234: 4 Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring a Coach

Hiring a coach should feel empowering—not icky, pressured, or manipulative. But in an industry full of bold promises and pushy sales tactics, how do you know who to trust?

In this solo episode of The Gutsy Podcast, LauraAura shares four major red flags to look out for when hiring a coach, based on her 20+ years of experience both working with and being a coach. From high-pressure sales calls to one-size-fits-all approaches, she breaks down the tactics that should make you run—not walk—in the other direction.

If you’ve ever felt backed into a corner, doubted your gut, or committed to something that didn’t feel right, this episode will validate your experience and empower you to choose better, more aligned support.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ 4 common red flags to avoid when hiring a coach
✅ How to tell the difference between healthy discomfort and actual misalignment
✅ The importance of choosing a coach that honors your timing and process
✅ Why your unique energy, style, and voice must be part of the equation
✅ How to avoid getting pressured into a “now or never” decision
✅ Why trusting yourself is the most important tool you have

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