She Coaches Coaches

What If I’m Not Actually a Good Coach? Ep 326

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Dec 15, 2025
Every new coach grapples with self-doubt, often mistaking it for a lack of skill. Discover how caring deeply shapes these feelings and learn to distinguish fear from capability. You'll find out that true coaching ability develops through practice and genuine presence rather than performance alone. Candy reveals that your past roles have equipped you with valuable skills. Embrace the growth that imposter feelings signal, and recognize that confidence emerges through action. It's time to trust in your abilities and step confidently into your coaching journey.
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INSIGHT

Doubt Means You Care

  • Self-doubt usually signals that you care deeply about coaching and want to do it well.
  • Candy Motzek reframes doubt as evidence of care, not lack of skill.
ADVICE

Get Better By Coaching

  • Practice coaching live with real clients to build skill and intuition.
  • Candy Motzek says you cannot think your way into skill; you must coach to grow.
INSIGHT

Presence Outweighs Performance

  • Good coaching centers on presence, curiosity, and deep listening, not performance.
  • Candy Motzek emphasizes holding care and vision for the client over perfect questions.
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