Mentors Coaching: Recent Episodes
Gail Seymour
We're talking about Mentoring, coaching, and learning enablement in all its forms from a business and practical perspective.
Today's episode is a little bit different. Not only am I not alone, I'm joined by a real dream team of coaches' coaches, Cat Valentine, Hensley Ellefritz, and Nicky Billou.
Cat Valentine
Cat Valentine is a highly sought-after trainer, speaker, and passionate transformation who initiates transformation through 1-on-1 sessions and group masterclasses. She is a constant educator on the power of connection and effective communication.
With an impressive list of credentials, Cat provides the space and insights for massive personal and professional transformations, most recently for coaches with Catalyst - The Hub For Coaches. https://www.catvalentine.com.au/catalyst
The Catalyst Hub is a three-tiered membership-based community that offers business strategy, peer support, professional supervision, coaching, program structuring and more. This is for all those who transform people - not just 'life coaches'.
Whether starting as a coach or having a full roster of clients, Catalyst is designed to help you become a more confident coach.
Hensley Ellefritz
Hensley Ellefritz is the Founder and Owner of REBOOT Fitness Consulting, an agency born out of the need for sales-focused, KPI-driven business practices in boutique fitness.
After scaling the sales ranks at Equinox, she went on to build, expand and optimize sales organizations for some of the biggest names in fitness, including Pure Barre and Club Pilates
Hensley formed Reboot in November 2020 to bring high-touch guidance and sales strategy to independent wellness owners and emerging franchisors.
In the past two years, Reboot has worked with over 100 fitness, recovery and chiropractic brands, with 90% of independent business owners recouping their investment within their 12-week Reboot program.
Visit https://rebootfc.com/book-now to book your complimentary 30-min business assessment.
Nicky Billou
Nicky Billou is the #1 International Best-Selling Author "Finish Line Thinking: How to Think and Win Like a Champion, " "The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life," and "The Power of Connecting: How to Activate Profitable Relationships by Serving Your Network."
He is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences such as RBC, Lululemon, Royal LePage, and TorStar Media. He is an advisor and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada.
Nicky is the co-founder of eCircle Academy where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with Coaches, Consultants, Corporate Trainers, Clinic Owners, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers and other service-based Entrepreneurs, positioning them as authorities in their niche. He is the creator of the Thought Leader/Heart Leader Designation.
Visit https://ecircleacademy.com/appointments/
Book a complimentary breakthrough call, so that you can get clear on why you are stuck in your business and have a roadmap to get unstuck and to the next level.
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Today's episode is a little bit different. Not only am I not alone, but I'm also joined by a real dream team of coaches' coaches, Cat Valentine, Hensley Ellefritz, and Nicky Billou.
Cat Valentine
Cat Valentine is a highly sought-after trainer, speaker, and passionate transformation who initiates transformation through 1-on-1 sessions and group masterclasses. She is a constant educator on the power of connection and effective communication.
With an impressive list of credentials, Cat provides the space and insights for massive personal and professional transformations, most recently for coaches with Catalyst - The Hub for Coaches. https://www.catvalentine.com.au/catalyst
The Catalyst Hub is a three-tiered membership-based community that offers business strategy, peer support, professional supervision, coaching, program structuring and more. This is for all those who transform people - not just 'life coaches'.
Whether starting as a coach or having a full roster of clients, Catalyst is designed to help you become a more confident coach.
Hensley Ellefritz
Hensley Ellefritz is the Founder and Owner of REBOOT Fitness Consulting, an agency born out of the need for sales-focused, KPI-driven business practices in boutique fitness.
After scaling the sales ranks at Equinox, she went on to build, expand and optimize sales organizations for some of the biggest names in fitness, including Pure Barre and Club Pilates
Hensley formed Reboot in November 2020 to bring high-touch guidance and sales strategy to independent wellness owners and emerging franchisors.
In the past two years, Reboot has worked with over 100 fitness, recovery and chiropractic brands, with 90% of independent business owners recouping their investment within their 12-week Reboot program.
Visit https://rebootfc.com/book-now to book your complimentary 30-min business assessment.
Nicky Billou
Nicky Billou is the #1 International Best-Selling Author "Finish Line Thinking: How to Think and Win Like a Champion, " "The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life," and "The Power Of Connecting: How To Activate Profitable Relationships By Serving Your Network."
