"The #1 Mistake New Career Coaches Make: Not Helping People" Introduction: In this episode, we'll discuss a common mistake made by beginning career coaches: not helping people. Many aspiring coaches are held back by concerns about what others might think and a lack of experience. They often worry about not being experts, having no clients, and not knowing where to start. Segment 1: The Importance of Helping People: One fundamental principle for aspiring career coaches: You must start by helping someone. Overcoming self-doubt and fear of not being an expert is crucial. Waiting for perfection is counterproductive. It's essential to focus on learning to coach and experiencing the impact you can make on others. You can't sell your coaching services effectively if you can't see the positive impact you have on your clients. Segment 2: The Relationship Between Helping People and Earning Income: Contrary to popular belief, shifting your focus away from money can lead to more financial success. The more people you help, the more money you are likely to make. Emphasize enjoying the process of helping people while still charging for your services. Building confidence and getting unstuck are critical for those who have been stuck for years. Segment 3: Taking Action as a Coach: The key to starting your coaching career is to begin coaching right away. You don't need a website, a niche, an email list, or social media to start helping people. All you need is one person with a problem you know how to solve. Personal examples can illustrate how to identify your natural coaching strengths. Segment 4: The Significance of the First Sale: Making the first sale is pivotal in your coaching journey. Your initial focus should be on helping people rather than getting caught up in marketing details. Creating an offer that genuinely addresses your ideal client's problems is the key to success. Segment 5: The Learning Process of Coaching: Every coaching call is a learning opportunity for both you and your client. By helping people solve their problems, you gain invaluable experience and insights. The importance of continuous learning and self-improvement in becoming a successful coach. Segment 6: Gaining Clarity and Confidence through Client Interactions: Interacting with ideal clients can provide valuable insights and help clarify your coaching focus. The significance of sales and coaching calls in refining your offering and gaining confidence. The transformation from uncertainty to natural, enjoyable coaching. Segment 7: Practice Coaching and the Transformation It Offers: The recommendation for practice coaching, offering 10 hours of coaching with provided clients. The life-changing impact of practice coaching on confidence and clarity. The role of social proof and testimonials in making sales calls easier. Segment 8: The Call to Action: Encouragement to identify someone who needs your help and start coaching today. Highlighting that a niche and offer are discovered through helping people, not building a website or taking courses. The path to gaining clarity and confidence as a career coach lies in assisting and learning from others. Conclusion: Remember that the number one mistake beginners make is not helping people. To become a successful career coach, start by making a positive impact on someone's life today. Focus on helping others, and you'll naturally develop your niche and offer over time. The journey to becoming a confident and impactful coach begins with taking action and helping others.