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The Successful Nurse Coaches ™
Hosted by Laura Minard, Shelby Kurz · EN
The Successful Nurse Coaches is a space for Private Practice Nurse Coaches to learn the skills to generate income and create the successful private practice of their dreams.
Laura Minard and Shelby Kurz are both Board Certified Nurse Coaches who are revolutionizing the Nurse Coach Specialty with their innovate and state of the art certification Nurse Life Coach Academy.
With every episode, it is their mission to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and connect the greater nurse coach community so that we can expand and grow the field of Nurse Coaching making it a household name!
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239: Nurse Coach Success Stories: Kris Christie
2w ago00:47:32Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, Shelby sits down with Kris Christie, a recent graduate of The Nurse Coach Residency program, to hear her inspiring story of becoming a board-certified nurse coach while working full-time as a public health nurse.Kris became a nurse in her late 40s after working as a caregiver and discovering a passion for healthcare. She holds a Master's in Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader track) from USF and has spent six years as a public health nurse. She also serves as an administrator for an adult day healthcare program and runs a music-filled, three-dog household.We talk about:How Kris came to nursing in her late 40s and why she was drawn to preventative medicine and chronic disease managementHer experience hiring a nurse coach in 2022 — and why it changed her life personally more than professionallyThe "victim mindset" and perfectionism patterns she recognized in herself (and now sees in her clients)Why she specifically wanted a nurse coach — not just any life coachHow she managed 8–12 hours per week of coursework on top of a full-time job and a packed personal lifeThe moment she realized she was "being selfish" by not offering her coaching services to people who were waiting for themHer sliding scale model: charging market rate for 80% of clients, sliding scale for 20% — so no one is excludedBreaking through the belief that offering your services = bothering peopleWhy her strong community roots led to fast referrals and organic client growthHer #1 piece of advice to other nurse coaches: your future self can't emerge if you're blocking her with old beliefsWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y5PjuhmPnXMMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/
Transcribe →238: Nurse Coach Success Stories: Melissa Parsons
3w ago00:38:59Tap to summarizeMelissa Parsons spent more than two decades in nursing, from trauma and cath lab to becoming a nurse practitioner. But after years of feeling increasingly disconnected from the kind of healing she truly wanted to offer, she reached a breaking point. In this conversation with Shelby, Melissa shares the deeply personal journey that led her toward nurse coaching, spirituality, and building a business rooted in genuine human connection.Together, they unpack the fear of being seen, the vulnerability of inviting people into coaching, and the surprising healing that can happen when nurses finally feel heard themselves.In this episode, we talk about:Leaving a misaligned nursing career after 22 yearsThe moment Melissa realized she couldn’t keep doing things the same wayWhy spirituality and purpose became central to her healing journeyThe vulnerability of coaching friends, coworkers, and family membersThe difference between “cold” marketing and leading with real connectionFear, uncertainty, and building a business without guaranteed outcomesBurnout, grief, and the emotional weight nurses carry without debriefingHow nurse coaching creates space for deeper healing and human connectionMelissa’s story is an honest reminder that sometimes the discomfort we feel is pointing us toward something more aligned. This episode is for the nurse who knows they’re meant for more, even if they can’t fully explain it yet.“Because if you’re living in fear, you’re not fully here”. And this conversation may help bring you back to yourself.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qkF3U-746_QMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/
Transcribe →237: Nurse Coach Success Stories: Colleen Rosenberg
4w ago01:00:11Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you stop waiting to feel ready, and just go all in anyway?Colleen, a pediatric nurse turned nurse coach, shares her raw and honest journey from certification to building a thriving coaching practice. In this conversation with Shelby, she opens up about fear, visibility, investing in herself, and what it actually takes to go from “thinking about it” to signing paying clients while still working full-time.This episode is a real behind-the-scenes look at what it means to step into leadership, trust the process, and build something meaningful even when it feels uncomfortable.In this episode, we talk about:Moving straight from certification into business and why momentum mattersThe fear of being seen online and hitting “post” anywayWhy your first clients won’t come from posting, but from reaching outWhat it really takes to sign your first paying clientsLearning to sit with fear instead of waiting for it to disappearThe power of repetition, feedback, and watching your own growth in real timeBuilding a coaching business while working full-time and managing real lifeShifting from getting clients to becoming an exceptional coachColleen’s story is a powerful reminder that confidence doesn’t come first. Action does. And when you’re willing to show up, feel the fear, and keep going anyway, everything starts to change.If you’ve been sitting on the edge, waiting for the “right time,” this episode might just be the push you didn’t know you needed.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/
Transcribe →236: The Hidden Reasons You’re Repelling Money (Part 3)
May 400:22:56Tap to summarizeIn this final part of the money consciousness series, Laura uncovers the hidden beliefs that quietly repel money, including judging wealthy people, fearing disconnection from others, and believing money is limited. She shows how these patterns are rooted in identity and the need to feel safe and accepted, not in a lack of strategy.Through personal stories and coaching insights, Laura highlights how thoughts like “more money means more responsibility” or questioning if it’s okay to earn more can lead to self sabotage and staying small. She also reframes financial freedom as an internal state rather than a specific number.The episode closes with a powerful reminder that shifting your relationship with money starts within. When you create safety, expand your capacity, and challenge limiting beliefs, earning and receiving become far more natural and aligned.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/
Transcribe →235: Charging Your Worth (part 2)
Apr 2700:31:17Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, Laura takes listeners inside real coaching conversations from the Money Consciousness masterclass, where the focus shifts from theory to the lived experience of money beliefs.Laura explores how fear, past experiences, and the need to be seen a certain way can create tension around charging, receiving, and even looking at money. From undercharging to navigating a partner’s mindset to avoiding bank accounts altogether, each story highlights how deeply personal and emotional money really is.The episode reframes financial growth as internal work first. When beliefs shift and safety with money increases, earning and receiving become far more natural and sustainable.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/
