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.

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.

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.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most emotionally draining periods of my coaching career.

I share the story of “Sarah,” a client who came to me during one of the toughest chapters of her life. She wasn’t just navigating fitness goals - she was grappling with work stress, family struggles, and financial challenges.

As her coach, I thought it was my job to be everything for her: therapist, motivator, problem-solver.

But what started as small acts of support quickly turned into emotional burnout. I found myself drained, dreading messages, and avoiding my inbox entirely - not just hers, but every client’s.

In this episode, I dive into:

• The hidden emotional toll of over-supporting clients as a coach.
• How trying to be “everything” for one client nearly cost me my energy and focus for all of them.
• The small but powerful changes I made to take care of myself - so I could better support Sarah and all my clients.
• Why self-care as a coach isn’t selfish - it’s the foundation of great coaching.

If you’re a coach who’s ever felt emotionally drained or struggled to balance client care with your own well-being, this episode is for you.

Takeaways:

• You don’t have to stop supporting clients through emotional challenges—but you do need to support yourself first.
• Practical strategies to protect your energy without giving less to your clients.
• Why prioritising your well-being allows you to show up as the best coach for your clients.

Keywords:
Coaching burnout, emotional support as a coach, client boundaries, coach self-care, avoiding coach burnout, supporting clients through tough times, energy management for coaches, coaching mindset, work-life balance for coaches, self-care for fitness coaches, coaching strategies for tough clients, how to avoid emotional burnout, sustainable coaching practices.

As an online coach, supporting your clients through emotional challenges is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job.

But what happens when the constant flow of emotional demands leaves you drained, overwhelmed, and teetering on the edge of burnout?

In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional cost of coaching and why burnout should never be the price you pay for being a great coach.

You’ll hear about:

• The subtle signs that you’re heading toward emotional burnout as a coach.
• Real-life scenarios every coach will relate to—like late-night client messages and emotionally heavy calls.
• Why setting boundaries is crucial for your energy, your business, and your ability to show up for your clients.
• How to reframe emotional support as part of your job—without letting it take over your life.

This isn’t about avoiding tough conversations or stepping away from your clients. It’s about learning to protect your energy, set boundaries, and thrive in your role as a coach.

Whether you’re a new coach just starting out or a seasoned pro who’s feeling the weight of constant demands, this episode will help you rethink how you manage the emotional side of your business.

Keywords

• Online coaching burnout
• Emotional burnout in coaching
• Setting boundaries as a coach
• Coaching and emotional energy
• Protecting your energy as a coach
• Online coaching tips
• Avoiding burnout in coaching
• Emotional cost of coaching
• Healthy boundaries for online coaches
• Coaching self-care

In this episode of the Efficient Coach podcast, we dive into how to tell if your niche is specific enough to attract your dream clients. I break down both long-term and short-term indicators to help you assess whether you’re truly speaking to the right audience.

Long-term check:

Are you consistently getting inquiries from your ideal clients (think 95% of the time)? And are you receiving DMs that make you think, “Wow, this person feels like they’re speaking directly to me”?

Short-term check:

Can you create stories and content that only resonate with your niche? If you’re finding your messaging is universally relatable, it might be time to dig deeper into your audience’s specific struggles and pain points.

We walk through a comparison of broad vs. specific messaging - like how a vague, generic post about struggling to stay on track with food could be tightened into a message that speaks directly to the pain of someone criticising themselves for grabbing a takeaway after a stressful day.

Listen in for actionable insights on how to evaluate your messaging and level up your niche specificity!

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