The Successful Nurse Coaches ™

Hosted by Laura Minard, Shelby Kurz

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The Successful Nurse Coaches is a space for Private Practice Nurse Coaches to learn the skills to generate income and create the successful private practice of their dreams. Laura Minard and Shelby Kurz are both Board Certified Nurse Coaches who are revolutionizing the Nurse Coach Specialty with their innovate and state of the art certification Nurse Life Coach Academy. With every episode, it is their mission to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and connect the greater nurse coach community so that we can expand and grow the field of Nurse Coaching making it a household name! Join us for new Business related episodes every Monday! Join us the first and third Thursday of the month with Nurse Life Coach Academy related Episodes! https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/ https://www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com/

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June 15, 202619 min

242: The Comparison Trap in Nurse Coaching How it Signals Deeper Patterns

In today’s episode of The Successful Nurse Coach Podcast, Laura tackles one of the most common challenges new nurse coaches face: comparison. From feeling behind in your business to questioning your abilities and worthiness, comparison has a way of stealing confidence and creating unnecessary suffering.Laura shares personal stories from her own journey, including lessons from mentors, networking experiences, and moments when comparison nearly derailed her confidence. She also breaks down why nurses are especially vulnerable to comparison and offers practical strategies to shift from self-judgment to self-trust.If you've ever felt like you're not moving fast enough, not experienced enough, or not good enough, this episode is a powerful reminder that your journey is unfolding exactly as it should.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j1X_j8wStVMMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

June 8, 202632 min

241: The Real Math of a Nurse Coaching Practice (What Six Figures Actually Looks Like)

In today’s episode, Laura breaks down the real math behind building a profitable nurse coaching practice while cutting through fear and uncertainty to show you exactly what it takes to replace (and exceed) a traditional nursing income.Why it's "simple, not easy" - The framework for success is straightforward; what's hard is the internal shift in identity, fear of rejection, and limiting beliefsTraditional nursing income vs. coaching income - A nurse earning ~$40/hr working 36 hrs/week makes ~$74K/year; 10 coaching clients can generate the same income working far fewer hoursReal pricing numbers:New grad: $1,800/package → $72K/year (10 clients)Mid-career: $2,500/package → $100K/yearEstablished (2–3+ years): $3,000/package → $120K/yearTime breakdown — Full-time practice = 20–25 hrs/week total; 10 clients at 90 min/session = ~15 hrs of direct client work per monthPart-time model — 5–8 clients is fully achievable alongside other commitmentsThe 5-year projection — Why nurse coaching outpaces traditional nursing paths long-termReverse engineering $10K/month — At a $2,500 package, you need 4 "yes" conversations, ~16 proposals, and 40–60 invites per month (2–3 hours of outreach)The tugboat vs. lighthouse shift — Early on you invite people in; over time, clients come to youTop 5 Fears Laura Addresses"I'm an introvert" — Coaching is built for introverts"I suck at sales" — Sales is a learnable skill; nurse coaches call it advocacy"Who can afford coaching?" — Coaching is a $2.2B industry and tends to be recession-proof"I feel guilty charging" — Why charging clients is actually an act of belief in them"I'm an imposter" — Why imposter syndrome signals high intelligence and capacity for growthThe math isn't complicated. The work is internal. Every action you take to build your practice also transforms you into a more grounded, confident, healed version of yourself, and that's the greatest gift of the coaching modality.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HU-MJ0CqndcMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

June 1, 202620 min

240: NLCA 34: The Identity You're Secretly Still Living In (And Why It's Keeping You Stuck)

In today’s episode of the Successful Nurse Coach Podcast, Laura dives into the power of identity and how the roles, systems, and environments around us quietly shape who we become.Laura shares personal stories from her nursing career, including the realities of working through exhaustion, pregnancy, and people-pleasing tendencies, while unpacking how many nurses unknowingly adopt identities that leave them feeling stuck, disconnected, and misaligned.This conversation explores the difference between living by default versus intentionally creating the version of yourself you truly want to become. From nurse to coach, employee to leader, Laura explains why lasting transformation starts with identity first, not strategy.If you’ve ever felt like you’ve outgrown your current reality, this episode will challenge you to rethink who you are becoming and what is actually possible for your life.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B8_KvHlQX78Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

May 25, 202647 min

239: Nurse Coach Success Stories: Kris Christie

In today’s episode, Shelby sits down with Kris Christie, a recent graduate of The Nurse Coach Residency program, to hear her inspiring story of becoming a board-certified nurse coach while working full-time as a public health nurse.Kris became a nurse in her late 40s after working as a caregiver and discovering a passion for healthcare. She holds a Master's in Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader track) from USF and has spent six years as a public health nurse. She also serves as an administrator for an adult day healthcare program and runs a music-filled, three-dog household.We talk about:How Kris came to nursing in her late 40s and why she was drawn to preventative medicine and chronic disease managementHer experience hiring a nurse coach in 2022 — and why it changed her life personally more than professionallyThe "victim mindset" and perfectionism patterns she recognized in herself (and now sees in her clients)Why she specifically wanted a nurse coach — not just any life coachHow she managed 8–12 hours per week of coursework on top of a full-time job and a packed personal lifeThe moment she realized she was "being selfish" by not offering her coaching services to people who were waiting for themHer sliding scale model: charging market rate for 80% of clients, sliding scale for 20% — so no one is excludedBreaking through the belief that offering your services = bothering peopleWhy her strong community roots led to fast referrals and organic client growthHer #1 piece of advice to other nurse coaches: your future self can't emerge if you're blocking her with old beliefsWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y5PjuhmPnXMConnect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

