Shannyn Merlo - Business Coach’s Post

"𝗔𝗺 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀?" "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗺𝗲?" I've been there, You’ve probably been there too —moments where you hesitate to share your ideas, doubting whether your experience really measures up. Imposter syndrome hits even the most accomplished leaders at some point. The fear of being judged or exposed as a “fraud” stops us from speaking up, sharing insights, or stepping into opportunities where we can make a real impact. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 💥 Your unique experiences, perspectives, and insights matter. 💥 What you bring to the table isn’t about being the smartest person in the room—it’s about contributing your voice and adding to the conversation. 💥 Every unique perspective can help someone else solve a problem or see things differently. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻: Comment on 2-3 posts today, offering helpful advice or your unique perspective. Don't worry about being "right"—just aim to be helpful. 👀 Look out for my LinkedIn Newsletter this week which will be a short series of articles about how to be Business Known 👀 with Imposter Syndrome kept at bay 🥝 I'm Nicki Osbaldiston of Client Focused Approach.com 🥝 I work with businesses helping them connect with their ideal clients in the corporate and professional space. 🥝 Individual LinkedIn Coaching Sessions developing a Connection and Marketing plan. Click the button "Book an Appointment" to learn ways to work with me

🚨 Coaches: Struggling to Get Clients? It’s Time to Master FOMO! 🚨 If you’re finding it hard to get clients or close leads, let me introduce you to a powerful strategy that top businesses swear by: FOMO—the Fear of Missing Out. 💡 Why FOMO Works FOMO taps into human psychology. People naturally hate losing out on valuable opportunities more than they desire gaining something new. It’s all about triggering urgency. Consider Black Friday: people line up for hours and make quick decisions because they’re afraid they’ll miss out on limited-time deals. This isn’t about the product—it’s about the fear of what they’ll lose if they don’t act fast. 🔥 How Can You Use FOMO in Your Coaching Business? Time-Sensitive Offers: Example: “Enrollment closes in 48 hours—don’t miss out on this chance to transform your business.” Limited Availability: Example: “Only 3 spots left in my 1:1 coaching program—act fast or wait another 6 months for the next opening.” Exclusive Bonuses for Early Signups: Example: “Sign up by tomorrow and get an extra 1-on-1 session with me.” 🔑 The Takeaway? FOMO taps into the fear of loss, and it’s a game-changer when you want to motivate clients to act now. If you’re not using it, you’re missing out on a powerful tool to close more sales and boost your coaching business. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll cover how to create urgency and scarcity to amplify FOMO even further. #CoachingBusiness #FOMO #MarketingStrategy #LeadGeneration #SalesPsychology #ClientAttraction

Michael McIntyre has helped me in my business no end. Hmm how on earth could a comedian helped, you may be wondering. … Well, he has regularly provided me with what I call a ‘brain-break’ whenever I need it! Because when life and work get hectic, we all need that laugh/rest/brain break that helps us to switch off and reset before pressing on with the next thing! So, when I need a quick reset, I jump onto YouTube and have a 10 minute binge on Michael’s stand-up shows!  It gives my brain the chance to have a break before the next task, motivates me to finish tasks and having a laugh totally fills my cup – just make sure you put your timer on!! What do you do when you need a brain-break? I know I’m not alone here! - Share with me in the comments! #businesscoach #NZbusiness #marketingstrategy #nzbusinessowner ………👇👇👇👇👇👇……… I write about ✒️Packaging your wealth of knowledge ✒️Attracting the clients you want to work with ✒️Solopreneur growth strategies ✒️Creating lucrative strategic partnerships ✒️The biz- life blend ✒️ Increasing revenue Need more clients? Check out my free training- 10 proven strategies to attract clients with ease bit.ly/3HsybwI Let’s connect: Sarah Davies My Values: Connection, Integrity, Energy, Nourishment & Happiness Tap the 🔔 on my profile for post notification. ……………………..…………………………

📢 My fellow coach & service provider friends… Here are 3 ways to prevent “ghosting” or indecision after a discovery call. Save this post for your next call! 1️⃣ Schedule a Follow-Up: If your potential client wants to “think about it,” schedule a follow-up within 48-hours or within a few days so you can discuss any lingering questions or concerns. 2️⃣ Clarify Decision Factors: Find out what criteria your potential client is using to make their decision. We can’t know if our offer is a fit for someone if we don’t really know what they’re specifically looking for! If you’re getting ghosted, it might mean you don’t have enough of an understanding about what your potential client is wanting. At the end of your call, if someone tells you they want to move forward, but they need to sleep on it— you can do simple a pulse check to see what might come up for them that could change their decision. And by addressing potential roadblocks upfront, you can help them gain more confidence in their decision-making process. 3️⃣ Make sure you clearly give them FULL permission to say no to your offer! This creates a safe space & allows for more open communication, instead of avoidance and ghosting. By implementing these strategies, you’ll not only decrease ghosting & indecision from your potential clients, but also foster a culture of transparency and clear communication n your coaching practice. In the Inner Circle, we coach a LOT on the topics of sales, discovery calls, objections, & confidence in your offer. 😊 Got questions? Share them below 👇 #salesconfidence #salescoaching #iinhealthcoach #fdnpractitioner #holisticnutritionist #confidencecoach #fitnesscoachlife #wellpreneur #dietitian #onlinebusinesstips

