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Real Coaching Isn’t About You—It’s About This | Truth #5

Real Coaching Isn’t About You—It’s About This | Truth #5

Update: 2025-09-08
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Are you a coach striving to make a real impact? In "What Real Coaching Is All About | Truth 5," we explore one of the most powerful truths every coach needs to know: coaching is never about you—it's all about your client. If you've felt the pressure to perform or prove yourself, this video breaks down why shifting from self-focus to client-focus is the game-changer you need.

We'll uncover why presence, not performance, is the core of effective coaching, and share actionable strategies like "clean thinking" to elevate your sessions. Learn how to stay fully present for your clients, avoid the common trap of guiding instead of coaching, and discover how this approach can transform not only your coaching practice but your clients' results as well. 

One of our students said it best: this approach takes the pressure off and allows you to hold space and ask the right questions. Are you ready to step into your full potential as a coach? Share your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe for more insights. Stay tuned for Truth 6, where we’ll tackle the missing ingredient that holds even skilled coaches back!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Coaching Selfishness: Why It's a Problem
00:54 - Identifying Self-Centered Coaching Behaviors
01:30 - Transitioning to Client-Centric Coaching
02:40 - Benefits of Letting Go of Approval Seeking
03:27 - Recap of Truth Number 4 Discussion
03:45 - Preview of Truth Number 6 Discussion

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Real Coaching Isn’t About You—It’s About This | Truth #5

Real Coaching Isn’t About You—It’s About This | Truth #5

Marc & Teresa Hildebrand