The Efficient Coach

By: Phil Williams
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Efficient Coach Podcast, where we dive into actionable strategies and insights to help online coaches grow their businesses efficiently, without burning out. My names Phil Williams, I have an incredible wife Jen, I’m a dad of twins, I have a cockapoo called Reggie, I’m into great coffee, family hikes, and I try to do a bit of CrossFit. I'm not really into the 'hustle and grind' of working until your eyes sting in the pursuit of that elusive '10k month' whilst hating your life and hoping it makes you happy. But if you're an online coach who wants to build a coaching business that aligns with your values and allows you to have a life outside of it to? You're in the right place! Have a listen, and if you enjoy it, hit subscribe.
    © 2025 Phil Williams
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Episodes
  • Ep 051 - Q&A Friday: Should I Take Weekends Off? And, How Do You Structure Your Working Week As A Dad?
    Jan 10 2025

    Do you feel stuck trying to figure out the “right” way to structure your workweek?


    You’re not alone.

    For online coaches, the pressure to find the perfect balance - or the guilt of not working enough - can feel overwhelming.

    But here’s the truth: there’s no single “right” way to run your business.

    In this episode, we explore two common questions that many coaches face:

    • Should I Take Weekends Off?
    • How Do You Structure Your Working Week As A Parent?

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • Why there’s no universal blueprint for structuring your week.
    • How aligning your schedule with your values can help you work smarter, not harder.
    • How I’ve balanced productivity with parenting using flexible strategies.

    Key Takeaways for Online Coaches:

    If you’ve ever felt guilty for not working “enough” or pressured to follow someone else’s schedule, this episode will challenge those beliefs and help you design a week that supports your life and business.

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    13 mins
  • Ep 050 - Stop Building Someone Else’s Dream and Start Building Yours
    Jan 9 2025

    Are you stuck in a coaching business that doesn’t feel like it’s yours?

    In this episode, I share the story of two coaches with very different schedules - Coach A, who takes weekends off entirely, and Coach B, who shuts the laptop by 2pm but works a little over the weekend.

    So, which one of them is doing it wrong? Spoiler alert: neither of them.

    They’re both thriving because they’ve built businesses that align with their values, goals, and lifestyles. And the secret behind their success?

    The Values to Vision process.


    In this episode, we’ll talk about:

    • Why there’s no single “right” way to run your business.
    • How Values to Vision helps uncover your unique vision and turns it into systems and boundaries that work for YOU.
    • Why you need to stop following cookie-cutter plans and start building a business that fits your life, not the other way around.

    If you’ve ever felt stuck in someone else’s version of success, this episode is for you.

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    9 mins
  • Ep 049 - The Secret To Thriving As An Online Coach
    Jan 8 2025

    Being a coach is one of the most fulfilling jobs in the world - but it can also be one of the most emotionally exhausting.

    Those moments when a client tells you, “I finally quit the job that was holding me back,” or “I’ve started loving myself again because of your guidance,” are why we do what we do.

    But if we’re not careful, those moments can come at a cost - our own energy, well-being, and ability to thrive.

    In this episode, I’m diving into the emotional weight of coaching and challenging the belief that you have to sacrifice yourself to be a great coach. I’ll share a radical perspective that your worth isn’t tied to how much you give or how many challenges you carry for your clients.

    Instead, I’ll show you how to build a business that allows you to thrive - not just survive.

    If you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries or felt guilty for putting yourself first, this episode is for you.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    1. The Reality of Emotional Burnout:
      • Why coaching can feel emotionally exhausting and the common pitfalls coaches face.
      • How guilt, overgiving, and a lack of boundaries lead to burnout.
    2. The Radical Belief: You Are Not Your Business:
      • The importance of separating your self-worth from your business performance.
      • Why your value isn’t tied to how much you sacrifice for your clients.
      • How to build a business that aligns with your personal values and energy.
    3. Leading by Example:
      • How sticking to your boundaries inspires trust and authority with your clients.
      • Real-life examples of how being a role model for balance leads to deeper client breakthroughs.
      • The ripple effect of honoring your energy on your work and your clients’ results.
    4. How to Take Action Today:
      • Simple steps to set boundaries and protect your energy starting now.
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    9 mins

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