In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Erin Polaschek, also known as The Zen Warrior—a holistic mentor, medical intuitive, and movement master who’s spent over two decades helping people reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their energy, and lead from a place of deep alignment.

We dive into:

• The power of embodied leadership and why coaches can’t ignore the body

• How Human Design can transform the way you show up in business

• Practical ways to move through burnout and back into balance

• The connection between intuition, nervous system regulation, and client results

This isn’t just mindset chat—it’s a full-body reset. If you’ve been grinding, pushing, or just feeling out of sync, this conversation will land like a deep exhale.

🧘‍♀️ Follow Erin and continue the journey:

• Website: www.erinpolaschek.com

• Instagram: @erinzenwarrior

• Facebook: facebook.com/erin.polaschek

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Summary

In this episode of the Coaching Life Pod, Rich Hunter-Rice emphasizes the importance of focusing on meaningful metrics in content creation, rather than vanity metrics like likes and comments.

He outlines a structured approach to building a content strategy that aligns with business goals, including defining content pillars, planning weekly themes, and measuring success through client engagement and revenue.

The episode provides actionable steps for coaches to enhance their content strategy and ultimately drive business growth.

Takeaways

• Focus on metrics that matter: new clients and revenue.
• DMs are more valuable than likes or comments.
• Content must align with business goals to be effective.
• Define core content pillars for consistency.
• Weekly themes simplify content planning.
• Batching content prevents burnout.
• Measure success through engagement and conversions.
• Avoid random posting; have a clear strategy.
• Educate your audience with valuable content.
• Engage with your community for better results.

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Chapters

00:00 Cutting Through the BS Metrics

03:01 Building a Content Strategy That Works

05:54 Creating Structure with Content Pillars

08:55 Measuring Success Beyond Vanity Metrics

Want to know more, let's chat!

info@minervagrowth.co.uk

content strategy, business goals, social media metrics, client engagement, content pillars, coaching, online business, marketing, audience growth, content planning

In this episode of The Coaching Life Pod, I sit down with Victoria Bailey-King, a coach whose journey into the industry was anything but traditional. From a History of Art degree to a decade in education, to packing her bags and travelling through Asia in search of clarity, Victoria's story is one that so many coaches can relate to.

We dive into:

• How she navigated a career crisis and found her way into coaching
• Why taking messy action beats waiting for perfection
• The power of connection and why "we're better together"
• How to create content authentically and overcome fear of visibility
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and building confidence as a coach

Victoria shares how she went from avoiding social media to embracing it as a creative outlet, why she believes content should always be authentic, and how taking the leap into coaching transformed her life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or afraid to put yourself out there, this episode is for you.

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📍 Connect with Victoria Bailey-King:

• Website: VictoriaBaileyKing.com
• Instagram: @VictoriaBaileyKingCoaching
• LinkedIn: Victoria Bailey-King
• Substack Newsletter: In Case You Don’t Know

📍 Books Recommended by Victoria:
📖 The Coach’s Survival Guide by Kim Morgan – A must-read for coaches looking for real-world insights and case studies.
📖 Time to Think by Nancy Kline – A transformative book on the power of deep listening.
📖 Living with Time to Think by Nancy Kline – A follow-up exploring how to implement these principles in daily life and business.

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• Coach Growth Gateway: A powerful resource to help you scale, attract clients, and build a sustainable coaching business. Find out more here: Coach Growth Gateway
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