The Wholehearted Business Show
For heart centred Health, Life and Spiritual Coaches who are ready to grow a coaching business that works!Join Business Mentor, Online Course Creator and Award Winning Blogger, Laura Agar as she shares tips, strategies, inspiration and ideas for building a coaching business you love. Laura has been running her online coaching business for almost a decade and is especially interested in how creative, multi passionate humans can show up in their online coaching businesses without losing themselves in the process. If you're a health coach, life coach or any other kind of coach this podcast is for you! Find o...
Ep 234: Why "Just Be Consistent" Is Terrible Advice for Sensitive Coaches
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Ever told yourself you just need to be more consistent to get better results in your coaching business? If you're heart-centred, highly sensitive or neurodivergent, that advice might be setting you up to fail.
In this week's episode, Laura unpacks why consistency is so hard for sensitive coaches, and what to focus on instead so your business can thrive no matter what season of life you're in.
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Why "being consistent" is genuinely harder if...Ep 233: I Read a Coach's £100k Instagram Ad So You Don't Have To
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Ever scrolled past an ad promising you can make multiple six figures as a coach and wondered if it's actually true? I did too, and it wound me up enough to screenshot the whole thing and break it down for you.
In this week's episode I go slide by slide through a real Instagram ad from a coach claiming huge income growth in a matter of months, and we look honestly at what's realistic, what's misleading, and where the ethical lines sit in...
Ep 232: How I Actually Run My Coaching Business Over the School Holidays (As a Single Mum)
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If you're a health or life coach wondering how on earth you're going to keep your business ticking over with way less time this summer, this week's episode is for you.
I'm sharing exactly how I manage to keep my coaching business running over the six weeks holidays as a single mum with two school-aged kids, the planning approach I use, the mistakes I made for years, and the mindset shifts that have made the biggest difference.
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Ep 231: 15 Ways You Can Make Money as a Coach
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If you're a health, life or spiritual coach wondering how you can bring in more money beyond your 1:1 sessions, this one's for you.
In this week's episode, I'm running through a whole bunch of ideas for generating income in your coaching business that go beyond just coaching itself, a fun, quick one to get you thinking creatively about the possibilities.
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15 different income streams you can build into your coaching businessWhy a solid business model...Ep 230: What To Do When Your Coaching Business Goes Quiet (Without Panicking)
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If your coaching business has suddenly gone quiet and you're starting to spiral, take a breath. This week's episode is here to remind you that a quiet patch does not mean your business is broken.
In this week's episode, I'm talking through why quiet periods happen (especially around summer and Christmas), why panicking about it can actually make things worse, and exactly what you can do to use the time to strengthen your business for what comes next.
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Ep 229: Behind the Scenes of My Coaching Business (Mid-2026 Update)
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If you love a good behind-the-scenes peek at what really goes on in another coach's business and life, this episode is for you. I'm sharing my honest mid-2026 update, covering everything from a slightly slower income year (and why I'm not panicking), to solo hikes, breakups, and a big realisation about not putting off happiness.
In this week's episode, I'm getting real about what the first half of 2026 has looked like for me, both in the business and personally. From launches and experiments...
Ep 228: "I'm Not a Systems Person" and Other Stories Keeping You Overwhelmed
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If you've ever told yourself "I'm just not a techy person" or "I'm not a systems person," this episode is for you. We're exploring why that belief might be exactly what's keeping your coaching business stuck in overwhelm.
In this week's episode, I'm sharing why tech and systems can feel so alien if you're a highly sensitive, heart-centred coach, and how building a "home" for your business changes everything, no matter what stage you're at.
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Ep 227: I Run My Whole Coaching Business with This (And It's Not What You'd Expect)
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If you're a health or life coach who knows you should probably be making more of AI, but the whole thing feels weirdly icky and unaligned, this episode is going to feel like a bit of a relief.
This week's episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how I use AI in my coaching business in a way that genuinely feels good, keeps my voice and magic intact, and saves me hours every single week. Spoiler: it's not about letting AI replace you. It's...
Ep 226: Why Your Coaching Business Feels So Overwhelming (It's Not What You Think)
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Does your coaching business feel like you've permanently got 20 tabs open in your brain? You're not alone and more importantly, it doesn't have to feel this way. This week I'm digging into why so many coaches feel constantly overwhelmed, why outsourcing won't fix it (trust me, I learned this the hard way), and what you can actually do to start creating a calmer, more organised business.
