Becoming a Coach: Jaya Bhateja on Mastery, Market Reality, and the Journey Within

In this episode of Growth Dialogues, Simply.Coach co-founder Venkat G sits down with Jaya Bhateja, Master Certified Coach and Founder of Abhyudaya Coach Academy, for an honest and energizing exploration of what it truly means to grow as a coach.Jaya shares her journey from corporate roles to MCC-level coaching, the inner work required to serve clients at a deeper level, the power of feedback loops, and the discipline behind continuous learning.Together, they unpack themes like self-mastery, presence, coaching beyond technique, and building a coaching practice rooted in service rather than scale alone.They explore the habits and systems that help coaches sharpen their skills, the role of supervision and mentor coaching, how to build confidence through rigor, and why self-awareness is your most important tool.If you’re a coach looking for clarity, depth, and renewed purpose, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.