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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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245: Spirituality & Nurse Coaching Part 1
2w ago00:33:55Tap to summarizeWhat role does spirituality play in transformational nurse coaching?In Part 1 of this special three-part workshop series, we explore one of the most powerful topics in coaching: spirituality.Whether spirituality is central to your life or something you're only beginning to explore, this conversation creates space to examine your own beliefs without judgment. Through personal stories, research, and reflections from our nurse coaching community, we discuss how our spiritual beliefs influence the way we show up for ourselves and our clients.As coaches, we can only guide others as deeply as we've been willing to explore ourselves. This episode invites you to begin that journey with openness, curiosity, and compassion.In this episode, you'll learn:Why spirituality naturally emerges during transformational coachingThe difference between spirituality and religion, and why they aren't always the sameHow your personal beliefs influence your coaching presenceWhy psychological safety is essential for both coaches and clientsCommon fears surrounding spirituality and religious traumaThe concept of spiritual pluralism, exclusivism, and a new perspective called "perceptual exclusivism"Insights gathered from more than 120 nurse coaches about their spiritual beliefs and experiencesWhy cultivating your own inner work allows you to coach at a deeper levelHow resonance and personal energy impact every coaching conversationThe most powerful coaching doesn't come from having all the answers. It comes from creating a safe space where both coach and client can explore life's deepest questions with curiosity, humility, and compassion.Resource MentionedA Shift in Being by Leon VanderPolWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t_aqfBeG46YMentioned in this episode:Nurse Coach Residencyhttps://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency
Transcribe →244: Time Management vs. Time Ownership: Why You Don't Need a Better Calendar
3w ago00:26:07Tap to summarizeDo you need a better planner, or a completely different relationship with time?In today’s episode of The Successful Nurse Coach Podcast, Laura explores the powerful distinction between time management and time ownership. Drawing from her own experiences as a nurse, entrepreneur, mother, and leader, she challenges the belief that productivity problems can be solved with better systems, color-coded calendars, or the perfect morning routine.Instead, Laura introduces a deeper question: Who owns your time?For nurses transitioning into coaching, entrepreneurship, or any new chapter of growth, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on overwhelm, freedom, self-leadership, and the responsibility that comes with creating a life by design rather than by default.If you've ever felt stretched thin, guilty about not doing enough, or trapped in a cycle of constant urgency, this episode will help you rethink how you spend your most valuable resource.Watch our full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Sc8Gy7dA0oMentioned in this episode:Nurse Coach Residencyhttps://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency
Transcribe →243: Nurse Coach Success Story: Courtnie Breit
Jun 2200:52:38Tap to summarizeWhat happens when a nurse stops waiting for permission and starts trusting herself?In this powerful conversation, Shelby sits down with Canadian nurse coach Courtnie Breit to discuss her journey from burnout, stress leave, and questioning her future in healthcare to building a thriving private practice and helping lead the nurse coaching movement in Canada.After nearly 20 years as a registered nurse working across Canada and the United States, Courtnie found herself facing a reality many nurses know all too well: exhaustion, frustration with broken systems, and a growing sense that there had to be a better way.Together, Shelby and Courtnie explore what it means to trust yourself again, embrace entrepreneurship, seek mentorship, and create a new vision for nursing that prioritizes connection, healing, and human relationships.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tDa6TjSt_U4Mentioned in this episode:Nurse Coach Residencyhttps://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency
Transcribe →242: The Comparison Trap in Nurse Coaching How it Signals Deeper Patterns
Jun 1500:19:32Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode of The Successful Nurse Coach Podcast, Laura tackles one of the most common challenges new nurse coaches face: comparison. From feeling behind in your business to questioning your abilities and worthiness, comparison has a way of stealing confidence and creating unnecessary suffering.Laura shares personal stories from her own journey, including lessons from mentors, networking experiences, and moments when comparison nearly derailed her confidence. She also breaks down why nurses are especially vulnerable to comparison and offers practical strategies to shift from self-judgment to self-trust.If you've ever felt like you're not moving fast enough, not experienced enough, or not good enough, this episode is a powerful reminder that your journey is unfolding exactly as it should.Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j1X_j8wStVMMentioned in this episode:Nurse Coach Residencyhttps://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency
Transcribe →241: The Real Math of a Nurse Coaching Practice (What Six Figures Actually Looks Like)
Jun 800:32:41Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, Laura breaks down the real math behind building a profitable nurse coaching practice while cutting through fear and uncertainty to show you exactly what it takes to replace (and exceed) a traditional nursing income.Why it's "simple, not easy" - The framework for success is straightforward; what's hard is the internal shift in identity, fear of rejection, and limiting beliefsTraditional nursing income vs. coaching income - A nurse earning ~$40/hr working 36 hrs/week makes ~$74K/year; 10 coaching clients can generate the same income working far fewer hoursReal pricing numbers:New grad: $1,800/package → $72K/year (10 clients)Mid-career: $2,500/package → $100K/yearEstablished (2–3+ years): $3,000/package → $120K/yearTime breakdown — Full-time practice = 20–25 hrs/week total; 10 clients at 90 min/session = ~15 hrs of direct client work per monthPart-time model — 5–8 clients is fully achievable alongside other commitmentsThe 5-year projection — Why nurse coaching outpaces traditional nursing paths long-termReverse engineering $10K/month — At a $2,500 package, you need 4 "yes" conversations, ~16 proposals, and 40–60 invites per month (2–3 hours of outreach)The tugboat vs. lighthouse shift — Early on you invite people in; over time, clients come to youTop 5 Fears Laura Addresses"I'm an introvert" — Coaching is built for introverts"I suck at sales" — Sales is a learnable skill; nurse coaches call it advocacy"Who can afford coaching?" — Coaching is a $2.2B industry and tends to be recession-proof"I feel guilty charging" — Why charging clients is actually an act of belief in them"I'm an imposter" — Why imposter syndrome signals high intelligence and capacity for growthThe math isn't complicated. The work is internal. Every action you take to build your practice also transforms you into a more grounded, confident, healed version of yourself, and that's the greatest gift of the coaching modality.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/HU-MJ0CqndcMentioned in this episode:Nurse Coach Residencyhttps://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency
Transcribe →240: NLCA 34: The Identity You're Secretly Still Living In (And Why It's Keeping You Stuck)
Jun 100:20:28Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode of the Successful Nurse Coach Podcast, Laura dives into the power of identity and how the roles, systems, and environments around us quietly shape who we become.Laura shares personal stories from her nursing career, including the realities of working through exhaustion, pregnancy, and people-pleasing tendencies, while unpacking how many nurses unknowingly adopt identities that leave them feeling stuck, disconnected, and misaligned.This conversation explores the difference between living by default versus intentionally creating the version of yourself you truly want to become. From nurse to coach, employee to leader, Laura explains why lasting transformation starts with identity first, not strategy.If you’ve ever felt like you’ve outgrown your current reality, this episode will challenge you to rethink who you are becoming and what is actually possible for your life.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B8_KvHlQX78Connect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Nurse Coach Residencyhttps://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency
Transcribe →239: Nurse Coach Success Stories: Kris Christie
May 2500:47:59Tap 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/y5PjuhmPnXMConnect with us:Instagram: @successfulnursecoachesWebsite: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.comJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachMentioned in this episode:Nurse Coach Residencyhttps://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency
Transcribe →238: Nurse Coach Success Stories: Melissa Parsons
May 1800:38:42Tap 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:Nurse Coach Residencyhttps://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency
Transcribe →237: Nurse Coach Success Stories: Colleen Rosenberg
May 1100:59:54Tap 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:Nurse Coach Residencyhttps://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency
Transcribe →236: The Hidden Reasons You’re Repelling Money (Part 3)
May 400:22:39Tap 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:Nurse Coach Residencyhttps://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/nurse-coach-residency
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