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In this episode, Laura explores why Nurse Life Coaches are uniquely positioned to thrive in the future of healthcare and coaching. As information becomes increasingly accessible through AI and technology, she explains that knowledge alone is no longer the differentiator. Real change comes from supporting identity shifts, nervous system regulation, and human behavior change. Laura shares how traditional health coaching often stalls at education and accountability, while nurse life coaching works at the deeper levels where transformation actually happens. This conversation reframes coaching as relational, embodied, and outcome driven, and invites nurses to step into a model of care that is both sustainable and deeply impactful. Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/drjQ9zR_1b0 Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach Mentioned in this episode: Book the call You don’t need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that’s you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call Nurse Coach Residency You don’t need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that’s you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call

In this episode, Shelby and Laura take listeners behind the scenes of what it actually means to become a professional nurse coach. This is not a conversation about hype or shortcuts. It is a real, nuanced discussion about capacity, confidence, identity shifts, and why being new can feel so disorienting in leadership and entrepreneurship. They unpack why nurse coaching is inherently pioneering work, why confidence can never come before action, and how repetition, community, and regulation are what allow nurse coaches to stay in the game long enough to succeed. This episode normalizes the discomfort of growth and reframes it as a necessary, meaningful part of building a sustainable practice and a new professional identity. Highlights in the discussion: Confidence is built through repetition, not readiness.Discomfort is part of becoming a professional, not a sign to quit.Capacity means staying present with uncertainty without collapsing or overcorrecting.Community matters because it prevents isolation and early burnout.Residency acts as failure insurance, giving nurse coaches support, feedback, and structure while they build real-world experience.Sustainable success comes from staying in the process long enough for competence and self-trust to form. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ncLBZ36bW4 Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach Mentioned in this episode: Book the call You don’t need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that’s you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call Nurse Coach Residency You don’t need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that’s you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call

In today’s episode, Shelby reflects on graduating 28 clients and experiencing her first week without active clients since 2022. She delivers a candid reality check about building a coaching business: no one is special or exempt from the fundamental rules of business. Success doesn't come from passion, manifestation, or good intentions alone—it requires consistent action, discipline, and a willingness to do hard things repeatedly. Shelby emphasizes that feeling too comfortable in your business is actually a warning sign, and entrepreneurs must constantly find their growth edge to keep their businesses alive and thriving. Shelby outlines five non-negotiable rules that apply to every coach: People buy because they feel seen and you invite them (not because you're passionate)Visibility matters because no one can buy from you if they don't know you existConsistency beats brilliance every single timeNo one is coming to rescue you so you must execute on your ownTime alone doesn't build your business—only action does. She challenges listeners to track their actual working hours in 15-minute increments for three days to see how much time they're truly spending on business-building activities versus scrolling or just thinking about work. You don't need to be special—you just need to be willing to show up when it's boring, awkward, or uncomfortable, and follow your plan even when you don't feel like it. While entrepreneurship is undeniably hard and requires grit and repetition, there are also incredible high points along the way—celebratory moments that should be bottled up as fuel for the challenging seasons that inevitably come. Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DJcR-_yM1L0 Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency You don’t need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that’s you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call Book the call You don’t need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that’s you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call

In today’s episode, Shelby revisits a crucial topic for nurse coaches: how to confidently transition your pro bono clients into paying clients. Whether you’re a Nurse Life Coach Academy student, a graduate of another nurse coaching program, or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable advice, real talk, and step-by-step strategies to help you grow your coaching business. What You’ll LearnWhy pro bono clients often don’t convert, and how to change thatThe mindset shifts needed to confidently offer paid coachingWhat NOT to do when a client asks about continuing (and what to say instead)How to guide the conversation without feeling “salesy”The power of silence and letting clients make informed decisionsHow to “future cast” and root client goals in realityStructuring your paid offer (pricing, session count, and more)Handling client responses: yes, no, or “I need to think about it”Why a “no” isn’t a failure, and how to keep the door open for future work Watch the full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/fGp1UNmtw_8 Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency You don’t need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that’s you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call

In this episode, Laura kicks off 2026 with a candid and insightful solo discussion about her new approach to life and business: “The Year of Giving Medium Fs.” She explores the pitfalls of all-or-nothing thinking, the value of finding balance, and how embracing “medium Fs” can lead to more peace, consistency, and sustainable growth in both personal and professional life. Key Topics Covered: Why setting intentions and focusing on who you want to become is more powerful than chasing specific achievementsThe dangers of living at the extremes—giving all or none of your energy—and the benefits of finding a middle groundLaura’s personal goals for 2026, including financial growth with peace, health and nervous system regulation, and nurturing family relationshipsThe importance of boring, consistent habits for long-term health and successHow to balance ambition with emotional availability for family and friendsLetting go of algorithm drama and internet outrage to focus on meaningful workThe challenge (and value) of embracing “boring” consistency for high achieversAn invitation for listeners to find one area of their life to practice giving “medium Fs” Watch full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/94wO9kqUvAU Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach

Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach As the year comes to a close, Laura and Shelby introduce a powerful framework they have been using behind the scenes for years to help nurse coaches move through fear, uncertainty, and stagnation. In this episode, they break down the L.E.A.P Framework, a practical and deeply human way to understand why change feels so hard and how to keep moving anyway. Whether you are considering nurse coaching, building a private practice, or standing at the edge of a personal or professional shift, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and a path forward. This is not about forcing confidence. It is about building it through action, trust, and repetition. The L.E.A.P Framework L is for Longing: The internal pull toward something more. This is the moment you realize you have outgrown where you are and can no longer ignore the desire for change.E is for Evidence Seeking: The phase where the brain looks for certainty before moving. This becomes a problem when evidence seeking turns into avoidance and delays action.A is for Ambiguity Tolerance: The ability to sit in uncertainty without collapsing, freezing, or quitting. This is one of the most important skills for entrepreneurship and leadership.P is for Practice: Repeated action builds certainty retroactively. Confidence, clarity, and skill are earned through doing, not thinking. Watch the full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/k2YaK9M_YMA

Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach In this solo episode, Laura delivers one of the most honest and confrontational conversations the Successful Nurse Coach Podcast has ever held. After a behind-the-scenes moment with mentors that shook her perspective, she unpacks a core issue holding nurses back from real impact: the inability to receive. This episode explores how nursing culture conditions martyrdom, why under-earning is not ethical, and how learning to receive money, praise, and support is essential for leadership, sustainability, and changing healthcare. If this episode makes you uncomfortable, that is the point. Discomfort is where deconditioning begins. In this episode, Laura shares: Nurses do not have a money problem. They have a receiving problem.Nursing culture rewards overgiving, endurance, and martyrdom while discouraging receiving.Impact in private practice is not based on hours worked but on outcomes created.Underearning does not make nurses more compassionate. It makes them exhausted, resentful, and exploitable.Learning to receive is an ethical responsibility if you want to lead and create change.Money creates safety. Safety creates clearer thinking. Clearer thinking creates better care.Private practice and nurse coaching force growth by requiring nurses to receive without guilt.Martyrdom is not moral high ground. It is a business model, and nurses have been the product.Receiving allows you to give from excess, alignment, and regulation instead of depletion.You cannot heal healthcare while financially depleted and resentful. If nurses want to lead the next evolution of healthcare, they must unlearn martyrdom and master receiving. Receiving is not greed. It is regulation, capacity, and leadership in action. Watch full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/554LgCwFq3g If you loved this episode… Please take 30 seconds to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it helps more nurses find this work and fall in love with the boring parts too. Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency You don’t need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that’s you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call

After the excitement of becoming a Board Certified Nurse Coach, many coaches hit an unexpected wave of uncertainty. In this episode, Laura and Shelby break down the messy middle that happens right after certification: the “am I doing this right,” the fear of visibility, and the pressure to suddenly have everything figured out. They share what actually matters in these early stages, why slow and steady progress builds long term success, and how to create momentum without burning out or expecting perfection. This conversation is grounding, practical, and a permission slip to breathe, soften, and take the next small step instead of trying to leap into a fully formed business overnight. Things to remember: Certification is the beginning, not the final destination. Feeling uncertain afterward is completely normal.You do not need a perfect plan. You just need consistent action and willingness to learn as you go.Wobbliness is part of the process. Confidence comes from reps, not readiness.Visibility grows slowly. You do not have to show up everywhere at once.Community support matters. You build faster and stay grounded when you are not doing it alone.You already have what you need to start. The next step is always small, doable, and right in front of you. Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach If you loved this episode… Please take 30 seconds to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it helps more nurses find this work and fall in love with the boring parts too. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/r2ohGjiY5hk

