The Successful Nurse Coaches ™

Hosted by Laura Minard

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The Successful Nurse Coach is a space for Nurses to become board -certified nurse coaches, and learn how to make money doing it. With every episode, it is our 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 episodes every Monday! https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

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September 7, 202647 min

254: Cognitive Distortions: The Mindset of a Six-Figure Nurse Coach (Part 1)

In today’s episode, Laura teaches one of her favorite coaching concepts: cognitive distortions : the mental shortcuts and biased thought patterns that shape how we see ourselves and the world. Whether you're a brand-new nurse curious about coaching, a student in certification, or an established nurse coach, this episode breaks down the 10 most common cognitive distortions we see in ourselves and in the people around us. The 10 Cognitive Distortions All-or-Nothing Thinking : "If I can't commit 100%, there's no point starting." Reframe: Progress doesn't require perfection. Overgeneralization : "I'll never get a paid client." Reframe: One experience does not establish a pattern. Minimizing & Magnifying (Catastrophizing) : "If I invest and it doesn't work, I'll be homeless." Reframe: What's the most likely outcome? Shoulds : "I should have figured this out years ago." Reframe: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. Labeling : "My client didn't renew — I'm not good at this." Reframe: One outcome doesn't define your worth. If you're going to label, label positive. Jumping to Conclusions (Mind Reading & Fortune Telling) : "They're all judging me." Reframe: You're not a mind reader. Intuition is never fear-based; projection is. Discounting the Positive : "That client hiring me was just luck." Reframe: Stop systematically erasing evidence of your own competence. Blame & Personalization : "If she hadn't yelled at me, I wouldn't have been angry." Reframe: Clean up your side of the street. Take accountability for what's yours; release what isn't. Emotional Reasoning : "I feel like a fraud, so I must be one." Reframe: Feelings are data, not verdicts. Would your case hold up in court? Mental Filter : "Nine things went well but I said one awkward thing — that's all I can think about." Reframe: You're filtering out the 90% that worked. Widen the frame. Tune in next week for part 2 of this amazing masterclass. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g4pOyLyNVrw Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: NCR + Cohort 8 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

August 31, 202622 min

253: Which Two Needs are Really Running your Life? Part 2

In today’s episode, Laura continues with our series on the six human needs — this time focusing on how to use the model as a diagnostic tool in your coaching sessions to ask sharper questions and help clients get unstuck faster. In this episode: When a client "isn't making progress," ask: What is this behavior doing for them? Often it's meeting a deep need in a negative way. A powerful case study of a chronically ill client whose need for love was being met through sickness — and how uncovering that became the seed of her recovery. Why certainty and identity keep people stuck: Who am I without this problem? How to listen for "I need…" language cues, interrupt, and go deeper. Finding a healthier vehicle to meet the same need — so the old pattern is no longer necessary. A candid look at how these patterns show up in the instructor's own life and business. Nurse Coach Tip: Identify the top two human needs for each of your current clients. How are those needs being met — positively or negatively? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oul1Z0jXr_0 Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: NCR + Cohort 8 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

August 24, 202630 min

252: The Six Basic Human Needs: The Hidden Drivers behind every decision you (and your clients make) Part 1

