You’re Already Qualified to Be a Coach (Even If You Don’t Feel Ready)
Let’s just say it plainly:
You don’t need another certification to become a coach.
You don’t need a bigger audience.
You don’t need a fancy website.
You don’t need to quit your job tomorrow.
If you’ve gone through something challenging and come out on the other side, you are already qualified to help someone going through that same thing.
At I Love Coaching Co., we’ve worked with hundreds of new coaches who started with nothing but their story—and they built real, revenue-producing businesses by learning how to package and lead from that experience.
That’s what the REAL Coach Method™ is all about.
Most people think they need to be 10 steps ahead.
You don’t. You only need to be two.
And honestly? The coaches who are only two steps ahead are usually the best coaches. They remember what it felt like. They know what the struggle sounds like. They speak the same language as their clients.
When you try to coach from perfection, it’s hard to connect. But when you coach from honesty? That’s when people lean in.
Here’s what makes someone qualified:
They’ve walked the walk.
They can clearly explain what changed.
They care about helping others do the same.
Not credentials. Not a resume. Not a certificate.
Let’s break it down using the REAL Coach Method™:
Relevant: You solve a real problem you’ve personally experienced.
Experiential: Your life experience has value. People pay for the shortcut you offer.
Authentic: You tell the truth. You show up real. You share what worked.
Leader: You’ve already taken the first step. Now you're qualified to guide others.
If you’re nodding along? You’re ready.
Still not sure where to begin?
We recommend starting with these:
These posts will help you take action now—not “after you feel more ready.”
Final thought:
You don’t have to wait until you’re fully confident. Confidence comes after action.
The question isn’t “Am I ready?”
The better question is: Who needs the version of me that already knows how to do what they’re trying to figure out?
If you’ve been through something hard and you figured out how to move through it—you’re not only qualified, you’re needed.
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