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NLP Talks with Laura Evans
Hosted by Laura Evans - Unleash Your Potential Ltd · EN
Welcome to NLP Talks with Laura Evans a podcast for people looking to unleash their potential in business and life. Join Laura for insightful interviews with people who know first-hand how NLP changes lives and who offer you tips and strategies you can use immediately to help you clear your path to success. Laura is an International Trainer of NLP based in the UK, who’s been using NLP for over 10 years. If you're struggling with confidence, coaching ,sales, money / wealth, children, sport, business, or looking for personal/professional development - listen and start to Unleash Your Potential Today!
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From Qualified to Clients: Your Coaching Business Questions Answered
Apr 2400:56:16Tap to summarizeIn the final episode of this series of NLP Talks with Laura Evans, Laura answers real questions from aspiring and newly trained coaches who want to know whether they really can build a coaching business that works.If you've ever wondered:- Am I good enough to become a coach?- Can I actually make this work as a business?- Do I need qualifications or certifications?- Is the market too saturated?- What should I charge?- Why am I posting but nobody is buying?- How do I stay consistent when nothing seems to be happening?...this episode is for you.Laura shares straight-talking answers on confidence, experience, niche, pricing, visibility, social media, sales, fear of failure and how to move from “I’ve trained” to “I’m helping clients”.This episode also wraps up the series by showing why great coaching skills alone are not enough. If you want to get clients, build momentum and create a business that supports the life you want, you need structure, strategy and the right support.Resources mentioned:- The Confident Coach Business Academy™- Inside Track- 1-2-1 Implementation Support directly from LauraExplore more at: thelauraevans.co.uk or email: info@thelauraevans.co.uk Copyright: (c) 2026 Unleash Your Potential Ltd
Transcribe →Getting Your First Coaching Client (Without Feeling Awkward)
Apr 1700:30:35Tap to summarizeYou’ve done the coach training. You know you can help people….… and you now need to make the leap from learning to doing!In this episode, Laura Evans shows you exactly how to get your first coaching client — without feeling awkward.You’ll discover why most coaches stay stuck in “learning mode”, how to shift into action, and the simple steps that actually lead to your first paying client.Inside this episode you'll learn:• Why your first client usually comes from a conversation• The “shop vs the storeroom” metaphor that changes how you show up• How making one clear offer people actually understand is the place to start• Where to find your ideal clients (online and offline)• How to become visible without overwhelming yourselfIf you’re ready to stop overthinking and start building your coaching business, this episode gives you the roadmap.Explore Inside Track™:https://thelauraevans.co.uk/inside-track/Copyright: (c) 2026 Unleash Your Potential Ltd
Transcribe →AI and Coaching: Will It Replace You… or Help You Build Your Business Faster?
Apr 1000:32:02Tap to summarizeAI is everywhere right now — and if you’re a coach, therapist or trainer, you’ve probably asked yourself one of the following questions:👉 Will AI replace coaches?👉 Should I even be building a coaching business right now?👉 How can AI help me set up and run my business?In this episode of The Confident Coach, Laura Evans shares a grounded, practical perspective on AI in coaching and business building — without the hype and without the fear.Inside this episode, Laura explores:How people are already using AI as a form of coachingWhat a prompt actually is — and why the person writing it mattersThe hidden bias built into large language models (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude and alike)Why AI can simulate coaching, but cannot replace human rapport, sensory acuity, challenge and wisdomThe ethical and confidentiality considerations around using AI with client dataHow AI can help coaches with research, content creation, lead magnets, emails, blogs and marketingWhy coaches who use AI are likely to outperform those who ignore itThe crucial difference between knowledge and wisdomIf you want to understand how AI can help your coaching business — and where caution is needed — this episode is essential listening.To explore Inside Track within the Confident Coach Business Academy™, visit:https://thelauraevans.co.uk/inside-track/Copyright: (c) 2026 Unleash Your Potential Ltd
Transcribe →Why You Avoid Sales (And How It’s Costing You)
