Three Power Moves That Help Coaches Break Free of Playing Small
Feeling like you’re playing small—like your full potential is sitting on the shelf—is more common than you think.
Most coaches don’t struggle because they lack talent or strategy. They stay stuck because they haven’t stepped fully into ownership of their power—and that’s exactly what we’re unpacking in this post.
This concept came straight from a recent episode of the I Love Coaching Podcast with Adam and Jess. We broke down the real reason so many brilliant, capable coaches feel like they’re falling short—even when they’re doing “all the right things.”
🎧 Listen to the full podcast here:
Three Power Moves to Play Bigger (Podcast Episode)
Here Are 3 Power Moves You Need to Make—Today
1. Audit Your Alignment
If you’ve ever thought:
“I don’t know why this isn’t working...”
It’s likely an alignment issue. Not a skillset problem.
Ask yourself:
Do I like the clients I’m attracting?
Does my pricing reflect the transformation I create?
Does my business model match the life I want?
If you’re answering no to any of those questions, that’s your power leak. Fixing that isn’t hard—it just requires honesty.
🧠 Need help figuring out what to charge? Start here.
2. Reclaim Your Identity
The #1 reason most coaches stay stuck: they don’t realize they’re still playing a role that isn’t true to who they are now.
You might be:
Still marketing to the person you used to coach… instead of the person you want to coach
Still charging based on your past confidence, not your current capability
Still operating like an employee, not a business owner
The shift? Get radically clear on who you are today—and let that lead your business decisions.
💡 Want help choosing a coaching niche that actually fits you? We covered that here.
3. Own Your Outcome
This is the Leadership piece inside the REAL Coach Method™.
Playing big doesn’t come from consuming more content or waiting until you “feel ready.” It comes from owning the outcome of your business.
That means:
Deciding you’re in charge of your money
Showing up in conversations even if you’re nervous
Building offers that solve real problems, not just sound pretty
🔥 Here’s how to create irresistible coaching offers without overcomplicating them.
Final Thought
Most coaches aren’t stuck because they’re unskilled or unmotivated. They’re stuck because they’re still playing by small rules—and those rules don’t work anymore.
These three moves?
They’re your permission slip to lead like the version of you that’s already inside.
🚨 And if this hit home, you’ll love the podcast episode that sparked it:
🎧 Watch now on YouTube
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