Many coaches think their speaking problem is about confidence.

It's not.

You can be confident and still sound disconnected. You can nail every word and still feel like something's missing. Because the real issue isn't what you're saying - it's where you're saying it from.

In this episode of The Expert Edge, I sit down with Sally Prosser, voice coach and author of Voice Print, who breaks down why most of us are only accessing about 10% of our vocal power. And no, this isn't about voice exercises or sounding more authoritative. It's about understanding that your voice runs from the soles of your feet to the crown of your head - and most people are stuck living in their throat.

Sally shares the difference between speaking with confidence and speaking your truth, why "sounding professional" usually means emotionally disconnected, and how to bring your voice, body, words, and intention into alignment so people actually feel something when you speak.

You'll discover:

• The three vocal ...

Most coaches get stuck chasing the next strategy, the next funnel, the next offer tweak.

But the real constraint isn't what you're selling - it's whether you're solving what your clients actually need.

In this episode of The Expert Edge, I sit down with Andrew Stickel, who went from a $10K/month kitchen table dream to running a $50M business serving law firms. And no, it wasn't because he worked harder or got lucky. It was because he asked one question on repeat: "What else do they need?"

We break down the psychology of building a business that prints money because you're obsessed with client results, not your own offers. Andrew shares the expensive lessons he learned about first impressions, why being great at sales can actually hide fatal business problems, and how extending your client lifetime value unlocks infinite marketing leverage.

You'll discover:

• Why the first 30 days with a client dictates the entire relationship - and how to get them a win fast
• The dangerous trap of...

Most coaches and course creators don’t hit their stride because everything went perfectly. They get there because they stopped trying to do everything… and finally did the right thing.

That’s exactly what happened for my student and podcast guest, Lindsay Williams.

Before building a $20k/month business, Lindsay faced the same challenges most entrepreneurs do - unclear messaging, too many ideas, and no consistent way to turn attention into revenue. Her real turning point came when she niched down and committed to one thing: using a single, strategic presentation to sell.

In this episode, Lindsay breaks down how she simplified her business, followed the Sell From Stage framework, and now drives nearly all of her revenue from one presentation.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but your business isn’t clicking yet, this conversation will hit home.

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Growing your business isn’t just about better strategies, smarter funnels, or posting more content.

At a certain point, the thing holding most experts back isn’t tactical at all - it’s visibility.

In this episode of The Expert Edge, I unpack the real reason so many coaches and course creators struggle to be seen, heard, and chosen - even when they know their work actually helps people. And no, it’s not because you’re “bad on camera” or don’t have enough confidence.

We talk about why visibility triggers fear at a nervous-system level, how success can feel unsafe when your identity hasn’t caught up to your goals, and why staying hidden often feels more comfortable than growing - until it doesn’t.

You’ll discover:

• Why fear of visibility is really fear of responsibility, judgment, and outgrowing your environment
• The difference between forcing confidence and building safety in being seen
• How to expand your capacity for attention, impact, and leadership without burning yourself out
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AI is getting faster, smarter, and more accessible by the day. Content is cheaper. Tactics are everywhere. And “good enough” is now automated.

So why does it feel harder than ever to actually influence people?

In this episode of The Expert Edge, Colin breaks down what still moves humans in an AI-driven world and why influence today has far less to do with tools, prompts, or platforms… and everything to do with presence, trust, and conviction.

This isn’t an episode about fighting AI or avoiding it.
It’s about understanding the one thing AI can’t replicate, human influence, and how to lean into it more intentionally as a coach, speaker, or course creator.

You’ll discover:

• Why information no longer creates authority and what replaces it
• The invisible elements that make people trust, follow, and buy (even when they’ve seen the same ideas before)
• How to shift from “content creator” to “trusted voice” in a crowded, automated marketplace
• Why certainty, embodiment, and emotional safe...

Most workshops don’t fail because the content is bad… They fail because nothing actually changes afterward.

People leave inspired, take a few notes, and then go right back to doing the exact same things they were doing before. No behavior shift. No momentum. No real results.

In this episode of The Expert Edge, I break down what actually makes a workshop transformational instead of just informational - and how you can design experiences that create real breakthroughs for your clients (and make your offers feel like a no-brainer to say yes to).

We talk about:

• Why teaching more doesn’t create more impact - and what does
• How to structure workshops so people actually implement
• The simple shifts that turn “nice training” into “I need to work with you” moments
• How transformational experiences naturally lead into higher-level offers without feeling salesy

If you run live events, group programs, masterminds, challenges, or client intensives, this episode will completely change how y...

Big revenue months shouldn’t feel like a surprise.

Yet for most coaches and course creators, they do.

One month feels great. The next feels… confusing. And somewhere in between, you’re wondering if you did something wrong or if this is just how business works.

In this episode of The Expert Edge, I break down why inconsistent income is almost never a strategy problem and almost always a planning problem.

This isn’t about complicated spreadsheets or rigid forecasts. It’s about creating intentional space for high-revenue months before they arrive.

You’ll learn:

• Why most people plan reactively instead of proactively and how that quietly caps their income
• The simple shifts that allow your nervous system, calendar, and offers to support bigger months
• How to stop “hoping” for great months and start building toward them on purpose

If your income feels unpredictable, stressful, or harder than it needs to be… this episode will help you step back, zoom out, and create clarity around ...

What if the income ceiling in your business has less to do with strategy and everything to do with what you believe is possible for yourself?

In this episode of The Expert Edge, I share a moment that quietly changed everything for me. At the time, I was doing around $110- $120K a year in my coaching business and felt constantly frustrated. Not because I was failing but because I knew people making five times that, and deep down, I believed I was just as capable.

That tension led to a realization that stung a little… and then unlocked a completely new level of growth.

Your income is a reflection of the value you believe you’re bringing and the version of yourself you’re willing to let the world see.

This isn’t a tactical episode about funnels, fonts, or posting more content. It’s a reflective conversation about the internal beliefs that quietly cap your income, shape your confidence, and determine how big you’re willing to play.

In this episode, I walk you through three belief shif...

Most people think building a personal brand is about better content, sharper hooks, or posting more consistently.

That’s part of it - but it’s not the reason some brands last while others fade the second the algorithm changes.

In this episode of The Expert Edge, I break down what actually creates a personal brand that compounds over time - especially in a world where AI can generate content, copy, and strategies in seconds.

You’ll hear why presence beats polish, why clarity beats creativity, and why trust is the real currency behind every enduring brand.

Inside this episode, I unpack:

• Why being known for one clear thing matters more than doing everything well
• How consistency and care create a moat around your business
• The overlooked reason visibility (yes, volume) still matters even when your message is strong

This isn’t an episode about chasing trends or gaming platforms.
It’s about building something that still works five, ten, even twenty years from now.

If you want cli...

Most coaches think their biggest challenge is messaging, funnels, pricing, or niching…
But more often than not? It’s communication.

In this week’s episode of The Expert Edge, I sit down with Merrick Rosenberg - author, speaker, and the creator of the 4 Birds System, a personality framework used by major organizations around the world. And trust me: once you understand these “birds,” you’ll never look at coaching, selling, or even your spouse the same way again.

We break down the four bird types - Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl - and how each one buys, learns, communicates, and responds to coaching. If you’ve ever had a client who overwhelmed you with details, ghosted you when it got emotional, or bulldozed through every call… you’re going to feel very seen.

Inside the episode, you’ll learn:

• Why some clients light up your coaching calls and others drain the life out of you.
• How to adjust your delivery on the spot to create instant connection and trust.
• The personality types that ma...