The Story
In this episode, Joanna discusses the critical importance of choosing the right coach in the unregulated coaching industry. She shares her experiences and insights on what to look for in a coach, emphasising the need for integrity, respect, and a client-centred approach. Joanna outlines key considerations for potential clients, including the importance of feeling safe and respected, looking beyond hype, and assessing readiness for coaching. She concludes with a reminder that coaching should be viewed as a relationship built on mutual trust and emotional connection.
Takeaways
- Choosing a coach is one of the most important relationships you'll ever have.
- The right coach will never use fear or scarcity to get you to say yes.
- It's essential to feel safe, seen, and respected in a coaching relationship.
- Trust your instincts when selecting a coach; don't feel pressured.
- A good coach helps you walk the path to your dreams, not just sells you a dream.
- Regular coaching sessions create accountability and momentum.
- Be ready to be vulnerable and commit to the coaching process.
- Coaching is about moving forward, while therapy is about healing.
- See the coaching relationship as a partnership, not a transaction.
The Strategy
- Check the energy – Do you feel safe, seen, and respected in their presence? Or do you feel pressured, judged, or rushed? Trust your instincts.
- Look beyond the hype – A good coach isn’t just selling you a dream; they’re helping you walk the path to it. My advice would be to see if the coach is embodying what they are selling.
- Is the package right? – Do they hold a structure that creates the best environment for your success? One of the benefits of regular coaching is accountability because it helps keep you aligned to your goals and to achieve progress and momentum.
- Assess your own readiness – Are you willing to be vulnerable, take action, and commit? This is important. You need to know the time is right. Are there things from your past that are still holding you back that you can’t move past yet? Perhaps therapy is the better option in the first instance.
- See it as a relationship, not a transaction – This is someone who will be holding your dreams with you. That’s worth choosing carefully. Because a payment is involved, it is easy to see it is a transaction but you want someone by your side who connects with you and that you feel gets and understands where you are coming from.
The Soul - journal prompts
- Where in your life have you accepted a quick fix instead of choosing the deeper, more transformational route? What did you learn from this?
- If you were to choose a coach purely on alignment and chemistry, not pressure or urgency, what qualities would you look for?
- What would it feel like to be fully invested (emotionally, energetically, and financially) in your own growth?
Universal Guidance
Today I pulled the Ace of Cups — a card of emotional renewal, deep connection, and beginnings rooted in love and truth.
In the context of coaching, it’s a reminder that the best partnerships are born from genuine emotional resonance and trust.
The Ace of Cups is an invitation to choose relationships — whether personal or professional — that overflow with mutual respect, compassion, and authentic care.
Call to Action
If you have questions about choosing a coach, feel free to ask anything by dropping me an email to support@joannapetrierout.com
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