One of the most common questions I hear from new coaches is, “When will I finally feel confident?”
It’s an understandable question. Coaching asks us to hold space for people’s dreams, challenges, fears, and growth. That’s a big responsibility.
What I’ve discovered after more than 25 years as a coach and coach trainer is that confidence isn’t something that magically appears one day. It’s something we create through a combination of skill, practice, structure, and self-awareness.
That’s what I call practical magic.
The practical part is getting trained, learning the tools, and continuing to develop your coaching skills.
Great coaching requires more than caring about people. It requires learning how to listen deeply, ask powerful questions, and create an environment where clients can discover new possibilities for themselves.
The magic part is what happens when you trust the process enough to keep going, even when you feel uncertain. Confidence grows every time you coach. Every conversation teaches you something. Every client helps you become a better coach.
I’ve found that confidence also comes from creating structure. Having systems for your clients, a professional coaching environment, a clear consultation process, and solid business practices all help you show up with greater ease and certainty.
And then there is the saboteur—that inner voice that whispers that you’re not ready, not experienced enough, or not as good as someone else.
Learning to recognize that voice and keep moving forward anyway is one of the most important skills a coach can develop.
Here’s what I know to be true: confidence is not the absence of doubt.
Confidence is the willingness to continue coaching, learning, and growing despite the doubt.
The practical magic of confidence is built one coaching conversation at a time.
Keep practicing. Keep learning. Keep showing up.
Your confidence will follow.
✨ Reflection Question: What is one practical step you could take this week that would help you feel more confident as a coach?
If you would like to build confidence as a coach in business, I would love to chat!
If you’re ready to build greater confidence in yourself and your coaching business, I’d love to invite you to join me for an interactive workshop — Coach with Confidence — designed to help you strengthen the foundation of your business—and reconnect with the value you bring to your clients.
Together, we’ll explore:
- Confidence in the value you bring to clients
- Confidence in making authentic sales
- Confidence in the day-to-day running of a coaching business
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Ep. 70 — Kat Knecht – Encore: Becoming a Confident Coach
Confidence isn’t something coaches are born with. Learn the practical steps that help coaches build confidence, improve their skills, attract clients, and create lasting success.