In this week’s episode, Shelby is interviewed by the lovely Meghan Ruttan, sharing all about the inner workings of the successful nurse coaches, and learning some fun facts about Shelby’s personal life. Shelby shares what she endures behind the scenes every day: the patterns, the breakthroughs, the wobbliness, the resistance, and the moments when everything finally clicks. Her perspective is both grounding and validating, especially for anyone who is in the messy, uncertain, or stretchy season of becoming a nurse coach. In this episode, you will hear:The behind the scenes experience of supporting new nurse coachesCommon fears and mindset obstacles students face in their first monthsWhy discomfort is not a sign something is wrongHow to move through overwhelm without shutting downThe difference between consuming information and actually embodying the workWhy being coachable matters far more than being confidentWhat Shelby wishes every new nurse coach understood at the startHow NLCA blends emotional support, skills practice, and business strategyThe power of community and why it accelerates growthReal stories of breakthroughs, pivots, and unexpected wins inside the program Success as a nurse coach is not about having it all figured out. It is about staying connected, staying coachable, and allowing yourself to grow into someone you have not yet met. Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach If you loved this episode… Please take 30 seconds to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it helps more nurses find this work and fall in love with the boring parts too. Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/CXV9-AGuoug

In today’s episode of The Nurse Life Coach Academy edition of the podcast, Laura and Shelby dive into why nurse coaching is the fastest-growing holistic specialty in nursing, and why now is the perfect time to join the movement. They explore the impact of AI on healthcare, the urgent need for emotional support in nursing, and how Nurse Life Coach Academy is leading the charge to create innovative roles that transform both patient care and nurse well-being. Throughout the episode, they discuss: The Rise of Nurse Coaching: Why it’s the only holistic specialty in nursing that’s rapidly expanding and how it compares to the early days of nurse practitioners.AI and Healthcare: How technology is reshaping the industry, and why coaching remains essential for human connection and adaptability.Burnout and Retention: Eye-opening stats on nurse turnover, stress, and the cost to hospitals—and how coaching can help reverse these trends.Organizational Impact: Real-world examples of hospitals implementing nurse coach departments and seeing reductions in turnover by up to 40%.Private Practice Benefits: Why every RN should consider a home-based coaching business.Leadership and Sales Skills: How coaching equips nurses with entrepreneurial and leadership skills to pioneer change in healthcare.Job Market Growth: Nurse coach roles are popping up nationwide, with salaries ranging from $70K to $95/hour and even six-figure opportunities for advanced practice nurses. Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach If you loved this episode… Please take 30 seconds to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it helps more nurses find this work and fall in love with the boring parts too. Watch full episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/XSb_Cogio3E

What if introversion isn’t a limitation in coaching, but instead, a superpower that makes you extraordinary? In this episode, Laura opens up about what it really means to be an introverted nurse stepping into entrepreneurship, visibility, and leadership. Far from the stereotypes of being shy or quiet, introversion is about energy, attunement, depth, and the ability to create a grounded presence that transforms people from the inside out. Through personal stories and years of coaching experience, Laura reframes introversion as a powerful advantage in private practice, especially in one to one nursing coaching, where deep listening and intuitive awareness matter more than hype, charisma, or filling a room with noise. This episode is your permission slip to stop performing like an extrovert and start building a business that honors your wiring, your nervous system, and your natural magic. Key TakeawaysIntroversion is about energy, not personality.Coaching is built for introverts. Deep listening, attunement, and presence are superpowers.Selling as an introvert is not persuasion. It is service, clarity, and grounded confidence.You do not need to perform like an extrovert. You need to honor your nervous system.There are wildly successful introverted coaches. You can build success without abandoning yourself. If you identify as an introvert, Laura invites you to: Honor how you recharge and communicate that to the people in your lifeBuild your business around your strengths instead of forcing extroverted strategiesTrust your presence because it is potent, powerful, and deeply transformative Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach If you loved this episode… Please take 30 seconds to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it helps more nurses find this work and fall in love with the boring parts too. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dg8dDyFW8T0

Nurses do hard things every single day. So why does entrepreneurship feel harder? In this solo episode, Shelby breaks down the truth about why nurse coaches freeze when it is time to build a business, even though they are some of the most capable, resilient humans on the planet. She walks through her own history of doing hard things, the uncomfortable lessons that shaped her capacity, and the real reason your confidence seems to evaporate the moment you sit down to work on your business. This is not a pep-talk episode. It is a grounded, honest exploration of how to translate your existing resilience into the world of private practice and how to build the internal capacity required to grow a successful business. Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com If you loved this episode… Please take 30 seconds to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it helps more nurses find this work and fall in love with the boring parts too. Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oTN8yqFfWsk

