SHARPEN THE GIFT YOU ALREADY HAVE- Being the “helper” in your world is a beautiful gift—but it’s not the same as being a trained coach. In this episode, I’m sharing how I moved from well-meaning conversations that didn’t always create change to skilled guidance that consistently helped people move forward. We’ll look at Proverbs 4:7 and why wisdom plus understanding is the combination every coach needs. Key Takeaways: Compassion is powerful, but coaching skills make it sustainable and effective. Training protects you from burnout and equips you to help in a deeper way. The PEARL Practice turns natural empathy into a structured path to change. Listener Challenge: Reflect on the last time you felt drained after helping someone. Write down how that situation might have been different if you had a clear coaching process to follow. Read this in the Life Coach Blog Become a Life Coach Join the Coaching FB Community —> HERE Find me @coachlauramalone on IG —> HERE Your 5 star review on Apple Podcasts means a ton✨ 🔔 Make sure you subscribe & follow the show!