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Healing From Anxiety With Dr. Shannon Bennett Oct 12, 2021

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I’ve been pretty candid about my struggles with anxiety, and today I’m sharing an interview with the woman who is currently helping me overcome them: Dr. Shannon Bennett (@thehealthypsyche on Instagram)!

During our conversation, you’ll hear about Dr. Bennett’s philosophy and how she treats her patients, and I’ll share what my experience has been like working with her. This episode is for you if you’re interested in learning more about the many benefits of naturopathic medicine and why it’s important to get to the root cause of mood disorders like anxiety and depression. Plus, Dr. Bennett discusses her upcoming Anxiety Freedom Mastermind that’s designed to help women heal from anxiety, burnout and overwhelm – not just manage their symptoms.

In this episode, Dr. Shannon Bennett and I cover:

Dr. Bennett’s areas of expertise as a naturopathic physician [2:45]

Dr. Bennett’s healing journey and how her own experiences helped her become the healthcare provider she is today [4:00]

How my struggles with anxiety throughout my life led me to work with Dr. Bennett [9:20]

The belief system and research that inform how Dr. Bennett treats her patients who suffer from mood disorders such as anxiety and depression [12:48]

The link between anxiety and gut issues (the gut-brain connection) [17:15]

Dr. Bennett’s opinion on consuming things like sugar, gluten and dairy [22:30]

What it means to find “balance” when it comes to nutrition [24:50]

Why it may be helpful to take a break from certain foods and drinks and reintroduce them to see their true impact [26:30]

The importance of choosing more “whole” versions of inflammatory foods [28:05]

Conventional medicine’s typical approach to treating mood disorders – and why it can be problematic [28:30]

My experience briefly taking medication for my anxiety [33:00]

How Dr. Bennett treats patients who are suffering from mood disorders and her intention when working with patients [36:30]

Dr. Bennett’s explanation of naturopathy, integrative medicine, functional medicine and homeopathy [39:00]

My experience under Dr. Bennett’s care (spoiler alert: it’s been very positive!) [45:25]

Dr. Bennett’s Anxiety Freedom Mastermind that begins October 18, 2021 [55:10]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: http://lynettemariefitness.com/acceleration/

How to Deal With Unmotivated Clients Oct 05, 2021

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Even if you’re the best coach in the world, you’re going to end up with unmotivated clients at some point. Maybe you’re telling them all the right things, you’re encouraging and supporting them, you’re doing all you can to help them reach their goal… but for whatever reason, they’re just not taking action.

As a coach, you obviously cannot force anyone to do the work or to follow through on the plan you’ve created, but you CAN do a few things to help your clients get back on track when they’ve lost motivation, and that’s what I’m discussing in this episode.

Today I’m sharing my best strategies for re-engaging clients when they’ve lost motivation, as well as explaining why I believe coaches need to have solid boundaries with their clients and only take ownership for what is truly theirs. Remember: You’re a coach, not a wizard with a magic wand!

In this episode, I cover:

Two things to have in place to help you avoid having a roster full of unmotivated clients [4:30]

The importance of having empathy and meeting your clients where they are – not where *you* are or where you wish they were [10:45]

Why it’s a good idea to be honest and direct with your clients when you notice they’re not putting in the work [13:00]

Identifying what’s holding clients back and helping them break through the barriers [15:00]

Being willing to slow down with clients to help them achieve success and (hopefully) become motivated again [16:45]

Understanding that each of your clients are responsible for their level of motivation – among many other things [20:20]

Why coaches should establish healthy emotional boundaries with clients [22:45]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: http://lynettemariefitness.com/acceleration/

How To Get Over Your Fear Of Selling Sep 28, 2021

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If the idea of selling completely freaks you out, you’re not alone – in fact, I used to absolutely HATE selling. However, if you want to grow your business and become more profitable, you have to get more comfortable with sales… and become good at making them!

Today I’m sharing how I overcame my own fear of selling and developed a skill set that’s made sales a lot of fun for me. The same can be true for you, too, and I’m hoping you believe that by the time you’ve finished listening to this episode!

You’ll hear four of my top tips for moving past your fears, as well as my thoughts on what sales are REALLY all about (spoiler alert: there’s nothing sleazy or scammy about sales *at all* if you’re offering someone something that can benefit them). Buckle up, buttercup – I’m about to blow your mind.

