Listen "Success Leaves Clues with Amy Wolfe"
Episode Synopsis
Meet Amy - Amy Wolfe joins us from Johannesburg, South Africa, sharing her journey from struggling healthcare manager to leadership coach. After experiencing transformational coaching herself, she trained to become a coach—only to discover she had no idea how to market her new business.The "Smart Person" Problem - Amy has a master's degree, extensive healthcare CPD experience, and qualified coaching credentials. Yet marketing stumped her completely. Sound familiar? Western education trains us to be employees, not entrepreneurs. We learn to advocate for promotions—not build businesses from scratch.What Corporate Doesn't Teach YouIn corporate, people understand your job title and skillsetYou're taught NOT to talk about yourself (it's seen as arrogant)Corporate marketing aims for massive reach—solopreneurs only need 20-50 clientsYou can't boil the ocean, but you can boil a dropThe Real Marketing Shift - Amy's breakthrough came from talking to a neighbour. Instead of explaining her coaching process, she described the problems she solves. Instant recognition: "Maybe I need to come see you."The Hidden Truth About Coaching Businesses93% of coaches run portfolio businesses (ICF 2023)Most aren't transparent about how long success tookThat "successful" coach might only earn 10% from coachingIt's not about being smarter—it's about having the right skillsetWhy Coaches Are Vulnerable - By the time we realise traditional self-promotion doesn't work, we're feeling foolish, embarrassed, and ashamed. Perfect prey for predatory "six figures in 90 days" schemes.Amy's Advice "It's not you. It's just a skillset you don't have—and anyone can learn it."Start with Sarah's book, join the Nail Your Niche challenge, or book a conversation. Mind the gap in your skills and fill it.
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