The Biggest Mistakes I Made in 2025 (Really Exposing Myself)

Most coaches will tell you about all of the mistakes they made years ago, how they’ve overcome them and how you can do the same.But no coach is talking about the mistakes they’re still making even 5+ years in.Nadine wants this podcast to be a really open and honest space, and she wanted to share today what no one else is sharing- the mistakes that she made this year in her business even when it was her most successful year, and what she’s going to change going into 2026.Nadine shares how her ambition often pushed her into unrealistic timelines, how ignoring her predictable seasonal patterns led to unnecessary pressure, and how her need for both freedom and security created an internal battle that she could no longer ignore.She reflects on taking on passionate but misaligned clients, the importance of behaviour over potential, and why she is raising her standards to protect her energy.She also discusses letting go of offers that no longer excite her and reconnecting with what truly matters in her business.Timestamps:00:00 Doing an identity audit04:30 Recognising misalignment and why it doesn’t always mean burning everything down10:59 How ambition pushed Nadine into unrealistic timeframes20:00 Navigating the tension between freedom and security24:24 Finally accepting seasonal patterns instead of fighting them25:23 How to spot when a client is misaligned33:50 The hard truth about letting go of offers that no longer excite you34:51 Reconnecting with your business instead of detaching from it39:25 What balancing hustle and maintenance actually looks like41:18 What Nadine’s mistakes taught her about growth42:46 Nadine’s intention for 2026If Nadine’s reflections resonated with you, she would love to hear your thoughts. Make sure you follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoyed listening, please rate or review the podcast to help it reach more people!Connect with Nadine:Instagram: @nadineselinacoachingTikTok: @nadineselinacoachingBecome In Demand Free CourseApply to work with Nadine