In this episode, I cover:

My early experiences with selling [1:28]

Why you can’t expect your programs to just “sell themselves” [3:15]

Recognizing that selling/sales = service and isn’t harmful or manipulative [5:52]

The reasons selling is NOT about convincing someone to want what you’re offering [7:05]

Why being good at selling isn’t about having a certain personality type [9:50]

The problem with making sales about you rather than about your clients (or the people you’re hoping to serve) [12:25]

Why you don’t have to feel guilty or bad for wanting to be paid for your services [13:55]

The value in understanding that what you’re selling won’t resonate with everyone – and knowing that’s OK [17:50]

The reason making sales doesn’t mean “taking money” from others [21:40]

Makings sales easy by falling in love with the programs or services you’re selling [24:20]

The benefit of focusing on the incredible results/outcomes your clients will get from your program rather than focusing on the program itself [25:00]

Why falling in love with yourself can help you overcome your fear of selling, too [30:10]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: http://lynettemariefitness.com/acceleration/

The 4 Mindset Affirmations That Changed My Life Sep 21, 2021

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You’ve probably heard the term “mindset” before, and maybe you’re already rolling your eyes because it sounds kinda woo-woo… but have you ever considered the ways in which your thoughts DIRECTLY impact your potential for success?

Yep – it’s true. Your mindset determines what you believe is possible, and as a result, it also dictates how you work toward your goals… or if you quit before you’ve even given yourself a real opportunity to be successful. See why your thoughts are so important?

I’ve done A LOT of mindset work that has helped me get where I am today both personally and professionally, and in this episode, I’m sharing four of the affirmations that keep me going when times get tough and continue to propel me toward my goals.

As you’re listening, I hope you’ll say these with me or at least write them down… because trust me, they can absolutely change your life.

In this episode, I cover:

My definition of the word “mindset” (and why your mindset could be holding you back) [3:40]

Real-life examples of how different mindsets can hinder OR help coaches [5:00]

What happens when you choose to dwell on positive thoughts – and how your thoughts directly impact your potential for success [9:00]

The reason I know your mindset isn’t entirely up to fate or chance [10:15]

The impact of trusting that you have what it takes to be where you want to be [12:40]

How believing that you’re always improving can change your trajectory [16:00]

The life-changing magic of trusting that anything you struggle with CAN become easy (or at least easier) [19:20]

What I tell myself when I’m feeling stuck – and why you should try it, too, if you want to stop giving up on your goals [22:30]

Why choosing to be optimistic and hopeful is incredibly powerful, even if we never get the outcome we want [24:05]

The Bible verse I look to when I need to be reminded to have faith in what I cannot yet see [25:45]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: http://lynettemariefitness.com/acceleration/

How to Manage Your Schedule, Time & Productivity Like a Boss Sep 14, 2021

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Do you feel like you NEVER have enough time to accomplish everything you set out to in a day, week or month? Does your to-do list seem never-ending and completely out of control? Have you decided you’re just doomed to feel in over your head all the time?

Listen, I’m not saying you don’t have a busy schedule… but chances are you could be at least a *little* more efficient with your time, and that’s what I’m here to help you with today. As a human tornado myself, I understand your struggle – and having worked from home for a long time now, I know it can be SO hard to stay focused and on task, especially when you tend to be easily distracted by laundry, dishes, YouTube, shiny objects, you name it.

In this episode, I’m sharing the tools and practices I’ve tried and implemented over the past several years that can help you maximize your time, streamline your schedule and ACTUALLY be productive – if I can do it, so can you!

In this episode, I cover:

How a brain dump can help you clearly see what needs to get accomplished [8:30]

Why you should organize the items from your brain dump into 3-5 categories [9:15]

How I create my schedule to suit my personal energy flow, wants and needs [10:35]

The reasons I carefully plan and batch my work for each day (and why you should, too!) [14:25]

Why you shouldn’t expect to be at your desk for hours on end without a break [18:35]

What a typical workday looks like for me, complete with scheduled breaks [19:45]

The importance of keeping your work confined to one area of your home [21:25]

Setting work hours for yourself – and sticking to them [23:40]

How Google Calendar (or another electronic calendar) can assist you in managing your time [27:25]

Why you should use scheduling platforms to convey your availability and ensure you’re never double-booked [30:35]

The ways Asana can help you easily manage tasks and projects in your business [32:50]

Getting an extra dose of productivity in coffee shops [35:15]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: http://lynettemariefitness.com/acceleration/

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome As A Coach Sep 07, 2021

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If you’ve ever felt like a fraud or been worried that someone’s going to call you out for not knowing enough, not having enough experience under your belt or not being adequately prepared no matter how much you’ve done (seriously, who HASN’T felt this way in a work situation?!), chances are you’ve experienced imposter syndrome.

