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From Strategy to Success: Your 4-Week Coaching Outreach Blueprint

In the last article of this series on building a coaching clientel, ProAdvisorCoach Linda Huary established the core elements of a powerful plan. from defining your ideal client to building a magnetic personal brand. But a strategy on paper isn't enough to build a client base. The key is to take consistent action. In this final article in our series on building a clientele for your coaching business, Haury provides a practical, week-by-week blueprint to put your entire outreach strategy into motion and start converting leads into paying clients.

Strategy is theory; execution is revenue. You now know what to do, but the most crucial step is figuring out how to weave these actions into your busy schedule. In this final piece, I'm giving you my 4-week blueprint—a practical sample plan that balances direct outreach, content marketing, and relationship nurturing to build visibility, credibility, and warm leads.

Sample: Week-by-Week Plan

Week 1: Build Your Base + Activate Warm Network

Goals: Optimize presence, re-engage contacts, seed referrals

Actions:

  • Update LinkedIn profile headline & About section to reflect your coaching niche (e.g., “Executive Coach for Women in Leadership | Strategic Clarity | Leadership Confidence”)
  • Post: “Why I Believe Every Leader Needs a Coach—Especially Now” (share your “why” and who you serve)
  • Reach out to 10 warm contacts (former colleagues, peers, satisfied clients):

“Hi [Name], I’ve been doing more 1:1 executive coaching lately, and I thought of you. If you know anyone navigating a leadership transition or career inflection point who might benefit, I’d appreciate a referral—or just happy to catch up.”

Week 2: Strategic Outreach + Value Content

Goals: Expand reach with personalized messages, share expertise

Actions:

  • Publish a lead magnet (PDF or checklist):
  • “10 Questions to Uncover Your Leadership Blind Spots”
  • (Add to your site or share via LinkedIn post)
  • Send 15 personalized LinkedIn DMs or emails:

“Hi [Name], I work with leaders navigating the challenges of [e.g., managing teams, confidence, work-life boundaries]. I’d love to offer a short strategy call if you're exploring coaching or just curious.”

Week 3: Visibility + Nurture

Goals: Keep showing up, re-engage previous contacts

Actions:

  • Host a free 30-min webinar or “ask me anything” session:
  • “What Is Executive Coaching? How It Helps Leaders Gain Clarity & Confidence”
  • Follow up with anyone who downloaded your lead
  • Share a client story (anonymous):
  • “When [a leader] came to me overwhelmed, here’s what we did…”

Week 4: Conversion + Discovery Calls

Goals: Book calls and convert warm leads

Actions:

  • Send re-engagement message to anyone who didn’t reply: “Just circling back—still happy to offer a free leadership audit or chat if it’s helpful. I’ve seen some real breakthroughs lately I’d love to share.”
  • Offer a limited-time coaching starter pack or bonus (e.g., free first session, leadership assessment)
  • Publish post: “What Happens in a Coaching Session? Here’s What to Expect…”

Now... Go Build Your Business!

You now have the framework. You know the obstacles, you have the core strategy, and you have a 4-week action plan to get started. My advice to you now is simple: stop planning and start executing. Building a successful coaching practice isn't about perfection; it's about persistent visibility, clear positioning, and consistent relationship building. Take the first steps outlined in the blueprint this week. The clients you seek are waiting for a coach who is clear, confident, and consistently showing up. Now go build your business.

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About Coach Linda Haury

Linda is a distinguished executive coach with an extensive background in strategic leadership and operational management. With over 30 years of experience as a marketing executive, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her coaching and advisory services.

Linda has a proven track record of directing global marketing operations and expanding market share in various business scenarios, including start-ups, growth phases, and acquisition integrations. Her success in new business development, M&A integrations, data-driven performance measurement, and staff development highlights her capability to drive organizational excellence.

As a strategic and visionary leader, Linda excels in conceptualizing and implementing effective organizational goals through strategic staff selection and development. Her exceptional communication skills and ability to lead and mobilize cross-functional teams make her an invaluable asset in diverse and high-growth environments.

Linda is passionate about advising and coaching leadership teams, helping businesses and teams to think strategically and adapt to market changes. She is recognized for her ability to build high-performing teams and conduct comprehensive skills assessments, all with a focus on achieving operational excellence.

Linkedin: lindahaurymarketing | Email: linda@proadvisorcoach.com

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