Coach Allegra

Marketing exists on a spectrum from Relationship to Traffic. It's important to know where you fall on that line and choose strategies that are the best fit for your business model AND how you're wired.Learn more about relationship focused marketing and the difference between Awareness, Engagement, and Sales projects with today's guest, Michelle Warner.Learn more about Michelle, including her program Networking that Pays,  at https://www.themichellewarner.com/ Connect with Allegra on LinkedIn or send a direct note here.Podcast Cover Art: Catherine FergusonSound Mixing support: Cameron SteinTheme Song - I Am a Tiger by Buttercup

Three fresh ideas that have captured my attention this week that I think you'll also find helpful. ------- Sign up for my daily emails : allegrastein.com/daily Jonathan Stark's Doing Daily podcast: https://doingdaily.transistor.fm/ Michelle Warner: https://www.themichellewarner.com/ Tad Hargrave's confidence vs composure video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12D_04-d9X0  Looking for 1:1 support? Learn more and set up a time to chat here .Connect with Allegra on LinkedIn or send a direct note here.Podcast Cover Art: Catherine FergusonSound Mixing support: Cameron SteinTheme Song - I Am a Tiger by Buttercup

Learn a simple way to structure your answer to the question, "so, what is it you do for work?"  Listen as Allegra shares a story of a recent networking event she attended and how difficult it was to introduce herself. Break out of your bubbles and silos!Connect with Allegra on LinkedIn or send a direct note here.Podcast Cover Art: Catherine FergusonSound Mixing support: Cameron SteinTheme Song - I Am a Tiger by Buttercup

How to get into action by identifying the Kickstart Variable of your idea or project.Learn more about Creative Colleagues here.Connect with Allegra on LinkedIn or send a direct note here.Podcast Cover Art: Catherine FergusonSound Mixing support: Cameron SteinTheme Song - I Am a Tiger by Buttercup

Welcome back! In today's episode, Allegra shares some fun news, explains the new podcast name, and let's you know what's to come.  Podcast Cover Art: Catherine FergusonSound Mixing: Cameron SteinTheme Song - I Am a Tiger by ButtercupConnect with Allegra on LinkedIn or send a direct note here.

Listen to Nicholle's story to learn more about her coaching journey, the collection of tools she has in her toolbox, the clients she loves working with, and what's shifted - both for her clients and in her coaching practice - as a result of getting certified in YouMap®. To connect with Nicholle: IG: @iamcolebee LinkedIn:http://linkedin.com/in/nichollechandler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nichollechandler?mibextid=LQQJ4d Website: https://www.colebeecoaching.com Email: Nicholle@colebeecoaching.com Interested in getting certified in YouMap®? Visit www.youmapwithallegra.com to download the program guide and click on the Certification tab to learn more about upcoming classes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youmapwithallegra/message

In this episode I share a bit more about the four pillars of YouMap, what the assessment is like, and three ways you can get your hands on YOUR YouMap. Download the program guide: www.youmapwithallegra.com Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/allegrasteincoaching/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allegrastein/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youmapwithallegra/message

Check out Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat. Learn more about getting certified in YouMap® with Allegra and download the program guide here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youmapwithallegra/message

The name may have changed but the spirit and host remain the same! After years of being The Niching Compass, we've got a new name, refreshed cover art, and a ton of new ideas to share. Listen in for a quick hello and update and be sure to subscribe -- new episodes coming soon. To learn more about Allegra visit www.youmapwithallegra.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youmapwithallegra/message

Anne-Marcelle Kouamé is the founder of baesphere.com and is on a mission to deliver career confidence to Gen Z anime fans. Connect with Anne-Marcelle at her site and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marcelle-kouame/ Get certified to use YouMap® in your own coaching practice: www.youmapwithallegra.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenichingcompass/message

Gina Riley is a career transition coach who helps leaders and executives customize their career story to land high impact jobs so they can create a legacy. Learn more about Gina and her CareerVelocity System here: https://ginarileyconsulting.com/ Get certified to use YouMap® in your own practice: youmapwithallegra.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Julie has over 20 years of experience as Career Counselor and Resume Writer. She provides strengths-based assessments, customized career storytelling, and high ROI job search strategies for professionals who want to attract new opportunities and bolster their visibility. Learn more about Julie here: https://www.customcareersolutions.com/ Get certified to use YouMap® in your own practice: youmapwithallegra.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Welcome to the first interview in the 10 Questions for YouMap® for Coaches series. My goal in hosting these conversations is to highlight the work of my fellow YouMap® Coaches and give other coaches and people leaders who might be curious about using YouMap® in their own work a glimpse behind the scenes. To learn more about Victoria visit https://www.theunleashedheart.com/ To get on the notification list for an upcoming YouMap® Training visit www.youmapwithallegra.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Back in 2019 I was certified to use a tool called YouMap® in my coaching practice and it totally transformed my work. 3 1/2 years later I'm thrilled to announce that I'm becoming a YouMap® Master Trainer and will be certifying OTHER coaches to use this tool in their practice starting later this year. I'm so excited about this next step I'm taking in my own journey and hope you'll come with me! To learn more and stay in the loop visit www.youmapwithallegra.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

I hope you hear something in this that helps you on your own journey. Vox me your thoughts. I'm there @ allegrastein --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Practicing handling pricing objections is an essential skill for any coaching wanting to run their own gig. I hope these ideas help you navigate those conversations more confidently and creatively. Email me with your insights and follow up questions: allegra@allegrastein.com OR Vox me: @allegrastein Join Misfit to Maverick to get some help taking action and practicing your own work: www.allegrastein.com/m2m --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

"Find a problem you want to solve" is good marketing advice, yes, but what if you're a coach who isn't lit up (yet) but a particular problem and instead wants to cast a wider net? Consider the alternative: Create an experience you want to invite people to. Come say hi: www.allegrastein.com/connect --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Check out Robbie's book - How to Start When You're Stuck - here. Learn more about Robbie at robbieswale.com or thecoachesjourney.com Robbie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbieswale/ Click here to listen to my interview on The Coaches Journey podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Today's episode was inspired by a client of mine who asked, "so how do I tell people what they're going to get when they sign up for my email list?" ----- when she's in a super dynamic and exciting period of testing, discovery, growth, and change! I took this question - about how to marry creativity/freedom/experimentation/play with the consistency and clear messaging we're craving on the business side - to my colleagues and advisors. What emerged are four insights shared in today's episode. Reach out any time: www.allegrastein.com/contact Check out Misfit to Maverick: www.misfittomaverick.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

FebuShary is members-only experiment we'll be running in the Misfit to Maverick coaching community starting February 1. If you've been itching to start shining your light and sharing your work, this is the place to be. To join visit www.misfittomaverick.com Vox @ Allegra Stein or email me (allegra@allegrastein.com) with any questions --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

The critical difference between getting trained in something and practicing that thing. With thanks to Seth Godin for the inspiration. Thoughts? Reflections? Questions? Vox me @ Allegra Stein --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

What if your first project wasn't to build a website, design an offer, or create a client? What if, instead, it was simply to start talking to people? email me: allegra@allegrastein.com Voxer: @ Allegra Stein Become a coaching Maverick: www.misfittomaverick.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

The first step when talking about "niche" is to agree on how to define it. In this episode I share a recent evolution in my own thinking about "niche", inspired by a lovely listener email from a few weeks ago. I hope these insights help loosen the niche-chains you may have been feeling bound by. Let me know your thoughts! allegra@allegrastein.com twitter: @allegrastein Vox me: @ Allegra Stein --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

You don't need to have everything figured out before you start talking to others about your work. In fact, there's a whole sea of people out there who love to try things out and are totally cool with - and love ! - the messy middle. Send a note any time: allegra@allegrastein.com Vox me @ Allegra Stein Join the email community at allegrastein.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Coaching as an empty container. Email me: allegra@allegrastein.com Vox @ Allegra Stein Get the weekly digest: www.notestocoaches.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

What did you hear in this? What do you want to remember? Take a moment to share your thoughts: allegra@allegrastein.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

What did you hear? What do you want to remember? Write and let me know! allegra@allegrastein.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

I'm so excited to be responding to a listener Question today! Send your own thoughts and Qs to: allegra@allegrastein.com Check out YouMap® for Coaches over a youmapforcoaches.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

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Learn more about Allegra and get updates about upcoming opportunities to work together in a coaching cohort at allegrastein.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

If you're itching to take some action in your practice but don't know where to start, consider these two main categories of coaching experiments you can start playing with. email me your thoughts! allegra@allegrastein.com Join my email community: www.allegrastein.com Send me a voice note: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

The Coaching Industrial Complex puts so much pressure on new coaches to be GOOD and SUCCESSFUL right away, and subtly (or not so subtly) reinforces the idea that if we're not "succeeding" it must be because there's something wrong with US, not with the industry we're swimming in. But what if you were willing to let it be messy, imperfect, and to make a lot of mistakes on your way towards figuring out who you are as a coach and what your work is going to look like over the long haul? What if the path towards mastery involves a ton of practice, "failure", and learning along the way? Are you willing to be a beginner for as long as it takes until you're not? Are you willing to prioritize learning over any particular result, to be bad at something until you're good at it? What would it be like if you stopped punishing yourself for not having it all figured out? All of this, plus what coaching has to do with Poker, in today's episode. The Biggest Bluff Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message Learn more about Allegra: www.allegrastein.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

I am so excited to be back and sharing this idea with you today -- if you've at felt a conflict between your natural gifts and what you think "good coaches do" or "good coaching is", this one is for you. What if, in fact, your best coaching emerges out of you celebrating, embracing, and highlighting YOUR greatest gifts, talents, and strengths? Listen on! Join my email community at www.allegrastein.com Check out my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/AllegraStein --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

I've been keeping my mind open around how I might engage with Clubhouse over this past month and wanted to share 4 ways you could approach it (should you choose!) If you end up exploring, come find me @allegrastein and join one of my upcoming rooms. It's a grand experiment, everyone - let's play. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Learn more about the coaches: Jeanne Savelle - https://www.facebook.com/jyslifecoach Laura Kalister - https://www.instagram.com/laurakalistercoaching/ Krista Overly - https://www.instagram.com/kristaoverly/ Linda Heinsohn - https://www.lindaheinsohn.com/ Sheryl Turner - https://sherylturnercoaching.com/ Nancy Dawdy - https://www.restoringhopeandjoy.com/ Marta Regalado - https://www.instagram.com/martaregaladocoach/ Andrea Johnson - https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/ Normal Frahn - https://www.normafrahncoaching.com/ Heather Fillmore - https://www.heatherfillmorecoaching.com/ Julie Jones - https://thejuliejones.com/ Leeny Hoffman - https://www.empoweredlivingstl.com/ Lee McCraw-Leavitt - https://www.instagram.com/leemclart/ Karen Bierdeman - onwardkcw@gmail.com Itazamarie Chevere-Torres - https://www.instagram.com/stemcareer_laboratory_coach/ Jill Rosenau - www.pathweighs2possibility.com Karen Retardo - https://www.instagram.com/heartcenteredholisticcoach/ Penny Gambill - https://www.facebook.com/pennygambillcoaching Marianne McCourt - https://www.facebook.com/marianne.mccourt Catherine Ferguson - https://www.instagram.com/cat.ferg/ Lisa Schwartz - https://www.instagram.com/lisa_your_vegan_coach/ Apryle Oswald - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-badass-brain/id1537796423 Ali Terry - www.firmlyfounded.com Amy Bellis - https://www.instagram.com/chubbygoatfarmhouse/ -- Love to you all --- Allegra --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

