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Episodes
E275: 3 Powerful Coaching Ideas To Try in Your Next Client Session
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like your coaching sessions could be more powerful? Or maybe it's terrifying to even think about working privately with a client – that's norma...
E274: Use Meal Plans & Recipes to Grow Your Business (and Stay Within Your Scope)
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's more powerful than telling a client exactly what to eat? Helping them decide for themselves – and follow through. THAT is the magic of health...
E273: Navigating the Health Coaching Industry in 2024
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special New Year episode, Michelle looks at current trends in the industry and where we are headed as health coaches. Don't miss the new oppor...
E272: Health Coach Legal Questions, Answered by Lisa Fraley
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From state laws to scope of practice, client forms and insurance...we know you have questions. Lisa Fraley is here to help you make legally sound deci...
E271: 10 Ways To Connect With Your Community in 2024
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's show is dedicated to Sarah, who asked in our Facebook group: "Does anyone have any ideas to engage their surrounding community? Like some ...
E270: Start Your Health Coach Podcast in 3 Steps
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasting is a fantastic way to generate health coaching clients from the comfort of your own home. (After all, clients need to feel like they know,...
E269: Cultivating Client Accountability & Engagement
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Information is freely available to our clients. But implementing new habits? It's where health coaches can really shine. In this episode we'll talk ab...
E268: The Behavior of Success with Karin Nordin, PhD
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a successful health coaching business? Well, just like our clients reaching their health goals – it's all about behavior ...
E267: Getting Health Coaching Clients Around the Holidays
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of running a sale or making a special offer during the holiday season? In this episode we'll discuss which options work best so you can keep ...
E266: Finding & Partnering with Doctors Who "Get It" with Anthony Masiello
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's so frustrating when doctors aren't on the same page as health coaches. Whether you're helping a client or looking for help with your own health, ...
E265: How to Run a 5-Day Jumpstart
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's super useful to offer a bite-sized program in your health coaching practice – whether you're a brand new coach or have years of client experien...
E264: Behind the Scenes of My Personal Health Journey
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us became health coaches because of a lifelong interest in health and/or personal experience with illness. This week Michelle shares about her...
E263: Unpacking Health Coach Overwhelm
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting tripped up by ALL THE THINGS? It's really common for health coaches to feel overwhelmed. Michelle has personal experience here – so this wee...
E262: The Work it REALLY Takes to Succeed as a Health Coach
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, time for some blunt honesty. Health coaching schools get you in the door by promising a certain picture of what it will be like – you, sipping a...
E261: [Coach the Coach] A Different Way To Define Your Target Market
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of our HPU Core Curriculum members, Katya, bravely shares her struggle of pinning down a target market in this week's episode. It's a common issue...
E260: 5 Simple Steps To Create Your Online Course
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, the overwhelm! Just the idea of creating an online course can make your head spin – until now. Listen in for the 5 simple steps to follow so you...
E259: How To Earn More & Charge Less
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Michelle shares why a lower-cost pricing model could be valuable and relevant to your business right now. Learn how to implement this ...
E258: Challenges Women Face Building a Successful Coaching Business with Stephanie Dodier
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 14 years in the health coaching industry, watching thousands of coaches walk the entrepreneurial path, Michelle has noticed an obvious intersect...
[Bonus] The most important writing skill: Know What To Write Challenge Day 3
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of this free 3-day event, our health coaches have started putting together a well-written, professional bio. Today Michelle will help ...
[Bonus] Make Writing Easier & Faster: Know What To Write Challenge Day 2
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle's free 3-day training continues in this bonus episode! Day 2 is about making the writing process easier, faster, and dare we say - more fun? ...
[Bonus] The Words To Use: Know What To Write Challenge Day 1
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! Michelle's giving away a free 3-day training this week. Join the fun and create a unique piece of writing to help attract clients – and le...
E257: How Writing Fueled My Health Coaching Business (and can do the same for you!)
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding clients doesn't always come easily to health coaches. But you don't need expensive tools, funnels or ads to be successful. Check out this epis...
E256: Coaching Clients Through Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Jessica Drummond
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Working with women? If so, you're surely coming across issues related to perimenopause and menopause. In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Jessica Drummo...
E255: Generating Clients Through LinkedIn with Hailey Rowe
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard about LinkedIn...maybe you've even set up a profile as a health coach. Now it's time to learn how to leverage this powerful platform! Lis...
E254: Creating Recurring Revenue as a Health Coach
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's one thing to sign a client that pays you for a specific period of time. It's another to continue earning, month after month, year after year, fro...
