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April 24, 2025 48 mins
How do you know if it’s time to work with a coach or spiritual teacher—and how do you find the right one? In this episode, Stephanie and Morgan unpack what true guidance looks like, how to avoid toxic dynamics, and why learning to trust yourself is the most important part of the journey. If you’ve ever felt called to more but weren’t sure where to start, this one’s for you.
 
 
IN THE EPISODE:
  • (00:00) Intro + Offerings at The Transformation School
  • (02:13) What is the true purpose of a coach or spiritual teacher?
  • (07:13) Does everyone need a coach or spiritual teacher?
  • (10:13) Stephanie's past experience with a toxic coach
  • (13:43) The importance of discernment when working with any kind of teacher, mentor or coach
  • (14:33) How can you tell if it's the right coach/teacher for you?
  • (18:43) Why you should find coaches/teachers with specific processes and methodologies
  • (21:08) Why books and podcasts aren't enough
  • (22:52) Re-examining your reasons for not getting a coach, teacher or therapist
  • (25:04) Where to start your personal transformation journey
  • (28:27) Can transformation be accelerated?
  • (31:11) How to spot cult energy and protect yourself from giving away your power or idolizing your teacher
  • (36:03) How to learn to trust yourself and your intuition in teacher/student relationships
  • (39:26) How do you know what it's time to move on from a coach or teacher?
  • (40:42) What do you do if a coach or teacher doesn't want to work with you?
  • (44:13) Why Stephanie's clients trust her so much
  • (45:19) How Stephanie's former toxic coach became one of the biggest gifts in her journey
  • (46:33) Red flags in coaching/client relationships

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COURSE MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

✨ THE foundational course to get unstuck, eliminate anxiety, find confidence, and achieve transformation in any area of your life : Transform Foundations [waitlist]

✨ Process and get clarity on your own with the Trigger Free Method 

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CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE:

Check out all of Stephanie's Courses & FREE Offerings at TheTransformationSchool.com

✨ Become a subscriber and get a regular dose of magic: Get on the magical list here  

✨ Follow Stephanie on IG @stephaniezellerspeaks

Listen to Stephanie's other podcast Awake with Stephanie Zeller 

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