He is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences such as RBC, Lululemon, Royal LePage, and TorStar Media. He is an advisor and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada.
Nicky is the co-founder of eCircle Academy where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with Coaches, Consultants, Corporate Trainers, Clinic Owners, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers and other service-based Entrepreneurs, positioning them as authorities in their niche. He is the creator of the Thought Leader/Heart Leader Designation.
Visit https://www.ecircleacademy.com/appointment
Book a complimentary breakthrough call, so that you can get clear on why you are stuck in your business and have a roadmap to get unstuck and to the next level.
Connect with Brenden:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/
https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks/
https://www.mastertalk.ca/
Gregory Cooke suffered from PTSD that took him to the brink of suicide at 16, transformed into a successful global entrepreneur with 30+ staff in his early twenties, and & was told he would have a heart attack by 30 if he didn't change.
He Transformed into a discomforting seeking, high-performance & purpose-driven entrepreneur who today is the CEO of Constant Close, which removes sales calls from high-ticket closing.
Gregory joined me to share his story and talk about why the traditional sales process doesn't work for many coaches and how you can set up your coaching business with transparency and authenticity to close high-ticket deals without the stress and hassle of taking sales calls.
Connect with Gregory
ConstantClose.co
Gregory Cooke | LinkedIn
Gregory Cooke - YouTube
Jason Cercone is a podcast guesting strategist, author, voice-over talent, and experienced podcaster. He helps value-driven coaches and consultants establish authority and become thought leaders in their niche via strategic, impactful podcast guest appearances. He is also The Voice of Evolution of Brand, a podcast featuring authentic entrepreneurs and professionals sharing brand-building strategies to help you succeed in your professional pursuits.
Jason joined me to talk about how he helps entrepreneurs become value-driven podcast guests who develop thought leadership in their niche. We talked about overcoming media shyness by focusing on your objectives and telling your authentic story, positioning yourself as the go-to resource for your audience through value delivery, and creating collaborative relationships.
I asked Jason for his early steps for new podcast guests looking to grow their profile. He talked about determining your plan and finding the right podcasts to guest on, identifying the audiences you want to speak to, and the message you want to share. He also talked about using the podcast content once it goes live to grow your influence and build your network with podcast host connections.
We talked about what makes a good podcast guest before, during and after the event., and about how to make the most of your growing podcast guesting content above simply sharing it to your social media accounts once, including creating a web page, sharing guest appearances with your email lists, and creating content from clips of the podcast.
Finally, Jason shared some tips for podcast hosts to improve the guest experience.
Connect with Jason:
Join Jason on his website to learn more about how he can help you take your brand from unknown to undeniable and schedule a free 30-Minute Discovery Session! https://jasoncercone.com/workwithme
Andy Neillie joins me to discuss the difference between management and leadership and explains his leadership framework construct: the Four C's of Leadership, conviction, competence, character, and covenant.
We dive deeper into each of the four Cs as they relate to coaching and helping clients deliver leadership skills.
Resources:
What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How successful people become even more successful Marshall Goldsmith
MBTI Coaching and MBTI | The Myers-Briggs Company (themyersbriggs.com)
DISC DiSC as a Coaching and Training Tool | Discgb | United Kingdom
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't by Jim Collins
Connect with Andy:
Neillieleadership.com: Neillie Leadership Group | Leadership Development | Dr. Andy Neillie
LeadershipMaterials.com: Download The Three Imperative Leadership Conversations - Neillie Leadership Group
Settle in and relax with self-professed "Sales Overhaulic" Jeremy Pope and me as he describes his journey from giver stuck in a taker sales process to top salesperson with a giver process that does the heavy lifting.
Jeremy is "addicted to helping entrepreneurs in the coaching and consulting space increase their close rates." He says that "most people don't need more sales teaching? They need COACHING on what they're ALREADY doing."
Connect with Jeremy
Personalised sales coaching that quickly equips you to be your clumsy, awkward self while closing deals that feel great for you & your prospects. https://salescalloverhaul.com
Zoe joined me to talk about combatting toxic positivity in the workplace and how coaches can validate their emotions and help clients reframe toxic positivity into a healthier meta-emotional landscape for true resilience.
