How to Use a Career Coach Without Wasting Your Money

Career coaching is a booming industry, but not every coach delivers value. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the specific questions to ask before hiring a coach, the red flags that signal a waste of money, and how to set up a coaching engagement that actually moves your career forward. They discuss the difference between coaching, mentoring, and therapy, and share a simple framework for evaluating whether a coach is right for you. Lucas brings data from a 2025 industry survey showing that only 38% of coaching clients felt their investment paid off within six months, and explains how to be in that minority. Luna shares a story about a friend who hired a 'career strategist' who turned out to be a recent graduate with no actual experience. Practical, skeptical, and useful for anyone considering spending their own or their employer's money on career coaching. #CareerCoaching #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #HiringACoach #CareerGrowth #CoachingRedFlags #CareerStrategy #JobSearch #CareerChange #ExecutiveCoaching #MentorshipVsCoaching #ROI #CareerInvestment #PersonalDevelopment #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo