{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Coach as Entrepreneur","title":"The Hidden Difference Between How Male and Female Executives Ask for Help ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f0ea8bb2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3243,"description":"Alexandra Popkova is a PCC with 15 years of experience leading organizational development across NGOs, startups, and major corporations. In this episode, she breaks down the pragmatic side of building a coaching business.Coaching isn't just about service delivery; it’s about business administration, networking, and authentic visibility. Alexandra shares her tactical approach to building credibility, managing imposter syndrome, and her current transition from a solo practitioner to a scalable business owner.Key Takeaways:The Portfolio Strategy: Why \"strict selection\" of free clients is better than random free work.Curiosity over Bias: How to step back from your own triggers to serve clients better.The Gender Lens: Observed differences in how executives seek help and portray confidence.The Scale Transition: Moving from \"doing everything\" to focusing on the Zone of Genius.🔗 Connect with Alexandra:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrapopkova/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_leaders/Website: https://alexandrapopkova.com🔗 Connect with David & KyberFive:Website: https://kyberfive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchung-01/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/esDXQaLQ6HUBsLvCoVxd7aFBdea_EFFG0H5TAuXOwIs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMTAw/ZjFmMjIwNjhkYmE4/YmJhNTAyNGRiZjBm/NWI5NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}