggest myths about ads that keeps new coaches stuck
• 3 types of ads that actually move the needle in your coaching business
• Why ads won’t fix messaging or offer problems (and what to do instead)
• The mistake coaches can make by boosting posts — and what to do instead
• How to use ads to test your ideas fast and find what resonates
• What you need in place before putting money behind an ad

👉 Grab your free copy of the Spacious Business Blueprint
— my 7-step framework for creating a simple, spacious business that attracts aligned clients (without the hustle).

If you found this episode helpful, share it with a coach friend or DM me on Instagram — I love hearing what resonates with you.

Other Links:

• FREE 1-page Spacious Blueprint and Mini Training
• The Simple Sales Kit for Coaches
• Instagram
• Website

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction: Are Ads Right for Your New Business?

00:46 Welcome to the Life First Coaching Business Podcast

01:17 Diving into Meta Ads: My Experience and Insights

01:43 The Power and Limitations of Ads

03:29 Effective Strategies for Using Ads

07:50 Three Powerful Ads for Your Coaching Business

11:15 Key Questions Before Spending on Ads

13:16 Optimizing Your Ad Strategy

16:05 Final Thoughts and Resources

This is The Life-first Coaching Business Podcast, brought to you by fellow solopreneur and business coach Leonie.

Find me on Instagram @leonie.businesscoach or learn more at www.leoniebusinesscoach.com

If you enjoyed this episode please Follow/Subscribe & if you have a spare few seconds to leave a review it would mean the world! 🧡

Ever catch yourself wondering, "What tools do I actually need to run my coaching business?" If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the software options out there, this episode is your shortcut to clarity.

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I'm pulling back the curtain and walking you through the full behind-the-scenes tech stack that keeps my coaching business running smoothly — from booking systems and email marketing to client onboarding and podcasting.

Whether you’re starting out or simplifying what you’ve already built, this episode will help you create a business that’s streamlined, easeful, and designed around your life (not the other way around).

Inside, I share:

• The exact tools I use daily to run my coaching business
• My simple, stress-free client onboarding system
• How I automate bookings, payments, and emails with ease
• The design, podcast, and content tools I actually use
• Why Descript is my go-to for podcasting + course creation
• How ChatGPT helps me plan, organize, and repurpose contentu.

🧰 Tools I Use to Run My Coaching Business

Here’s the full list of tools I mention in this episode — explore what works for you and feel free to DM or email me if you’ve got any questions!

• Google Workspace
  – Emails, calendar, client folders, docs & dashboards
• Stan Store (check it out here)
  – Sell coaching calls, digital products & courses
• Stripe
  – Handles all my payments automatically
• Squarespace
  – My website and landing page platform
• MailerLite
  – Email marketing + automations
• Canva Pro
  – Design for social media, freebies & course materials
• Descript
  – Podcast + video editing made simple
• Buzzsprout (check it out here)
  – Podcast hosting + automatic distribution
• Xero
  – Accounting software for managing finances
• ChatGPT
  – Content planning + repurposing (I use the Pro version)

💬 Got Questions?

If this episode sparked ideas (or left you with questions), feel free to reach out! I’d love to hear from you.

📩 Email: mail@leoniebusinesscoach.com

📱 Instagram DMs: @leonie.businesscoach

Other Links and Resources:

• FREE 1-page Client Attraction Blueprint and Mini Training
• The Simple Sales Kit for Coaches
• The Life-first Coaches Launch Plan Live Group Coaching Program
• Instagram
• Website

This is The Life-first Coaching Business Podcast, brought to you by fellow solopreneur and business coach Leonie.

Find me on Instagram @leonie.businesscoach or learn more at www.leoniebusinesscoach.com

If you enjoyed this episode please Follow/Subscribe & if you have a spare few seconds to leave a review it would mean the world! 🧡

In today’s episode of the Life-First Coaching Business Podcast, I’m sharing a clear and focused 5-step strategy to build a marketing plan that’s actually sustainable and brings in clients. No more shiny-object marketing. No more posting for the sake of it.

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This is about creating a client journey that works — from your irresistible offer all the way to your weekly content rhythm.

Here’s what we cover:

• Why your marketing plan should start with your offer (not content)
• The 3-phase client journey
• The messaging framework that gets your dream clients to lean in
• How to stop reinventing the wheel and build a sustainable strategy

✨ Want to create a signature offer that sells without the hustle?

Don’t miss the Magnetic Offer Formula Masterclass
— I’ll walk you through how to build an irresistible offer and messaging that does the heavy lifting in your business. Sign up now to save your seat (replay available).

Free Resource: The Spacious Business Blueprint

If you’re a coach who wants clear direction, a simple plan, and to feel confident about what to focus on first, download my free Spacious Business Blueprint for the exact 7 steps to design a simple, effective client-attraction system — without overwhelm or guesswork.

👉 Download it here: https://www.leoniebusinesscoach.com/blueprint

Ready to get client-ready for 2026?

The Life-First Launch Kit gives you a clear plan and complete toolkit to launch with confidence.
December only: save $98 on 2026 enrolment and get the “Decide You’re Ready Now” bonus package with private 1:1 video feedback and the Canva Brand Kit free.

Check out The Launch Kit Here 👉 https://www.leoniebusinesscoach.com/launchplan

This is The Life-first Coaching Business Podcast, brought to you by fellow solopreneur and business coach Leonie.

Find me on Instagram @leonie.businesscoach or learn more at www.leoniebusinesscoach.com

If you enjoyed this episode please Follow/Subscribe & if you have a spare few seconds to leave a review it would mean the world! 🧡