Zoe Fragou is an Organisational Psychologist with an MSc in Human Resources Management, a clinical psychologist license, a diploma in Business Coaching & Mentorship and a Certificate in Agile Leadership. Currently, she is a PhD Candidate at Panteion University, and her research is focused on the psychometrics of corporate culture.
Alongside her academic interests, she operates professionally, taking over culture transformation projects, employee training and development, business coaching, personal branding, public speaking, and writing for private and corporate clients globally. She is a mentor for Women on Top, a feministic organisation trying to bring equality in the workspace, a senior member of the Hellenic Institute of Coaching, and was voted best career coach in the Global Coaching Conference of 2021.
Connect with Zoe
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fragouzoe/
https://www.fragouzoe.com/
Pete Mohr helps entrepreneurs transform their frustrations into freedoms by using a variety of frameworks that help them cut through the chaos and overwhelm of running a business. With over 28 years as a business owner, he's refined his tips, tools, and techniques in the trenches within his businesses. Pete started coaching others in business because of his belief that "You own your business; it shouldn't own you." Here, Pete and I take a deep dive into the first of his five Ps in business: Promise, which Pete describes as "The heart and soul of your business."
Connect with Pete:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermohr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petemohr_coach/
Website: https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/
Business Report Assessment: https://mybusinessreport.com/assessment?ref=petermohr
Planner Download: https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/planner/
Nicky Billou, author of Finish Line Thinking: How to Think and Win Like a Champion, The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life, and The Power of Connecting: How to Activate Profitable Relationships By Serving Your Network and co-founder of eCircle Academy to talk about positioning yourself as an authority in your niche and making the most of your existing network.
We talked about entrepreneurialism as a force for good, and the importance of getting out of your head and into the service of others and that business is not a numbers game but a people game. We talked about niching down, finding your crowd, and crafting messaging to connect with them.
Connect with Nicky:
The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast: https://amzn.to/3F5JdoK
Finish Line ThinkingTM: How To Think And Win Like A Champion https://amzn.to/3uqrUtI
How To Create A Million Dollar A Year Income: The Priceless Guide For Insurance Agents, Sales Professionals, And Anyone With A Big Dream https://amzn.to/3F24bVE
The Thought Leader's Journey: A Fable Of Life https://amzn.to/3FqR0ie
www.eCircleAcademy.com
Book your complimentary breakthrough call to get clear on why you are stuck in your business and how to get unstuck and to the next level: Www.eCircleAcademy.com/appointment
Connect with Ken
Website: Ken Burke – Entrepreneur | Author | Instructor
EntrepreneurNow Network
Get the book: Prosper: Five Steps to Thriving in Business and in Life
I was joined by Scott Aaron, the internationally acclaimed award-winning online marketer, three times best-selling author, top podcaster, and speaker.
Scott is the go-to specialist in converting traffic, establishing connections, generating leads, creating sales, and building personal brands using LinkedIn. Fully immersing himself in learning LinkedIn and social media strategies, he quickly gained traction as a leader in generating results for other entrepreneurs, online business owners, and business coaches.
Scott is enthusiastic about helping fellow entrepreneurs achieve success while building their network organically and without complicated and costly marketing tactics. His program has helped thousands experience explosive growth following his proven system and strategies.
People-focused and result-driven, Scott's strategic approach to teaching others how to create wealth online and organic traffic is the game-changer when competing in a saturated digital world.
