If you’ve ever found yourself obsessing over where the next client is coming from or feeling that gut-wrenching panic when someone says no, this episode of the Heads Together Podcast is for you. I am talking about the biggest mindset shift that makes signing clients easier: stop chasing money and start focusing on connection, trust, and service. When you do, the money becomes a natural side effect.

This isn’t about sitting back and hoping for the best. It’s about showing up, doing the work, and playing the long game. When you stop leading with desperation and start building real relationships, everything, clients, sales, opportunities, flows so much more naturally. And let’s be honest, your business feels a whole lot better when you’re not constantly stress chasing.

Don’t miss my free three day masterclass, Unearth Your Edge, where we’ll refine your niche and messaging so the right people come to you. Register now at www.gillmoakes.com/unearth

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Until next week, keep showing up, keep serving, and let the money follow.

Coaches, this is a BIG one! If you’re struggling to get your messaging to land with your ideal clients, there’s a good chance you’re making this mistake: you’re speaking “coach speak” instead of the real words your clients use.

If your marketing is full of phrases like “stepping into alignment,” “creating transformational shifts,” or “holding space for expansion,” you might be unintentionally confusing your audience instead of connecting with them.

In today’s episode, I’m calling out the biggest blind spot in coaching messaging—why coaches fall into this trap, why it doesn’t work, and how to fix it so that your message actually resonates with the people you want to attract.

✔️ What coach speak is and why it’s making your marketing ineffective
✔️ How to recognise where it’s creeping into your messaging
✔️ A simple test to check if your message is landing or just floating past your audience
✔️ The #1 shift that will make your ideal clients say, “Oh my God, YES! That’s me!”
✔️ The real words your ideal clients use (and how to integrate them into your messaging)

I’m challenging you to audit your messaging—your website, social media bios, sales pages, and even how you introduce yourself at networking events. Find the coach speak, strip it out, and replace it with the words your ideal clients actually use.

🚀 And if you’re not 100% clear on your unique coaching edge and how to craft messaging that attracts the right clients…

I’ve got something for you!

You asked, and I listened! I’m creating a totally free mini-course to help you:
✔️ Nail your unique coaching edge
✔️ Get crystal clear on who you serve and how to communicate your value
✔️ Craft messaging that actually attracts the right clients

💌 Sign up here: gillmoakes.com/unearth

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Are you struggling to attract enough of the right coaching clients? You’re not alone. One of the biggest frustrations I hear from coaches is that they’re either not getting enough clients at all—or they’re attracting people who aren’t the right fit. They either can’t afford their coaching or just don’t align with the work they want to do.

In today’s episode, I’m coming in hot with some tough love about the real reason this is happening. Spoiler: It’s all about niching—and yes, you absolutely DO need to niche! Please don't be tempted to listen to the people who are just telling you what you want to hear!

I’ll be breaking down why trying to be everything to everyone makes you invisible, how defining your coaching niche actually frees you rather than restricts you, and why this is the single biggest shift that will help you start attracting dream clients who truly value your work.

✔️ Why generalist messaging doesn’t work and makes you blend into the background
✔️ The biggest fears coaches have about niching—and why they’re holding you back
✔️ How to position yourself as an expert so your ideal clients immediately recognise that you’re the coach for them
✔️ The key to making your messaging land so that the right people reach out to work with you
✔️ My potential plan for a free mini-course on nailing your niche—should I create it? Let me know!

I’m thinking about creating a free, no-strings-attached mini-course to help you get crystal clear on what makes you unique as a coach and how to define your perfect niche. But I need to know if this is something you’d find valuable!

💌 Let me know! Send an email to info@gillmoakes.com, drop me a message on LinkedIn, or DM me on your favourite platform. If enough of you raise your hands and say yes, please, I’ll make it happen.

If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes packed with coaching business insights. And if you know a coach who needs to hear this message, send this episode their way! 💜

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Check out The Coaching Business Academy – where I teach you how to attract ideal clients, create signature offers, and build a thriving coaching business. More details inside the episode!

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The Unapologetic Truth About Relationship Marketing...

Welcome back, my fabulous listeners! I'm Gill Moakes, your voice of reason, breaking through the chaos of growing your business.

This week, we're diving deep into relationship marketing and why it's the only kind that truly works. I share insights from my experience as a business coach, the founder of The Coaching Business Academy, and co-founder of Unapologetic Retreats.

We’re talking about the art of building genuine, trust-based relationships, debunking the myth of quick-fix marketing hacks, and strategising how to infuse authenticity into your business.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned coach, this episode is an eye-opener.

So, are you ready to put our heads together and make it happen? Let's go!