If you're a heart-centred or highly sensitive coach who is tired of feeling like you're constantly chasing...
Ep 225: How to Retain and Re-Sign Coaching Clients (Without Feeling Pushy About It)
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If you're so focused on signing new clients that you're not thinking about the ones who've already worked with you, you might be making your business harder than it needs to be. Client retention is one of the most underrated strategies for building a sustainable coaching business - and this week's episode is all about how to do it in a way that feels genuinely good.
Whether you're a heart-centred or highly sensitive coach who worries about coming across as pushy, or you've...
Ep 224: Building a Coaching Business Without Social Media (and Over 40!) with Alex Strauss
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Have you ever wondered whether it's too late to start a coaching business, or whether you really have to be on social media to grow one? This week I'm joined by the brilliant Alex Strauss, who has built not one but two successful online businesses -- entirely without social media -- and she's doing it in her 50s and heading towards 60.
In this week's episode we cover a lot of ground, from starting an online coaching business later in life, to growing your...
Ep 223: Changing Your Coaching Niche: How to Pivot Without Starting From Scratch
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Thinking about changing your coaching niche but worried about what it means for your business, your audience, and your sanity? You're in the right place. In this episode, we’re getting real about the pivoting conversation and breaking down what you actually need to consider before you make any big decisions or big moves.
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Why a niche problem is often actually a marketing or messaging problem in disguiseThe three different types of niche change (and why th...Ep 222: From Employee to Self-Employed Coach: The Identity Shift That Changes Everything
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Becoming fully self-employed as a coach is the dream for so many of us, but nobody really warns you about the identity shift that comes with it. The logistics of setting up a business can be quite straightforward but what actually happens internally when you make this jump? That's what we're exploring in this episode.
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Why going from employed to self-employed is such a significant identity shift (and why it's normal to feel wobbly about it...Ep 221: How to Have Sales Conversations That Don't Feel Awful (for Introverts and Highly Sensitive Coaches)
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If sales conversations make you want to hide under a blanket, you are in very good company. For highly sensitive, heart-centred, and introverted coaches, the traditional discovery call model can feel genuinely awful -- and it's not because there's something wrong with you.
This week's episode is all about how to approach sales conversations in a way that feels good for you and still brings in great clients. I'm sharing the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and energetic reframes that have completely transformed how...
Ep 220: How to Organise a Coaching Business with Multiple Offers
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If your coaching business has started to feel a bit messy -- too many offers, too many freebies, not enough clarity on what you're actually supposed to be selling -- this episode is for you. It's one of the most common places established coaches find themselves, and it can feel really overwhelming when you've poured so much love and energy into everything you've created.
This week's episode draws on a process I've been going through in my own business, with help from my...
Ep 219: How to Start Your Own Searchable Show (Even If You're Not Techy and Have No Idea Where to Begin)
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Have you been thinking about starting a podcast, YouTube channel or blog to market your coaching business but every time you go to do it, you feel completely overwhelmed and have no idea where to even begin? This episode is for you.
In this week's episode I'm walking you through my Searchable Show Method -- the step-by-step process I use to market my coaching business with just one piece of content a week. I'm breaking down exactly what a searchable show is, why...
Ep 218: How I Market My Entire Coaching Business from One Piece of Content a Week
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If you are a health or life coach who feels like you are constantly creating content, spending hours on social media, and still not seeing the results you want, then this episode of The Wholehearted Business Show might be exactly what you need to hear.
I know what it feels like to put in a huge amount of effort with content and still feel like your business is not moving forward in the way you want it to. You are showing up, posting...
Ep 217: Why Social Media Marketing Isn't Working for Coaches Anymore
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Feeling fed up with social media? In this episode of The Wholehearted Business Show I’ll be exploring exactly how social media has changed and why it isn’t working for coaches - especially highly sensitive and heart centred coaches. We’ll also look at what the alternatives are for effectively and sustainably marketing your coaching business.
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Discover why social media algorithms may actually be working against your coaching business.Learn why the influencer content blueprint does not work f...Ep 216: Why Your Offer Needs a Brand with Aiza Cheung
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This week on The Wholehearted Business Show we’re talking all things branding with Aiza Cheung of Studio Coya.
