Sometimes, it can be difficult to get into the mindset of a coach. At this point, you’ve probably been the one being coached, not the other way around. It really is a mindset switch. Are you really ready to lead other people? I think you’re ready— you just have to convince yourself of that.
How Do You Know You’re Ready?
You’ve learned so much from other people. You’ve read countless books and gone through countless courses. You read blogs and news articles daily. You belong to forums and social media groups related to your industry. Most importantly of all, you put it into action. You’ve achieved at least some success with everything you’ve learned.
Now you have the itch. You’ve seen others who are where you used to be. They’re struggling, and you know they could use some help. You see them making simple mistakes and floundering when all it would take is some simple direction. Are you the one who can give it to them?
I happen to believe that you are the one who can help them. There’s a reason you were lead to read this guide today. There’s a reason your gut told you that you were ready to start helping people newer than you.
Think of the Coaches You Admire
Consider the coaches you admire. Maybe you’ve hired coaches in the past, or maybe you have one now. What was it that made you want to hire them? Did they help move your business forward?
Consider what it was that you did or didn’t like, and what you might do differently. Later, we’ll go fairly in depth about how to analyze the methods of fantastic coaches so you can use the methods you love and improve on the methods you don’t.
Switch Your Mindset
You’ve already moved your mindset from buyer and dreamer to doer. You’ve achieved at least a small level of success. Now it’s time to do another mindset switch. You’re not just a doer; you’re a teacher and a leader. You’re another step up on that rung because you’re going to help people achieve their dreams. Isn’t that a fantastic feeling?
You’ve climbed the ladder of success, either by cold hard experience of your own, or by being pulled up the ladder by someone that’s above you. Now it’s your turn to be the one pulling someone else up that ladder.
You can help them avoid the mistakes that your experience helped you learn, and teach them what others have taught you.
Brainstorm Cool Things You’ve Done in Your Business
It’s time to motivate yourself a bit more if you’re having trouble making this mindset switch. Get out a piece of paper and a pen and set the timer for 5 minutes. Brainstorm some of the best, craziest, neatest, most innovative, and most fun things you’ve done in your business. Don’t censor yourself— just write.
When the timer goes off, read through your list. I’ll bet you’re smiling now. You’ve accomplished some really great things, in some fantastic ways. You’ve done things you probably wouldn’t have even dreamed of just a short time ago.
Now do you see what you can offer others? You’ve overcome some challenges. You’ve accomplished things others would love to accomplish. You’ve been successful where others haven’t. You’ve been creative and innovative in a way others are jealous of.
You’re doing people a disservice if you don’t pass that along. You owe it to people to help them do some of the same things. They’re going to be so appreciative and happy when you start offering your services.
Get to the Heart of People’s Problems
Go to an Internet forum in your niche. Browse through and take notes on some of the most frequent problems people seem to be having. What really gets people down? What are they most passionate about?
After you’ve read through their questions, were you able to answer them? Do you see threads and situations where you could have really helped someone? If so, then you’re very likely ready to be a coach. I’m not saying you’re going to help those people in particular, but there are many in your niche that are just like them.
It’s Time to Just Do It
It’s time to just take the plunge and declare that you are a coach. You can’t let this be something you dream about and stew over. Don’t let this guide sit on your hard drive, waiting for “the future” when you’re ready. You’re ready right now.
Yes, you will be more successful and more knowledgeable in the future. But, that will always be the case. Should Frank Kern never offer coaching because he’s not as successful as Bill Gates? No. Should you never offer coaching because you’re not as successful as you might be in 5 years? No. Get started today if that’s where your heart is leading you.
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