What I Wish I Had Known In My First Year Of Coaching

What I Wish I Had Known In My First Year Of Coaching

If I could go back and speak to the coach I was in my first year, I'd have a lot to say. I made plenty of mistakes. I waited too long. I undercharged. I gave too much advice. I worried about being ready. And I almost gave up more than once. The good news? Every one of those mistakes taught me something that helped shape the coach I've become today. In this episode, I share the lessons I wish someone had taught me from the very beginning. Whether you're thinking about becoming a coach, you're in your first year, or you've been coaching for years, these insights could save you years of trial and error. Because coaching isn't just about mastering the craft. It's about learning how to build a meaningful, sustainable coaching career. What You'll Learn: * Why giving advice often weakens great coaching * The biggest pricing mistakes new coaches make * Why selling outcomes matters far more than selling your time * How finding your niche can transform your coaching business * The lessons I wish I'd learned years earlier that would have accelerated my journey Timestamps: 00:00 – 05:00 The biggest mistakes I made in my first year of coaching 05:00 – 10:00 Why advice giving can hold coaches back10:00 – 15:00 Pricing, confidence, and getting paid for your coaching 15:00 – 20:00 Selling outcomes instead of selling your time 20:00 – End Finding your niche and building a coaching business that lasts Going Dry Documentary Premiere Join us for the first public screening of Going Dry at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival on 8th July 2026 at Cinema Nova, Melbourne. Tickets available here: Going Dry at MDFF 2026 [https://www.cinemanova.com.au/films/mdff26-going-dry-health-shorts?utm_source=chatgpt.com] If you're in Australia, I'd love for you to come along and be part of this special first screening. If you’re curious about becoming a coach, I run a free live workshop where I’ll show you how this all works and how you can turn it into something meaningful and purposeful. Click here to register. [https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/] (https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/) If you’re already a coach, you can join the Coach MBA [https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/] (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches. And don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Let's do this.

Why Coaching Is The Most AI-Proof Career Of The Decade

Everyone seems to be talking about AI. Will it replace jobs? Will it replace creativity? Will it replace human connection? And as a coach, you might be wondering where coaching fits into all of this. In this episode, I share why I believe AI will be one of the best things that ever happened to the coaching profession. Yes, AI will change the world. Yes, it will transform how we work. And yes, it will make many things faster, cheaper, and more accessible. But there is one thing it can never replicate. Being human. I explore why coaching is uniquely positioned to thrive in an AI-driven world, why human connection will become more valuable than ever, and why I believe we're about to see an explosion in demand for great coaches. What You'll Learn: * Why AI will increase demand for human coaches, not decrease it * The difference between information, automation, and human connection * Why "AI slop" is creating a renewed appreciation for authentic voices * How coaching could grow from millions of people to billions worldwide * Why now might be the best time in history to become a coach Timestamps: 00:00 – 03:00 Why AI is dominating every conversation right now 03:00 – 06:00 The rise of AI content and what people are already rejecting 06:00 – 09:00 How AI coaching could transform access to coaching globally 09:00 – 11:00 Why human connection will become more valuable than ever 11:00 – End Why coaching is one of the most future-proof careers available If you want to go deeper and actually learn how to rewire your thinking, come and join me at Coach Business School [https://coachbusiness.school/] (https://coachbusiness.school/). If you’re curious about becoming a coach, I run a free live workshop where I’ll show you how this all works and how you can turn it into something meaningful and purposeful. Click here to register. [https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/] (https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/) If you’re already a coach, you can join the Coach MBA [https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/] (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches. You can also explore my free courses, including The Alcohol Free Advantage and Train Your Brain, over at andyramage.com [http://andyramage.com] (https://andyramage.com/). Let’s do this.

Why I Became A Coach - This Might Surprise You!