Connect with Scott at:
www.linkedleadsgeneration.com
www.scottaaron.net
Listen to Scott interviewing me on his podcast Networking and Marketing Made Simple
Show: Mentors Coaching
Episode Number: 5
Episode Title: Why you should never guarantee success
Host: Gail Seymour
Guests: None
Links and Resources
Join the Mentors Coaching family and get free training to help you start an online mentoring, coaching, or online learning business at https://main.mentorscoaching.com
Watch and subscribe to Mentors Coaching - YouTube
Show: Mentors Coaching
Episode Number: 5
Episode Title: Sharpening your Focus Quotient Mini Masterclass with Faris Aranki
Host: Gail Seymour
Guests: Kevin Shroads
Topics and Timestamps:
00:08: Show Intro
00:58: Episode Intro
02:04: Faris' story
06:20: The formula for success
08:05: Sharpening your focus
12:46: Ways to improve your focus
14:09: How to connect with Faris
15:20: An invitation to continue the conversation
Links and Resources
Faris Aranki:
Website:www.shiageto.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farisaranki/
Mentors Coaching:
Join the Mentors Coaching family and get free training to help you start an online mentoring, coaching, or online learning business at https://main.mentorscoaching.com
Watch and subscribe to Mentors Coaching - YouTube
Episode NotesShow: Mentors Coaching
Episode Number: 4
Episode Title: Cancer warrior to retreat guide: Kevin Shroads share his journey
Host: Gail Seymour
Guests: Kevin Shroads
Topics and Timestamps:
00:08: Show Intro
00:58: Episode Intro
01:26: Kevin's story
04:47: The emotional effects of cancer
10:24: Becoming a coach
19:32: Healing retreats
21:52: Things to consider when organizing a retreat
26:03: Who are the retreats for?
30:34: Connect with Kevin
31:52: Kevin's final thoughts
Links and Resources
Kevin Shroads:
Website for retreats link: https://soulventures1.com
E-book for retreat information.
Coaching website: https://Kevin-shroads.com
FB profile link: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.shroads/
Join the Mentors Coaching family and get free training to help you start an online mentoring, coaching, or online learning business.
Watch and subscribe to the Mentors Coaching YouTube Channel.
Episode Number: 3
Episode Title: This Man is on a Mission to Improve 100 Million
lives. Will Yours be One of Them?
Host: Gail Seymour
Guests: Joe Templin
Links and Resources:
Get Everyday Excellence on Amazon or at your favourite book store.
Website: https://www.everyday-excellence.com
@EDEwithJoe on Twitter and Facebook
YouTube: Every Day Excellence
Get Everyday Excellence on Amazon or at your favourite book store.
Website: https://www.everyday-excellence.com
@EDEwithJoe on Twitter and Facebook
YouTube: Every Day Excellence
Join the Mentors Coaching family and get free training to help you start an online mentoring, coaching, or online learning business. https://main.mentorscoaching.com/
Watch and subscribe to the Mentors Coaching YouTube Channel.
Show: Mentors Coaching
Episode Number: 2
Episode Title: What Should I Charge?
Host: Gail Seymour
Guests: None
Topics and Timestamps:
- 01:11 - How much should I charge?
- 02:00 - Psychological issues of setting a price
- 04:00:- Cost-based pricing strategies
- 05:17 - Price elasticity
- 06:23 - Demand-based pricing strategies
- 07:16 - Price skimming
- 07:58 - Hi-lo pricing
- 08:42 - Value-based pricing strategies
- 09:25 - Charm pricing
- 10:15 - Bundle and package pricing
- 10:42 - Freemium pricing
- 11:25 - Differentiated pricing
- 12:02 - Approaching pricing strategies
- 12:20 - Costs and limiting factors
- 13:40 - Market conditions
- 14:26 - Market positioning
- 15:30 - Choose your strategy
- 16:48 - Funnel pricing
- 17:12 - Summary
Links and Resources:
Join the Mentors Coaching family and get free training to help you start an online mentoring, coaching, or online learning business.
Watch and subscribe to the Mentors Coaching YouTube Channel.
Show: Mentors Coaching
Episode Number: 1
Episode Title: What's Stopping You?
Host: Gail Seymour
Guests: None
Topics and Timestamps:
- 00:58 - Introduction to Mentors Coaching fm
- 02:05 - My background as a ghostwriter
- 03:22:- Mentors Coaching Ethos
- 06:28 - The things that stop people getting started
- 07:00 - I don't have the time.
- 08:18 - Who am I to do that?
- 09:25: What's my purpose or passion?
- 10:28 - What if it doesn't work?
- 11:55: I don't know enough
- 12:54: What if nobody listens?
- 13:57: I'm too self-conscious
- 15:00: Time management
- 16:22: How much will it cost?
- 18:20: I'm not ready
- 19:35 - How to start a successful online coaching business
Links and Resources:
Join the Mentors Coaching family and get free training to help you start an online mentoring, coaching, or online learning business.
Watch and subscribe to the Mentors Coaching YouTube Channel.