Ep. 84: The Future of Healthcare & the Collective Imposter Story of the Coaching Industry with Kimberly Kesting
Jan 25, 2024
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Learn about the Enlifted method of coaching and the collective imposter story in the coaching industry. Explore the importance of addressing traumas and deep conversations in coaching. Discover the need for a new system of healthcare and well-being in society. Reflect on personal challenges in finding a partner and the crumbling narrative of healthcare. Recognize the distinction between personal and collective stories for overall well-being.
The coaching industry needs to challenge the traditional healthcare system and prioritize holistic approaches to wellbeing, moving away from relying solely on degrees and credentials.
Coaches should focus on self-reflection, personal growth, and delivering results to challenge their own imposter syndrome and contribute to the industry in an impactful way.
Deep dives
The need to shift the collective story
This podcast episode discusses the importance of shifting the collective story in the coaching industry. The speaker emphasizes the need to challenge the traditional healthcare system and prioritize holistic approaches to wellbeing. By moving away from relying solely on degrees and credentials, practitioners can focus on delivering high-quality care and adopting decentralized models of education and healthcare.
Addressing imposter syndrome
The episode explores the collective imposter syndrome that exists within the coaching industry. The speaker highlights the projection and judgment that coaches often direct towards one another. The importance of self-reflection and personal accountability is emphasized, urging coaches to focus on their own growth, education, and ability to deliver results. By doing so, coaches can challenge their own imposter syndrome and contribute to the industry in an impactful way.
The limitations of the current healthcare system
The podcast addresses the limitations and shortcomings of the current healthcare system. It questions the validity and effectiveness of relying solely on clinical practices and the influence of pharmaceutical companies. The need to prioritize holistic health, emphasizing lifestyle habits and preventative measures, is emphasized. The speaker encourages coaches to educate themselves and deliver care that goes beyond prescriptions and superficial treatments.
The importance of personal responsibility
The episode highlights the importance of personal responsibility in both the coaching practitioner and the client. It argues that in a deregulated coaching industry, practitioners must uphold high standards and be accountable for delivering results. Simultaneously, clients must take responsibility for their own wellbeing and engage in informed decision-making when seeking coaching services. This shift towards personal responsibility can lead to improved outcomes and ultimately reshape the industry.
If you’re a coach experiencing and confronting your imposter syndrome, you’re not alone. The entire industry has a collective imposter story that we must overcome to see a new future of healthcare and truly thriving humans. Here’s my take on how and why this collective story has taken a grip on professional coaches and what we can do together to overcome it.