People often assume I became a coach because I had some grand plan. That I always knew I wanted to help people. That coaching was the dream from day one. The truth is very different. I never intended to become a coach at all. In fact, I stumbled into coaching by accident while trying to solve my own problems. I was searching for answers, looking for a better way to think, perform, and live. What I found completely changed the direction of my life. If you've ever wondered whether coaching might be for you, this episode might just surprise you. What You'll Learn: * How one book completely changed the direction of my life * Why I nearly walked out of my coaching training * The lesson that taught me the true power of the mind * How coaching transformed my career, health, and relationship with alcohol * Why I eventually left a successful corporate career to become a full-time coach Timestamps: 00:00 – 04:00 How I accidentally discovered coaching 04:00 – 08:00 Training with John Grinder and feeling completely out of my depth 08:00 – 12:00 The lesson that almost made me quit the course 12:00 – 16:00 Using coaching to transform my own life 16:00 – End Leaving my old career behind and stepping into purpose If you want to go deeper and actually learn how to rewire your thinking, come and join me at Coach Business School [https://coachbusiness.school/] (https://coachbusiness.school/). If you’re curious about becoming a coach, I run a free live workshop where I’ll show you how this all works and how you can turn it into something meaningful and purposeful. Click here to register. [https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/] (https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/) If you’re already a coach, you can join the Coach MBA [https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/] (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches. You can also explore my free courses, including The Alcohol Free Advantage and Train Your Brain, over at andyramage.com [http://andyramage.com] (https://andyramage.com/). Let’s do this.

Who Do You Think You Are? Overcoming The Fear Of Being Judged As A Coach!

This is a big one. That moment when you go from being a “normal person” to calling yourself a coach can feel uncomfortable, even a bit scary. I remember it vividly. The fear, the doubt, the stories in my head about what people would think. Who do you think you are? That voice can be loud. In this episode, I break down why that fear shows up, why it’s completely normal, and more importantly, why it’s something you need to move through, not avoid. Because stepping into coaching isn’t just about helping others. It’s about your own evolution. Your own growth. Your own metamorphosis. And once you lean into that, everything starts to open up. What you’ll learn: * Why the transition into becoming a coach feels uncomfortable * How fear of judgment is created and why it’s rarely true * The mindset shift from “normal person” to coach * Why identity change is the real challenge behind coaching * How stepping into coaching unlocks a completely new life path Timestamps: 00:00 – 03:00 The fear of becoming a coach and being judged 03:00 – 06:00 My story of stepping into coaching and the doubts that came with it 06:00 – 09:00 Why most fears about what others think are not real 09:00 – 12:00 Identity change and the “caterpillar to butterfly” shift 12:00 – End Embracing the coaching journey and what becomes possible If you want to go deeper and actually learn how to rewire your thinking, come and join me at Coach Business School [https://coachbusiness.school/] (https://coachbusiness.school/). If you’re curious about becoming a coach, I run a free live workshop where I’ll show you how this all works and how you can turn it into something meaningful and purposeful. Click here to register. [https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/] (https://coachbusiness.school/discover-coaching/) If you’re already a coach, you can join the Coach MBA [https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/] (https://coachbusiness.school/business-and-marketing-mastery/), where I teach marketing and business specifically for coaches. You can also explore my free courses, including The Alcohol Free Advantage and Train Your Brain, over at andyramage.com [http://andyramage.com] (https://andyramage.com/). Let’s do this.

The Master Coach’s Toolkit: Motivational Interviewing

In this episode, I unpack one of the most powerful coaching approaches in the world: motivational interviewing. After sitting down with one of its co-creators, I break down how this method has helped millions of people create lasting change, particularly in their relationship with alcohol. At its core, this conversation is about understanding how change really works. Most people think change is about willpower, but the truth is it’s about resolving the internal tug-of-war happening in your mind. I explore the concept of ambivalence, that constant back-and-forth between what you want and what you know isn’t serving you. And more importantly, how great coaching helps you dissolve that tension so change becomes natural, not forced. This episode will completely shift how you think about behaviour change, coaching, and even your own habits. What you’ll learn: * What motivational interviewing is and why it’s so effective * Why ambivalence is at the heart of all behaviour change * The real reason willpower fails (and what works instead) * How beliefs drive your habits, emotions, and actions * Why great coaching is about guiding, not telling Timestamps: 00:00 – 02:00 What motivational interviewing is and why it matters 02:00 – 05:30 Understanding ambivalence and the change process 05:30 – 08:30 Why willpower doesn’t work long-term 08:30 – 12:00 How beliefs shape behaviour and identity 12:00 – End The core principles of world-class coaching Links & Resources: * Explore coaching training: https://coachbusiness.school [https://coachbusiness.school] * Contact the team: team@andyramage.com