181 | Getting Qualified Coaches Their First Clients

If you've just qualified as a coach, or you've been in business for a while but are still struggling to get your first clients, this episode is for you.

Joanna shares the exact steps she'd take to attract her first five coaching clients if she were starting from scratch today. Learn the practical strategies that help coaches build momentum, gain confidence, and sign clients, without a website, a large audience, or endless content.

Timestamps

00:00 - What I’d Do Differently

03:00 - The 30-Person List

06:30 - Five Free Sessions

09:00 - Your First Paid Client

12:00 - The Social Media Myth

14:00 - One Honest Conversation

17:00 - Your First Five Clients Plan

Your first client isn’t waiting for a perfect business. They’re waiting for you to start the conversation.

Useful Links

The CEO scorecard

Learn about The Business of Coaching programme

Signature Solution Course

Download the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026)

Free Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for Coaches

How to secure more coaching clients' free training

Download the 12 ways to get clients now

Connect with Jo on LinkedIn

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