284. Experimenting and Evaluating in Your Coaching Business with Mary Okon

284. Experimenting and Evaluating in Your Coaching Business with Mary Okon

Author: Lindsay Dotzlaf April 7, 2026 Duration: 57:29

What if growing your coaching business isn't about getting it right the first time, but about being willing to try something, pay attention, and adjust? This conversation offers an honest way to think about building a business that actually fits your life.

      

In this episode, I'm joined by Mary Okon, a life and wellness coach and one of my clients, who shares how she approaches her business through what she is actively learning and applying in her own life. We talk about experimenting and evaluating in your coaching business, along with how she uses mindset, self-care, visual ways of thinking, and other simple practices. If you've been questioning what is working or what to try next, this episode will give you a different way to approach it.

                       

For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/284

         

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There’s a gap between learning the theory of coaching and actually sitting with a client in a real, messy session. Mastering Coaching Skills lives in that space. Hosted by life coach Lindsay Dotzlaf, this podcast moves beyond certifications and coursework to focus on the practical, often unspoken, abilities that define great coaches. Lindsay draws from her own experiences to discuss how to navigate tricky client conversations, build genuine confidence, and apply techniques in ways that feel authentic. You’ll hear specific stories from the coaching room-what worked, what didn’t, and the nuanced decisions behind each session. It’s for coaches who are done just studying and are ready to deepen their craft through actionable reflection. Each episode feels like a candid mentorship chat, offering tangible advice you can use immediately. If you’re building a coaching practice in the business, entrepreneurship, or personal development fields, this podcast serves as a steady resource for honing the real-world skills that truly make a difference for your clients. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded approach to professional growth that prioritizes practical mastery over more theory.
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