{"id":11879,"date":"2018-06-02T19:04:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-03T03:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/?p=11879"},"modified":"2025-07-24T20:26:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T01:26:39","slug":"secret-to-becoming-a-successful-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/coach\/blog\/secret-to-becoming-a-successful-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"The real secret to becoming a successful coach"},"content":{"rendered":"

You love being a coach, and you\u2019re always looking for ways to improve your skills and techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n

You read the latest books and attend online masterclasses and webinars.<\/span><\/p>\n

You subscribe to relevant educational spaces, and you purchase trainings, programs, and courses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your aim?<\/span><\/p>\n

To do epic work as a coach.<\/span><\/p>\n

But here\u2019s a question\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

What about you? What are you doing for yourself and your coaching practice that is truly transformative?<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the steps you\u2019re taking to give yourself the support you need to show up and shine at your brightest?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not sure or if your answer is \u201cnothing,\u201d then listen up\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Because there\u2019s ONE thing you can do that will up your game as a business owner and transform you into a rockstar coach, and it\u2019s this\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Get yourself a coach or\u00a0connect with a group of coaches.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The truth is, even the best coaches in the world need coaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why? Because no matter how good you are at what you do, no matter how many years you\u2019ve been in the game\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have blind spots when it comes to your own life, your <\/span>values and beliefs<\/a>, your mindset, and your abilities and skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

We all do.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not convinced, here are four critical reasons that will motivate you to get coached.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. You can take your clients deeper\u2026 further, higher, faster<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re not ready to dive into your own issues, challenges, limiting beliefs, mindset blocks and all the rest\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re not ready to take your clients to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n

As master coach and bestselling co-author of The Prosperous Coach,\u00a0Rich Litvin<\/a>, points out, you\u00a0can only take your clients as deep as you go yourself.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019d like to add this\u2026you can only take your clients <\/span>as far and as high as<\/span>\u00a0you go yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Part of being a truly great coach is facing your own demons and finding ways to overcome them so you can become a powerful ally to your clients as they reach for their goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having a coach will help you dissolve your own fears around money, self-worth, or any of the issues that are holding you back so you can operate at your highest potential and become an incredibly powerful, effective coach.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. You need to know what it feels like<\/h2>\n

Can you describe what it feels like to swim in the ocean if you\u2019ve never been to the beach?<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you help someone understand the joy of biting into a fresh, juicy piece of orange if you\u2019ve never done that yourself?<\/span><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t help your clients get the most out of their coaching sessions with you if you\u2019ve never walked a mile in their shoes.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you hire a coach, you become the client. You get to experience what it feels like to be \u201ccoached.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

While lots of <\/span>coaching certification<\/span><\/a> programs offer this as part of the requirement, it\u2019s not the same as experiencing it firsthand outside a learning environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being coached is a critical part of knowing how to coach.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is something great coaches instinctively understand.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why the best coaches in the world turn to other coaches, a<\/span>nd that\u2019s why you should too.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. You need a push<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no way around it.<\/span><\/p>\n

No matter how much you love being a coach, there are times when you\u2019re going to feel dejected and demotivated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fed up and frustrated.<\/span><\/p>\n

You might even feel like throwing in the towel and calling it quits.<\/span><\/p>\n

It happens to the best of us.<\/span><\/p>\n

And here\u2019s the thing about self-motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n

It works\u2026 but only up to a point.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re feeling completely empty, you need someone who can help you \u201crefuel that empty tank\u201d so you can get moving again.<\/span><\/p>\n

You need to have someone in your corner, cheering you on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Someone who\u2019s skilled at doing what\u00a0<\/span>you<\/span>\u00a0do for your clients.<\/span><\/p>\n

You need a coach.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. You need expert insights<\/h2>\n

You\u2019re an extraordinary presentation coach, but you\u2019re absolutely clueless when it comes to marketing your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019re an incredible mindset coach, but you have no idea what it takes to sustain your physical health and vitality.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to operate at a peak state, work at maximum <\/span>performance levels<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> and be at your best for your clients, you need to take care of all areas of your life, a<\/span>nd the right coach in a specific area\u2014health, business, or marketing; take your pick\u2014can help you do just that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s something to think about\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

You wouldn\u2019t expect a neurosurgeon to operate on himself.<\/span><\/p>\n

So why would you expect to \u201ccoach\u201d yourself or know all the answers?<\/span><\/p>\n

Working with a coach or a group of coaches is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your coaching practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll experience the breakthroughs you need to achieve your highest potential and become the rockstar coach that you are meant to be.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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You love being a coach and you\u2019re always looking for ways to improve your skills and techniques.<\/span><\/p>

You read the latest books and attend online masterclasses and webinars.<\/span><\/p>

You subscribe to relevant educational spaces and you purchase trainings, programs and courses.<\/span><\/p>

