Coaching Isn’t Sitting on a Couch, Crying About Your Life: 5 Coaching Myths Busted
When people hear the word “coaching,” their minds often conjure up a mix of stereotypes. Maybe it’s someone sitting on a couch crying about their life. Maybe it’s a loud, bossy guru with a megaphone shouting advice. Spoiler alert: It’s neither of those things. Coaching is a practical, action-packed, and empowering journey—not a therapy session in disguise or a boot camp for your soul.
Let’s set the record straight and bust some common myths about coaching. (Bonus: You might even laugh along the way.)
Myth 1: Coaching Is Just Expensive Therapy
“So, you’re like a therapist but more expensive?”
Nope. Therapy and coaching are two very different things. Think of therapy as a deep dive into your past—processing trauma, healing wounds, and understanding how you got where you are. Coaching, on the other hand, is future-focused. It’s about mapping out where you want to go and figuring out how to get there. We may explore what’s getting in your way and how you’re feeling, all while I guide you to uncover solutions and strategies that put you in control of how you move forward.
Funny Take: Therapy is unpacking your emotional baggage; coaching is packing your bags and deciding where you’re headed next. (Bonus points if it’s somewhere sunny!)
Myth 2: Coaches Will Tell You What to Do
“A coach will just tell me how to fix my problems, right?”
Wrong again! Coaches don’t come with a magic checklist of answers. Instead, we ask questions that help you uncover the solutions already inside you. It’s about empowering you to make decisions, not spoon-feeding advice. The longer we work together on your coaching journey, the better I understand who you are and how to help you connect the dots between your goals, values, and actions.
Funny Take: Think of coaching as having a brainstorming buddy who’ll help you find your own answers—without judgment. (And definitely without a megaphone.)
Myth 3: You Need to Be ‘Broken’ to Work With a Coach
“Isn’t coaching for people who need fixing?”
Nope! Coaching starts with the belief that you’re already whole, creative, and resourceful. Coaching amplifies what’s already working in your life or business by helping you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to go, seamlessly integrating personal and professional growth into a unified plan for success. Many successful people turn to coaching to align their goals, identify blind spots, and unlock the next level of achievement and fulfillment.
Funny Take: Newsflash: You’re not broken! If you feel like a hot mess juggling 10 things at once, coaching helps you turn that chaos into clarity. By combining structured goal-setting, tailored strategies, and actionable plans, you’ll channel that energy into self-discipline and intentional actions that align with your goals—like transforming a chaotic juggling act into a smooth performance, where every ball is in the air with precision and purpose.
Myth 4: Coaching is All Woo-Woo and Pep Talks
“Coaching is just motivational speeches and manifesting, right?”
Not exactly. While there’s definitely room for encouragement, coaching is deeply practical. It’s about setting goals, creating action plans, and building systems that work for you. It’s more like a strategic playbook than a vision board.
Funny Take: Sure, we’ll cheer you on, but we’ll also roll up our sleeves and get into the nitty-gritty of your business or life—spreadsheets, calendars, and all. Think of coaching less like summoning the universe with crystals and chants, and more like getting a hilariously overqualified co-pilot to help navigate your ever-evolving flight patterns.
Myth 5: Coaching Is a ‘One and Done’ Fix
“One coaching session and I’ll be Oprah, right?”
I wish! Coaching isn’t a magic wand—it’s a process. It’s about building momentum, making small shifts, and seeing how those changes compound over time. Progress doesn’t happen overnight, but with coaching, you’ll start moving in the right direction.
Funny Take: If you’re expecting one session to turn you into a millionaire, you might be disappointed. But we can absolutely get you on the path to making it happen.
The Bottom Line
Coaching isn’t what most people think it is. It’s not sitting on a couch crying about your life, it’s not advice-giving, and it’s definitely not woo-woo fluff. It’s a dynamic partnership designed to help you uncover your potential, take action, and achieve measurable results.
So, if you’ve been curious about coaching but weren’t sure if it’s for you, let’s bust those myths together and get started on creating the future you truly want. Coaching might just be the thing you didn’t know you needed—and it’s way more fun (and less intimidating) than you’d expect.
What’s one goal you’ve been putting off that coaching could help you tackle today?
Let’s discover freedom—With a little help from your friendly neighborhood coach.
Coach B
