Mastering Coaching Skills

Hosted by Lindsay Dotzlaf

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Jun 2026

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If you want to compete in the coaching industry, you need to be GOOD at coaching. But there are some things you simply couldn't know when you were training to be a coach - and while it's tempting to keep studying, take another course, or dive into a certification program, you really need to build the practical skills and confidence to handle whatever your clients throw at you. Each week life coach Lindsay Dotzlaf shares stories, tips and advice to continually develop your skills as a coach. She knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed and anxious about coaching in the moment, and will teach you why shifting your mindset around your own abilities as a coach will make all the difference. If you've got clients but want to become the absolute best coach you can be, you'll find answers, advice and support here. Learn more at lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com!

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June 16, 202658 min

294. What It Really Means to Have It All with Binie Klein

The idea of "having it all" can feel inspiring, unrealistic, or even frustrating depending on who you ask. For many ambitious women, it often feels like there is an invisible tradeoff between success, family, health, relationships, and the things that matter most. In this episode, I talk with colleague and client, Binie Klein, about what it really means to have it all and why the answer may be different than you think. We explore how Binie defines a fulfilling life, the role priorities play in shaping your choices, and why being intentional with your time is about much more than productivity. For full show notes, transcript, and to join the waitlist for Reimagine, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/294 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf Learn more about Binie's work: binieklein.com

June 9, 202624 min

293. The Relationship Shaping Your Coaching Business

Every coaching business has two roles running behind the scenes: the part of you making the big decisions and the part of you doing the day-to-day work. When those two roles are not communicating clearly, your business can start to feel heavier, more chaotic, or harder to run than it needs to. In this episode, I talk about the relationship between your inner CEO and inner employee and how that dynamic shapes the way you make decisions, follow through, evaluate results, and talk to yourself when things do not go as planned. This is not about spending more time as the CEO and less time as the employee, but about understanding how both roles show up in your business. For full show notes, transcript, and to join the waitlist for Reimagine, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/293 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

June 2, 202653 min

292. Reimagining a Coaching Business That No Longer Fits with Melisa Liberman

There comes a point in many coaching businesses when what once worked starts to feel harder to sustain. Not because anything is wrong, but because you've grown, your priorities have changed, or the business you've built no longer fits the life you want to live. In this episode, I talk with one of my incredible clients, Melisa Liberman, about the process of reimagining her coaching business. We explore her transition from years of one-on-one coaching to group programs, the mindset shifts that made those changes possible, and how she learned to focus on solving the right problem at the right time rather than getting distracted by everything that might come next. For full show notes, transcript, and to join the waitlist for Reimagine, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/292 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf Learn more about Melisa's work: melisaliberman.com

May 26, 202627 min

291. What's Actually Holding You Back From Your Best Coaching

So many coaches spend time looking for the next certification, strategy, or breakthrough while completely overlooking the things already getting in the way of their coaching. Sometimes the biggest obstacles are not a lack of talent or potential, but the thoughts, habits, and pressures we carry into our work. In this episode, I talk about some of the most common things I see standing between coaches and their best possible coaching. From overtraining and comparison to rushing clients and questioning yourself, I break down the patterns that can quietly interfere with the way you show up as a coach. For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/291 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

May 19, 202618 min

290. The Shift from Transformation Energy to Coaching Expertise

As coaches, we can often get caught up in the idea that we have to be in constant transformation energy to be successful in our coaching businesses. But what happens when we stay in that constant state of transformation and forget to shift into our coaching expertise? In this episode, I dive into how staying in transformation energy can lead to burnout and a constant sense of needing to change everything. I also share why moving into your coaching expertise can actually create more stability and confidence in your business, allowing you to serve your clients at a higher level without always chasing the next transformation. For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/290 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

May 12, 202614 min

289. The Unmade Decisions Creating Chaos in Your Business

Confusion, anxiety, and constant second-guessing in your business are not always signs that something bigger is wrong. Sometimes, the real issue is much simpler: decisions that have never actually been made. In this episode, I break down how unmade decisions can quietly create chaos, uncertainty, and unnecessary stress in your business. I share how to spot these unmade decisions that may be draining your energy, why they often go unnoticed, and how making them can help you move forward with more confidence, simplicity, and momentum. For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/289 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

May 5, 202617 min

288. Should You Quit Your Coaching Business or Recommit?

At some point in your coaching business, you may find yourself questioning whether you truly want to keep going. In an industry that often treats quitting as failure, many coaches never give themselves permission to honestly evaluate whether their business still aligns with what they want. In this episode, I talk about the difference between quitting or recommitting to your coaching business, and how honestly considering both options can create clarity, confidence, and a more intentional path forward. For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/288 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

April 28, 202626 min

287. How to Balance Deep Dives & Quick Wins in Coaching

We often face a decision as coaches: do we dive deep into mindset and beliefs with our clients, or focus on quick, practical strategies for immediate results? In this episode, I break down how to balance deep dives and quick wins in your coaching practice. I share the strengths and downsides of each strategy, how to use both to your advantage, and specific coaching examples showing how these strategies can be applied in real life to get clients unstuck. For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/287 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

April 21, 202621 min

286. 5 Things Every Coach Must Learn to Love for a Thriving Business

As a coach, there are certain things you need to learn to love in order to build a thriving business. But what if some of the things you avoid or resist are the exact tools that can help you grow? In this episode, I'll share five key things every coach must embrace to achieve long-term success and sustainability in their business. I dive into why these five things are not only essential but also transformative for your business. For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/286 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

April 14, 202614 min

285. The Spiral or the Pivot: When You're Not Using Your Coaching Tools

Almost every coach I know has had a moment when they realize they were not using their own coaching tools. In this episode, I'm talking about what really happens in that moment and why it can quickly turn into something bigger. There is a turning point available to you, a fork in the road where you can choose to spiral or pivot, a choice between continuing down a familiar path or shifting direction in a way that changes everything. I explore what it looks like to notice this pattern without judgment, how quickly things can change once you see it, and why this experience is not a sign that something has gone wrong. If you have ever questioned yourself in moments like this, this episode will give you a new way to think about it. For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/285 Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf