Reflecting on Q1: Tips for Coaches to Level Up Their Business

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Welcome. Welcome to the very first episode of the incredible Crack The Coaching Code podcast. I'm Shereen Goodman, your enthusiastic host, and I am absolutely thrilled that you are tuning in today. As the founder of Crack The Coaching Code, it's an honor for me to share my insights and knowledge with you through this podcast. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for being here. Now, let's dive deep into the fascinating world of coaching and make some magic happen together. It's great to be starting off the Crack the Coaching Code podcast with a super exciting series called What Do I Need to Change in the Second Quarter? It's perfect timing because we're starting a brand new quarter. Can you believe that? 

As we enter this new quarter, my goal is to help coaches like you, my friend, prepare to level up your business game. So get ready to kick start this quarter with a bang. I want you to grab your pen and paper, unless you're driving, of course, so you can take notes. Truth be told, it's getting a bit rocky in the economy right now. So in this series, we'll dive into valuable insights for coaches who may be experiencing some challenges and obstacles in their coaching business. Together, we'll explore some effective strategies to help you overcome some of these setbacks and challenges and so you can ultimately achieve greater success in your coaching business over the next 90 days. Let's journey together throughout this series. 

Today's episode is going to be a game-changer. We're going to dive deep and discover a coaching secret that will help you achieve your goals. I am so excited to share this important topic with you on the power of reflection. By reflecting on your successes and areas for improvement from the first quarter, you will be able to make progress toward your goals in the next 90 days. Let's jump right in and start reflecting on the first quarter. You okay? Let me start by congratulating you on making it through the first quarter. That in itself is a major achievement, and you should be very proud of yourself for making it through. Way to go. 

As of this podcast, we have officially wrapped up the first three months of the year, and it's been quite a ride. With unexpected challenges popping up left and right. I'm sure it certainly has been a bit of a roller coaster for me too, my friend. But guess what? You managed to power through it all and come out on the other side. You persevered and made it through. So celebrate. You for the fact you are still in the game. But I can only imagine that despite all the effort you've been putting into your coaching business, you may still be feeling like a hamster stuck in a wheel. Or perhaps Shiny Object syndrome has you acting a bit squirrely. 

And even though you know your stuff as a coach, your business might not be booming as much as you wanted to. I get it. The struggle is real, my friend. But you're not alone in this. It's a tough truth to swallow, but let's face it, a lot of you are feeling the struggle when it comes to growing your business. You probably don't want to settle for just an average growth rate or worse yet, a below-average rate. And why should you? It's time to shake things up and give your business the boost it deserves. This is why it's so important that you take some time to reflect on what happened during the first quarter of the year. 

This is your chance to ask yourself, what's really going on in my business? So I want you to listen up, my friend. It's high time you put on your thinking cap and give your brain a workout. It's time to reflect on what went down during the first quarter. This is your golden opportunity to grill yourself and find out the nitty-gritty of what's really going on behind the scenes of your business. This is your chance to dig deep and ask yourself, what the heck is really going on in my business? Whether it's the good, whether it's the bad, whether it's the ugly trust me, your future self will thank you for taking the time to examine things thoroughly. 

Nowadays, it's easy to get caught up in the daily tasks of running your business. But setting aside time to reflect and plan for what is coming ahead is crucial to your success. It's so important that you take a look back so you can plan forward and set new goals for the second quarter so that your second quarter is better than your first quarter. It's time to get introspective and catch up with yourself. 

So how do you go about doing this? Let's find out. First and foremost, you want to reflect on and celebrate your wins. What did you accomplish in the first quarter that you're proud of? Maybe you landed a new client or reached a new income milestone. There has to have been at least one thing you're proud of. Secondly, reflect to identify areas where you need to improve what didn't go as planned? What lessons did you learn? It's okay. You need to look at the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

Finally, reflect to determine where you're going to go in Q two. How did you do in the first quarter? Did you achieve your goals? Did you struggle with anything? Make note of that. When you identify these areas in your business, you can create a plan to make changes and improve your results in the second quarter. Here's a motivating fact did you know that reflecting on your progress from the first quarter can actually boost your motivation and help you stay focused going into the second quarter? It's true. By taking some time to think about how far you've come and what you've achieved, you'll be able to approach the next 90 days and even the rest of the year with renewed hope, energy and enthusiasm. Sure, it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind of running a business. However, by taking a moment to reflect and refocus can be incredibly beneficial. By doing this, you can make sure that you're headed in the right direction and working towards the goals that matter most to you. 

When you try it, I'm sure you'll be amazed at what a little bit of introspection can do. All right, my friend, we're going to pivot to our next topic setting new goals for the second quarter. So now that you've done the hard part of reflecting on the first quarter, now we get focused on setting exciting new goals to drive success in the upcoming months. So let's dive in and explore some questions to ask, which will help us reach our targets. The first question what are your goals for the second quarter? You must set goals. What do you want to achieve? What do you need to achieve? Now, here's the thing wants and needs bring about two different outcomes. What you want and what you need are very different. What are your top priorities? What changes will you make to your approach in achieving your goals? What strategies will you use to market your coaching business? Answer these questions and reflect on your answers. 

I want you to think about the challenges you faced in the first quarter and how you can overcome them in the second quarter. Set specific measurable and achievable goals that align with your overall business objectives. Focus on the life you want to create and plan it out. From that perspective, you just may see the shift you need to make as we move into the second quarter, it's important to take the time to reflect on what you've accomplished so far and set new goals for the future. Yes, it's easy to get lost in the never-ending list of to dos that come with running your business. But let's not forget a little reflection goes a long way. Taking a step back from the daily grind to plan for the future is the secret sauce to achieving success. By doing so, you'll be better equipped to tackle the challenges ahead and achieve the success you know you deserve. 

Before we end, let's recap the plays you can run to supercharge your second quarter first, take a moment to reflect on the first quarter and identify areas that need improvement in the second quarter. This will help you identify the areas where change is needed so you can make great things happen in the next 90 days. Once you've done that, it's time to set your goals for the second quarter and get ready to crush them. Thank you so much for tuning in to the Crack the Coaching Code podcast. I really appreciate your support. If you haven't already, be sure to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss out on any of my future episodes. 

Speaking of which, you won't want to miss the next episode, where we'll be diving deeper into some of those pesky challenges that might be holding you back from having a successful second quarter. So stay tuned. Until next time, stay prosperous and blessed.