The #1 Coaching Myth: "I Don’t Need a Coach—There’s Nothing Wrong With Me"

Let’s get something straight: Coaching is not therapy’s cousin. It’s not crisis management. It’s not reserved for people who are broken, lost, or barely holding it together. It’s for people like you. Yes, you—smart, capable, accomplished… and wondering what’s next.

I remember talking with a woman, let’s call her Diane. Former VP with an Ivy League degree. Thirty years in the corporate world. She was almost apologetic. “I feel silly being here,” she said. “I mean… I’m not falling apart. I just… I don’t know what I want anymore. ”She wasn’t in chaos. She hadn’t hit rock bottom. But something inside her felt muted—like she’d been performing a role for so long she forgot who she really was. And that quiet ache? That’s exactly why coaching works.

The biggest myth about coaching is that it’s a last resort. But the truth? Coaching is a launchpad. It’s not about fixing you. It’s about unlocking you. Because success isn’t the same as fulfillment. Because achievement doesn’t guarantee clarity. Because knowing how to lead a team doesn’t always mean you know how to lead yourself through a massive life transition.

Here’s what coaching really is:

• It’s a mirror that shows you who you are beneath the resume and titles.

• It’s a flashlight when you’re navigating uncharted territory.

• It’s an anchor when the world feels uncertain.

• And it’s a catalyst—pushing you from thinking about your next chapter to actually living it.

  
  

Think about it: Athletes have coaches. CEOs have coaches. Creatives have coaches. Not because they’re struggling—but because they’re committed to getting better, going deeper, and living fully.

So if you’ve ever said, “I should be able to figure this out on my own,” or “I’m not that stuck,” I invite you to pause. What if you didn’t have to wait until things fell apart to ask for support?What if you gave yourself permission to get help before the crisis, before the burnout, before the dream fades?

Coaching isn’t for the broken. It’s for the brave.

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