May 06, 2025 - Featured Coaches
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Marketing Strategies for Coaches with Stephanie Fiteni
Struggling to market your coaching business? Learn from veteran marketing coach Stephanie Fiteni's journey and her proven strategies to attract clients and build a thriving practice without the overwhelm.

What initially drew you to coaching, and how has your own personal journey shaped your approach as a coach?
I have a degree in Education so teaching and mentoring always came quite natural to me. I decided to become a marketing coach for coaches when I realised how many 'fake gurus' had taken my money whilst I was building my online coaching business. And I had a headstart. I had been in marketing and tech for 15 years and I was still being misled. My goal is to help coaches help more people. I believe coaches are changing the world and I want to be a part of that.
Do you have an established coaching practice / business and what is it called? Do you have a coaching niche that you specialize in? What is your website?
I have an established coaching business which I started in 2014 and now turns over a good six figures. I'm a marketing coach and online business mentor for coaches. I specialise in helping coaches set up the foundations of their business and learn how to attract clients.
Did you get certified /accredited by any coach training schools / institutions? If so, which one(s) and what attracted you to their program / accreditation?
I do not have a full certification, however I have a Degree in Education, 18+ years' experience in marketing (and tech), some small certified courses and built multiple businesses over the years. I'm always learning about coaching and coaching tools because it's a passion of mine.
How did you set up your coaching practice and what challenges / wins have you encountered in the process? Any tips for new coaches just starting out to get their business registered?
I find that what trips most new coaches up is laying solid foundations - the right packages, pricing, payment tools, discovery calls skills etc. If coaches don't get the foundations right often their marketing will fall flat and they will find it hard to keep the business going.
What online tools / applications / platforms do you use to help you stay focused and streamlined in managing your practice, especially if you’re a solo / small business owner without a big budget for expenses?
CoachVantage and a number of AI tools, which I use to automate my business and marketing.
How do you typically acquire clients / market yourself to grow your business? What has worked best for you and what pitfalls should be avoided?
Through Search Engine Visibility from ym blog, website and podcast. I alos teach these strategies to help coaches take advantage of this themselves.
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What's the most transformative shift you've witnessed in a client thanks to your coaching? Can you share the specific approach or tools you used? For eg, do you use any coaching models or specific techniques?
The most significant changes I see is the mindset shifts from employee to entrepreneur. Overcoming fear and growing their self-confidence to go out and become visible to attract clients.
Describe a moment where you encountered a coaching roadblock with a client. How did you navigate it, and what lessons did you learn for future situations?
The most common roadblock I encounter is when clients get discouraged or overwhelmed because they didn't expect a coaching business to require this much work.
What are some common limiting beliefs you encounter in your clients, and how do you help them overcome them?
That they cannot pick the niche or coaching service they want most and still build a highly profitable practice. You can it's about learning how to make smart decisions, and pick the right angle.
How do you maintain your own self-care and emotional well-being while supporting others through theirs?
I'm at the gym at 7am every day, I take time to have a long break in the middle of the day and cook a delicious meal and I make sure I get out of the house and get some sunshine ideally I go for a walk by the sea later in the day.
Fun question… If a magic genie suddenly appeared in front of you and granted 3 wishes, what would you wish for to have a fulfilling career as a coach?
I would wish to be able to help more people more quickly.
This is your blank canvas for you to write about anything you want to share that’s helped you in your coaching journey, how to be a more effective coach, etc. Feel free to tell your story to inspire our coaching community!
I can help you learn those coach marketing skills that tip the odds in your favour... Content Marketing, Messaging, Copywriting, List-building, Funnels, SEO, Blogging, Podcasting, Email Marketing, Live video, Webinars and Storytelling -- but only the ones that are right for YOU and your coaching business.
You can build a profitable coaching practice from the ground up, from 0 to 100K without burning yourself out - it’s all about picking the right strategies that work best for the kind of coaching business you envision and creating marketing systems that you can manage with the resources you have right now.
Marketing for coaches is not so hard if you have a mentor by your side who has already done this for themselves and hundreds of others. I'm here to help you avoid the pitfalls and time-wasters, and show you where to focus the 20% of effort that yields 80% of the results.
If you’ve been spinning your wheels trying different strategies and seeing precious little return. Or you’re spending so much time on social media that you’re beginning to hate it (or feel burnt out), we should talk. You can avoid relying too heavily on client referrals and social media.
You can create a new reliable source of leads and break the feast and famine cycle for good. And it's not one-size-fits-all. We'll pick a strategy that suits your goals, personality, and budget.
Book a free strategy session - let's discuss the best strategies for your coaching business.

Glen Oliveiro
Founder of CoachVantage
With a pulse on the coaching industry, Glen personally engaged with hundreds of coaches to develop a platform that addresses their day-to-day challenges. A visionary entrepreneur, Glen is committed to revolutionizing coaching practices through the innovative solutions offered by CoachVantage.
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