6 Simple Mindset Shifts to Up-level as a Coach & Business Owner | Ep.69
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Simple ways to up level your Mindset and Coaching Business
If you’re building your coaching business and constantly wondering “When will I finally feel ready?” or “Why does it feel like everyone else has it figured out?” — you’re not alone.
But here’s the truth: The biggest thing standing between you and the next level in your business probably isn’t your branding, your website, or even your strategy…
It’s your mindset.
In this post, we’re diving into six powerful, practical mindset shifts that will help you grow your coaching business with more ease, confidence, and clarity — even if you're just starting out.
These are the exact shifts I see helping coaches move forward faster, take bold (aligned) action, and actually enjoy the journey of entrepreneurship.
1. Stop Waiting to Feel “Ready” — Decide You’re Ready
“Ready” isn’t a milestone. It’s a decision.
Waiting to feel 100% confident before launching your offer, posting online, or pitching yourself will keep you stuck. Confidence comes after action — not before.
Try this: Choose one next step in your business (e.g. publish your first post, reach out to a lead, record a podcast) and set a 24-hour deadline. Commit to doing it, especially if you don’t feel ready.
2. Ditch Perfectionism — Aim for 80% and Done
Perfectionism is just procrastination in a smarter outfit.
You don’t need a perfect offer, perfect Instagram grid, or perfect website to get clients. What you need is momentum — and that comes from consistent, imperfect action.
Mindset shift: See everything in your business as an experiment. Launch messy. Learn fast. Iterate as you go.
3. Release the Fear of Judgment (Especially From People Who Aren’t Your Clients)
Most coaches aren’t afraid of being judged by their dream clients… they’re afraid of what their ex-colleagues, old friends or family members might think.
But here’s the thing: You’re not building a business for them.
Refocus your energy on the one person you’re here to serve. If needed, block or mute people while you’re building confidence. Your message matters to the person who needs to hear it.
4. Stop Comparing — Claim Your Unique Space in the Coaching Industry
Yes, there are lots of coaches. And still, no one can coach like you can.
Comparison creates self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and spirals that distract you from serving your people. The coaching industry isn’t too saturated — it’s too noisy. Your clarity cuts through the noise.
Anchor into: your values, your voice, your lived experience. You only need to be a few steps ahead of your ideal clients to create real transformation.
5. Focus on Milestones, Not the Mountain
Looking at your entire business vision all at once? Overwhelming.
Instead, zoom in. What’s your next 30- or 90-day milestone? What small, doable steps will move you forward?
Keep it simple: Choose 1–3 clear goals per quarter. Break them down into weekly action steps. Track progress, not perfection.
6. Do Less, Better — And Repeat What Works
As a purpose-led coach building a life-first business, trying to do everything is a fast track to burnout.
You don’t need to be on every platform or try every strategy. You need to find what works for you — and do it consistently.
Simplify to scale: Clarify your marketing message. Create a repeatable client attraction system. Rinse and repeat.
👉 Which of these six shifts are you focusing on this week? Let me know in the comments or DM me on Instagram — I’d love to hear.
And if you found this helpful, share it with a coach friend who could use the mindset boost too.
Hey There, I’m Leonie
I’m the girl who can’t sit still and loves a good life pivot. Ex-architect turned business owner turned business coach, and a UK expat living in New Zealand. I’m also a travel lover, recovering perfectionist, and life-first advocate. Here, I share simple, spacious strategies to help purpose-led coaches and experts launch, grow, and scale businesses that actually feel fun to run.
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