The Thriving Coaches Podcast #154 - Awakening the Coach Within (Book Interview) – Ankush Jain | Jamie Smart
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Nov 15, 2025 Ankush Jain, a coach, teacher, and author of Awakening the Coach Within, shares his inspiring journey of building a successful coaching practice. He highlights the early struggles and pivotal insights that shaped his path. The conversation delves into viewing coaching as a calling, the crucial role of trust in relationships, and how generosity can transform client creation. Ankush emphasizes that clients are cultivated through meaningful connections and a mindset of giving, making this discussion a treasure trove for both new and seasoned coaches.
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Real Early Years Matter
- Ankush wrote a warts-and-all book to show the real early years of building a coaching practice.
- He believes exposing the struggle helps coaches stop comparing and accelerate learning.
Coaching's Role In A Changing World
- Ankush sees coaching as part of raising planetary consciousness amid big technological shifts like AI.
- He argues coaching's relational skills may be uniquely valuable in a future of abundant intelligence.
Prioritise Deep Relationships
- Deepen relationships to create the fertile soil where client engagements grow.
- Prioritise trust and human connection over transactional marketing for client creation.
