Coaching Business Spotlight - A Big Conversation of Soul and Strategy
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Coaching Business Spotlight - A Big Conversation of Soul and Strategy
Kat Knecht - Downtime, Retreats & the Coach's Business Edge | Ep #47
In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Kat wraps up her "Back to Basics" summer series by diving deep into a topic that's often overlooked in the hustle of running a coaching business: intentional time off. She shares her personal and professional insights into why creating space through business retreats, CEO time, and true downtime is not a luxury—but a necessity for long-term success and sustainability.
Kat explains the power of unplugging, nourishing the soul, and stepping outside the daily grind to gain fresh perspective and tap into your creativity and vision. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or just ready for your next level, this episode offers practical guidance and inspiration for designing a rhythm in your business that fuels your purpose, productivity, and joy.
Key Takeaways:
- Why business retreats are essential—not optional—for coaches who want to grow sustainably
- How intentional non-working time leads to fresh insight, energy, and creativity
- The difference between a vacation and a business retreat (and why both matter)
- Creative ways to structure your own solo retreat for maximum impact
- How Kat used business retreats to write her book Evolve Your Coaching Business
- Tips for setting up your retreat space and shutting off work mode
- The importance of CEO time, creative time, and vision time in your weekly calendar
- Why intentional downtime (not just being "off work") is the secret sauce to resilience
- Kat’s story of creating the “Downtime Hotel” and what it taught her about self-nourishment
- How to plan your next retreat now—even if it’s just down the road
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