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You Are the Magic You're Waiting For

You’re a coach on a mission to create a big beautiful impact in the lives of others while living your most authentic, fun and fulfilled life. You know you’re meant for big things but you may be feeling a bit stagnant in your business. You know you’re holding yourself back. Many of us fall into this trap. The trap of waiting…for things to change. For inspiration. For motivation. For clarity. For healing. I created this podcast to remind you that you’re the magic you’re waiting for. Now is your time. The key to making the big impact and living your best life is taking aligned action and showing up as your most authentic self. This means breaking the rules, doing things differently and radically trusting yourself and your vision. I’m Kristin and I’m a chiropractor turned health coach turned business coach. I’m on a mission to help visionary women break through the excuses that have been holding them back so they can live their most magical lives.

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How to Start a Coaching Business When You Keep Overthinking It

March 26, 2026 • Kristin Hartjes • Season 1 • Episode 80

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Starting a coaching business doesn’t have to be complicated — but overthinking can keep you stuck before you even begin.

This is something I see all the time.

You can know what to do, have the training, have the ideas…
and still find yourself second-guessing every step, waiting to feel ready, or not moving forward at all.

In this episode, I walk through what actually matters when you’re starting a coaching business — and the patterns that tend to get in the way.

We’ll talk about:

– why overthinking shows up (and why it actually makes sense)
– the 5 things you really need to build a coaching business that works
– how to get clear on who you help and what you offer
– and how to start moving forward, even if you don’t feel ready yet

If you’ve been stuck in your head or circling the same decisions, this will help you simplify things and take your next step.

✨ Ideal Client Workbook
One of the biggest shifts you can make early on is getting clear on who you’re here to help and how.

You can download my free Ideal Client Clarity Workbook here:
👉 https://kristinhartjes.com/idealclientworkbook

About Kristin:
I’m a former chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner turned business mentor. For over a decade, I’ve helped health practitioners and coaches build businesses that are both profitable and aligned with who they are.