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Website: https://www.gillmoakes.com/

The Coaching Business Academy: https://www.gillmoakes.com/academy

FREE Money Mindset Guide: https://www.gillmoakes.com/money-mindset-tcba

FREE 'Claim It' Reflective Journal: https://www.gillmoakes.com/claim-it

Unapologetic Retreats: https://www.unapologeticretreats.com/

Brand By Boudica: https://brandbyboudica.com/

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction and Host Background
01:28 The Coaching Business Academy
02:52 Unapologetic Retreats
03:59 Podcasting and Listener Engagement
05:00 The Importance of Relationship Marketing
06:44 Predictions for 2025 and Online Business
09:07 Building Authentic Relationships
16:56 Effective Email Marketing
19:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Today we’re talking about how you’re censoring yourself when creating content and what happens when you stop playing small.

If your content feels safe, watered down, or like you’re hiding behind a generic front, it’s time to change that. Playing it safe doesn’t build a connection; it makes you invisible.

Today, we’re unpacking why we hold back, why being generic is a fast track to irrelevance, and what being unapologetically authentic can do for your business. Stick around, because I’m sharing some bold, actionable advice to help you step up and show up.

Watch this episode on YouTube HERE

Check out The Coaching Business Academy

Book a call with me HERE

Welcome back to the Heads Together podcast! This week, I’m taking about a topic that’s so important for growing a thriving coaching business: niching down. I know it can feel intimidating, even risky, to narrow your focus, especially when you’ve been holding onto the idea that you can help everyone. But the truth is, getting specific about who you serve and how you serve them is what creates the clarity and confidence that takes your business to the next level.

When you have a clear niche, everything starts to click. You stop second guessing your offers and start connecting with the right people, the ones who feel like your work was made just for them. This isn’t about limiting yourself; it’s about creating space to build a business that reflects who you are and what you’re amazing at. Clarity isn’t just helpful, it’s powerful. It’s what allows you to stand out in a crowded market and build the kind of reputation that attracts incredible opportunities.

If you’ve been struggling with this or feeling unsure about your niche, this episode will give you the encouragement and tools to figure it out. I’ll walk you through some actionable steps to help you uncover your unique edge and build your business around it.

When you know exactly who you’re meant to help and how you’re meant to help them, everything feels more aligned and the results speak for themselves. Let’s get started!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Check out The Coaching Business Academy:https://gillmoakes.com/academy

The Institute of Coaching Studies guide to coaching niches: https://coachingstudies.org/resources/guides/coaching-niches/

Playing Bigger in 2025: Bold Moves and Self-Belief for Coaches

In this New Year's episode of the Heads Together podcast, I'm on a rant about playing bigger!

Your playing small serves no one - not you, not your bank balance, and certainly not your coaching clients!

To help you explore what playing big could mean for you this year, download your FREE reflective workbook, Claim It, https://www.gillmoakes.com/claim-it

00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings
00:21 Reflecting on Last Week's Episode
01:07 Playing Bigger: The Theme of the Episode
02:45 Understanding Why We Play Small
05:24 The Importance of Bold Decisions
06:29 Taking Aligned Action
08:08 Overcoming Self-Doubt
10:41 Challenge Yourself to Take Bold Action
11:51 The Coaching Business Academy
14:41 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
17:32 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

In this special end-of-year episode of the Heads Together Podcast, Gill shares a candid, unscripted reflection on risk, discomfort, and the hard work it takes to achieve the life and business you truly desire. Recorded on December 30th, amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays, Gill's raw and heartfelt message is the perfect way to close out 2024 and step boldly into 2025.

Gill’s Corporate Escape Story: From a “safe” corporate job in insurance to building a thriving coaching business, Gill reveals the pivotal moments that shaped her journey.

The Power of Risk: Why the life and business you dream of are often on the other side of bold decisions.

Overcoming Doubt: How Gill navigated fears, naysayers, and the challenge of starting over to find her true calling.

The Reality of Building a Dream Business: A frank discussion on why hard work, risk, and discomfort are necessary stepping stones to success.

The Importance of Coaching: Why Gill believes coaching is the best job in the world and how coaches can change lives—including their own.

Highlights:

• Gill’s early inspirations from OG online entrepreneurs like Amy Porterfield and Marie Forleo—and how their stories sparked her belief in new possibilities.
• The transformational moment after losing her husband that reshaped her priorities and pushed her to take her first big leap.
• How shifting from a virtual assistant to a coach felt like stepping into her true purpose.
• A powerful reminder: “Everything is available for you—it might just be on the other side of risk.”

The Coaching Business Academy: Ready to turn your coaching dreams into a thriving reality? Learn how The Coaching Business Academy can help you build a phenomenal business in 2025.

gillmoakes.com/academy

Book a Call with Gill: Want to explore private coaching or learn more about joining the next cohort of The Coaching Business Academy? Schedule a call today!

As we bid farewell to 2024, Gill challenges you to step into 2025 with conviction and courage. Whatever your dreams for your life and business, now is the time to claim them. It may require risk, discomfort, and hard work, but as Gill reminds us, “There’s nothing I’d rather be doing.”

Happy New Year from the Heads Together Podcast!

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Here’s to a bold and brilliant 2025! 🎉