Coaching Business Spotlight - A Big Conversation of Soul and Strategy

What’s the difference between marketing and sales in a coaching business? Many coaches blur the line between marketing and sales, which can lead to confusion when one is working and the other isn’t. In this episode, Kat breaks down the clear distinction: marketing is how you get your message in front of people, while sales is the conversation that leads to a decision—and ultimately, a paid client. She introduces a powerful three-part framework—marketing, sales conversation, and the actual sale—and shares real-life examples to help you see how these pieces work together. You’ll also hear how to approach sales with integrity, how to focus on your client’s dream (not just your offer), and why your natural strengths matter more than trying to copy someone else’s style. If you’ve ever felt like “I’m showing up, but it’s not converting,” this episode will bring clarity and a grounded, soul-aligned way forward. Key Takeaways: Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Free Resource: Coaching Consultations That Inspire & Sell Get it here → https://souldrivensuccess.com/resources/ Free Resource: Pricing Cheat Sheet Available by request → Email: katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Free Resource: The Essential Group Coaching Guidebook Get it here → https://souldrivensuccess.com/group-coaching-guidebook/ Helpful Resources: Join Kat's free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches and attend her workshop, Activate Your Marketing on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11 am PT. https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/activate-your-marketing-workshop-96818994 Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get a free digital copy when you join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here → https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about the Soul Driven Success Business Academy courses and programs here → https://souldrivensuccess.com/ Connect with Kat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessCoaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn ...

How can coaches use storytelling to attract clients authentically? Storytelling is one of the most natural and effective ways to market your coaching business. In this episode, Kat shares how your personal experiences—both big and small—can become powerful teaching tools that inspire and connect with your audience. When you lead with truth, lessons, and transformation, your message becomes something people feel, not just read. Kat walks through real examples from her own life to show how stories create connection, build trust, and offer hope. She also reframes marketing as something deeper than selling—it's about enrolling people in a possibility for themselves and showing them what’s possible through your lived experience. Key Takeaways Helpful Resources: Join Kat's free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches and attend her workshop, Activate Your Marketing on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11 am PT. https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/activate-your-marketing-workshop-96818994 Learn more about Soul Driven Success Business Academy courses and programs on our website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ Connect with Kat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccessKat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business - Available in paperback or for Kindle Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new...

In this episode of The Coaching Business Spotlight Show, Kat continues the theme of soul-driven action by walking through her Soul Search process in real time with coach Tara Wear. Together, they unpack procrastination, creative tension, self-doubt, and the pressure to “be special” — and transform it into heart-led clarity. If you’ve ever felt stuck finalizing a program, second-guessed your expertise, or spiraled into overthinking instead of creating, this conversation will feel deeply familiar. Kat demonstrates how to move from head-driven pressure to heart-centered action — and why your presence, lived experience, and self-trust matter more than perfection. Key Takeaways Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Tara Wear's Website: readytothriveco.com Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business - Available in paperback or for Kindle Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, Kat introduces her powerful Soul Search framework — a 7-step process for taking action that feels aligned, energized, and deeply true to who you are. If you’re a coach who knows how to take action but sometimes feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure which action is actually right… this episode is for you. Kat breaks down how to move from reactive, fear-based doing into creative, soul-driven action that leads to sustainable success. This isn’t about hustling harder. It’s about aligning your actions with your intuition, imagination, and higher wisdom so your business grows in a way that feels good. Key Takeaways Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Soul Search by Kat Knecht - Available in paperback or for Kindle Soul Search worksheets (available upon request - katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com) Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business - Available in paperback or for Kindle Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, Kat explores one of the most powerful — and often overlooked — elements of growing a sustainable coaching business: the personal