What does it really look like to build a coaching business over time? In this episode, Jo interviews her first-ever paying Business of Coaching client, Lorraine Eivers, who shares her key learnings and reflections from the past four and a half years of building her business.

Timestamps

[00:01:00] Lorraine’s background and burnout

[00:03:10] Why she joined The Business of Coaching

[00:05:20] Finding her niche in HR leaders

[00:09:30] Overcoming fear of LinkedIn visibility

[00:13:10] Gratitude, confidence, and unexpected creativity

[00:16:00] How her business works today

[00:19:00] Advice for coaches earlier in the journey

This conversation is a reminder that steady growth, honest support, and aligned choices can quietly transform both a business and a life.

Choose one small, honest action this week that supports the business you actually want to build, not the one you think you should want.

Useful Links

Lorraine's website

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