Transcribe →234: What is Money...Really? (part 1)
Apr 2000:22:20Tap to summarizeIn this first part of a powerful 3-part Money Consciousness workshop, we start at the root — not with strategies or numbers, but with the beliefs that quietly shape every financial decision you make.Because money isn’t just money.It’s security. It’s power. It’s stressful. It’s freedom. It’s energy. It’s something you were taught to fear, chase, avoid, or control… often without ever questioning it.This episode opens the conversation by breaking down the most common definitions of money and where they come from — family dynamics, societal messaging, career structures, and the subtle conditioning that starts long before you ever earn your first dollar.You’ll hear real-time reflections and honest conversations from participants inside the workshop as they begin to recognize their own patterns, including how money shows up in their careers, relationships, and sense of self-worth.There’s no fixing in this part. No “5 steps to make more money.”Just awareness.And that’s exactly the point.Because you can’t shift a money pattern you don’t even realize you’re running.This is where you start to see it.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/
Transcribe →233: NLCA 33: Why Selling Feels So Scary For Nurses (How to do it Ethically)
Apr 1300:31:20Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Laura talks all about sales. She shares why so many nurses avoid sales and how that avoidance quietly blocks both impact and income. The truth is, sales is not a personality trait you either have or don’t. It is a skill. And like any clinical skill, it gets stronger with practice. The real issue is not a lack of certifications or knowledge. It is mindset, experience, and a willingness to actually try.You will hear a powerful reframe on what you are really selling. Not sessions. Not time. Transformation. Outcomes. A version of your client that does not exist yet but absolutely could. Shelby also breaks down what makes someone say yes, how to lead a clean and ethical sales conversation, and why “maybe” is often just fear in disguise.If you have ever worried about being too new, too inexperienced, or too uncomfortable to charge, this episode calls that out directly. You do not need to be perfect to create value. You need to show up, hold space, and trust the process.Because at the end of the day, avoiding sales is not staying safe. It is staying stuck. And the people you are meant to help stay stuck right along with you.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachWatch full episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/QbNVOJiVnbIMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/
Transcribe →232: Pre-Coaching Ritual: A Grounding Practice
Apr 600:16:53Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, Shelby guides us through a grounding practice designed for nurse coaches to use before taking action in their business. Whether that's inviting potential clients, delivering proposals, or heading into coaching calls, it’s important to regulate your nervous system in preparation for this work.What You'll Experience:Somatic regulation techniques to calm nervous system activationGuidance to shift from outcome control to service-focused presencePractice separating old fears from present-moment actionBreathwork to lower heart rate and release tensionVisualization to embody your future steady selfWhen to Use This Episode:Before client invitations or sales conversationsPrior to coaching calls or proposalsAs part of your daily business ritualAnytime you need to move from activation to grounded actionYou don't need confidence to get started. You need steadiness.This practice helps you regulate, so you can take clean, aligned action without chasing, performing, or apologizing.Listen as many times as needed.Your nervous system will thank you.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachTune in to the full episode on Youtube:https://youtu.be/8dTW2n-CjuAMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/
Transcribe →231: The Golden Ratio
Mar 3000:34:54Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, Shelby and Laura break down what actually creates success in private practice and why it is not mystical or reserved for other people. Actual client creation is mathematical and built through repetition, volume, and consistent connecting and inviting. If you are showing up emotionally but not directly inviting people, the numbers will always reflect that.They walk through clear, real world ratios so you know what to expect, including the idea that 10 clean invites typically lead to 2 calls, and that 2 calls per week can steadily build a sustainable practice. The focus is on doing what works even when discomfort, fear, or self doubt is loud, and learning to measure progress by right action rather than immediate results.They also talk about nervous system regulation, community support, and why most nurse coaches do not succeed alone. This episode is an encouraging and grounding reminder that success comes from learning the skills, staying neutral, and continuing to connect and invite, even during the lulls.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachTune in to our full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8VW0BrUlNKwMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/
Transcribe →230: How I Confront My Anxiety And Be Successful
Mar 2300:19:21Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, Shelby shares her journey from denying she had anxiety to learning to work alongside it while building a successful business. After being diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder while waiting for open heart surgery, she discovered that anxiety isn't a sign of failure. It's often a sign of growth and expansion.Shelby opens up about her current anxiety triggers as a business owner: making decisions that impact her team, navigating corporate structure for the first time, and the weight of responsibility as the company grows. She shares how anxiety manifested during her six-month wait for open heart surgery during the pandemic, and how doubling down on her business during that time actually helped her manage the fear.Five practical tools Shelby uses to manage anxiety:Shorten the decision windowGive yourself 24-48 hours max, then trust yourself to decide and adjust laterSeparate facts from fearWrite down what's actually happening vs. the story you're telling yourselfRegulate before you strategizeGet outside, move your body, calm your nervous system before making decisionsTreat anxiety as data, not directiveIt might mean prepare or slow down, but rarely means quitBuild tolerance, not avoidanceConfidence comes from doing the things that make you nervous, repeatedlyAnxiety and success are not opposites. Every successful person feels fear and anxiety. They just keep moving anyway. You don't need to be fearless or anxiety-free to build something meaningful. You just need to be willing to move while fear is in the car with you.Disclaimer: Shelby is a nurse life coach, not a therapist. This shares her personal experience. Seek professional support for your individual needs.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachWatch our full episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/n90ydmz-rYYMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/
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