In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with master coach and trainer Barbara Wainwright to break down why coaching is one of the fastest-growing, most powerful tools for personal and professional transformation — and how her streamlined certification model is changing the industry.

Barbara explains why traditional 120-hour coaching certifications often overwhelm aspiring coaches, and how her focused 12-hour live training prepares people to coach confidently, launch quickly, and actually get results. The conversation explores what truly separates coaching from therapy and consulting, and why future-focused mindset work unlocks breakthroughs that logic alone cannot.

This episode dives deep into the subconscious mind, vivid vision statements, and why 90% of resistance to change happens below conscious awareness. Barbara also reveals how coaching can be integrated into existing careers, expanded across more than 50 niches, and scaled into thriving businesses — all while creating long-term, multi-generational impact rooted in purpose and alignment.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why a 12-hour coaching certification can outperform traditional 120-hour programs
• The key differences between coaching, consulting, and therapy
• How vivid vision statements trigger emotional breakthroughs and motivation
• Why 90% of resistance to success lives in the subconscious mind
• How personalized hypnotic-style language helps clients reprogram self-sabotage
• How coaches can build scalable businesses or integrate coaching into existing roles
• Why live, small-cohort training accelerates confidence and real-world readiness
• How NLP basics improve rapport and client trust
• Why immediate outreach beats complicated marketing strategies
• How coaching creates purpose-driven, multi-generational impact

Guest Links — Barbara Wainwright

Coaching Certification Programs:
https://lifecoachtrainingonline.com

Mitch Carson Links

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Books by Mitch Carson:
The Amazing Authors of Singapore: https://a.co/d/cp9KjC1
The Silent Salesmen: https://a.co/d/b4eqa2D

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with Nikki Ballou — bestselling author, global speaker, and high-ticket business coach — to break down how books, podcast guesting, and bold relationship-building have generated millions in revenue.

Nikki shares how the first two versions of his book Finish Line Thinking alone produced over $4 million in coaching business, why he expanded to 11 books across multiple genres, and how appearing on more than 900 podcasts since 2022 became one of his most powerful lead-generation strategies.

The conversation dives deep into high-ticket sales psychology, how Nikki maintains a 65% close rate on $40,000+ offers, and why courage, directness, and authenticity outperform “nice” marketing. Nikki also explains how media, books, and speaking engagements work together to create authority — including selling $800,000 from a single stage appearance.

This episode is a masterclass in turning thought leadership into real revenue through relationships, conviction, and fearless action.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How Finish Line Thinking generated over $4 million in coaching revenue
• Why Nikki expanded to 11 books across business, fitness, and children’s markets
• How 900+ podcast guest appearances became a direct sales engine
• Why podcast guesting works best when focused on hosts, not audiences
• How Nikki closes 65% of $40K+ offers through trust-based relationship building
• Why bold, direct communication outperforms “nice” sales tactics
• How global events shape Nikki’s courage-driven business philosophy
• Why books and media exposure unlock elite speaking opportunities
• How authority positioning led to $800K in sales from one event

Guest Links — Nikki Ballou

Website and Coaching:
https://www.ecircleacademy.com

Books on Amazon:
Finish Line Thinking
The Power of Connecting
Get Booked and Get Paid

Podcast and Media:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nikki-ballou-show/id1117531309

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiballou

Calendar Booking:
https://calendly.com/nikkiballou

Mitch Carson Links

Schedule a strategy call with Mitch:
https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com/meetwithmitch

Become a podcast guest:
https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com/podcastguest

Find Mitch here:
https://www.mitchcarson.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity/
https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial

Books by Mitch Carson:
The Amazing Authors of Singapore: https://a.co/d/cp9KjC1
The Silent Salesmen: https://a.co/d/b4eqa2D

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with Angie Dove, personal brand strategist and automation expert, to unpack how professionals can build a clear, authentic brand that attracts the right audience without burning out. Angie explains why most personal brands fail to convert and how clarity—not more content—is the real growth lever.

Angie shares her proven personal brand audit process, designed to align messaging, audience pain points, and offers into one cohesive story. She also breaks down smart visibility strategies, including why podcast guesting is often more effective than hosting, how VIP days build trust fast, and how AI can dramatically reduce content workload while preserving authenticity.

This episode is a must-listen for Gen X professionals transitioning from corporate careers, consultants building authority, and anyone who wants to scale visibility and income without sacrificing freedom.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why most personal brands confuse their audience—and how a brand audit fixes it
• How clarifying pain points increases trust, referrals, and conversions
• Why podcast guesting grows authority faster with less effort than hosting
• The real trade-offs between hosting a podcast and being a guest
• How VIP days create low-risk entry points that lead to long-term clients
• Why Gen X professionals are uniquely positioned to monetize experience
• How Angie uses AI to produce content faster without losing her voice
• Why documenting daily work builds stronger audience connection than polished posts
• How embracing imperfection accelerates visibility and brand growth

Mitch Carson Links

Schedule a strategy call with Mitch:
https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com/meetwithmitch

Become a podcast guest:
https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com/podcastguest

Find Mitch here:
https://www.mitchcarson.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/
https://www.twitter.com/MCarsonOfficial/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity/
https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial

Books by Mitch Carson:
The Amazing Authors of Singapore: https://a.co/d/cp9KjC1
The Silent Salesmen: https://a.co/d/b4eqa2D