Small Business Talk For Coaches With Cathy Smith

What if one sneaky thought is the only thing holding your coaching business back

You are not lazy. You are not unqualified. You might just be believing a thought that is not true and it is sabotaging your success

In this episode of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith unpacks how h...

You deliver value.
You explain the transformation.
Yet prospects still hesitate.

In Episode 313 of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith unpacks the “iceberg effect” in your sales and marketing. Discover why showing only the surface keeps c...

What If You Became That Person?

What if you stopped breaking promises to yourself?
What if you said no when it mattered most?
What if you became the coach who does the hard things?

This episode will make you pause, rethink...

Why do so many coaches hesitate when it is time to ask? You deliver value, have great conversations, and build trust, yet freeze when it comes to asking for the sale. In Episode 311 of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith uncovers the real reasons behind this fear and shows you how to overcome it.

You will discover:

Have you ever wanted to do something but just did not have the confidence to take the leap?
In this episode of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith explores why belief is often the missing ingredient in your coaching journey and how you can borrow it until you grow your own.

You will l...

Ever feel stuck, even when you are doing all the things?
The truth is, it is not always lack of skill or knowledge holding you back.
It is the hidden patterns you repeat every day without even realising.

In this episode of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy...

You can handle “It’s too expensive” in your sleep.
It is the objections you never hear that are quietly killing your sales.

In episode 308 of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith reveals how unspoken doubts, hidden fears and silent hesitations can turn an excited yes into a disappearing act.

You know your stuff. You have done the training. You are showing up.
So why are clients still not saying yes?
Because trust is the missing piece.

It is not about fancy funnels or perfect posts. The Website that you haven't finished.
It is about how you show up...

Are you trying to speak to everyone and connecting with no one?

In Episode 306 of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith shares why vague marketing is keeping your coaching business stuck and how to fix it fast. Learn how to focus on one ideal person, speak their language, and solve o...

You opened your laptop full of hope. This week was going to be different. More focus, more action… but here you are again. No new clients. Still spinning your wheels.

In this episode, Cathy Smith gets real about why your coaching business is not growing – and it is not because you are a bad coach. It is because you are missing the one thing that matte...

You do not need a funnel to get coaching clients. You need clarity, confidence and real conversations.

In episode 304 of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith shares what actually works when you are starting or growing your coaching business. If you have been stuck thinking you need a website, email automation or the per...

What do you say when someone asks, “What do you do?”
Do you hesitate or confidently reply, “I’m a coach”?

In this episode of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith shares a light-hearted s...

You are posting every day, sharing value, offering tips, and still hearing crickets. What gives? In this episode 302 of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith reveals the surprising reason your content is not landing with the right people. It is not about working harder. It is about being clearer.

Through real client stories and hard won lessons, you will l...

🎯 Are you doing all the right things… but still not seeing results in your coaching business?

In this follow-up to our milestone 300th episode, Cathy Smith shares coaching tips 16–30 to help you build a thriving business that actually works. From knowing your numbers to treating your business like a business, these ...

We Made It to the Top 100 Podcasts and 300 Episodes 🎉

This milestone episode of Small Business Talk for Coaches is a celebration of how far we have come 300 episodes strong and recognised as one of the Top 100 Small Business Podcasts and Top 40 Australian Business Podcasts, lovely anniversary present.

Join Cathy as she shares 15 powerful tips for building a thriving coaching busi...

Overthinking. Scattered focus. No idea where to start.

This episode is your cue to reset. Whether you are overwhelmed or just feeling off track, you will walk away with clarity, direction, and renewed energy to move your coaching business forward.

Expect lightbulb moments, gentle mindset shifts, and practical insight that actual...

Imagine if you could see your coaching future as clearly as the plot of your favourite movie. In this episode of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy dives deep into the power of visualising your future coaching business, using everything from movies like Paycheck and The Matrix to proven planning strategies. Discover how to design a future that feels tangibl...

“I want to think about it” is rarely the real reason they are not saying yes. Want to know what actually stops coaching clients from committing?

In this episode 297 of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith unpacks the hidden reasons behind those frustrating client objections. If you have ever heard “It’s too expensive” or ...