The Outreach Myth - It’s not ‘salesy’ if you get it right. Best Of Series!
The Business of Executive CoachingShow Notes
Outreach is one of the most powerful ways to grow an executive coaching business and also one of the most misunderstood.
In this episode, I wanted to revisit one of the most popular and practical conversations from the podcast this year, focusing on a topic that consistently comes up for coaches working with corporate clients: outreach. More specifically, I explore what I call the outreach myth, the fear of being perceived as salesy, pushy or misaligned with your values.
I unpack why this fear is so common among coaches, how it shows up and practical ways to approach outreach differently. If outreach feels heavy, awkward or out of alignment for you, this episode will help you rethink how you approach it and move forward with more confidence and clarity.
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