touch. Marketing isn’t just about visibility or tactics; it’s about relationships. Kat shares why meaningful, authentic connection is the foundation of both short-term results and long-term success. Through real stories from her own business, Kat illustrates how small, sincere outreach efforts can lead to referrals, collaborations, and opportunities years later. She walks listeners through practical, doable ways to build the personal touch into their marketing — without being salesy — and explains why consistency, intuition, and genuine care matter more than volume. Key Takeaways Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, Kat kicks off a two-part focus on relational marketing — the kind of marketing that feels human, authentic, and aligned with who coaches are at their core. Speaking directly to coaches who feel resistance, fear, or dread around marketing, Kat reframes marketing not as selling, but as connection. Through personal stories from the early days of her business (and moments of recent challenge), Kat illustrates how relationship-based marketing has consistently sustained and grown her coaching practice. From personal outreach and one-on-one conversations to playing the long game of trust and connection, she reminds listeners that the most effective marketing skill coaches have is already in their wheelhouse: the ability to build meaningful relationships. This episode is both reassuring and practical — a permission slip to stop pushing and start connecting. Key Takeaways: Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this New Year episode, Kat invites listeners to shift the spotlight inward. Before goals, strategies, or growth plans, she asks one essential question: who do you want to be this year? Through deeply personal stories, Kat explores visioning as a lived, embodied practice—one that includes intuition, patience, and trust through challenges. Kat shares three powerful real-life stories that illustrate how visions unfold over time, often with obstacles, detours, and inner clearing along the way. Whether it’s money goals, relationships, or career transitions, this episode reminds coaches that visioning isn’t about forcing outcomes—it’s about aligning with the experiences, feelings, and way of being that truly matter. Key Takeaways Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this New Year kickoff episode, Kat invites listeners to shift the spotlight inward and create a vision that honors both their business and their whole self. Through three powerful stories — a family-centered dream that manifested magically, a client’s love story guided by clarity and courage, and Curtis’s career transformation — she shows how intuition, inner alignment, and action work together to bring visions to life. Kat walks listeners through the deeper layers of visioning: tuning into your feelings, exploring the personal experiences you crave, clearing internal blocks, and allowing your being — not just your doing — to guide your path. This episode is a soulful reminder that when you align with who you truly want to be, your coaching business evolves naturally. Key Takeaways Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Upcoming Free Workshop: Monday, January 12, 2026 — Evolve Your Coaching Business with a Vision Join the free community + register here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/evolve-your-coaching-business-with-a-vision-93083571 Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2026 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, Kat walks coaches through the 10-step Soul Driven Success Visioning Process — a powerful yearly ritual she has refined over two decades. Building on last episode's “Year in Review,” this conversation dives deep into how to intentionally craft a 2026 vision rooted in alignment, positive momentum, and soul-level truth. Kat breaks down each of the 10 steps with stories, examples, and practical prompts to help coaches release the past, elevate the positive, access their future selves, and design a vision that’s grounded, meaningful, and doable. She also shares details about upcoming workshops and how to access her guided visualization and visioning course inside the Soul Driven Success Community. Key Takeaways Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Upcoming Free Workshop: Monday, January 12, 2026 — Evolve Your Coaching Business with a Vision Join the free community + register here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/evolve-your-coaching-business-with-a-vision-93083571 Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, Kat kicks off a brand-new visioning series designed to help coaches enter the new year feeling grounded, inspired, and aligned. She shares the origin story of her own “Year in Review” ritual and explains why this reflective practice is essential for creating a meaningful, soul-driven vision. Kat walks listeners through her three-part framework—Highlights, Lowlights, and Insights—and shows how this powerful process clears space, heals old energy, and lays the foundation for a more intentional and inspired year ahead. She also reveals practical ways to conduct your own review using calendars, photos, journals, conversations, and rituals. Kat invites the community to join two free Visioning Workshops in December and January and shares how the upcoming 21-Day Challenge helps bring new visions to life. Key Takeaways Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Upcoming Free Workshops: Your Soul Driven Business Vision: Year in Reviewhttps://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/your-soul-driven-business-vision-year-in-review-93083552Evolve