Episode Synopsis "Episode 2 - D. Marlene Thomas, PCC - President at Thomas Management Consulting"

D. Marlene Thomas, PCC, shares her experience, insecurities, challenges, and lessons learned from the first few years of owning her coaching business. Highlights:1) 4:00 - The importance around sticking to what she does well / authentically enjoys doing2) 5:56 - (5) words that describe owning a coaching business3) 9:30 - Lessons around learning where her work really comes from4) 13:00 - Her distinct fears, insecurities and challenges at the beginning5) 15:50 - The value of having a ‘fellowship’ and community of coaches to help6) 17:39 - A piece of advice that really made an impact early on7) 20:07 - How / when things started to shift more confidently8) 24:25 - The value she has received by being involved in the ICF DC Chapter9) 28:24 - Advice for coaches of color10) 30:00 - The things Marlene authentically does to build her business11) 32:46 - The value of self-care in owning a business12) 36:04 - (5) key takeaways for new coaches

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