It’s an uncomfortable feeling that can be detrimental to our success and wellbeing, but we don’t have to let it overtake us. And while it may not be realistic to completely eradicate imposter syndrome, you can absolutely move past it when it rears its ugly head – and in this episode, I’m going to teach you how.

No matter if you’re a brand new coach, you’ve been in the coaching profession for a long time or you’re not a coach at all, the information I’m sharing can help you overcome your insecurities and release the doubts you have about yourself and your abilities – remember, that stuff is only holding you back.

In this episode, I cover:

What the term “imposter syndrome” means (and how it can make you feel) [3:50]

How I struggled with feeling like an imposter in my 20s [5:15]

Signs or indications that you may be experiencing imposter syndrome [7:50]

How imposter syndrome can hold you back and harm you [10:50]

The many ways imposter syndrome can negatively impact coaches [13:05]

Why completely eliminating imposter syndrome forever may not be possible – and why that’s not necessarily a bad thing [20:30]

A question to ask yourself to help you combat imposter syndrome [21:45]

Coming to terms with the fact that you’re good enough and are worthy of success even though you cannot be “perfect” [26:15]

How taking the focus off of yourself and putting it back on the person you’re trying to serve can help YOU [27:55]

Why you should stop looking for validation from others and start validating yourself [30:10]

The reasons you should stop comparing yourself to other people once and for all [33:25]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: http://lynettemariefitness.com/acceleration/

Instagram Reels 411... And How To Get Your Reels To Go Viral Aug 31, 2021

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If you’re someone who’s looking to get more followers, increase audience engagement and/or boost your impact on Instagram, this episode is for YOU!

I’m diving into Instagram Reels (you know – the new-ish video feature Instagram has launched in an attempt to take down TikTok) and sharing my thoughts on why you NEED to be making them as well as how you can leverage Reels to your advantage.

Spoiler alert: You absolutely do NOT have to dance or do something goofy or silly in order to make an eye-catching, viral-worthy Reel! So if that’s holding you back, let it go – and give this episode a listen if you’re ready to take your IG game to the next level.

In this episode, I cover:

Why you should be making Reels if you want to grow your IG (and work WITH the algorithm rather than against it) [4:00]

The incredible opportunities Reels have presented content creators with [8:00]

The reason it’s important to start making Reels NOW… especially if you want to go viral [11:20]

What it takes to make Reels that people will enjoy watching, sharing and engaging with [13:15]

An example of a hook my husband (@thesparkguy) used in at the beginning of a Reel that’s been successful [17:56]

Why using trending sounds is a good idea when you’re creating Reels [18:15]

The type of Reels content that’s going viral (or doing very well) [19:45]

Why you don’t necessarily have to stay in your niche when creating Reels [22:00]

The kinds of Reels that do NOT seem to perform well [24:55]

How my husband used Reels to nearly double his IG following [28:12]

The way a former client’s audience has grown since she started making Reels [29:00]

Why you shouldn’t get frustrated if your Reels aren’t successful or don’t go viral right away – and why you should keep trying [30:00]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: http://lynettemariefitness.com/acceleration/

How Fitness Coach Kristina Pinchera Helps Women Lose Weight (& Hit Six Figures Her First Year in Biz!) Aug 17, 2021

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Today I’m interviewing one of my former private business coaching clients, Kristina Pinchera (@kpinchfit: https://www.instagram.com/kpinchfit/) who has an incredible story that you’ll DEFINITELY want to hear!

I began working with Kristina in August of 2020, which is when she was beginning to take her fitness coaching business online, and to say she’s done well over the past year would be a MASSIVE understatement. After just six months of working with me, Kristina’s business was on track to hit six figures within her first year as an online coach – and she’s still growing. Pretty impressive, right?

