The Future Coach: How to Succeed As A Life Coach Today, Tomorrow & Beyond

1. What Life Coaching Is and Isn't

Most people who could be extraordinary coaches never get started because they believe something about coaching that simply isn't true. I'm tackling the three biggest coaching misconceptions head-on: you’ll learn what coaching actually is, why it's nothing like therapy, and why the "wellness grifting" criticism says more about sexism than it does about the profession. You'll also hear what real coaching looks like in practice and why cognitive psychology, somatics, and intersectionality all have a place in a great session. If you've been curious about coaching or you're already in it and want to get clear on what the work really is, this is your foundation. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: socraticcoaching.com/1 [https://socraticcoaching.com/1] Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/ [http://instagram.com/karaloewentheil/] Mentioned in this episode: WE'RE HIRING Go to unfuckyourbrain.com/hiring to learn more about these positions and to apply. FREE GUIDE: The Top Three Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming A Coach There are three absolutely crucial concepts that have contributed to my success today as a coach that I wish I had known when I started, and I'm sharing them with you in this free guide. Grab yours at https://the-future-coach.captivate.fm/three Click here to download: The Top Three Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming A Coach [https://the-future-coach.captivate.fm/three]

3. 3 Ways to Use Coaching in Other Jobs

If you've ever thought "a coaching certification isn't really for someone like me," you might be wrong about that. The most valuable thing it could ever do for you might happen in a meeting, a performance review, or a conversation with your teenager. I'm walking through what actually changes when you understand how the brain works: why the problems most professionals keep trying to solve are the wrong problems entirely, and what becomes possible when you finally get to the real one. You'll hear examples from HR, personal training, project management, and leadership, plus what this skill set does to your personal life whether you're planning on it or not. If you've ever felt like you're having the same conversation on a loop and nothing is changing, this episode explains exactly why. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: socraticcoaching.com/3 [socraticcoaching.com/3] Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/ [http://instagram.com/karaloewentheil/] Mentioned in this episode: FREE GUIDE: The Top Three Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming A Coach There are three absolutely crucial concepts that have contributed to my success today as a coach that I wish I had known when I started, and I'm sharing them with you in this free guide. Grab yours at https://the-future-coach.captivate.fm/three Click here to download: The Top Three Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming A Coach [https://the-future-coach.captivate.fm/three] WE'RE HIRING Go to unfuckyourbrain.com/hiring to learn more about these positions and to apply.

2. What Being a Life Coach Actually Requires (And What It Doesn't)

The bar for becoming a coach is different than you think, and so is what actually makes someone good at it. You don't need a psychology degree, a perfect life, or shared experience with every client you'll ever have. I'm breaking down the real objections that stop people from getting started, why most of them are rooted in how women are socialized to see themselves, and what three qualities actually predict whether someone will be great at this work. None of them are what most people expect. If you've been wondering whether you're cut out for this, this episode answers that question directly. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: socraticcoaching.com/2 [https://socraticcoaching.com/2] Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/ [http://instagram.com/karaloewentheil/] Mentioned in this episode: FREE GUIDE: The Top Three Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming A Coach There are three absolutely crucial concepts that have contributed to my success today as a coach that I wish I had known when I started, and I'm sharing them with you in this free guide. Grab yours at https://the-future-coach.captivate.fm/three Click here to download: The Top Three Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming A Coach [https://the-future-coach.captivate.fm/three] WE'RE HIRING Go to unfuckyourbrain.com/hiring to learn more about these positions and to apply.

Introducing: The Future Coach Podcast

I'm Kara Loewentheil, host of Unf*ck Your Brain and author of the New York Times bestseller Take Back Your Brain. After a decade coaching thousands of women and building a multi-million dollar business, I'm putting everything I've learned about succeeding as a coach in one place. I created The Future Coach for anyone who wants to coach: whether you're starting a business, working in-house, or bringing coaching into your current career. Every other week, you'll get real talk on what it actually takes to succeed, practical tools to sharpen your skills with clients, and honest answers to the questions coaches are really asking. First episode drops May 20th. Hit follow so you don't miss it. Learn more about The Socratic Coaching Academy here: socraticcoaching.com [https://socraticcoaching.com/] Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/socraticcoachingacademy [https://www.instagram.com/socraticcoachingacademy]