If you’re a new or aspiring health coach, you’ve likely wondered where to begin and what to focus on first. Your host, Erin Power, is here to share insights from her coaching practice to help you think differently about the foundations of building a successful health coaching business.
With her trademark honesty and practical perspective, Erin unpacks the early steps every coach should consider, helping you move from feeling overwhelmed to taking clear, confident action. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your approach, this episode will help you understand what it truly takes to thrive as a health coach.
To learn how to become a health coach or to up-level your skills and credentials as a health coach, visit primalhealthcoach.com.

Erin Power unpacks the early steps every coach should take when starting their own business.
Episode Overview:
- 0:00: Intro
- 0:57: Erin’s Expertise & The Core Message
- 3:39: Factor 1: Intrinsic Motivation
- 9:15: Factor 2: Psychosocial Programming
- 11:11: The Case for Baby Steps in Coaching
- 13:44: Factor 3: Considering Client Feelings
- 15:43: Factor 4: Skill Development
- 17:55: Factor 5: The Client's Identity Shift
- 20:14: Factor 6: Frameworks That Feel Easy
- 24:23: Factor 7: Support So Clients Don't Quit
- 29:55: Recap of All Seven Factors
Connect with Erin at:
- Submit your questions to help@primalhealthcoach.com
- Website: primalhealthcoach.com
- Instagram: @primalhealthcoach
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