As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, procrastinator, and overthinker who's battled an eating disorder, I’m no stranger to self-sabotage.

In fact, I know it all too well.

It’s one thing to deal with things outside your control, but a whole other kind of pain when you're the one 'torturing' yourself.

It may sound dramatic, but it feels like breaking your own heart over and over again—painful, frustrating, and maddening.

So, how does this connect to building a coaching business?

In short: it means everything.

The biggest difference between those who have a successful business and those who don’t isn’t:
Intelligence
Training or certifications
Experience
Marketing skills
Writing or video expertise

It is SELF-SABOTAGE.

Self-sabotage is a sneaky force we all deal with—it’s something every human experiences. However, some of us struggle with it more than others, and it tends to show up more prominently in certain areas of our lives.

If you've engaged in self-sabotaging behaviors in any area of your life, it's likely those same patterns will resurface—perhaps even more intensely—when you start building your business.

But I have good news for you.

Despite what we often think, self-sabotaging behaviors serve a purpose. When you understand why they show up, you gain the clarity to overcome them and build the business you truly desire.

This insight can completely transform both your business and your life! In this week's podcast, I’ll walk you through exactly how to do that.

Want to dive deeper with me? Watch my free training that shows you the 6 steps to attract consistent clients in your coaching business (in a way that feels authentic and aligned): https://kristinhartjes.com/consistentclients

If you're interested in working together to build your business, you can apply to do so here: https://kristinhartjes.com/apply

CONNECT WITH ME:
Website: https://www.kristinhartjes.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube/kristinhartjes
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Do you consider yourself an introvert?

How about a highly sensitive person (or as I prefer, a person with sensory processing sensitivity)?

Have you thought about how this may impact your business building process?

If not, no worries.

I didn’t think about this, either, until after I was in the process of building my coaching business and wondering why….

It was taking me long than my peers to get clients and create income

I found myself battling perfection, analysis paralysis, feelings of overwhelm, procrastination and ‘ADHD brain’ on a daily basis

I was deathly afraid of making mistakes, criticism, failure, not knowing enough

I had a serious case of inferiority syndrome and it became a daily practice to compare myself to EVERYONE else on the internet (talk about a downer!)

I didn’t feel confident…

It wasn’t okay with doing a lot of the marketing that other people were having success with…much of it felt salesy, pusy and inauthentic

As introverts and sensitive souls we make amazing coaches.

We naturally have strong abilities in:
*Listening
*Emotional intelligence and empathy
*Being creative
*Acting with integrity
*Connecting to our intuition
*Noticing details and nuances that others miss

Unfortunately, many introverts and HSP’s get derailed in the business building process because they are trying to do things in a way that just doesn’t work for them.

This is a huge shame because you miss out on using your wisdom and talents to create a purposeful business, and the world misses out because we need more people doing this work.

So, how do you build a business in a way that works for those of us who are introverts and/or highly sensitive?

In this podcast, I explain the top 8 things you want to keep in mind as an introvert and/or HSP when you’re building your coaching business.

If you're interested in working together to build your coaching business, you can apply to work with me here: kristinhartjes.com/apply

CONNECT WITH ME:
Website: https://www.kristinhartjes.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinhartjes/

In this podcast, I dive deeper into my journey from chiropractor to health coach to business mentor, sharing how I’ve grown my business over the past decade. I also talk about the direction my business is heading and how I can support you in building yours.

If you're interested in working together, you can apply to do so here: kristinhartjes.com/apply

CONNECT WITH ME:
Website: https://www.kristinhartjes.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/kristinhartjes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinhartjes/

Ever caught yourself in the loop of wanting to build your coaching business but hesitating to get clients? The fear of not being able to help them lurks in the background, creating an exhausting cycle.

It's a subtle dance between consciously desiring clients and subconsciously fearing the challenges that may arise. The result? Stagnation—spinning your wheels but going nowhere fast.

You yearn for clients, yet there's a hidden hope you don't get them to avoid sounding inexperienced or risking client dissatisfaction.

This pattern often leads to a form of stealthy hiding. You convince yourself you're taking action, yet it doesn't propel you forward in building your community.

You might find yourself stuck in perpetual website redesigns, endless niche reconsiderations, continuous courses, and extensive content creation—all under the guise of progress.

Starting out in coaching can feel like navigating uncharted territory, leading to self-doubt.

However, the key lies in truly wanting clients because you believe in your ability to help them.

In this week's video, I unveil the top 5 keys to becoming a confident and impactful coach, breaking free from the fear that holds you back.

Let's dive in and transform your coaching journey!

