Why You Need a Coach: From Your Coaching Expert

Oct 9

Coaching isn’t new. The term dates to the 1800s and the practice has long helped people become more capable versions of themselves—sharper scholars, better teachers, stronger performers in sport and the arts.

Think: Olympians

When you think of the most elite athletes, you think about Olympians. The best of the best in the world.

And... No one takes gold without coaches. This is part of where modern day coaching evolved from. Today, great coaching includes a few specific outcomes:

spotlights tiny nuances that perfect the “landing,”
builds repeatable habits for peak performance, and
stands in your corner as your fiercest, most honest advocate.

From Stadiums to C-Suites (and Life)

Since the 1990s, coaching moved into corporate leadership and then into life and executive coaching—an industry now worth tens of billions and still growing. Why? Because structured reflection + expert feedback + accountable action = results.

My Simple Advice: Get One

Not because it’s my work—because it works.

Coaching helped me leave an unhappy corporate role for entrepreneurship with flexible time, clients I love, and income beyond what I earned in corporate.

There are many styles of coaches and consultants. What matters is finding the one who resonates with you—because this is deeply personal work.

How You’ll Know You’ve Found “The One”

Most coaches have some process of discovery and screening before you sign on the dotted line. However, all coaches work differently. If you’re seeking a coach, find someone that invites you into a real conversation to assess what you’re wanting, dreaming, and doing - and what your next level is.

Some people think it takes time to settle into a coach.

I differ. As a coaching expert, I believe that after your very first conversation, you should feel:

Energized and seen—a clearer, more powerful version of yourself.
Equipped—you leave with at least one actionable insight.
Un-pressured—no “shoulds,” no hard close. Real coaches don’t push; they partner.

These are high investments and high stakes. So don’t buy a program, a promise, or a package. Buy the experience of being your best in this person’s presence. Know that before you write the check.

What a Coach Is (at its purest)

A mirror for your highest self—someone who holds the bar where you’ve said you want it.
A strategist and a realist—mindset and practical next steps.
An accountability cadence—so actions compound into results: work you’re proud of, a life you love, and finances that reflect your value.

Look for early, tangible movement—even from a discovery call:

Is your thinking already sharper?
Did a tiny idea lead to an immediate shift at work or at home?
Do you feel more confident, energized, and clear?

I’ve invested thousands in coaching over the last decade. It has changed how I live, lead, and plan. My life is richer, more intentional, and more abundant because of it.

I believe in my work because I’ve experienced the benefits of it and I see the results in my clients, too. If you want to see your life change, get a coach.