May 18, 202638 min

238: Nurse Coach Success Stories: Melissa Parsons

Melissa Parsons spent more than two decades in nursing, from trauma and cath lab to becoming a nurse practitioner. But after years of feeling increasingly disconnected from the kind of healing she truly wanted to offer, she reached a breaking point. In this conversation with Shelby, Melissa shares the deeply personal journey that led her toward nurse coaching, spirituality, and building a business rooted in genuine human connection.Together, they unpack the fear of being seen, the vulnerability of inviting people into coaching, and the surprising healing that can happen when nurses finally feel heard themselves.In this episode, we talk about:Leaving a misaligned nursing career after 22 yearsThe moment Melissa realized she couldn’t keep doing things the same wayWhy spirituality and purpose became central to her healing journeyThe vulnerability of coaching friends, coworkers, and family membersThe difference between “cold” marketing and leading with real connectionFear, uncertainty, and building a business without guaranteed outcomesBurnout, grief, and the emotional weight nurses carry without debriefingHow nurse coaching creates space for deeper healing and human connectionMelissa’s story is an honest reminder that sometimes the discomfort we feel is pointing us toward something more aligned. This episode is for the nurse who knows they’re meant for more, even if they can’t fully explain it yet.“Because if you’re living in fear, you’re not fully here”. And this conversation may help bring you back to yourself.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qkF3U-746_QMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

May 11, 20261 hr 0 min

237: Nurse Coach Success Stories: Colleen Rosenberg

What happens when you stop waiting to feel ready, and just go all in anyway?Colleen, a pediatric nurse turned nurse coach, shares her raw and honest journey from certification to building a thriving coaching practice. In this conversation with Shelby, she opens up about fear, visibility, investing in herself, and what it actually takes to go from “thinking about it” to signing paying clients while still working full-time.This episode is a real behind-the-scenes look at what it means to step into leadership, trust the process, and build something meaningful even when it feels uncomfortable.In this episode, we talk about:Moving straight from certification into business and why momentum mattersThe fear of being seen online and hitting “post” anywayWhy your first clients won’t come from posting, but from reaching outWhat it really takes to sign your first paying clientsLearning to sit with fear instead of waiting for it to disappearThe power of repetition, feedback, and watching your own growth in real timeBuilding a coaching business while working full-time and managing real lifeShifting from getting clients to becoming an exceptional coachColleen’s story is a powerful reminder that confidence doesn’t come first. Action does. And when you’re willing to show up, feel the fear, and keep going anyway, everything starts to change.If you’ve been sitting on the edge, waiting for the “right time,” this episode might just be the push you didn’t know you needed.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

May 4, 202622 min

236: The Hidden Reasons You’re Repelling Money (Part 3)

In this final part of the money consciousness series, Laura uncovers the hidden beliefs that quietly repel money, including judging wealthy people, fearing disconnection from others, and believing money is limited. She shows how these patterns are rooted in identity and the need to feel safe and accepted, not in a lack of strategy.Through personal stories and coaching insights, Laura highlights how thoughts like “more money means more responsibility” or questioning if it’s okay to earn more can lead to self sabotage and staying small. She also reframes financial freedom as an internal state rather than a specific number.The episode closes with a powerful reminder that shifting your relationship with money starts within. When you create safety, expand your capacity, and challenge limiting beliefs, earning and receiving become far more natural and aligned.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

April 27, 202631 min

235: Charging Your Worth (part 2)

In today’s episode, Laura takes listeners inside real coaching conversations from the Money Consciousness masterclass, where the focus shifts from theory to the lived experience of money beliefs.Laura explores how fear, past experiences, and the need to be seen a certain way can create tension around charging, receiving, and even looking at money. From undercharging to navigating a partner’s mindset to avoiding bank accounts altogether, each story highlights how deeply personal and emotional money really is.The episode reframes financial growth as internal work first. When beliefs shift and safety with money increases, earning and receiving become far more natural and sustainable.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

April 20, 202622 min

234: What is Money...Really? (part 1)

In this first part of a powerful 3-part Money Consciousness workshop, we start at the root — not with strategies or numbers, but with the beliefs that quietly shape every financial decision you make.Because money isn’t just money.It’s security. It’s power. It’s stressful. It’s freedom. It’s energy. It’s something you were taught to fear, chase, avoid, or control… often without ever questioning it.This episode opens the conversation by breaking down the most common definitions of money and where they come from — family dynamics, societal messaging, career structures, and the subtle conditioning that starts long before you ever earn your first dollar.You’ll hear real-time reflections and honest conversations from participants inside the workshop as they begin to recognize their own patterns, including how money shows up in their careers, relationships, and sense of self-worth.There’s no fixing in this part. No “5 steps to make more money.”Just awareness.And that’s exactly the point.Because you can’t shift a money pattern you don’t even realize you’re running.This is where you start to see it.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

April 13, 202631 min

233: NLCA 33: Why Selling Feels So Scary For Nurses (How to do it Ethically)

In this episode, Laura talks all about sales. She shares why so many nurses avoid sales and how that avoidance quietly blocks both impact and income. The truth is, sales is not a personality trait you either have or don’t. It is a skill. And like any clinical skill, it gets stronger with practice. The real issue is not a lack of certifications or knowledge. It is mindset, experience, and a willingness to actually try.You will hear a powerful reframe on what you are really selling. Not sessions. Not time. Transformation. Outcomes. A version of your client that does not exist yet but absolutely could. Shelby also breaks down what makes someone say yes, how to lead a clean and ethical sales conversation, and why “maybe” is often just fear in disguise.If you have ever worried about being too new, too inexperienced, or too uncomfortable to charge, this episode calls that out directly. You do not need to be perfect to create value. You need to show up, hold space, and trust the process.Because at the end of the day, avoiding sales is not staying safe. It is staying stuck. And the people you are meant to help stay stuck right along with you.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachWatch full episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/QbNVOJiVnbIMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/