Are you a coach who secretly wonders if you’re “doing it right”? You’re not alone, and this episode is for you.
In this episode we unpack a topic that nearly every coach wrestles with at some point: CONFIDENCE.
Whether you're just starting out or years into your practice, it's normal to question yourself, "Am I doing this right?" "Could I be better?" We see it time and again in our training rooms and our own journeys, that shaky moment when you step into the coaching seat and doubt creeps in.
In this episode we cover:
- Confidence is fluid: It changes over time and across clients; uncertainty may stem from the coaching dynamic, not just your ability.
- Lean on trusted peers: Having another coach to talk to is invaluable, especially when supervision isn't immediately available.
- Acknowledge competence gaps: Confidence and competence go hand in hand; recognise where you need to grow your skills and take action.
- Choose aligned training programmes: Confidence flourishes in learning environments that align with your values, energy, and coaching style.
- Know and own your coaching style: Understanding your natural style helps reduce comparison and builds authentic confidence.
- Stretch yourself with CPD and variety: Try different coaching formats, durations, and approaches to expand your ability and confidence.
- Seek intentional feedback: Ask for meaningful, specific feedback to grow in areas where you feel uncertain.
This episode is full of lived experience, reassurance, and practical steps. Confidence doesn’t arrive all at once, it’s grown, session by session, conversation by conversation.
If you're feeling unsure or stuck in self-doubt, you're not alone. Confidence is something we build through the work, not before it. Whether you need CPD, supervision, peer support, or just a community of coaches who get it, we’re here for you.
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Timestamps:
- 00:00 — Introduction: Why confidence matters for coaches
- 02:10 — Feeling confident with some clients but not others
- 06:15 — The power of coaching peers and quick support
- 09:20 — Contracts, competence, and admin: the hidden confidence killers
- 13:35 — The importance of choosing coach training aligned with your values
- 20:50 — Stop comparing: Know and own your coaching style
- 24:10 — CPD, supervision, play, and expanding your skills
- 30:35 — Intentional feedback and how to ask for it
Keywords:
how to grow confidence as a coach, coaching confidence tips, building coaching skills, coaching supervision for new coaches, choosing the right coach training, peer support for coaches, reflective practice coaching. coaching style self-awareness, CPD for coaches, coaching feedback techniques
Links:
- All coaching programmes mentioned (Emotions Coaching, Neurodivergent Inclusive Coaching, CPD, Foundations to Masters):
https://igcompany.co.uk