Your Coaching Business with a Visionhttps://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/evolve-your-coaching-business-with-a-vision-93083571Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this encore episode, Kat Knecht shares a powerful story from her book "Evolve Your Coaching Business" that reveals how to make smart money decisions as a coach. Using an unexpected analogy from her early life helping run a fruit-growing business, Kat shows how creativity, curiosity, and a clear niche can turn challenges into thriving success. She breaks down real numbers on what new and experienced coaches can expect to earn, how long it typically takes to build a profitable business, and the mindset shifts that make all the difference. Key Takeaways: Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this special panel episode, Kat Knecht gathers three members of her Soul Driven Success community — Ronda Colavito, Todd Karges, and David Baillie — to unpack insights from the 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study. Together, they explore what the data reveals about the coaching industry’s rapid growth, rising professional standards, and evolving business landscape. From global trends to pricing insights and the growing importance of niching, this lively conversation offers practical wisdom for both new and seasoned coaches building thriving, soul-led businesses. Key Takeaways: Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study (commissioned by International Coaching Federation and conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers). Purchase the latest report here: https://coachingfederation.org/resources/research/global-coaching-study/ Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, host Kat Knecht dives into the world of group coaching—what it is, why it works, and how it can help coaches grow their impact and their businesses. Drawing from her personal journey, Kat shares how her first book club experiment turned into a bedrock for her coaching career and how group coaching creates unique opportunities for connection, transformation, and community. She explores the different types of group coaching, the power of shared learning, and the practical steps to design and market your own program. Whether you're just beginning to consider offering groups or ready to refine your approach, this episode is packed with insights to help you create experiences that are both fulfilling and financially sustainable. Key Takeaways: Resources Mentioned in This Episode: FREE Group Coaching Mastery Workshop - Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11am - 12:30 pm PT. Join the free Soul Driven Success Community and sign up here -> https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/events/group-coaching-mastery-workshop Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of Coaching Business Spotlight, Kat and Curtis dive into what it really means to create soul driven success. They share their personal stories, insights, and a practical framework they call the Success Cycle—a process you can track through your own life to discover how you naturally create success. Kat and Curtis reveal that success isn’t about copying someone else’s formula—it’s about identifying your unique patterns, embracing the challenges, and staying true to what feels aligned for you. From childhood Halloween contests to career shifts, they show how honoring your authentic cycle leads to sustainable, fulfilling growth in both business and life. Key Takeaways: Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Coaching Business Spotlight with Kat Knecht brings inspiring stories, proven business strategies, and soulful success tips for coaches. Designed for new and emerging coaches, each episode offers practical tools to grow your coaching business, attract clients, and thrive doing the work you love. Learn more at souldrivensuccess.com. © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

This week on the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, Kat wraps up the Harvest Series with a powerful conversation with relationship coach Arjan Makar. Together, they explore how romantic relationships can become one of the deepest paths to self-discovery—and how coaching can help clients navigate connection, independence, and intuition without judgment. Arjan also steps into a live Soul Search coaching session to reflect on her own business. You’ll hear how she’s leaning into her passion for group coaching, the unique value she brings to creating safe and courageous spaces, and her vision for helping clients access intuition in ways that spark real transformation. If you’ve ever wondered how to clarify your niche, expand your offerings, or grow your coaching business in alignment with your gifts, this episode is full of insight and inspiration. Key Takeaways Resources Mentioned in This Episode Connect with Arjan: https://www.arjanmakar.com/ and email arjanmakar12@gmail.com Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode of the Coaching Business Spotlight Show, Kat continues her fall “Harvest Series” with a heartfelt exploration of what it really means to prepare for, believe in, and step into your harvest season. Drawing from her early years in the fruit business, Kat shares how investing time, money, and faith before the payoff shaped her understanding of business growth. She shows how the lessons of planting, nurturing, and waiting for fruit apply directly to building a coaching business. Kat also introduces the transformative practice of “acting as if”—aligning mindset and actions with the belief that success is on its way. Through