E253: Offering Wellness Retreats with Amber Hagberg
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered running a retreat? It's yet another way that health coaches can earn while transforming lives! In this episode, we'll hear fr...
E252: Don't Offer a Free Consultation Without THIS…
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been offering prospective clients a free consultation or "discovery call" that's great. But you need one important step BEFORE someone books...
E251: [Coach the Coach] 3 Things You Need Instead of Business Cards
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When someone shows interest in what you do as a health coach, it feels like you should hand them a business card. Right? Nope. Tune in to this episode...
E250: Choosing a Platform For Your Health Coaching Program
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're wondering about a platform to use for your health coaching program, tune in to hear about your options and Michelle's best recommendations (...
E249: How To Create an Active, Engaged Facebook Group
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about creating a Facebook group? Maybe you've already started one and getting engagement feels like pulling teeth? Listen in for Michelle's...
E248: The Health & Well-Being Coaching Conference: Recap & Follow-up Thoughts From Michelle
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you were there or not, the inaugural Health & Well-Being Coaching Conference was a momentous event in the history of health coaching! In this ...
E247: 100 Ways to Build Your Mailing List
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard you need a mailing list, right? It's one of the most important ways you can be marketing yourself as a health coach. But how do you get m...
E246: How to Organize Your Health Coaching Business
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Michelle started her health coaching business in 2009 she felt like a hot mess! If you've been having that feeling about areas of your business,...
E245: Try This *Awesome* Passive Income Idea for Health Coaches
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret - Michelle loves passive income streams! From the earliest stages of her health coaching career she's used them to generate extra reven...
E244: How Do Health Coaches Make Money?
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know that health coaches guide and support. And we know health coaches sometimes create recipes and Instagram reels. But how, pray tell, do health ...
E243: Get Your Health Coaching Business Off the Ground (Finally!)
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do health coaches have such a hard time getting their business off the ground? People desperately need help with their health, so this should be a...
E242: Health Coaches Beware! Avoid These 5 Industry Scams
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the health coaching industry grows, so do the number of scam artists targeting our backs. One of the benefits of our community is being able to sh...
E241: Meet me in San Diego this June! (Here's how…)
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle hasn't had the chance to meet up with health coaches in-person in about 10 years…but that's about to change. Listen in to see how you can ...
E240: Collecting Testimonials & Feedback in Your Health Coaching Business
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Collecting feedback from clients is something that health coaches often overlook...or flat out avoid doing. It might feel a little uncomfortable to a...
E239: How To Start Using Pinterest To Find Clients with Jana Osofsky
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if we could clean up your dusty old profile and infuse it with some marketing magic to bring clients to you on autopilot? Jana is back with us t...
E238: Rethinking Social Media: Clients Are Searching, Not Scrolling with Jana Osofsky
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a huge difference in mindset between someone who's scrolling social media versus someone searching for specific help. So where are YOUR futur...
E237: Can Health Coaches Bill Insurance? (And Should You?)
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recently Lisa asked in our group, "Has anyone used a code to get a client's insurance to cover coaching? If so, how would I acquire the correct code?"...
E236: How Does a New Coach Get Clients?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Janice commented "I've spent a small fortune already, how does a new coach get clients?" We love that kind of cut-to-the-chase attitude, so...
E235: How a Signature Program Changed My Health Coaching Business
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like most health coaches, Michelle struggled in the beginning to find her footing as a business owner. Listen as she shares THE most important move s...
E234: Top Marketing Strategies For Health Coaches
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You want to sell your health coaching program – but how? In this live Q&A session Michelle shares which strategies she's found to work best so you d...
E233: What is Healthy Profit University?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard Michelle mention Healthy Profit University...or maybe you're even a member! In this episode Michelle makes some big announcements a...
E232: [Coach the Coach] What To Do When a New Client Ghosts
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a client disappear after the first or second session? In this episode we'll explore a real life scenario, learn what may have been b...
E231: Use This Coaching Skill To Better Help Clients (& Your Business)
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year when New Year's goals have worn off and clients may be feeling discouraged. (Or maybe YOU haven't quite made the business prog...
E230: Become a More Confident Health Coach with ONE Simple Trick
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like most health coaches, you came out of school feeling like you're not ready to take clients yet. Or, if you're already seeing clients, yo...
E229: When Clients Aren't Following Your Health Coaching Program
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you've created SMART goals and your clients agree to certain action steps but don't follow through? Or when they want to talk about...
