432-Where to Start When You Don’t Feel Ready to Coach

Feel like you're not ready to coach? You're not alone—and this episode is your turning point.

If you're waiting to feel ready before you start coaching, you're likely stuck in a cycle of doubt, perfectionism, and overthinking.

In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps to build confidence, take action, and finally feel ready to coach—no matter where you're starting from.

You’ll learn:

• Why waiting to feel “ready” is keeping you stuck
• What coaching really is—and isn’t
• The biggest mindset blocks holding aspiring coaches back
• A 6-step process to feel ready and take action now
• Tools to shift your mindset and create real belief in yourself

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Self-discovery Questions (as cited in the episode)

• What experiences have shaped my desire to coach?
• Think about times you've naturally taken on a coaching role, mentored others, or felt fulfilled by helping someone learn or grow.
• What challenges have I overcome that have given me valuable insights that can help others?
• Personal challenges can be powerful motivators for helping others navigate their own.
• What experiences have shaped my desire to coach?
• Think about times you've naturally taken on a coaching role, mentored others, or felt fulfilled by helping someone learn or grow.
• What challenges have I overcome that have given me valuable insights?
• Personal challenges can be powerful motivators for helping others navigate their own.
• What feedback have I received that suggests I have coaching potential?
• Look for patterns in positive feedback about your ability to guide, support, or inspire others. 
• What feedback have I received that suggests I have coaching potential?
• Look for patterns in positive feedback about your ability to guide, support, or inspire others. 

Powerful question to help you build your belief in your readiness

• What would I believe about myself as a coach if I could believe anything?
• What would I believe about my coaching business if I could believe anything?
• What if I believe the opposite of what is currently creating my fear (doubt/ uncertainty)?
• When I believe that I’m ready to be a great coach/ transition my business/ start a new career, what will be different?

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