“Who the F*** Am I to be a Coach?” by Megan Jo Wilson is a spiritual and emotional guide to becoming successful as a coach. This book is not a step-by-step how-to guide to coaching.
The premise is actually unique because any entrepreneur can learn from this book. Entrepreneurship, in general, is problematic because it is a step into the unknown. You have to have faith to stay on the path, and this book teaches us the way.
I have been an entrepreneur for a little over a year, and I found myself relating to the concepts in this book. She talks about habits like listening to the divine for guidance and doing things that might not seem 100% logical—and it all made sense to me.
The tricky part of being a coach is that you have to portray confidence and direction because your client seeks confidence and guidance. Although we may not always have all the answers, consistently moving forward through the process should be the goal. With that, let’s get into my five takeaways.
1) Being a coach is about serving others. You are helping them find their light through the darkness. They seek motivation, direction, and guidance in life—not necessarily in their profession.
2) A successful coaching business is built on faith, confidence, and inspiration. You also need to make your clients feel good about themselves and their future. To do this, you need to feel good about your own life and journey.
3) Grace shows us what we need to be grateful for in life. Each book I sell is a blessing. To have someone else support your creative endeavors is a miracle. We need to wake every morning and show grace.
4) Having a clear vision is key to our coaching business. Imagine where you will be in ten years. Who will you be your partners and clients? These detailed visions allow us to navigate through life with confidence. We also need to walk our clients through the same process.
5) Money is an integral part of all businesses. Sometimes it may be hard to put a price tag on your time as a coach, but you have to keep the lights running. If your business fails due to money issues, you can’t help the people who need you.
My main takeaway is to have a specific client you want to assist. I also read this in a consulting book. Be very specific on the clients you are looking to help. It sounds like it may be a limiting factor, but it is the opposite.
If you say you work with “women who want to become entrepreneurs,” it will be hard for people to imagine ideal clients that can send your way. If you say you work with “25 to 30-year-old single mothers looking to start online businesses,” then people can envision an exact potential client.
I had never looked at why imagining such a detailed “ideal client” was so important. Overall, this book is a spiritual and emotional journey for coaches and entrepreneurs in general.
Entrepreneurship is tough; that’s why most people prefer to work a job. However, a book like this can keep us motivated to reach our next milestones—for those on the entrepreneurial path. It is a great read, and I highly recommend it to all entrepreneurs and coaches.
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