163 | How to Choose Your Coaching Niche
How many times have you told yourself you just need to “figure out your niche” before you can move forward? Joanna shares why this question keeps coaches stuck and why the answer is usually far simpler than you think. If you’ve been overthinking your niche, this episode will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Timestamps
[00:00] The niche question coaches keep asking
[01:00] Why most niche statements don’t work
[02:00] The memory test for a strong niche
[03:00] Where your niche actually comes from
[05:00] Turning vague ideas into real problems
[06:30] The fear of choosing wrong
[09:00] Building a niche that fits your life
“Clarity comes from taking action, not from rewriting your niche statement over and over again.” - Jo Lott
Choosing your niche isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about getting started and letting clarity build through real experience.
Say your niche out loud today and take one step to share it, even if it’s not perfect yet.
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