How Kim Ades Built Frame of Mind Coaching and Changed the Industry

2025-03-05

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Guest Bio

Kim Ades (pronounced add-iss) is the President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching® and JournalEngine®. Recognized as a pioneer in the field of leadership coaching and thought mastery, Kim uses her unique philosophy and direct coaching style to help leaders focus their thinking to achieve extraordinary results. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mom of five, Kim’s claim to fame is teaching her powerful coaching process to other coaches, leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs worldwide.

Key Lessons From Episode

  • Identify and focus on your ideal client to enhance marketing effectiveness.
  • Utilize journaling as a powerful tool to unpack thoughts and drive personal and professional growth.
  • Overcome initial coaching fears by implementing systems that support confidence and efficiency.
  • Continuous improvement and adaptation of business approaches is crucial for long-term success.
  • Exploring creative projects outside the core business can enrich personal fulfillment and innovation.
  • Timestamps

    [00:15] Guest Introduction – Phil Better introduces Kim Ades, the episode's guest.

    [01:06] Kim Ades' Background – Kim's journey from balloon business to leadership coaching.

    [02:18] Starting as an Entrepreneur – Kim Ades shares her initial ventures and mindset.

    [04:41] Lessons from the Balloon Business – Kim discusses her first entrepreneurial success and challenges.

    [06:34] Transitioning to Coaching – How the end of one chapter led Kim to discover her true calling.

    [09:20] Discovery of Emotional Resilience – Insights from years of coaching and assessments.

    [11:06] Importance of Journaling – The unique method Kim uses in her coaching practice.

    [15:47] Developing a Coaching Software – The creation and benefits of Journal Engine.

    [20:00] Overcoming Challenges – Early obstacles Kim faced and learned from in her business.

    [23:06] Expanding Influence – Kim's vision for her impact on the coaching industry.

    [32:18] Advice for Coaches – Kim's insights on understanding and finding your ideal clients.

    [33:17] Final Thoughts – Kim shares advice she would give to her younger self.

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