EP# 9 Why you should consider hiring a design coach

Let me ask you a question? Have you ever engaged the services of a coach? A coach that works with you to create an action plan or bolsters your confidence and enthusiasm to keep going when things are waning? I’ve had many coaches over the last 8 years and I want to share what worked, what didn’t and what I suggest you do if looking for a coach.Hey you I’m Adam Scougall of the So You Want to Be an Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to EPISODE 9. This show really is for mid-career aspiring interior design or decorating solopreneurs that need support in building their own interior design business whilst working 9 to 5. In this episode I cover two reasons you should absolutely should seek out a coach, then one little thing I'd like you to look out for before you sign up with your coach...1- Your coach will help take 'the blinders' off your ideasA coach can help greatly with our 'blind spots' by giving us ideas for ways to improve ourselves that we aren't able to see for ourselves. The results can be extraordinary.2- Seek a coach who’s achieved what you want to achieveI chose my current coach because she had 'lived' the experience that I needed to build and fine tune from scratch.  Its extremely common to get excited by working with somebody who has already achieved the things you are not sure you will ever be able to. Getting a coach that has gone through what you are dying to experience  is a very important part of our success. if they've done it, they can certainly help you to do it!Q 3- AVOID: Coaching without a roadmapMany coaches offer a package of sessions without a plan. This is ok if you are happy going where the wind blows that week, but generally unplanned programs, or 'blocks of sessions' aren't the best route to take. I discuss this in more detail in the show...Flailing in your Interior's business, and would like immediate clarity? Take my quiz over at soyouwanttobeaninteriordesigner.tv/quiz to get your action plan emailed today. It's only 15 questions and takes less than 3 minutes!Before we jump into today’s episode, I want to share something that I think is going to be really eye-opening for you.It’s called the Turnkey Truth Test.It’s a short self-assessment — just 15 quick questions — designed to show you where your design business might look fine on the outside… but is actually leaking time, confidence, or profit behind the scenes.If you love decorating — furnishings, fabrics, pulling beautiful rooms together — but you So as you’re listening to this — you might already be recognising parts of your own business in what we’ve talked about today.Where things feel harder than they should… Where projects drag… Or where you’re putting in a lot, but not seeing the return.That’s exactly why I created the Turnkey Truth Test.It’s just 15 quick questions, and it will show you where your business might look fine on the surface… but is actually leaking time, moneTake the Turnkey Truth Test at turnkeydesignsuccess.com/quiz — a quick 15-question assessment designed for interior designers and decorators. In just five minutes, you’ll receive a personalised report highlighting where your business is strong, where it may be leaking time, money, or confidence, and what to focus on next to move forward with clarity.If this episode raised questions for you, or you’re feeling stuck in your solo design business, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.I offer a 30-minute clarity session where we can talk through where you’re at, what’s getting in the way, and whether I can help.Email me at [email protected]