E228: How To Use Your Health Coach Email List
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard you need an email list…maybe you've even set one up. But then what? In this episode Michelle discusses what you're supposed to be emai...
E227: [Coach the Coach] Engaging Workshop Ideas For Health Coaches
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're running a workshop you want to make sure that attendees are fully engaged, getting to know you, and thinking about their own health issues i...
E226: Help! Marketers Are Harassing Health Coaches At Every Turn
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been getting messages from perfect strangers trying to help you with your social media strategy or business coaches promising a 6-figure bu...
E225: 100 Health Coach Niche Ideas
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your niche (or target market) is the most fundamental aspect of marketing yourself as a health coach. But how do you choose? Join me to discuss 100 po...
E225: 100 Health Coach Niche Ideas
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your niche (or target market) is the most fundamental aspect of marketing yourself as a health coach. But how do you choose? Join me to discuss 100 po...
E224: 3 Ways To Market Your Health Coaching Business in 2023
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was inspired by one of our FB group members, Katia, who's planning for the year ahead. Why not take the 3 three killer marketing ideas M...
E223: January Ideas For Your Health Coaching Business
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Michelle share ideas and inspiration for your business that'll work beautifully in the New Year. Whether you're just starting out o...
E222: Overcome the 5 Most Common Health Coach Challenges
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simone C. posted in our Facebook group: "Sometimes I feel like I'm on an island....my family thinks I'm mostly nuts for caring about what foods I eat....
E221: Likability – The X Factor For Client Attraction
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you've done all the things and yet clients are hard to come by? Consider the secret sauce behind most successful coaches' careers – it's a...
E220: Boosting Client Outcomes Through Functional Nutrition with Andrea Nakayama
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a wonderful intersection of education and practical experience that leads to changing lives for the better. In this episode Michelle speaks wi...
E219: What Do Health Coaches Charge?
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Asking for money can be tough...especially if you have no idea what health coaches are charging across the board. Join Michelle to hear what's common ...
E218: How To Find Health Coaching Clients
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If only clients would fall from the sky! Instead, Michelle uses this episode to walk you through the client-generation process...backwards. You'll see...
E217: How To Grow Your Audience Without Using Facebook
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shoutout to Jennifer S. for asking THIS important question all health coaches should hear: "I don't have a website yet - so without a Facebook page, ...
[Bonus episode] Outline Your Course in 1 Hour (or Less!)
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally recorded as a FB Live segment during Michelle's 5-day Create Your Online Course Bootcamp. You'll hear about an easy way to...
E216: 4 Ways to Sell an Online Course
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have a website? Don't know how to make a sales page? Surprise! You don't need either to sell an online course in your health coaching business. ...
E216: 4 Ways to Sell an Online Course
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have a website? Don't know how to make a sales page? Surprise! You don't need either to sell an online course in your health coaching business. ...
E215: Which Platform is Best For Your Online Course?
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OMG there are so many choices! Michelle breaks it down in this episode so you know which platform you need for your online course. How's that for a ti...
E214: 3 Signs That an Online Course is Right For Your Health Coaching Business
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may be wondering if an online course is right for YOUR business. It might be, even if you're new to coaching! And it's verrrrry likely to serve yo...
E213: The Backstory: How I Got Where I Am Today
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle didn't go from brand new health coach to running a multi-6-figure business overnight. Oh, heck no! In this episode she shares her backstory a...
E212: Using Done-For-You Content with Jamie Jones
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a ton of done-for-you content available for health coaches. So, should you use it, plug-and-play style? Or commit to writing every word from s...
E211: New To Coaching? Avoid These Common Mistakes
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If we had a nickel for every time a new health coach went down a rabbit hole and wasted weeks of time and energy on something *that wasn't even neces...
E210: My First 3 Clients (and How To Find Yours)
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michelle as she shares about 3 of her very first health coaching clients – how she found them, what their programs looked like and the results ...
E209: The 1 Thing You Must Turn "ON" For Business Success
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling unsure? Stuck? Not making the progress you hoped for? In this episode Michelle shares about the 1 thing you have to turn ON (and what you have...
E208: Taking a Break: How I Prepared For a 2 Week Vacation From My Business
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle had NEVER been away from her business for so long! She shares about the preparation that went into making this break a reality. Whether it's ...
E207: Highlighting 8 Health Coach Podcasters (& July Giveaway Announcement!)
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a follow-up to Episode #200, get ready to meet 8 coaches from our community who are working hard to produce their own podcast. Give 'em a listen an...
