Courage and Spice for Coaches: build your Self-belief and Business in under 30mins a week

• Creating a Post-capitalist Future with Stephanie Mackinnon

  This week I’m in conversation with one of my favourite humans, Stephanie McKinnon — certified life and liberatory leadership coach, community educator, and all-round balm for these late-stage capitalist times.If you’ve ever wondered “Is it just me, or is this system WRONG?” this episode will feel like a long exhale. Steph brings a rare mix of grounded theory, lived experience, and big-hearted pragmatism. We explore what it means to navigate (and gently resist) capitalism as coaches, creatives, and humans who care about each other.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why so many of the struggles we face (lonlieness, isolation, buying shit we don't need, feeling separate) aren’t personal failings, they’re by designHow overwhelm, perfectionism, and the myth of the “hero individual” keep us isolatedWhat community, care, and creativity offer as quiet (and powerful) forms of resistanceWhy art and beauty matter deeply in absurd timesPractical, hopeful ways to influence change in your tiny corner of the worldHow reconnecting with your values, neighbours, and imagination can disrupt capitalist conditioningSteph’s perspectives are spacious, compassionate, and deeply human. This is the conversation to listen to when you need reminding that you’re not alone, you’re not doing it wrong, and there are so many more liberating ways to live and work.Links & ResourcesFind Steph on Instagram: @stephmilomackSteph's Website: https://www.stephaniemackinnon.com/Books mentioned: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererAdrienne maree brown, Emergent StrategySarah Jaffe, Work Won’t Love You Back

  --------  

  56:26

  --------

  56:26
• 5 ways Planet Coach will change in 2026 (and how to flex towards them!)

  If you’ve been sensing that the coaching industry is shifting - that clients are craving something deeper, the world feels more complex, and the glossy old models of “success” aren’t quite landing anymore - you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m naming five emerging themes I’m seeing in our industry. These aren’t predictions pulled out of thin air; they’re real trends already unfolding that are reshaping what coaching is, how it works, and what clients genuinely want from us. If you’re a thoughtful coach who cares about depth, ethics, context, and meaningful client outcomes, this conversation will help you understand where we’re headed and how to position yourself for the year ahead. Listen in!For you!I’m creating a private podcast for coaches who love coaching but find the business side crunchy. It’s designed to help you turn your thoughtful, meaningful coaching into a thriving practice in 2026. Want first access? ➜ Join the waitlist here: [https://saspetherick.myflodesk.com/privatepod]

  --------  

  28:04

  --------

  28:04
• Brave Action & Delulu Thinking (please don't wait for Self-doubt to evaporate)

  If you’re in Season One of your coaching practice (the delicious, terrifying, uncertain beginning) this episode is for you.I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own “still comes up after 12 years” self-doubt moment, as well as what I’m seeing right now inside Ripen with a couple of coaches who are ready to move from practice clients to paid clients.This episode is a little pep talk! I share:✨ Why waiting for confidence is a trap ✨ The messy, awkward identity shift from “I trained as a coach” → “I am a coach” ✨ How to protect your tiny seedling of a business  ✨ The real early signs your business is working (and why we overlook them)For you!I’m creating a private podcast for coaches who love coaching but find the business side crunchy. It’s designed to help you turn your thoughtful, meaningful coaching into a thriving practice in 2026. Want first access? ➜ Join the waitlist here: [https://saspetherick.myflodesk.com/privatepod]

  --------  

  23:23

  --------

  23:23
• How to be more Consistent (without forcing it) and finally experience the Payoff

  Consistency used to feel so blergh — all rigidity and rules that I wanted to rebel against! But these days it’s really about creating a rhythm that lets my future self thrive. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m approaching consistency in my business right now (especially around planning and marketing) so the start of next year already feels abundant and easeful.We’ll explore the real payoff of showing up regularly, and I’ll walk you through my simple Five A’s model — a way to understand where you get stuck with consistency and how to move forward with more awareness, acceptance, and accountability (without all the pressure).If you’re craving more grounded momentum — and want your business to feel steadier and more spacious — this one’s for you.Resources: ✨ If you’re longing for real conversations and rich support as you reflect on your coaching work, check out The Coaching Well. 🍑 If you’re ready to shape your coaching practice into something super juicy, deeply aligned, steady and sustainable, take a peek at Ripen, my mentoring partnership for coaches.

  --------  

  58:52

  --------

  58:52
• Why NOW is the perfect time to visible (even when you have Self-doubt)

  If visibility feels tender — like ‘I want to share, but oof, my nervous system!’ — this one’s for you. In this episode, I offer compassion-led approaches for being seen and practical ways to help you feel more comfortable: a compassionate reframe for the fear of judgment so you stop bracing and start belonging to yourself, practices that build real capacity (not performative grit), and a simple, steady approach to visibility that can come from the clients you already have.We’ll also talk about curating who you let in, asking for support, and why forgiving yourself expands your capacity for being a bit more visible than the average bear. If you’ve been waiting for the algorithm to change, the perfect thing to say, or just to feel so ready to show up… this is how to go small, go kind, and go now. Press play and let’s make visibility feel safer, simpler, and more you.Want deeper support? Apply for Ripen today.

  --------  

  27:53

  --------

  27:53

More Business podcasts

Trending Business podcasts

About Courage and Spice for Coaches: build your Self-belief and Business in under 30mins a week

Courage and Spice for Coaches: build your Self-belief and Business in under 30mins a week: Podcasts in Family