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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 21 MIN

104 - I Almost Became a Therapist - Here's What It Taught Me About Running a Coaching Business

from The Program Design Podcast · host Lauren Monique

If you've been listening for a while, you likely know I was a teacher, but you may not know I came very close to becoming a therapist.Now I'm glad ended up choosing coaching instead, but I also know that many of my listeners come from a background in therapy- counselling, psychology, dietetics, speech pathology...So if that's you, you may not realize how much it helps you in business as a coach- It's absolutely a strength for you!And if you don't, I'll still be sharing my lessons with you that can support you in your business too.In this episode you'll hear:Why I almost became a therapist... but the universe had other plans The belief I first learned in becoming a therapist that I anchor into with every failure, every setback, every stumble that I know can serve you too The 3 advantages therapists have in sales (that you may not have thought realized) Did you find this episode helpful? Leave us a review - Lauren reads and appreciates each and every one!Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenmonique.business

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If you've been listening for a while, you likely know I was a teacher, but you may not know I came very close to becoming a therapist. Now I'm glad ended up choosing coaching instead, but I also know that many of my listeners come from a background in therapy- counselling, psychology, dietetics, speech pathology... So if that's you, you may not realize how much it helps you in business as a coach- It's absolutely a strength for you! And if you don't, I'll still be sharing my lessons with you ...

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