Your aim?<\/span><\/p>

To do epic work as a coach.<\/span><\/p>

But here\u2019s a question\u2026<\/span><\/p>

What about you? What are you doing for yourself and your coaching practice that is truly transformative?<\/span><\/p>

What are the steps you\u2019re taking to give yourself the support you need to show up and shine at your brightest?<\/span><\/p>

If you\u2019re not sure or if your answer is \u201cnothing\u201d, then listen up\u2026<\/span><\/p>

Because there\u2019s ONE thing you can do that will up your game as a business owner and transform you into a rockstar coach and it\u2019s this\u2026<\/span><\/p>

Get yourself a coach or connect with a group of coaches.<\/strong><\/p>

The truth is, even the best coaches in the world need coaches.<\/span><\/p>

Why? Because no matter how good you are at what you do, no matter how many years you\u2019ve been in the game\u2026<\/span><\/p>

You\u2019ll have blind spots when it comes to your own life, your <\/span>values and beliefs<\/a>, your mindset and your abilities and skills.<\/span><\/p>

We all do.<\/span><\/p>

If you\u2019re not convinced, here are 4 critical reasons that will motivate you to get coached.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Reason #1: You can take your clients deeper\u2026 further, higher, faster<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
\"\"<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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If you\u2019re not ready to dive into your own issues, challenges, limiting beliefs, mindset blocks and all the rest\u2026<\/span><\/p>

You\u2019re not ready to take your clients to the next level.<\/span><\/p>

As master coach and bestselling co-author of The Prosperous Coach, Rich Litvin<\/a>, points out: you can only take your clients as deep as you go yourself.<\/em><\/span><\/p>

I\u2019d like to add this\u2026.you can only take your clients <\/span>as far and as high as<\/span><\/i> you go yourself.<\/span><\/p>

Part of being a truly great coach is facing your own demons and finding ways to overcome them so you can become a powerful ally to your clients as they reach for their goals.<\/span><\/p>

Having a coach will help you dissolve your own fears around money, self worth or any of the issues that are holding you back so you can operate at your highest potential and become an incredibly powerful, effective coach.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Reason #2: You need to know what it feels like<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
\"\"<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\t

Can you describe what it feels like to swim in the ocean if you\u2019ve never been to the beach?<\/span><\/p>

Can you help someone understand the joy of biting into a fresh, juicy piece of orange if you\u2019ve never done that yourself?<\/span><\/p>

You can\u2019t help your clients get the most out of their coaching sessions with you if you\u2019ve never walked a mile in their shoes.<\/span><\/p>

When you hire a coach, you become the client. You get to experience what it feels like to be \u201ccoached.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

While lots of <\/span>coaching certification<\/span><\/a> programs offer this as part of the requirement, it\u2019s not the same as experiencing it firsthand outside a learning environment.<\/span><\/p>

Being coached is a critical part of knowing how to coach.<\/span><\/p>

This is something great coaches instinctively understand.<\/span><\/p>

That\u2019s why the best coaches in the world turn to other coaches a<\/span>nd that\u2019s why you should too.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Reason #3: You need<\/span> a push<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
\"\"<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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There\u2019s no way around it.<\/span><\/p>

No matter how much you love being a coach, there are times when you\u2019re going to feel dejected and demotivated.<\/span><\/p>

Fed-up and frustrated.<\/span><\/p>

You might even feel like throwing in the towel and calling it quits.<\/span><\/p>

It happens to the best of us.<\/span><\/p>

And here\u2019s the thing about self-motivation.<\/span><\/p>

It works\u2026 but only up to a point.<\/span><\/p>

When you\u2019re feeling completely empty, you need someone who can help you \u201crefuel that empty tank\u201d so you can get moving again.  <\/span><\/p>

You need to have someone in your corner, cheering you on.<\/span><\/p>

Someone who\u2019s skilled at doing what <\/span>you<\/span><\/i> do for your clients.<\/span><\/p>

You need a coach.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Reason #4: You need expert insights<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
\"\"<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\t

You\u2019re an extraordinary presentation coach but you\u2019re absolutely clueless when it comes to marketing your business.<\/span><\/p>

Maybe you\u2019re an incredible mindset coach but you have no idea what it takes to sustain your physical health and vitality.<\/span><\/p>

If you want to operate at a peak state, work at maximum <\/span>performance levels<\/span><\/a> and be at your best for your clients, you need to take care of all areas of your life a<\/span>nd the right coach in a specific area \u2013 health, business, marketing, take your pick \u2013 can help you do just that.<\/span><\/p>

Here\u2019s something to think about\u2026<\/span><\/p>

You wouldn\u2019t expect a neurosurgeon to operate on himself.<\/span><\/p>

So why would you expect to \u201ccoach\u201d yourself or know all the answers?<\/span><\/p>

Working with a coach or a group of coaches is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your coaching practice.<\/span><\/p>

You\u2019ll experience the breakthroughs you need to achieve your highest potential and become the rockstar coach that you are meant to be.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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