Aiza Cheung is the Brand Chef 👩🏻🍳 (aka brand designer) of Studio Coya, where she whips up *crème de la crème* branding for high-achieving service providers who want their signature offers to sell like hotcakes.
Her flavour-packed, food-themed sprint process blends strategy with style to create branding that looks the part, feels like you, and gets clients saying *yes* faster – helping your business AND...
Ep 215: The Truth About the Coaching Industry in 2026
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In this episode of the show I’m sharing my perspective on where the coaching industry is in 2026. Some people are having conversations about the coaching industry imploding and coaches struggling, but I have a different take on what’s actually going on. Read on to discover what truly isn’t working, what is working and the kinds of coaches who will thrive in the rest of 2026 and beyond.
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Ep 214: My Client Attraction Framework
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If you’re a coach who wants to attract more clients and you’ve been wondering what a signature framework actually looks like in practice, this episode is for you. I’m going to take you behind the scenes and share my own signature coaching framework - what it is, how I developed it, how I use it with my clients, and how you can take inspiration from it for your own coaching business.
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Ep 213: Do You Need a Signature Coaching Package?
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As a health or life coach I’m guessing you’ve heard the term ‘Signature Coaching Package’ spoken about before, and perhaps you’re wondering if you need one. Maybe you already have a Signature Package but you’re unsure if you’ve created it the right way. In this episode of The Wholehearted Business Show we’re exploring what Signature Coaching Packages are, the benefits of creating one and where many coaches tend to go wrong…
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Ep 212: How to Make One-to-One Coaching More Sustainable
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Making one-to-one coaching sustainable in terms of marketing, sales and delivery comes with its challenges. However, as offering more one-to-one access and programs rise in popularity, how can we make our coaching offers and packages more sustainable?
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Why most coaches struggle to sell one-to-one packages - and the simple shift that makes clients say yesThe surprising reason one-to-one coaching is more relevant now than e...Ep 211: Activism, Creativity and Embracing Long Form Content with Renata McElvany
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This week on The Wholehearted Business Show I’m chatting with the amazing Renata McElvany, one of my clients in Wholehearted Business®.
Renata McElvany is a creativity coach who supports neurodivergent and multi-passionate women of colour feeling overwhelmed, drained, or disconnected from themselves to build a kinder, more authentic relationship with who they are through expressive art-making.
We’re exploring how Renata centres activism in her work, how she’s shifted her niche and message and what happened when she embraced longer...
Ep 210: Creating More Structure in Your Coaching Business
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If you are a health or life coach who feels like your business is all over the place, and you are never quite sure what you should be working on on any given day or week, this episode is for you.
Together we’re going to look at how you can create more structure in your coaching business and how to create the right structure for you.
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Discover the secret to turning chaos into cl...Ep 209: Simple Audio Summits with Michelle Ponvert
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If you’ve ever considered hosting an online summit, but worried that it would all be too much for your heart centred, highly sensitive nature, then this episode of The Wholehearted Business Show is for you.
I’m talking to Easy Events Expert Michelle Ponvert, all about hosting simple audio based summits.
Michelle is a Life-First Business Strategist and founder of the Business Chic Shop where she sells streamlined solutions to simplify growing a business around your real-life circumstances.
She...
Ep 208: Balancing Life and Running a Coaching Business
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Growing a coaching business alongside caring responsibilities, having to work another job or even just being able to have a life - can be challenging.
In this week's episode of The Wholehearted Business Show I’m sharing some tips, ideas and strategies for managing the juggle, especially if you’re in the first 1-2 years of your coaching business. These are approaches I’ve learned from my own journey as a single mum running a coaching business, as well as from supporting many clients...
Ep 207: Let’s De-Influence Your Coaching Business
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If you are a health or life coach who feels like you’re burning yourself out trying to keep up with what everyone else says your coaching business should look like, this episode is for you.
If you’re used to consuming a lot of content online, it can be very confusing and overwhelming when it comes to the ‘right and wrong’ way to grow a coaching business. Like online influencers who often portray an idealised and unrealistic presentation of reality, sometimes the same thi...
Ep 206: Three Energy & Mindset Upgrades for more Income, Clients and Sales
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Over the last couple of years, I have been on quite a journey in my business. There have been moments of doubt, frustration, and deep questioning. But there have also been some profound shifts. These mindset and energetic changes have completely transformed how I show up in my business and, as a result, the kind of outcomes I am seeing. They have moved me into a very different energetic space, and that shift has...