In today’s episode of the Successful Nurse Coach Podcast , we kick off a series with Tony Robbins' framework of the six basic human needs. We explore what each need is, how they show up in our lives (both generatively and destructively), and why understanding your top two needs is essential for designing a life of intention and fulfillment. The Six Basic Human Needs: Certainty : The need for stability, security, and predictability. Knowing where your next meal, paycheck, or home is coming from. Uncertainty / Variety : The need for novelty, stimulation, and change. Without it, life feels like Groundhog's Day. Growth : The need to expand, learn, and evolve. Everything alive is either growing or dying. Shadow side: Never feeling satisfied, compulsive achievement at the cost of relationships. Generative side: Rocket fuel for impact and purpose. Significance : The need to feel important, special, and recognized. Love & Connection : The need to feel close to others. We're social creatures. Contribution : The desire to give beyond oneself and leave a legacy. Only those who prioritize growth and contribution report lasting fulfillment. Key Takeaways: Everyone has all six needs, but your top two are in the driver's seat — they shape your decisions, career path, and relationships. If your life doesn't satisfy your top two needs, you'll walk around in a "tolerable level of misery" and seek to get them met in either generative or destructive ways. The host's personal top two needs are growth and significance — and she shares how understanding this has explained patterns throughout her entire life. You don't need to change who you are; you need to understand who you are and harness your needs intentionally. Balance is a myth — we're always in motion. The goal is awareness and course-correction, not perfection. Growth + contribution are the two needs linked to lasting fulfillment. Without them, you'll eventually ask, "What's it all for?" In Part 2 of this series we will dive into how to identify your own top two needs and how they're quietly running your life. Stay tuned. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vlpFxrMSBwc Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: NCR + Cohort 8 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

August 17, 202642 min

251: Soft Nursing, Leaving the Bedside, and Why I Don't Believe in Work-Life Balance Anymore

In today’s episode, Laura shares how her experiences with burnout, chronic illness, and the limitations of traditional healthcare led her from ICU nursing to nurse coaching. She introduces the concept of "soft nursing," a proactive, relationship-based approach that focuses on root causes and whole-person healing rather than crisis management. Laura also challenges the idea of work-life balance, advocating instead for a life aligned with purpose and personal values. She offers an honest look at the realities of building a coaching practice and encourages nurses to explore new possibilities without feeling pressured to make an all-or-nothing leap. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ps95nkxGOJM Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: NCR + Cohort 8 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

August 10, 202614 min

250: Don't Sell Yourself Masterclass Part 2

In Part 2 of this workshop, Laura dives into one of the biggest mindset shifts entrepreneurs can make: separating self-promotion from idea promotion. While many coaches fear that marketing means constantly talking about themselves, Laura explains that the most impactful marketing isn't about being the center of attention—it's about championing ideas that genuinely help people. She explores how to build an authentic personal brand that grows over time, why visibility doesn't have to look like everyone else's, and how sharing your values, experiences, and unique perspectives creates trust with your audience. Laura also shares a powerful distinction between communicating your accomplishments from a place of confidence versus seeking validation, helping listeners reframe what it means to be visible in business without feeling "salesy." If you've struggled with showing up online or promoting your coaching practice, this episode offers a refreshing and practical approach that feels authentic, sustainable, and deeply aligned with your purpose. Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ayLny6WriPQ Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: NCR + Cohort 8 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

August 3, 202643 min

249: Don't Sell Yourself Masterclass Part 1

In Part 1 of this masterclass, Laura explores the foundational mindset shifts that every aspiring nurse coach needs before building a thriving coaching practice. While it's easy to focus on certifications, business strategies, and marketing, lasting success begins with something much deeper: your own personal growth. Laura shares why becoming a coach isn't simply about learning new skills. It's about evolving your identity, expanding your self-awareness, and learning to lead yourself before leading others. She discusses the importance of embracing discomfort, challenging limiting beliefs, and recognizing that the transformation you experience personally becomes the greatest gift you can offer your future clients. Laura demonstrates how to use ChatGPT as a brainstorming partner to help articulate your ideas and turn them into engaging social media posts. Rather than starting with a blank page, she shows how you can ask ChatGPT to write several posts around a single coaching concept, then edit the results so they sound authentic to your voice. As AI learns your writing style over time, it becomes an increasingly valuable tool for generating ideas, overcoming writer's block, and creating content that reflects your unique perspective. The goal isn't to let AI replace your voice—it's to give you a strong starting point that you can personalize and make your own. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OX4a67nVs6w Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: NCR + Cohort 8 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

