The Profitable Coaches Podcast

Recently I started an experiment that forced me to be an absolute beginner again. No plan. No step-by-step roadmap. No idea if it was going to work. And here's the thing - so many people who have something genuinely valuable to share, something aligned with who they really are... never start. They wait until they feel ready. Until they can see the whole path. In this short clip, I share what I know to be true about starting something new - especially when you can't see where it's going. Big love, Jamie P.S. That experiment I mentioned? It's about visibility - finding out what actually works right now to reach more people, starting from zero. I'm running a free masterclass next week sharing what I've discovered so far. It's called Visibility from Zero. Register here - https://www.jamiesmart.com/visibilityfromzero

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and colleague Ankush Jain – coach, teacher, speaker, founder of Coaching Career School, and author of the new book Awakening the Coach Within. We talk about the real journey behind building a coaching practice: the early days, the missteps, the breakthroughs, and the insights that shaped everything that came after. This is a very open, very human conversation about what it actually takes to do this work in a grounded, sustainable way. In this conversation, we explore: What the early years of a coaching business really look like Why seeing coaching as a calling changes everything How generosity plays a surprising role in client creation Why trust and relationship will matter more than ever in the years ahead The courage and clarity behind Ankush's new book If you're a coach — new or experienced — this is a conversation worth hearing. Get Ankush's book: https://ankushjain.co.uk -----

In this extract from a recent live session, Jamie explores the value of a principles understanding in times of crisis. The world is shifting fast — with AI, volatility and uncertainty reshaping how we live and work. Yet there's something deeper, unchanging, that every human being has access to. In this episode, Jamie shares: • Why AI might soon outthink (and outwork) us — and why that's not the real issue • What humanity still has that no technology can replicate • And how awakening to the truth of who you really are might just be our best path forward A sobering yet hopeful reflection on what it means to navigate life from wisdom, wellbeing and purpose. Follow Jamie on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/JamieSmartCom Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com

Ever wondered what it’s really like to deliver (or receive) a high-ticket coaching package? In this special episode, you’ll hear a rare follow-up conversation with a client two years after we completed a 12-month coaching journey—one that unfolded live, in front of an audience of coaches and change-workers. We cover: What it was like to be coached at this level What changed over the year-long journey Reflections on transformation, insight, and impact Audience questions on the behind-the-scenes process It’s a unique window into deep, transformative work—and what it actually takes to create lasting change with your clients.

This week, I’m sharing a short clip from one of my advanced programmes on something I see as hugely important:  the hidden structure behind the words people say—and how that affects the way we listen, speak, and make an impact. Every word you hear is pointing to something much deeper. And once that really lands, it opens up a whole new level of clarity and connection. And guess what? It’s not just the words you hear; it’s behind the words you say, too!  That’s why this one’s especially relevant if you’re a coach, teacher, awakener—or anyone who wants to have a transformative impact through language and presence. Big love, Jamie

This week, I’m sharing a short clip from a recent weekend of my flagship programme Clarity Certification Training, where I answered an interesting question: “How can coaches better understand what truly motivates their potential clients?” It’s such an important question – because they’re focusing on what the coach finds valuable themselves… rather than what really matters to the people they’re hoping to help. I start my answer by sharing one of my favourite metaphors (from my friend Dean Jackson) that brings this to life in a really simple way. You’ll hear us explore what your clients are really looking for, what they’re trying to avoid – and how to take both into account when you’re designing your offer. If you’ve ever had a potential client back away – and you weren’t quite sure why – you might find this especially helpful. Big love, Jamie ---