If you want to learn more about what it’s like to work with an experienced business coach (that’s me!) and find out why Kristina highly recommends hiring a coach if you want to take your coaching biz to new heights, this episode is for YOU!

In this episode, Kristina and I cover:

What she majored in, where she worked after college and how she found fitness coaching [6:45]

Why she decided to work at a gym before becoming a fitness coach [9:00]

Kristina’s personal health and fitness journey [10:25]

How Kristina helps her clients approach food, fitness and weight loss in a healthy way [13:45]

The changes she sees in her clients once they have a more balanced relationship with food and exercise [15:45]

How Kristina and I began working together [18:15]

Why she decided to hire me on the front-end of her business journey [19:35]

What made Kristina choose to invest in herself and her future [23:15]

Kristina’s perspective on why hiring a coach makes sense [27:10]

Why the DIY route is likely not be the best way to reach your fitness and business goals [28:00]

How life has changed for Kristina since she began working with me [32:35]

The satisfaction and joy Kristina gets from building her own business [35:50]

How the concept of “choose your hard” applies to work/career [36:20]

The ways Kristina deals with the fear that comes with entrepreneurship and the ebb and flow of profit [39:00]

The importance of asking what you can do today to ensure future success [40:45]

Kristina’s advice to women on the fence about investing in business coaching [44:20]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: http://lynettemariefitness.com/acceleration/

The 5 Things You Need to Start an Online Coaching Business Aug 10, 2021

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One of the most common questions I get asked as a business coach (who, until very recently, also ran an online fitness coaching business!) is how to get started, and that’s exactly what I’m discussing today.

Contrary to popular belief, getting your business up and running CAN be easy – and I’m here to help simplify and demystify the process. You don’t need a website, a fancy logo or professional photos… but you DO need the five things I’m sharing in this episode. I’m also sharing a few insider tips on how to show up online and form authentic connections with your ideal clients, which is critical for making sales.

If you’re interested in becoming an online coach and want to lay the groundwork for success, you’ll definitely want to cue this one up!

In this episode, I cover:

The importance of having both a skill set and a solution [5:30]

Why you need a social platform and an audience – but not necessarily a big one [9:25]

Taking time to develop your product or offer (the thing you’re actually SELLING) [11:15]

Why I believe you need basic legal protection (check out https://thecontractshop.com/) [14:05]

Payment collection services such as PayPal and Stripe [17:20]

The reasons you don’t need a website when you’re just starting out [19:00]

Why having a logo isn’t very important – even when you’re more established [22:30]

Getting started without having professional photos taken [23:55]

How offering too many products or services in the beginning can slow you down [26:00]

Choosing a niche and knowing exactly who your ideal client is [27:45]

Creating content that resonates with your audience [28:15]

Staying consistent no matter what if you want to build out your brand [28:38]

Why you don’t need to be perfect or polished to become a successful online coach [29:30]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: http://lynettemariefitness.com/acceleration/

I'm Leaving Fitness Coaching. Here's Why. Aug 03, 2021

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This one was a bit hard for me to record – even though I’ve already made this announcement on Instagram, and most of you probably already know! But in case you weren’t aware: I am retiring from fitness coaching to focus on business coaching full-time… and I’m SO excited.

Curious about why/how I made my decision? This episode is for YOU! I’m explaining what led to this change, why I’m feeling so aligned with business coaching and what this means for you. Plus, I’m unveiling a *VERY SPECIAL OFFER* you’ll ONLY hear about on this podcast… so if you’re into that sort of thing, definitely give this one a listen!

In this episode, I cover:

My big announcement! [2:35]

A sneak peek of how you can still access the Balance & Thrive course content [5:30]

Identifying as a fitness coach – and how that identity has changed [5:55]

Falling in love with business coaching [9:27]

The many reasons leaving fitness coaching has felt so scary for me [10:55]

Deciding to move forward despite my fears [15:00]

Why I won’t be offering both fitness AND business coaching [16:45]

What you can expect from my content going forward (and why it may still be for you, even if you were initially just here for the fitness-focused content) [17:25]

The special offer for Balance & Thrive that’s currently ONLY available to you – my podcast listeners! [19:30]

***Purchase Balance & Thrive course content: https://balanceandthriveprogram.com/

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: http://lynettemariefitness.com/acceleration/

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