The Day I Almost Didn’t Become a Coach

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There was a time I almost said no to the journey of becoming a coach. I was drowning in self-doubt—that annoying voice in your head that whispers, "Who are you to help someone else?"

I remember standing outside the room where my first coach training session was about to begin. My hand hovered over the doorknob. I almost turned back. "You don't belong here," the voice insisted. Just then, someone behind me said, "You coming in? You look like you belong here." That sentence shifted something. I walked in.

That day didn't erase my doubts, but it planted a new thought: Maybe I do belong. And with every session, every stumble, every "aha" moment since, I’ve learned this: the only thing standing between you and your future self is often just one step forward.

Poll: What stopped you from pursuing something you truly wanted?

a) Your inner critic

b) External circumstances

c) Past experiences

d) All of the above


I've also listed some powerful books that helped me quiet that inner critic. 

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Go to Books for Coaching

🌟 1. "Co-Active Coaching" by Henry Kimsey-House et al.

A gold standard in coaching, this book teaches how to empower clients by balancing listening, intuition, and bold action. It shifts coaching from solving problems to unleashing human potential.

Link to Buy the Book - https://amzn.to/4lQdcWh

🌟 2. "The Coaching Habit" by Michael Bungay Stanier

This book turns everyday conversations into powerful coaching moments using just seven simple questions. It's practical, witty, and perfect for busy leaders who want to coach more by talking less.

Link to Buy the Book - https://amzn.to/4jx5NcT

🌟 3. "Coaching for Performance" by Sir John Whitmore

A classic that introduced the GROW model, it’s essential for anyone serious about performance and transformational leadership. Whitmore shows how great coaching sparks clarity, responsibility, and results.

Link to Buy the Book - https://amzn.to/3Ys1maR

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