When you consider what coaching experiences you could create, are you more inspired by the Content or the Container? Email: allegra@allegrastein.com Register for the January free class: https://allegra-stein.ck.page/behindthescenes Learn more about me and Misfit to Maverick: www.allegrastein.com Send me a voice memo: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

This one is for all of my fellow coaches who are totally over "niching" and "picking a niche" and all of that niche-business. Enjoy! email me: allegra@allegrastein.com get on the list for upcoming free classes: www.allegrastein.com check out Misfit to Maverick: www.allegrastein.com/misfit-to-maverick --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

What in the world does having a "coaching practice" even mean? email me: allegra@allegrastein.com learn more: www.misfittomaverick.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

In today's episode I talk about how "create my next paying client" is actually the result of lots of smaller practices. Please email any thoughts or reflections to allegra@allegrastein.com And check out Misfit to Maverick at www.misfittomaverick.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

The answer might not be what you expect. email: allegra@allegrastein.com learn more about Misfit to Maverick: www.misfittomaverick.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

My take on what I call The Coaching Industrial Complex. email: allegra@allegrastein.com learn more about Misfit to Maverick: www.misfittomaverick.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Listen and learn during this Master Class as Kristin Sherry, creator of YouMap®, shares her wisdom and insight around why understanding your Strengths, Values, Skills and personality based Interests is so important in our work as coaches. To learn more about Kristin and YouMap® visit www.myyoumap.com Questions? Email Allegra - allegra@allegrastein.com Check out Misfit to Maverick - www.misfittomaverick.om --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

How many conversations do you have on your calendar? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

In today's episode I answer a question sent to me by an awesome human who wants to begin coaching -- "where do I start???" Send me your thoughts, reflections, and questions: allegra@allegrastein.com Get on the waitlist for Misfit to Maverick here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Learn how coach Kari Howe went from idea --> offer with Idea Camp. Find Kari and snag a spot in the next round of Idea Camp at www.yourcampcounselor.com. You can also connect with Kari on Instagram (@yourcampcounselor) or email (kari@yourcampcounselor.com) Get on the early bird notification list for Misfit to Maverick here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Please share this episode with every coach you know. xo A. PS - be sure to check out Misfit to Maverick and get on the early bird list! Click here to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Are you spending most of your time Coaching or in the land of Everything But Coaching (EBC)? In today's episode I aim to flip the script and invite you to give a good look at what part of your work you're giving the most attention to. Send me your insights and questions: allegra@allegrastein.com Learn more about Misfit to Maverick: allegra-stein.ck.page/collective-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

I see amazing coaches describing their work using coach speak all the time. I think every coach has done this, myself included. The way to reach your people, though, is to use THEIR words (coffee talk speak!), not yours. Want to learn more about the upcoming membership space? Click here to get on the early bird notification list. (bit.ly/coachingmisfit) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Coach Penny Gambill joins me today to talk about her work supporting women who are ready to reclaim control over their lingering drinking habits and reach their health goals. She shares not only the various ways understanding her YouMap helped her build confidence in and communicate her unique coaching gifts, but also the unique way she chose to start shining her light and working with clients WITHOUT having to build a website. To learn more about and follow Penny visit her business page here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Want to know if your copy is clear? If your program makes sense? Stop asking your fellow coaches and ask your audience instead. (unless coaches are your audience!) www.allegrastein.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message

Unless coaches are your target market, stop asking them what they think of your offfer/website/freebie. Ask the people that you want to help DIRECTLY. A Conversation Project will give you help you do this. I challenge you to have 30 coaching conversations with 30 different people (within whatever market you might be considering!) to learn more about what they need, want, dream about, what problems they have and how they explain their lives in their own words. Notice what you're inspired by, drawn to, and what you can create with your coaching tools in response to what you learn. You can say yes, no, or renegotiate. Keep me posted: allegra@allegrastein.com Check out my updated website! allegrastein.com Want to know more about the Niching Compass? Learn more and schedule a Discovery Call here: allegrastein.com/niching-compass --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenichingcompass/message