E206: [Coach the Coach] Getting into Workplace Wellness
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Michelle speaks with Ellen about the idea of breaking into workplace wellness. Listen for some very actionable steps to get a foot in ...
E205: Pinterest Marketing Basics for Health Coaches with Jana Osofsky
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hold your scroll! Did you know that Pinterest may very well be the BEST online platform for sharing content and finding new clients...without all the ...
E204: Do You Have What It Takes To Run a Successful Health Coaching Business?
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever doubt yourself so much that you wonder..."Do I even have what it takes??" Well,in this episode Michelle discusses what it actually takes to run a...
E203: [Coach the Coach] Which Social Media Platform Should You Start With?
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa, one of our Weekly Mentorship members, has been feeling overwhelmed by social media – especially video. Which platform should she choose to lau...
E202: [Coach the Coach] How Can Allison Shift Confidently Into Her New Role as a Health Coach?
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Allison, one of our Weekly Mentorship members, is used to being in a leadership role. Now she's feeling the challenges of being a beginner! She and M...
E201: [Coach the Coach] Melissa's Not Making the Progress She Wants – Why?
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's so frustrating when you're putting in the effort and it's not paying off! In this episode Michelle coaches Melissa to find her "stuck" place and ...
E200: My 3 Biggest Podcasting Lessons Learned Along the Way
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cue the confetti for our 200th episode! To celebrate, Michelle shares her top podcasting lessons learned along the way, recaps the top 3 episodes and ...
E199: 3 Free & Affordable Ways to Get Help With Your Business
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle started the Health Coach Power Community Facebook group many years ago because she felt so lonely working alone as a health coach. The goal ...
E198: How One Coach Increased Her Client Base by 700%
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Michelle is joined by Claire Bartholic, a coach recently featured in the New York Times. She's got 11.5k Instagram followers and a ful...
E197: Real Life Coaching Situations, Handled
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Michelle tackles some real life coaching situations that have come up with our community members. From clients that don't do the work ...
E196: Writing Skills for Health Coaches
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who knew becoming a health coach would require so much writing! From emails to social media posts to blogging to writing guest articles...copywriting...
E195: How To Niche Down
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the advice to choose a specific target market but you can't seem to niche down? In this episode Michelle shares useful ways to target y...
E194: Two Thought Patterns Keeping You & Your Business Stuck
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a business requires RESILIENCE. In this episode Michelle shows you how to build it by breaking apart two common thought patterns and putting ...
E193: How to Answer "What is a Health Coach?"
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no quicker way for your confidence to evaporate than stumbling over an explanation of health coaching. Especially when the person who asked co...
E192: Creating Your Coaching Package: How Long? How Much?
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In designing your coaching package you want to consider what's best for your clients and what's best for your business. When it comes to length? Numb...
E191: What is a Signature Program? (And Do You Need One?)
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Health coaches are always asking what their program should entail and it should be structured. Having a signature program is helpful – but not for...
E190: Starting Your Business is Like Giving Birth
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come explore the softer, more feminine aspect of starting a business. After all, your business is your baby. Let's breathe through it together. Join...
E189: Getting Board Certified with Dr. Cherie Kroh
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've considered getting your board certification through NBC-HWC you're probably wondering if it's necessary and what the test is like. Yes? Join...
E188: [Coach the Coach] Helping Isabella Reach 6 Figures
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how health coaching can become an extremely profitable business? In this episode Michelle coaches Isabella towards her dream of financial in...
E187: What is Fast Track?
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle's Fast Track is only happening once this year. In this episode she shares how it helps health coaches jumpstart their businesses and what mak...
E186: The 3-Step Guide To Email List Growth
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An email list is VITAL to your health coach business – but building a list can be daunting! Michelle breaks it down into 3 easy steps you can unders...
E185: Organize Your Business Like a Boss with Sara Fins
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Health coaching is one thing – managing the operations of your business is another. Michelle is joined by health coach and accountant, Sara Fins, t...
E184: [Coach the Coach] How Can Lindsey Stand Out as a Weight Loss Coach?
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this 1:1 session with Michelle, Lindsey found a way to connect her unique superpowers to a very specific group of women looking to lose weight....
E183: Why My Web Pages Always Look Great & Work Beautifully (Yours can too!)
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a website is overrated. Most of Michelle's business relies on single landing pages built with Leadpages. They're quick and easy! In this episod...
E182: Getting Into Corporate Wellness with Marcy Morrison
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Working with corporate clients is one way health coaches can build a business – but where do you even begin? Michelle is joined by corporate health...