Why ‘I’ll wait until September’ won’t work

Procrastination can be a sneaky one, can’t it? Especially in the lead-up to summer, we often find ourselves saying, "I'll wait until September to do it" or “Let’s get the holidays out of the way and I’ll think about it in September once the kids are back to school.”

But we all know that by the time September rolls around, we’ll be no further forward. I can guarantee many of the "I'll think about it in September" people will shift that to January, then after Easter, then towards summer, then September again...

Delaying your plans until after the summer is a recipe for losing momentum, getting bogged down, and ultimately finding yourself overwhelmed when September finally arrives.

Over the years, working with many clients, I’ve seen this pattern repeat itself over and over again.

They know they need to do something to see a shift in their business – whether it’s struggling to find the right clients (or just paying clients at all!) or being able to finally ditch their 9-5 and make consistent money from their coaching or consulting business.

Regardless of when that magical day will be, without getting a plan together, you’ll stay stuck in a constant cycle of procrastination, self-doubt and wondering what could have been.

Simply dreaming about your coaching business getting off the ground instantly puts things in the 'never gonna happen' category. Because dreams aren't real.

But it could be a reality for you. You just need to work at making it happen.

Instead of putting things off, stop dreaming and start doing. Get ahead of the game and take back control. And you definitely want to be in control of where your business is headed rather than ‘it’ controlling you.

So, let's talk about why committing to something now can set you up for success later on down the line.

When you decide to commit to something now, you create a sense of focus and direction. By September, you'll be ready to hit the ground running, having already built a solid foundation. Waiting, on the other hand, means you'll spend the summer months losing steam and possibly even forgetting why you wanted to start in the first place. And by then, it could be too late to catch up.

Starting now and getting a plan in place also relieves the pressure of constantly wondering what your next step should be. Wouldn’t it feel great knowing you're on track and making progress BEFORE heading off for the holidays, rather than the stress of scrambling around and trying to get started later?

Introducing the Evolve Together Programme

I'm opening my waitlist for my Evolve Together programme, kicking off in the Autumn. Evolve Together is all about helping you to EVOLVE your coaching practice so you have a steady flow of paying clients, your coaching becomes your sole source of income, and you have a business you love and works for you. It’s about helping you grow your income beyond the patchy side-hustle level it may be now and make those ideas of a flexible business – where you can truly take time off, reward yourself with the money you are earning, from the work you love – a reality.

We look at solving the three big problems that get in the way of coaches and consultants truly getting their businesses off the ground and thriving (I’ll let you in on that one soon). Those problems, if unsolved, result in you hitting a wall – in both your motivation and finances – and quite likely giving up.

So, who’s it for?

• Aspiring Coaches: Those who have hit a wall trying to get their business going.
• Struggling Coaches: Those who want to make a living from coaching but haven't reached that point yet.
• Overwhelmed Coaches: Those feeling bogged down by the myriad tasks needed to achieve a successful business.
• Desperate Coaches: Those who want to coach but are starting to doubt their ability to find clients.
• Confused Coaches: Those lost in terms of pricing, processes, marketing, and more.
• Ambitious Coaches: Those who want a business they can be proud of, attracting a consistent flow of clients.

There are no quick fixes

The entire ethos of this programme is to bring the two aspects together that are absolute MUSTS to grow a coaching business you love. The mindset, ‘coachy’, and visioning stuff is no use without the tangible action and planning – and vice versa. So many programmes give you the mindset OR the action – this programme is one of a kind as it gives you BOTH.

Taking ownership through the self-led elements is one thing, but I’m here to ensure you actually do this! To help you when you hit a wall. I am not here to tell you “just do this”. I will help you feel connected, aligned and able to execute.

This isn’t a quick fix.

Building your coaching business takes time and committing to take action now is going to set you up for success by the time September comes and the programme kicks off.

What do you get for committing now?

With the summer holidays fast approaching, I wanted to give you a chance to register your interest early. If you add your name to the waitlist before August 1st, you'll not only participate in the programme at the already reduced BETA rate (￡2450), but you'll also receive an early bird discount on top! This means you can join the Evolve Together programme at nearly half price.

I'm not one to use pricing as a gimmick to win clients. I believe people will pay the right price for the outcomes they desire. However, I’m offering this discount to test the programme structure and gather valuable feedback and testimonials. I have every confidence that you'll quickly earn back your investment during or after the programme!

So, don't wait until September? Take charge now.

Drop me a message if you want more info or book a call straight into my diary.

I can't wait to share this journey with you and get started after the summer holidays!