July 27, 202644 min

248: Resident Interview: Teresa Taylor

In today’s episode, Laura sits down with Teresa Taylor, a graduate of the Nurse Life Coach Academy and Residency Program, to explore the profound personal transformation that led her from a successful career in trauma nursing and healthcare leadership to building a life and business rooted in purpose and alignment. After experiencing the devastating loss of her younger brother, Teresa found herself questioning everything she thought she knew about nursing, identity, and success. As grief reshaped her world, she eventually realized the career she'd worked so hard to build no longer aligned with who she was becoming. This conversation is a powerful reminder that some of life's most painful moments can become the catalyst for extraordinary transformation. Teresa shares the fears, uncertainty, breakthroughs, and lessons that continue to shape her journey as a professional nurse coach. Teresa Taylor is a Board Certified Nurse Coach with more than 20 years of experience in emergency, trauma, and forensic nursing, as well as healthcare leadership. After her own journey through burnout, grief, and reemergence, Teresa now helps people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and create lives rooted in self-trust, alignment, and authenticity. She brings warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for the human experience into every coaching space. https://talk-with-teresa.com/ Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: NCR + Cohort 8 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

July 20, 202629 min

247: Spirituality & Nurse Coaching Part 3

In the final installment of this three-part workshop series, we move beyond concepts and into lived experience. Through several courageous live coaching demonstrations, participants explore the deeply personal relationship between spirituality, trust, identity, and healing. Together, they unpack how religious conditioning, past experiences, and life's greatest challenges can shape the way we relate to ourselves, others, and something greater than ourselves. This episode isn't about finding the "right" spiritual path. It's about creating the freedom to define your own—with curiosity, compassion, and authenticity. Whether you're navigating your own spiritual journey or supporting clients through theirs, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that healing often begins with permission to ask better questions. Tune in on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7OaCfhskldI Mentioned in this episode: NCR + Cohort 8 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

July 13, 202625 min

246: Spirituality & Nurse Coaching Part 2

In Part 2 of our workshop series, we move beyond defining spirituality and begin exploring how it can become an embodied part of our coaching practice. This episode focuses on identifying your core spiritual values, understanding how those values shape your presence as a coach, and learning how to respectfully incorporate a client's own spiritual framework into transformational conversations. You'll also hear the first live coaching demonstration from the workshop—a deeply moving session that illustrates how compassion, curiosity, and psychological safety can create space for profound healing and self-discovery. Whether spirituality is central to your coaching or simply another lens through which you support clients, this episode offers practical tools for coaching with greater authenticity, intention, and presence. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/hmuGZXFnctM Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: NCR + Cohort 8 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

July 6, 202633 min

245: Spirituality & Nurse Coaching Part 1

What role does spirituality play in transformational nurse coaching? In Part 1 of this special three-part workshop series, we explore one of the most powerful topics in coaching: spirituality. Whether spirituality is central to your life or something you're only beginning to explore, this conversation creates space to examine your own beliefs without judgment. Through personal stories, research, and reflections from our nurse coaching community, we discuss how our spiritual beliefs influence the way we show up for ourselves and our clients. As coaches, we can only guide others as deeply as we've been willing to explore ourselves. This episode invites you to begin that journey with openness, curiosity, and compassion. In this episode, you'll learn: Why spirituality naturally emerges during transformational coaching The difference between spirituality and religion, and why they aren't always the same How your personal beliefs influence your coaching presence Why psychological safety is essential for both coaches and clients Common fears surrounding spirituality and religious trauma The concept of spiritual pluralism, exclusivism, and a new perspective called "perceptual exclusivism" Insights gathered from more than 120 nurse coaches about their spiritual beliefs and experiences Why cultivating your own inner work allows you to coach at a deeper level How resonance and personal energy impact every coaching conversation The most powerful coaching doesn't come from having all the answers. It comes from creating a safe space where both coach and client can explore life's deepest questions with curiosity, humility, and compassion. Resource Mentioned A Shift in Being by Leon VanderPol Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t_aqfBeG46Y Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Mentioned in this episode: NCR + Cohort 8 https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/