Common Obstacles To Success For Speakers & Coaches + Strategies To Overcome Them

Overcoming Obstacles to Success: Avoiding Common Pitfalls for Coaches and SpeakersSummaryIn this solo episode of Present Influence, John, despite battling the flu, shares insights and personal experiences on overcoming common obstacles to success. He emphasises issues such as taking on too many unimportant tasks, the fallacy of busywork, and the importance of niching down as a coach or speaker. John also discusses the significance of focusing on actionable steps rather than just the end goals, strategies for maintaining self-motivation, overcoming self-doubt, and the inevitable nature of change. Listening to this episode will offer strategies to help coaches, speakers, and consultants streamline their journey to success.You can listen to The Coaching Clinic's episode on Niching here: John & Angie talk nichingChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Update00:49 Common Obstacles to Success10:09 The Importance of Niching Down15:43 Focusing on Actions Over Results19:03 Staying Motivated and Consistent24:19 Honorable Mentions and ConclusionGo to presentinfluence.com to get your copy of my guide to building authority through podcast guesting and for speaking enquiries or connect with me on LinkedInThanks for listening and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

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Present Influence, hosted by professional coach, speaker, and trainer John Ball, is the podcast dedicated to helping business owners and C-suite professionals develop the personal and professional skills to inspire, influence, and make a lasting impact. With a passion for ethical persuasion, rhetoric, and personal presentation, John brings years of experience working with some of the world's largest personal development companies to the table. Each week, John shares insights through solo episodes, interviews with influential guests, and in-depth book reviews. Whether you're looking to sharpen your presentation skills, master the art of persuasion, or enhance your leadership presence, Present Influence provides practical strategies and expert advice to help you lead with confidence and authenticity. Tune in and discover how to communicate your ideas in a way that resonates, persuades, and inspires lasting change.