Mar 2700:28:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Confident Coach Laura Evans tackles one of the most avoided – yet most important – topics in building a sustainable coaching business: sales.If the word ‘sales’ makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Many coaches love helping people but struggle when it comes to asking for the investment. In this episode, Laura reframes selling as service and explains why avoiding sales may be the very thing holding your coaching or therapy business back.You’ll learn:Why brilliant coaches avoid sales conversationThe difference between marketing and sellingFeatures vs benefits (and why it matters more than you think)Why discounting can damage your positioningThe importance of follow-up (and why most sales don’t happen on the first call)How NLP skills can dramatically improve your sales confidenceWhy setting intentions and targets changes everythingIf you want to build a coaching business that gives you income, impact and freedom, this episode is essential listening.LINKS MENTIONED:Confident Coach Business Academy™ (OnDemand training hub)Inside Track: Starting and scaling your Coaching BusinessFind out more about the podcast and the downloads to all our episodes at: www.nlptalks.comIf this is the first time you've listened to the NLP Talks Podcast you can download our NLP Training course brochure here. To find out more about the Confident Coach Business Academy™ click the link or email: info@thelauraevans.co.ukCopyright: (c) 2026 Unleash Your Potential Ltd
Transcribe →Stop Spraying and Start Targeting: Marketing & Advertising for Coaches
Mar 2000:40:20Tap to summarizeIn this episode of NLP Talks with Laura Evans, Laura helps you get visible — in a way that feels aligned, ethical and achievable.If you’ve ever thought, “There are already too many coaches… how will people find me?” this episode is for you.You’ll learn:The difference between marketing (awareness + trust) and advertising (a clear offer + a clear ask)Why most coaches stay stuck in “content mode” and never actually advertise an offerHow to think about supply and demand — and why niching makes you a bigger fish in a smaller pondA practical USP exercise to answer the question clients are really asking: “Why should I buy from you?Personal brand vs business brand — and why podcasting is one of the most intimate forms of marketingAuthentic marketing (without hype) — including a cautionary story about “scarcity” launches that damage trustThe marketing funnel: how to guide people from awareness → interest → consideration → decisionThe ‘bridge’ between free value and paid offers — and how marketing creates opportunities for conversationsExplore the Confident Coach Business Academy™ training hub: https://thelauraevans.co.uk/coach-business-academy/To help you start designing your business intentionally DOWNLOAD the Roadmap PDF Laura talks about in this episode by CLICKING HERE (scroll down to find this episode)If this is the first time you've listened to the NLP Talks Podcast and you're interested in learning NLP you can download our NLP Training course brochure here. To find out email: info@thelauraevans.co.ukCopyright: (c) 2026 Unleash Your Potential Ltd
Transcribe →Designing Your Coaching Business Before the Doors Open
Mar 1300:30:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Confident Coach, Laura Evans moves from theory to structure.If qualifications don’t pay the bills, what does? Business architecture.Drawing directly from her Inside Track training programme within Confident Coach Business Academy™, Laura walks you through the foundational design principles of a successful people‑helping business.In this practical, action‑focused episode, you’ll explore:• The 3 hats every business owner must wear – and the order that determines success• The Triangle of Success: Joy, Profit and Competence• The Lighthouse vs Climbing Guide positioning decision• How to define your ideal customer properly (and stop trying to help everyone)• The Warehouse & Shop exercise for designing offers that actually sellTo help you start designing your business intentionally DOWNLOAD the Roadmap PDF Laura talks about in this episode by CLICKING HEREConfidence doesn’t come from hoping it will work. It comes from building it properly.Download the Roadmap at www.nlptalks.com (scroll down to find this episode)If this is the first time you've listened to the NLP Talks Podcast and you're interested in learning NLP you can download our NLP Training course brochure here. To find out more about the Confident Coach Business Academy™ or the training Inside Track click the link or email: info@thelauraevans.co.ukCopyright: (c) 2026 Unleash Your Potential Ltd
Transcribe →Qualifications Don’t Pay the Bills: Escaping the Qualification Comfort Zone
Mar 600:20:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Confident Coach, Laura Evans explores one of the biggest traps in the coaching, therapy and training industry: the qualification comfort zone.It feels productive. It feels professional. But often, it’s avoidance.If you’ve ever thought, “I just need one more qualification,” this episode will challenge your thinking.You’ll discover:• Why qualifications build competence but not income• The Taxi Light Principle – are you visibly available to hire?• Why the marketplace rewards visibility, clarity and trust – not just credentials• The difference between soothing insecurity and building a business• The four elements that actually generate revenue in a coaching businessIf you’re serious about building a profitable coaching business – not just collecting certificates – this episode will help you shift from training mode to business owner mode.Find out more about the podcast and the downloads to all our episodes at: www.nlptalks.comIf this is the first time you've listened to the NLP Talks Podcast you can download our NLP Training course brochure here. To find out more about the Confident Coach Business Academy™ click the link or email: info@thelauraevans.co.ukCopyright: (c) 2026 Unleash Your Potential Ltd