What happens when the universe puts an opportunity at your door—but fear tells you to close it? In this heart-opening conversation, Laura sits down with Alana Beittel, NICU nurse turned Master Certified Life and Performance Coach, author of Elevate Your Frequency, and now one of Nurse Life Coach Academy’s newest lead learning coaches. Alana shares her powerful journey from bedside nursing and burnout to finding her voice, reclaiming her energy, and stepping fully into her purpose as a coach and leader. Together, she and Laura explore how fear disguises itself as logic, how to trust your intuition when everything feels uncertain, and why saying “yes” before you’re ready might be the most important decision you ever make. In this episode, they discuss: How Alana turned grief and burnout into purpose and leadershipThe fear behind “Who am I to do this?” and how to reframe itWhy bravery and fear always coexistHow nurse coaching helps you reconnect to yourself and your worthLetting go of guilt, shame, and the “overworked badge of honor” in nursingBringing presence, intention, and mindfulness back to patient careThe difference between external validation and internal inspirationManifestation, intuition, and trusting the whispers that guide your next stepWhat it means to live and lead with heart, courage, and purpose About Alana: Alana Kay Beittel is a NICU nurse turned Master’s Certified Life & Performance Coach, newly Board Certified Nurse Coach, and the author of Elevate Your Frequency: A Workbook to Organize Your Life, Uncover Your Strengths, and Rise Above Overwhelm. She is the creator of the Triage Your Life™ and Burnout Zones™ frameworks, helping nurses and heart-led humans disrupt burnout culture, reclaim their energy, and redefine success in a way that’s both sustainable and soul-aligned. With over a decade of experience in healthcare and a heart for leadership, Alana blends no-fluff coaching with deep compassion, bold accountability, and purpose-driven strategy to empower her clients to live and lead at full frequency. Outside of coaching, she is the president of A Scoop of Hope, a nonprofit supporting individuals in recovery, and she loves spending time off-grid adventuring with her husband and two boys. Now stepping into her new role as a Lead Learning Coach with NLCA, Alana is honored to guide and mentor the next wave of nurse coaches as they rise into their own purpose and power. Connect with Alana: https://www.facebook.com/alana.droege https://www.instagram.com/alanakaybeittel/ Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/OdUI1xIjxOQ Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency You don’t need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that’s you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call

In this episode of The Successful Nurse Coaches podcast, Shelby discusses the challenges and transformative power of selling nurse coaching. She reframes sales as a deep service to humanity, emphasizing the importance of ethical selling and advocating for clients' potential. Shelby shares personal experiences and insights on how to approach sales with confidence and integrity, encouraging listeners to view selling as a form of leadership and transformation. Shelby emphasizes that selling is fundamentally about helping clients make decisions that honor their potential, rather than merely closing a transaction. Ethical selling is likened to advocating for a patient's healing in a hospital, where the focus is on service to humanity. The goal of a proposal is to reach a decision, not just a 'yes', as leaving clients in a 'maybe' is not effective coaching leadership. Shelby highlights that sales calls should feel magical and empowering, and that confidence in sales comes with practice and repetition. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y-mSCSv1F6A Mentioned in this episode: Nurse Coach Residency You don’t need more information — you need a container that makes action unavoidable. If that’s you, book a call to explore the Nurse Coach Residency. https://calendly.com/d/cw5f-cg3-vhp/nurse-coach-residency-fit-call

Can you grow a private practice while also navigating depression, anxiety, or trauma? In this heartfelt episode, Shelby sits down with Amy Frame, Director of Education at Nurse Life Coach Academy, to talk openly about the reality of mental health and entrepreneurship. Amy shares her journey with lifelong depression, military service, and a misdiagnosis that kept her stuck until coaching helped her face the root causes. Shelby opens up about her own experience with anxiety, birth trauma, and the messy middle of being a coach, mom, and business owner. Together, they break down how to show up for your clients when you’re not at 100%, why vulnerability matters, and how to stop carrying clients’ “rocks” home with you. Whether you’re at 72% today or just hanging on by your fingernails, this conversation is proof that you don’t have to wait until you’re “fully healed” to pursue your dream. Healing and building can happen side by side. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to stop waiting for perfection before starting your businessPractical ways to show up for clients even during mental health lowsThe role of vulnerability and shame in entrepreneurshipWhy your “why” matters more than grit when things get hardTools to return to neutral when life throws curveballs Resources & Next Steps: Join our community: The Successful Nurse Coaches Facebook GroupLearn about Nurse Life Coach Academy: thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com/nlca Connect with Shelby: https://www.instagram.com/nurse.coach.shelby/ Connect with Amy: https://www.instagram.com/amy.frame.rn/ Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin the conversation in our Facebook group: The Successful Nurse Coach Community If you loved this episode… Please take 30 seconds to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it helps more nurses find this work and fall in love with the boring parts too. 💕 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kGRGjP8v7-I