Many newer coaches are naturally caring, emotionally attuned, and invested in helping others. That’s a strength. And like most strengths, empathy can go too far and become a liability. Empathy Imposters One of the most common challenges I see is not...
I say this a lot: Coaches are human first, coaches second. It’s surprising to me how many coaches seem to think that Being a coach somehow immunizes them from all the typical human problems other people deal with. It’s often (but not always) newer co...
We live in a world that runs on urgency. Notifications buzz, inboxes overflow, and expectations—both external and internal—are everywhere. For many of us, stress has become so familiar that it fades into the background, like a constant hum we barely...
Session agreements can stir up a surprising amount of angst for coaches—even experienced ones. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is it so hard to get a good agreement?” you’re not alone. And no, it’s not because you don’t understand coaching or somehow mi...
The holiday season has a way of arriving with a lot of expectations attached. ✔️ Be joyful. ✔️ Be grateful. ✔️ Be festive. ✔️ Be busy. But for many people, this season doesn’t feel full of light at all. It can stir up grief, loneliness, financial str...
Building a coaching business can feel a little overwhelming—especially if you’re new to the business side of things. Maybe you’re fresh out of coaching school, or you’ve been working on a coaching platform and you’re ready to step out on your own. Ma...
🎧 Prefer to listen? You can hear this topic discussed in my companion audio episode on peer coaching. Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to coach someone else than to coach yourself? That’s one of the reasons I love peer coaching—it keeps u...
Have you ever caught yourself halfway through a conversation, nodding politely while your brain is already drafting what you’ll say next? I certainly have. These days, with notifications, deadlines, and “just-a-second” distractions, real listening ca...
I’ve been coaching for over fifteen years, and if I could go back and share one bit of wisdom with my younger self, it would be this: “Set better boundaries.” Not sage advice on goal-setting. Not even recommendations for improving coaching skills. No...
“Putting one’s work into the world is not for the faint of heart. It’s for the full of heart.” ~ Rick Tamlyn This sentiment really hits home for me. It’s true for any craft — and especially for coaching. Confidence doesn’t just appear one day because...