Transcribe →Am I Ready to Run My Own Coaching Business? - Turning Your Passion into a Business
Feb 2700:38:13Tap to summarizePeople start considering a coaching, therapy or training business for many reasons. Purpose. Freedom. Impact. Flexibility. A desire to make a difference.In Series 8 — The Confident Coach: The Inside Track to Building Your Coaching Business with Confidence — Laura Evans explores what most people skip when entering the people-helping industry: The business side.You’ll discover:Why passion gets you started, but your business education keeps it goingWhy your income is more dependent on your business education than your modalityThe confidence myth — and why waiting to feel ready doesn’t workWhy “just one more qualification” is rarely the answer and a common pitfallWhy resilience and tenacity matter as much as talentIf you’re serious about starting or scaling a coaching business — this episode will help you decide whether you’re ready.Download the free 'Am I ready?' checklist mentioned in this episode at:👉 www.nlptalks.comTo find out more about the Confident Coach Business Academy™, email:📩 info@thelauraevans.co.ukCopyright: (c) 2026 Unleash Your Potential Ltd
Transcribe →NLP in Action - Live Training Replay - Start Learning NLP Today!
Feb 2000:57:19Tap to summarizeYou can understand NLP…But it truly clicks when you experience it.In this special bonus episode, I’m sharing the recording from a recent live NLP Taster Training where I taught and demonstrated a powerful NLP anchoring technique, share language hacks and help you understand your mind better!If you’ve ever been curious about NLP — or wondered how it can shift your emotional state quickly and effectively — this episode gives you the chance to experience it for yourself with NLP Anchoring.Inside this session, you’ll discover:What NLP actually is (beyond the myths)How to deliberately shift your state in minutes with NLP AnchoringPractical language patterns you can use immediatelyStart to understand how your mind might be the same or different to other people's - 3 fascinating preferencesWhy experiencing NLP is very different from just reading about itWe’ve had fantastic feedback from those who attended the live training, and now you get to access it too.If this sparks something in you and you’d like to explore NLP further, you’ll find the relevant links in the show notes at www.nlptalks.comYou can learn all about our NLP Training courses on our website, feel free to also download our course brochure here.You can access the other Free NLP Trainings here.If you would like to ask a question about this podcast episode or our courses please feel free to email us on info@unleashyourpotential.org.ukEnjoy - LauraCopyright: (c) 2026 Unleash Your Potential Ltd
Transcribe →Mastering Boundaries: NLP Techniques for creating balance & Wellbeing
Aug 12, 202400:56:41Tap to summarizeAre you struggling to set healthy boundaries in your life? Do you find it challenging to say "No" without feeling guilty? In this episode, NLP Trainer Laura Evans guides you through the transformative journey of creating and maintaining strong personal boundaries. Boundaries are essential for self-care, maintaining balance, and fostering healthier relationships with yourself and others. If you've been feeling stressed or uneasy in certain situations, it may be time to evaluate and strengthen your boundaries.Laura delves into the powerful role of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) in helping you shift your mindset and take control of your boundaries. Learn practical language tips and techniques that will empower you to communicate your needs clearly and confidently. Whether you're a coach helping others set boundaries or someone on a personal development journey, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable strategies.Discover the benefits of setting boundaries, explore different types of boundaries, and learn how to edge out of your comfort zone for growth. Plus, get access to a free downloadable eBook, "Creating Healthy Boundaries with Yourself & Others," packed with exercises and tips to help you build and maintain boundaries that honour your needs.Tune in now and start your journey towards a more balanced, resilient, and fulfilling life.Head over to www.nlptalks.com to access all the episodes from the Podcast.You can learn all about our NLP Training courses on our website, feel free to also download our course brochure here.If you would like to ask a question about this podcast episode or our courses please feel free to email us on info@unleashyourpotential.org.ukKey Words:Healthy BoundariesPersonal DevelopmentNLP TechniquesMindset ShiftsResilienceCommunication SkillsSelf-CareRelationship BoundariesCoaching ToolsPersonal GrowthCopyright: (c) 2026 Unleash Your Potential Ltd
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