Episode Synopsis "Episode 3 - John Sigmon, CPCC, PCC, MCEC, Founder and CEO of Sigmon Leadership Solutions"

John Sigmon, CPCC, PCC, MCEC, shares his experience, insecurities, challenges, and lessons learned from the first few years of owning his coaching business. Highlights:1) 2:08 - Where John currently is in his business2) 3:43 - How ‘pushing the edge’ is critical to growing his business3) 6:22 - (5) words to describe owning a coaching business4) 10:17 - His distinct fears, insecurities and challenges at the beginning5) 15:09 - A low moment that stands out in the beginning6) 19:00 - When / how things started to ‘shift’ more confidently in his business7) 22:09 - Why asking for help has been critical to John’s success8) 27:48 - As a former C-suite executive, advice for new coaches pitching their services9) 32:00 - ‘Dealbreakers’ when looking for a coach as a former C-suite executive10) 34:00 - The things John authentically does to build his business11) 39:44 - (5) key takeaways for new coaches

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