In this episode, I sit down with Kim Holland, a career coach for parents, who transitioned from employed coach to business owner in under six months. We explore how she signed her first clients within a month of launching, while raising two young children and working part-time. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to build a coaching business around family life, this one will give you a big dose of clarity and encouragement.Key Timestamps:[00:00] From Career Coach to Business Owner[04:12] Starting Without a Roadmap[07:36] The Turning Point[11:20] Building the Foundation Before the Leap[15:45] First Clients, First Wins[20:10] The Power of Community and Support“Even though you’re running your business on your own, you don’t have to do it alone.” – Kim HollandWhat worked well for Kim was having a clear structure, supportive community, and the confidence to take consistent, aligned action from day one.Useful LinksLearn about The Business of Coaching programmeSignature Solution CourseDownload the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (edition 2025)Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach ShopJoin the Let’s-Coach Circle for freeHow to secure more coaching clients' free trainingDownload the 12 ways to get clients nowLearn about The Business of Coaching programmeConnect with Jo on LinkedInRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected] This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.Mentioned in this episode:✨ 2026 Coaches’ Planner – Your Three Ways to Join InA few years ago, I couldn’t find a planner that truly supported coaches - something that balanced growing a business with growing as a person. So, I created one. Three years on, it’s become a trusted tool for hundreds of coaches to plan an aligned and prosperous year. You can now choose the option that suits you best (links below) 1️⃣ Free Digital Download – Get instant access to the online version of the 2026 Coaches’ Planner. 2️⃣ Printed Planner on Amazon – Order your copy to write in and keep by your side all year. 3️⃣ Dare Greatly Online Workshop – Thursday 4 December – Join me live as we plan together. You’ll receive a printed planner in the post plus a few thoughtful extras. Whichever option you choose, my hope is that this planner helps you create a calm,...

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