“Control what you can control”.. means little without context. Here’s the context 👇 1. When I’ve had challenges with a manager: 👉 My controllables: • talk to my coach about it • listen to / do my best to understand where • my manager is coming from • be compassionate (not always easy) • work on my communication & patience • if all fails, start looking / go elsewhere 2. When I’ve had challenges with closing deals: 👉 My controllables: • revisit the business challenge I’m helping them address (do I fully understand this) • what’s their urgency & why • asking myself, “what am I missing” • am I at the right level, talking to the right people, if not.. get there 3. I’m feeling stressed & anxious: 👉 My controllables: • asking, what am I stressed about? • reminder myself of what really matters (health, happiness, fulfillment) not closed wins • continue meditating daily • continue exercising daily • take a full day off to relax physically & mentally Here’s what else I control: complaining procrastination fear indecision mediocrity 👆 none of these serve me CTA - control what you can control (yes), making sure what you’re focusing on and in control of is serving, not hurting you. I also control when to make and have a nice old fashioned 🥃.. that’s nice too! :) #motivation #sales #coaching #skyeisthelimit

📢 My fellow coach & service provider friends… Here are 3 ways to prevent “ghosting” or indecision after a discovery call. Save this post for your next call! 1️⃣ Schedule a Follow-Up: If your potential client wants to “think about it,” schedule a follow-up within 48-hours or within a few days so you can discuss any lingering questions or concerns. 2️⃣ Clarify Decision Factors: Find out what criteria your potential client is using to make their decision. We can’t know if our offer is a fit for someone if we don’t really know what they’re specifically looking for! If you’re getting ghosted, it might mean you don’t have enough of an understanding about what your potential client is wanting. At the end of your call, if someone tells you they want to move forward, but they need to sleep on it— you can do simple a pulse check to see what might come up for them that could change their decision. And by addressing potential roadblocks upfront, you can help them gain more confidence in their decision-making process. 3️⃣ Make sure you clearly give them FULL permission to say no to your offer! This creates a safe space & allows for more open communication, instead of avoidance and ghosting. By implementing these strategies, you’ll not only decrease ghosting & indecision from your potential clients, but also foster a culture of transparency and clear communication n your coaching practice. In the Inner Circle, we coach a LOT on the topics of sales, discovery calls, objections, & confidence in your offer. 😊 Got questions? Share them below 👇 #salesconfidence #salescoaching #iinhealthcoach #fdnpractitioner #holisticnutritionist #confidencecoach #fitnesscoachlife #wellpreneur #dietitian #onlinebusinesstips

As someone in a crowded industry with countless competitors, I know how tough self-promotion can be. But I've learned that it's not about boasting or bragging - it's about showing others how you can add value. Through conversations with colleagues and clients, I've realized that self-promotion is about explaining how you can help others succeed. So let's shift our mindset and focus on bringing value to those around us. #selfpromotion #networking #entrepreneurmindset

An investor once asked us funnily: “What happens when you guys fight at work?” Though the question may sound light-hearted, it is a valid thing to ponder about when you’re starting out with your partner. If you manage to do the following, your partner may turn out to be the best co-founder: - Working together may seem irritating at times, but in the long run—it teaches you to control your emotions and become a more tolerant person. - We have realized that we cannot be good at everything - we each have our areas of strength and today we respect that by not stepping on each other’s toes. - When we have disagreements, we try to resolve them privately. We have realized that public showdowns are especially bad for the team’s morale. Working with your life partner is a journey of many ups and downs, learnings, and dissatisfactions. But at the end of the day, knowing that you have each other’s back no matter what life throws at you calms the nerves and keeps you going! Do you work with your spouse? What are your top tips to smoothen your work relationship? #feedback #leaders #conflicts

I’m pretty apprehensive about this call… The exact words of a coach who I had a great conversation with on Monday. They’d been put off asking for help… Because of previous negative experiences they’d had with other mentors.. Not even from joining the programme.. But from the first call.. He’s also not the first person who’s said that to me. And honestly I don’t blame coaches.. I’d be the same. Trust is earned, not given. If coaches feel that way about the prospect of asking for help… Imagine how your people feel. You can’t afford not to be person first. A great Olympic coach once said to us 👇 Your best clients will value consistency, longevity and integrity above anything else.. Because they’ve been sold all of the short term and fancy strategies before. If you want to build a better business.. And change the narrative.. You’ve got to hold fast and stay true. #Thehighperformancecoach