How do you get over the stigma of calling yourself a “Life Coach”? - Episode 85

In this conversation, Nicki and Yannick delve into the complexities surrounding the stigma that the job title “life coach” carries, exploring personal experiences and societal perceptions. They discuss the importance of accreditation and professional standards in the coaching industry, as well as the financial motivations that can sometimes overshadow the genuine intent of coaching. The dialogue also touches on global perspectives on coaching stigma, highlighting how different cultures perceive life coaching and the challenges faced by coaches in various regions.Keywordslife coaching, stigma, accreditation, coaching industry, coaching standards, coaching perspectives, coaching ethics, coaching reputation, coaching success, coaching challengesTakeawaysThe stigma around life coaching often stems from personal perceptions.Accreditation can provide confidence and credibility for coaches.Different cultures have varying perceptions of life coaching.Financial motivations can attract both genuine and unethical coaches.Coaching is not a one-size-fits-all profession; it has many branches.The public often associates life coaching with high earnings and quick success.Coaches should focus on the people who appreciate their work.It's important to engage in conversations to change perceptions of coaching.The coaching industry lacks regulation, leading to varied standards.Personal stories can help illuminate the realities of coaching stigma.Chapters00:00 Navigating the Stigma of Life Coaching10:12 The Role of Accreditation in Coaching18:26 The Financial Landscape of Coaching26:27 Global Perspectives on Coaching Stigma____If you'd like to stay up to date with new episodes, continue the conversation or generally support what we do: Send us your question: http://bit.ly/talkingaboutcoachingSign up to our mailing list (no spam, no sales, just a quick shout about new episodes): https://rocketsupervision.com/talking-about-coaching/Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG2cSupport the show- Never miss an episode:https://rocketsupervision.com/talking-about-coaching/- Yannick's Coaching Nuggets: https://gocoachinglab.com/nuggets- Free Starter Kit for new coaches: https://rocketsupervision.com/coaching-starter-kit/- More deep dives at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEK9UENWT66D6uqPJhCznXNhc9Ba9jite- Short episodes of TaC addressing specific questions: https://www.youtube.com/talkingaboutcoaching- Support what we do with a positive review, a comment or by telling a friend or colleague about this episode.- Watch COACHING DEMOS from many of our guests in Yannick's Lab. Membership: https://gocoachinglab.com/Upcoming Labs: https://bit.ly/FutureCoachingLabsFREE taster sessions: https://rocketsupervision.com/coaching-lab-coaching-sessions/ Thanks for being a coach. You're making the world a better place!