How are you feeling as a health coach right now?
Maybe you’re at a place right now in your business where you feel like you have to ‘have everything perfect’ before you can help others. Maybe you feel like you have to be a certain size or you have to have everything figured out for yourself first. Nothing could be further from the truth!
I’m reading a great book called “The Prosperous Coach” by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin. I came across this quote in the book that I loved so I wanted to share it with you.
“Don’t wait for one-hundred percent readiness. It will never come. When you are eighty percent ready, go for it. Run straight at it. Get exposed. Risk messing up.”
I’m learning that it’s okay to not be 100% ready before I dive in. I find that this is usually where I grow the most, learn the most, and discover new opportunities.
Is there something you’re putting off doing because you don’t feel 100% ready? What if you NEVER feel 100% ready? What will the world miss out on? Your 80% could change someone’s life.
Your clients don’t expect you to be perfect – they want someone that’s real, who understands their struggles without judgment. In fact, you will be so much more relatable to people when they see that you’re down to earth and not up on some pedestal where they feel self conscious.
Perfection doesn’t exist – mistakes are how we learn and improve. Take risks, be brave and dive in! Before you know it, you’ll be on your way.
Make a plan this week for what steps you can take that will move you closer to your goals – perfect or not!
I’m rooting for you! What ONE thing can you do this week?
P.S. You can download your free, customizable eCoaching series HERE so you can start building your email list to establish rapport and credibility.
Wow, this is SO what I needed to hear today! Thank you for this reminder.
I’m so glad! Yay 🙂
Thanks Kathleen – you can’t hear this often enough:)
Kathleen,
I was just introduced to your site by a fellow IIN classmate. You are a Godsend and just the push I need to keep going even when I’m unsure of the outcome. You rock!
Yes, perfection is a myth of the human imagination.
Yes, me too- exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thanks!
Yes this is how I feel! I read other Health Coaches websites and they have nutrition certification or education. I am an ACE certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach and reading others information made me feel like I didn’t know as much as other coaches. Thanks
You have an advantage since you are also a CPT 🙂 Once you work with your first few clients, it will build your confidence. I’m sure you’ll do great!
Thank you for this information! It’s all good stuff 🙂
I LOVE that book and in fact just read it over winter break right bf the new year and my new biz launch! It’s got some powerful messages! 💗