Mastering Coaching Skills 267. The Most Powerful Question to Ask When You Don't Feel Ready
Dec 9, 2025
Feeling unprepared can trap coaches in a cycle of inaction. Discover why the concept of readiness is a myth and how confidence comes from taking action. Learn to ask yourself, 'Am I willing?' to shift from hesitation to progress. Lindsay Dotzlaf emphasizes that true growth comes from within and encourages embracing failure as a stepping stone. Don't let fear disguise itself as inadequacy; recognize the difference and move forward with commitment to support your clients effectively.
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Confidence Follows Action
- Waiting to feel ready usually means waiting for confidence that only comes after action.
- Lindsay Dotzlaf says confidence in a skill grows by doing the thing repeatedly.
Certainty Is A Myth
- Expecting certainty before starting is unrealistic because life always shifts outcomes.
- Lindsay Dotzlaf calls certainty a myth and says it never fully arrives before action.
You Grant Your Own Permission
- Many wait for external permission like certifications or proof before they begin.
- Lindsay Dotzlaf emphasizes you are the only one who ultimately decides you are ready.