

Go Pro: What does it take to be a Professional?
Jun 18, 2025
Explore what it truly means to be a professional coach, focusing on self-reflection and the essential skills that differentiate pros from amateurs. Discover the journey from a victim mentality to personal empowerment and how authenticity plays a crucial role in coaching. The hosts share personal anecdotes on overcoming challenges, addressing burnout, and the importance of continuous learning. Plus, they discuss the power of inspirational quotes in motivating clients, navigating the early coaching journey, and the delicate balance of confidence and humility.
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Preparation Defines Professionals
- Professionals prepare thoroughly and practice their craft consistently.
- Preparation, training, and repetition distinguish professionals from amateurs.
Coaching Is Decentralized Education
- Coaching is a decentralized, unregulated industry with no central certification.
- This lack of regulation means coaches must self-regulate and maintain their quality standards.
Kimberly's Amateur Coaching Phase
- Kimberly started as a nutrition coach giving advice and pep talks from two years in.
- She realized coaching is not about giving answers but facilitating client growth.