Coaching is a profession of curiosity, connection, and continual growth. As coaches, we hold space for others to explore who they are, navigate uncertainty, and step into their potential. Yet often, in the quieter moments of our own professional lives, we’re the ones left wondering. Who holds that space for you? Who do you have…
Growing your coaching business isn’t just about strategy, it’s also deeply personal. It’s about choosing aligned actions over hustle. Holding your vision steady, even when self-doubt creeps in. And building a business that reflects who you are, not just what you do. Recently, in a team conversation, we found ourselves asking: What’s really working for…
A Legacy of Coaching, Growth & Transformation This July, we’re celebrating a remarkable milestone: 20 years of coaching, transformation, and global impact. Back in 2005, coach and entrepreneur Emma-Louise Elsey founded Simplicity Life Coaching with a vision to help people gain clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to their purpose. Four years later, she launched…
In her previous article, Build Your Confidence: Powerful Insights from Leaders, Dr. Sarah Evans shared key lessons from successful leaders and practical exercises to strengthen self-belief. This new piece builds on that foundation. Confidence isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a critical factor in leadership and success. Yet, even the most accomplished professionals sometimes question themselves: “Am…
As a coach, you change lives. What if you could also help change the world? Every day, coaches inspire transformation—helping people grow, lead, and create meaningful impact. But what if that impact extended beyond personal and professional success? What if, through your work, you could also contribute to a healthier, more sustainable planet? Earth Day…
Showing up powerfully when leading group and team coaching is not only about what you do—it’s also about who you are being. Confidence as a group or team coach, like with individual coaching, grows through experience over time. As confidence grows, we also expand our range, and increase our ability to “hold the space” for…
We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet Leah Adams, a Financial Coach from the USA. Interview with Leah About Leah Lives In: North Georgia, USA Company: Breathe Financial Coaching Type of Coach: Financial Coach Describe your coaching business in…
If your coaching business feels stuck — like you”ve plateaued, lost momentum, or can’t grow past a certain point — you’re not alone. Many coaching businesses get stuck for reasons that are subtle, internal, and difficult to see when you’re in the thick of it. As coaches, we’re deeply focused on helping others move forward….
What does it really take to coach at the MCC level? In this brief and powerful article, Master Coach and ICF Pioneer Fran Fisher, MCC, shares the mindset shift at the heart of client-centered coaching. At the beginning of launching our coaching schools, my coach training colleagues and I agreed on these two core principles:…
“Coaching is coaching.” That simple phrase—shared by Emma-Louise Elsey during a recent executive and leadership coaching webinar—was originally passed down to her by master coach Fran Fisher. It shaped the tone for a powerful and insightful discussion with leadership expert Dr Steve Jeffs (MCC). At its core, coaching remains the same no matter who’s in…