The Business of Executive Coaching

Keep these 3 things front and centre when building your 2026 plan

The Business of Executive Coaching

Show Notes

As I map out my plans for 2026, I have been thinking about how quickly we jump into revenue targets and marketing tactics without asking an equally important question: Does my business actually support the life I want and the impact I care about?

In this episode, I talk about the three priorities most coaches bring into business: financial security, meaningful work and the flexibility to live a life that truly fits. These intentions often fade into the background once planning begins, so I share how to bring them back into focus as you shape your strategy for the year ahead.

If you are ready to plan for your 2026 business goals with life in mind, this episode gives you a great starting plan.

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