Watch my free training that shows you the 6 steps to attract consistent clients in your coaching business (in a way that feels authentic and aligned): https://kristinhartjes.com/consistentclients

Come connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinhartjes/

If you're interested in working together, you can set up a call to speak with me here: https://kristinhartjes.com/apply

Months ago I made a video sharing the health ramifications of working a job that was slowly draining the life out of me.

Many of you resonated, wondering: when's the perfect time to say goodbye to your job when diving into a health coaching business?

People often find themselves in two camps:
Eager to quit ASAP, thrilled by the prospect.
Terrified of quitting, paralyzed by fear.

For those in between, it's a delicate dance.

This topic triggers many because we must dive into conversations about money and current financial situations. Everyone’s favorite, right? ;)

But ignoring these aspects makes it impossible to make a wise decision.

This week, I unravel the complexities and dive into the nitty-gritty details you must grasp to determine YOUR perfect timing.

I explain on the details in this week's video.

Watch my free training that shows you the 6 steps to attract consistent clients in your coaching business (in a way that feels authentic and aligned): https://kristinhartjes.com/consistentclients

Come connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinhartjes/

If you're interested in working together, you can find more details and sign up for a consultation with me here: https://kristinhartjes.com/apply

Do you wish that social media would disappear from the face of the earth and you’d never have to think about it again?

Okay okay, I’m being dramatic…but I’m also being truthful.

This past year, I felt totally burnt out from playing the social media game. And truly, this is coming from someone who only used social media for her health coaching business, and didn’t use it that much.

But the impact it was having on my quality of life felt significant. As someone who’s an introvert and an HSP, I find that spending time on social media (both as a creator and consumer) is very draining and overwhelming for me energetically.

And yet, I felt incredibly torn because so many of my amazing clients found me through social media. I cherish these connections from around that globe that would not have been possible without these applications.

Thus, the conundrum.

To use social media, or not, that is the question.

I significantly decreased my use of social media this past year…only posting on Instagram 7 times. I still created over 20 YouTube videos (although YouTube feels much different for me than FB and IG) and started dabbling with creating a podcast. I pretty much stopped using Facebook, including my Facebook group. If you are in my group or waiting to join, please come and join me on IG, YouTube or here in my newsletter instead. I made much more of an effort to connect with people ‘in real life’, yes, in person!

My coaching business continued to grow, but at a slower pace. I had to step back and reconnect with my mission, my story, my passion and my way of showing up and sharing with the world.

​​Instead of blindly following the crowd or replicating what I’ve been taught from others, I wanted to find what felt aligned for me when it comes to marketing.

So where do I go from here? I’m re-finding my way. Rediscovering how I can use social media (because it is an amazing tool), but use it super intentionally in a way that feels good.

And that is exactly what I’m talking about in today’s video.

I’m going to walk you through the 6 things you must think about when it comes to determining IF and HOW you will use social media to market your coaching business.

And yes, it is 100% possible to grow a business without using social media if that is the path you choose.

Watch my free training that shows you the 6 steps to attract consistent clients in your coaching business (in a way that feels authentic and aligned): https://kristinhartjes.com/consistentclients

If you're interested in working together to build your coaching business, you can apply to work with me here: https://kristinhartjes.com/apply

Come connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinhartjes/

How quickly can you make money as a health coach?

How much money can you make?

I’m guessing these are questions that are rolling around in your head.

One of the things I’m most frustrated with in the health coaching industry is the disservice it does to new coaches around money expectations.

I’ve been a coach for a decade and have helped hundreds of health coaches build their own businesses so I know from experience what is true and what is a bunch of b.s.

That is why I’m peeling back the veil and sharing the truth about making money as a health coach in this week’s podcast.

If you're interested in working together to build your business, you can find out more and apply here: https://kristinhartjes.com/apply

Watch my free training that shows you the 6 steps to attract consistent clients in your coaching business (in a way that feels authentic and aligned): https://kristinhartjes.com/consistentclients

Come connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinhartjes/

If someone has the option to work with a health coach and a functional medicine practitioner, why would someone choose a health coach?

I had a client ask me this the other day, so I’m guessing it’s something you may be questioning, as well.

If you don’t know my personal background, I practiced as a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner before I decided to make the switch to health coaching.

And yes, now I’m a business mentor to other health coaches, but that is a story for another day ;)

That being said, I have personal experience working as both a functional medicine practitioner and a health coach.

And that experience has shown me the differences and the advances and disadvantages to both.

I know one of the biggest obstacles most new health coaches face is the question of, ‘why would anyone ever choose to work with lil ‘ol me?’

And I’m going to share why in today’s episode.

If you're interested in working together to build your business, you can find out more and apply here: kristinhartjes.com/apply

Watch my free training that shows you the 6 steps to attract consistent clients in your coaching business (in a way that feels authentic and aligned): https://kristinhartjes.com/consistentclients

Come connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinhartjes/