Sept. 19, 2025

The One Shift That Sets Great Coaches Apart | Truth #10

Send us a text Ready to discover the one shift that sets great coaches apart? In this episode, we’re diving into Truth 10: how committing to mastery—rather than dabbling—transforms not only your confidence but also your ability to create real impact as a coach. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure about your next step, this is your moment. We’re talking about why “winging it” holds you back and how intentional growth, consistent practice, and honest feedback are the keys to becoming the...

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Ready to discover the one shift that sets great coaches apart? In this episode, we’re diving into Truth 10: how committing to mastery—rather than dabbling—transforms not only your confidence but also your ability to create real impact as a coach. 

If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure about your next step, this is your moment. We’re talking about why “winging it” holds you back and how intentional growth, consistent practice, and honest feedback are the keys to becoming the coach your clients will always remember. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up, leveling up, and leading with clarity and power.  

You’ll learn what committing to mastery looks like in real life, how it shifts your mindset, and why surrounding yourself with the right people is crucial to your growth. Plus, we’ll explore the hidden costs of staying in “dabbling mode” and how it can weigh on your belief in your potential.  

If this resonates with you, it’s time to stop asking, “Am I ready?” and start asking, “How far am I willing to grow?” Ready to step into your potential? Share your thoughts, subscribe for more insights, and let us help you take the next step in your coaching journey.  

The shift starts here—let’s grow together.

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Chapters

00:00 - The Problem with Winging It

00:27 - Committing to Coaching Mastery

01:15 - The Cost of Dabbling

01:51 - When to Go All In

Transcript
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So many coaches spend months, even years, just winging it, trying a little bit of this, copying a little bit of that.

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Why do so many people stay stuck there?

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Because we've been taught that coaching is just something that we try.

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But real growth, real confidence, does not come from dabbling.

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It comes from deciding that you're all in and then backing that decision with real growth, real feedback and real practice.

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That's why today's truth is you don't grow by winging it.

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You grow by committing to mastery.

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Now, when I say mastery, what I don't mean is perfection.

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Mastery means that you're being in the work consistently and intentionally.

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Confidence doesn't come from knowing it all consistently and intentionally.

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Confidence doesn't come from knowing it all.

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It comes from somebody who's willing to grow on purpose.

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You don't need 10 more books.

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You need a space to practice, to get feedback and become the coach you know that you're capable of becoming.

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This is where the shift happens.

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You move from trying to build a coaching business to becoming a coach who leads with power and clarity.

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It might seem like a simple shift, but it means everything when it comes to creating real impact in the world.

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What does committing to mastery look like, not just in theory?

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It looks like you showing up to grow on purpose, putting yourself into uncomfortable situations and continuing to level up your skill.

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No matter where you're at, there's always another level and you make sure that you surround yourself with people who think and believe the same as you.

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This means you're putting yourself in rooms where you don't feel like the expert.

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It's about being open to feedback, getting in some extra reps, having your own coach.

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Now, this doesn't mean that you want to try and strive for perfection.

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What it means is that you care enough about your clients that you're willing to continue to elevate and sharpen your skills and then use them to show up for them.

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So what's the cost of not committing and just staying in dabbling mode?

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Well, when you're dabbling, you're constantly second guessing everything that you're doing and unfortunately, your client is going to feel that, even if you don't say it out loud.

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Maybe you coach a session and you wonder if it landed or if you really helped.

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You post content online and maybe you're wondering did that even matter?

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Is anybody going to see it?

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Is it going to help them?

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You get off a call and think was that even coaching or was I just giving advice?

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Over time, this dabbling really starts to weigh on you and then you start to convince yourself that maybe you're not good enough and you start to lose momentum and belief.

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That is possible for you as a coach.

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How do you even know when it's time to stop guessing and go all in on your growth?

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You usually already know.

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If you've been listening to this series and something keeps stirring in you, that's it, that's your moment.

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The shift happens when you stop asking am I ready, and instead start asking how far am I willing to grow.

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Because you don't get ready first, you grow into that.

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And if you happen to be feeling that pull, it might be time to stop trying to piece it all together on your own and start building with guidance, feedback and a real foundation.

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That's why we built a certification the way that we did, not as a quick fix or just a tool set, but as a real path to mastery for coaches who are ready to coach as they are coaching others.

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You'll get the reps, the real-time feedback, the clarity and the confidence to lead powerfully without having to second guess.

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So if you're done winging it and you're ready to become a coach that people will remember, let's talk.

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Grab a spot on the wait list or book a clarity call with me or Teresa and see if this is the right next step for you.

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Now, if you made it through all these 10 truths, I wanna say thank you.

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You're not just someone who wants to coach, you're someone who cares enough to do it well.

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And if this series stirred something in you, don't let it pass.

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Maybe it's time to stop trying and start becoming, if that's.