Ep 205: Why Your Coaching Business Isn’t Working
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If you feel like you are doing all the right things to make your coaching business work, or perhaps you know there are things you are not doing but you cannot quite identify what they are, then this is for you.
Very often, I speak to coaches who are showing up consistently, posting content, offering calls, and genuinely trying, yet something still is not clicking. They are not attracting clients, or results feel patchy...
Ep 204: Exactly How I’d Get Coaching Clients in 2026
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Welcome back to The Wholehearted Business Show for 2026! In this episode I’m sharing a step by step guide to exactly what I’d do to get more clients in 2026, as someone who has previously ran a successful health coaching business and has helped hundreds of other health and life coaches get more clients in their business too.
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Discover the foundational step most coaches overlook that could be the key to attracting clients in 2026.Learn...Ep 203: Behind the Scenes of my Coaching Business: 2025 Review & 2026 Plans (Income, Lessons Learned, What’s Next)
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It’s that time of year again, as 2025 comes to a close I’m sharing what I’ve been up to behind the scenes, my income numbers and other metrics and a few personal updates too.
*note that I got the 1:1 Coaching Income totally wrong in this episode, it was actually £24K!
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Exactly what my business has looked like in 2025 as a coach and mentor for health and life coachesMy income for 2025 including a breakdo...Ep 202: Creating Content that Connects for more Clients in 2026
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In this fourth and final blog post of a short series looking at the key areas of your business you need to focus on for growth in 2026, we’re delving into how to create content that builds connection. This is actually a short training I created for a previous online program but I wanted to share it here for free so you can get the best, most concise information on how to improve the way you create content to market your coaching business.
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Ep 201: Your 2026 Coaching Business Plan - Guided Workshop
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If you want to create a successful business that achieves all the things you hope it will then you need a plan of action, and of course, the perfect time to get focused and create a plan is with the end of one year and the beginning of a new one!
Here is an episode of the show that acts as a guided planning session for 2026. It’s best used with the accompanying workbook which you can download in PDF or Google Doc fo...
Ep 200: How to feel more confident with sales as a coach in 2026
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In this second episode of a short series looking at the key areas of your business you need to focus on for growth in 2026, we’re jumping into sales.
In 2026, being more confident and pro-active around sales is one of the best things you can do to ensure more success in your coaching business.
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Why sales feels scary for highly sensitive and heart-centred coaches – and h...Ep 199: Messaging Hacks for Coaches who want more clients in 2026
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In this first episode of a short series looking at the key areas of your business you need to focus on for growth in 2026, we’re delving into all things messaging.
In 2026, getting your messaging right can be the key to attracting more clients and making more sales.
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Discover why clear, consistent messaging is the secret to attracting more clients in 2026.Learn how to st...Ep 198: How to scale a personal, heart-led coaching business
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If you’re a health or life coach struggling to sell your coaching and you don’t currently have any clients, then that’s clearly a situation we want to change!
In this episode of The Wholehearted Business Show, I’m sharing some practical tips, ideas and strategies you can use to start selling more coaching packages and attracting the right clients into your business.
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Discover how to scale your coaching business without losing the pers...Ep 197: What to do when your coaching isn’t selling
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If you’re a health or life coach struggling to sell your coaching and you don’t currently have any clients, then that’s clearly a situation we want to change!
In this episode of The Wholehearted Business Show, I’m sharing some practical tips, ideas and strategies you can use to start selling more coaching packages and attracting the right clients into your business.
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Discover why focusing on coaching alone might be holding you back...Ep 196: How Much Time Should I Spend on Marketing vs. Coaching?
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If you’re new to the coaching industry maybe you’ve wondered how much time you need to be spending on ‘businessy’ activities v actually coaching clients in order to make your business work. I know how overwhelming it can feel to navigate this question, so in this episode of the show I’m going to break down how you can approach the mix of different activities in your business to get results and not get burned out.
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Disco...Ep 195: How do I make consistent income in my coaching business? (and stop the feast-or-famine cycle)
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If you feel like the income in your business is totally unpredictable and you’re on a constant roller coaster unsure of whether or not it will be a good income month - or one where you feel like your business is over - you need more consistent income.
In this episode of The Wholehearted Business Show we’re delving into ways you can create more consistent income generation in your coaching business.
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