It is not what you say. It is how you show up.

You can have the perfect pitch, polished posts, and the best coaching tools—but if your presence lacks confidence, your audience will not believe in you.

In this episode, Cathy Smith unpacks why presence, not perfection, is what attracts clients. Learn how to build trust, show up authentically, and get visible before you feel fully ready. Whether you are quiet or bold, new or experienced, this episode will help you shift from hiding to leading.

Confidence converts. Presence builds trust. Ready to be seen, listen this episode now.

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Feeling overwhelmed trying to grow your coaching business? In this episode of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith shares why trying to do everything yourself is holding you back and what to do instead.

From outsourcing your first task to finding the right kind of support (coach, mentor, or systems), you will hear practical tips and personal stories to help you stop spinning and start growing. You do not have to do it all alone.

🎧 Why solo is not sustainable
🧠 Mindset traps keeping you stuck
📋 Simple ways to get support, even on a budget

If you are tired of doing it all and still not seeing results, this episode will show you a better way. Listen now and take the pressure off.
You are building a business, not a on -person circus.

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Worried about being judged?
Spoiler alert: You already are.

In episode 294, Cathy shares a refreshingly honest take on judgment in business. Whether it is Apple vs Android or Ford vs Holden, the truth is clear, not everyone will like you, and that is exactly how it should be.

From joining a marketing program (yes, even with 30 years of experience) to embracing polarising opinions, Cathy unpacks why being judged is not the problem. Trying to avoid it is.

If you are ready to stop watering down your message and start standing out, this episode is your permission slip to show up fully and unapologetically.

🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward being visible, not just busy.

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What if the only thing holding you back... is a thought?
You already have the knowledge. The skills. Even the passion. So why does growing your coaching business still feel so hard? It is not strategy that is stopping you—it is self-doubt disguised as logic.

In Episode 293 of Small Business Talk for Coaches, we uncover how sneaky thoughts like “I need more time” or “What if no one signs up?” can paralyse your progress. These hidden patterns keep you stuck, second-guessing yourself, and avoiding the very actions that lead to clients.

This episode will help you break free from hesitation, take confident steps forward, and finally start building the business you know you are meant for. You know more than you think. Listen now.

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Is your fear of feeling salesy keeping you stuck?
Many coaches hold back from showing up online, worried they will come across as fake, pushy or just not good enough. The result? Potential clients never get the chance to find you.

How to Be Seen Without Feeling Salesy
In Episode 292, we unpack the mindset blocks and myths that keep coaches invisible. You will discover simple, sustainable ways to show up as your true self, without dancing on reels or posting every day.

Learn how to pick the right platform, be consistent without burning out and build real connections that lead to clients.

It is time to stop hiding and start showing up – your way.
Listen now and find a visibility strategy that actually feels good.

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AI is not the enemy, but bad content might be. In episode 291, Cathy Smith draws an unexpected (but unforgettable) comparison between the horse poop crisis of the 1890s and today’s AI generated noise. Just like the automobile changed the game, AI is reshaping how coaches create and share content.

Discover how to use AI as a powerful assistant without losing your voice, sounding like everyone else, or falling into the trap of “copy paste” coaching content.

You will learn:

• How to train AI to write in your style

• Why some AI content fails and what to do instead

• Practical ways to use AI for content, coaching, and admin

• What red flags to avoid so your content still sounds human

If you are using AI (or thinking about it), do not miss this one. It might just save your reputation… and your clients’ attention.

Don't be saying, "Your content smells like horse poo, and blaming the Robots. Listen now to get all the tips.

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Sick of feeling like you are pushing your coaching business uphill? If reaching out feels awkward and the right clients are nowhere in sight, this episode is your wake-up call.

Cathy Smith reveals why chasing clients does not work and what to do instead. You will hear how to flip the script and become the coach clients seek out, without pretending to be someone you are not or using sleazy sales tactics.

If you have ever thought, “There has to be a better way to grow my business,” this is the episode for you. Get ready to feel confident, clear, and in control of your client flow.

Stop Chasing Clients. Attract Them Instead

Press play and stop chasing. Start attracting.

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Are you struggling to take action even when you know exactly what you should be doing?
You are not lazy. You are likely stuck in fear, overwhelmed or confused. Mindset coach Nan Saysana joins Cathy to unpack the real reasons behind procrastination and how to finally move past it.

From coaching with The Life Coach School to running her own successful business in Paris, Nan shares powerful and practical tools to help you take action when it counts. Discover why awareness is the first step, how to work with your brain not against it, and how future you can become your biggest motivator.

Get ready for honest stories, mindset shifts and a fresh perspective on what it really takes to show up, stay consistent and keep moving forward. One small step at a time.

🎧 Press play if you are done putting things off. You will walk away with clarity, confidence, and real strategies that you can use today.

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