153: Growing a Right-Sized Business with Ashley Cox

03/06/23 • 41 min

No matter where you are in your coaching business, it’s never too soon to think about hiring.

As we build our coaching practices, we must align our people plan with our business plan. With so many celebrity entrepreneurs sharing what they do on social media, it’s easy to feel like their way is right. The truth is that there are many “right” ways to approach hiring, and it’s up to you to check with yourself and make sure you’re choosing the path that’s right for you and your business.

Today I’m excited to share this conversation with my friend and colleague Ashley Cox of SproutHR to discuss what you need to know about hiring for your coaching practice. I’ve known Ashley for almost seven years, and we’ve grown up together as business owners.

Ashley Cox is a certified human resource professional with over 16 years of experience. She founded SproutHR to make HR accessible for visionary small business owners, and she’s all about helping women-owned businesses hire and lead in a way that boosts their profit, sustainability, and success. Ashley wrote her first book, Transform Your Stories, to guide women to overcome the stories that hold us back so we can become confident and courageous leaders who create a resounding impact in the world.

In this interview, Ashley and I discuss some things that both early-stage and seasoned business owners should consider so that they are ready to hire at the right time. She shares excellent insights on best practices and tips you can use right now. Let’s jump in!

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No matter where you are in your coaching business, it’s never too soon to think about hiring.

If you want to learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.

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Discover Your Coaching Style! Take the FREE quiz and find out what makes you an extraordinary coach!

Want to connect further? Follow me on Instagram and Threads, and send me a DM!

Want to work together? Learn about Coach with Clarity here!

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152: The Shadow Side of Greatness: How to Manage the Fear of Success

The more visible and successful you are, the more vulnerable you become.

Taking the first step to becoming visible can be scary, and in episode 148, we spoke about managing the fear that comes with putting yourself out there. Today we’re looking at the other side of the voice and vulnerability conversation - the discomfort we feel when we share our voices and get what we want.

Even when the outcome is better than expected, our minds still find ways to highlight how vulnerable we feel and ultimately to make us unhappy. Here's the good news: it’s normal to feel this way, and we can do things to support ourselves through these experiences.

In this episode, I’m sharing two voices with really valuable and relevant perspectives on this conversation and tools you can use to regulate your nervous system and embrace joy alongside vulnerability. Enjoy the episode!

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154: From Couch to Coach: How to Start Your Coaching Practice

Here at Coach with Clarity, we take a balanced look at what it means to be a successful, heart-centered coach.

Since most of us are coaches and business owners, I love exploring the skill side of serving our clients powerfully and what it looks like to operate a profitable, sustainable, and aligned coaching business. As part of the business side of things, today we’re taking a look at what every coaching practice needs to set you up for success in the long run.

I started my coaching journey helping therapists and healthcare professionals in private practice. From there, I soon realized that many of my clients were interested in the art and business of coaching and wanted support in becoming coaches themselves. This was how my first-ever group program, From Couch to Coach, was born.

Four years after the last cohort, I’ve brought it back! So many of you have reached out, wanting support in the early phases of your coaching journey - that’s exactly why I created From Couch to Coach. In this episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek behind the scenes and sharing how this program guides coaches in building and growing their coaching practices, creating a solid business structure, and building a strong approach to coaching. I hope this episode inspires you to take the next step in your coaching journey.

If you want to learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.

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Want to connect further? Follow me on Instagram and Threads, and send me a DM!

Want to work together? Learn about Coach with Clarity here!