personal stories of overcoming fear, seizing opportunities, and being ready when harvest moments arrive, Kat guides coaches to embrace visioning, belief, and boldness in their business journey. Whether you’re waiting for clients, contracts, or opportunities, this episode will help you recognize and prepare for your own harvest time. Key Takeaways: Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this kickoff to the fall “Harvest Time” series, Kat teams up with her husband and business partner, Curtis, to unpack the Four Stages of a Coaching Business. Using a personal health journey as a powerful analogy, Kat illustrates why an accurate “diagnosis” of your business stage is critical to growth. Without it, you risk wasting time, energy, and resources on activities that don’t match where you truly are. Kat walks listeners through each stage — from Coach in Training to Legacy — explaining the focus, goals, and common pitfalls of each. Curtis offers valuable insights on aligning your efforts with your current stage to build confidence, avoid burnout, and grow a sustainable coaching business. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, this episode will help you pinpoint your stage and retool your activities for maximum impact. Key Takeaways Resources Mentioned in This Episode Four Stages of a Coaching Business Quiz & Download – Available at https://souldrivensuccess.com Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Kat wraps up her "Back to Basics" summer series by diving deep into a topic that's often overlooked in the hustle of running a coaching business: intentional time off. She shares her personal and professional insights into why creating space through business retreats, CEO time, and true downtime is not a luxury—but a necessity for long-term success and sustainability. Kat explains the power of unplugging, nourishing the soul, and stepping outside the daily grind to gain fresh perspective and tap into your creativity and vision. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or just ready for your next level, this episode offers practical guidance and inspiration for designing a rhythm in your business that fuels your purpose, productivity, and joy. Key Takeaways: Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this insightful episode of the summer “Back to Basics” series, Kat welcomes Charlie Jett—veteran coach, Harvard MBA, and submarine-force officer turned business strategist. Together, they tackle a persistent myth in the coaching world: that once you’re certified, clients will come calling. Spoiler alert—they won’t. Kat and Charlie break down the practical realities of building a coaching business, focusing on what truly creates success: defining your niche, communicating value, creating connections, and playing the long game. With warmth and candor, they discuss the mindset shift required for coaches to go from struggling to thriving—while staying aligned with their mission to help others. Key Takeaways: About Charlie Jett— Charlie Jett is a certified professional co-active coach (CPCC), internationally credentialed PCC, and certified Positive Intelligence coach (CPQC). He specializes in career strategy, skill development, Positive Intelligence, and guiding coaches through CTI certification. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with an MBA from Harvard Business School, Charlie brings deep expertise from his multifaceted career, which spans executive coaching, entrepreneurship, top-level executive search, and military service as a nuclear submarine officer. He is also a best-selling author of three career-focused books and serves in leadership roles with the Harvard Business School Club of Chicago. https://charliejettcoaching.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliejett/ Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Kat's free training "Consultations That Inspire and Sell" available here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/resources/ Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success

In this episode, Kat kicks off her summer series, “Back to the Basics,” by diving into a foundational principle from her "Evolve Your Coaching Business" course—the 75/25 rule. She shares how this simple mindset shift can help coaches stay empowered, take ownership, and stay out of victim mode when building their businesses. Drawing inspiration from music and personal stories, Kat weaves together coaching insight, business strategy, and soulful encouragement. She also explores how to prepare for opportunities, cultivate meaningful connections, and create a rhythm in your coaching business that is spacious and sustainable. Whether you’re just starting out or recalibrating your efforts, this episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and return to the practices that truly move the needle—on your terms. Key Takeaways: Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join the free Soul Driven Success Community for Coaches here: https://community.souldrivensuccess.com/ Learn more about Soul Driven Success courses and programs -- email katandcurtis@souldrivensuccess.com Upcoming workshop "Coaching with Confidence" on Monday, July 28. More info in the free Soul Driven Success community for coaches. Website: https://souldrivensuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-knecht/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDrivenSuccess Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business Get the full show notes and more information here: https://souldrivensuccess.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2023 - 2025 Kat Knecht / Soul Driven Success