What Actually Happens in a Coaching Session (And Why It Works) | Sip on This

What actually happens in a coaching session? Do coaches tell people what to do? Is coaching therapy? Do clients leave with all the answers? Short answer: No. In this episode of Sip on This, I pull back the curtain on coaching and talk honestly about what happens once that Zoom screen turns on.We talk about:☕ Coaching vs. therapy☕ Why coaches don't give advice☕ How questions create clarity☕ What an “aha” moment actually feels like☕ Why coaching helps people move from overthinking into action. Because coaching isn't about fixing people.People aren't broken. It's about helping people become more intentional, aligned, confident, and clear.🎙Watch the full episode.☕ Curious about coaching?Book a free discovery call or join Coffee with Ms. D. And tell me: What have you always wondered about coaching?📚 Book recommendations: These pair really well with today’s episode because they all reinforce one idea: You do not need someone to tell you what to do. You need clarity to uncover what you already know.Co-Active Coaching: New Skills for Coaching People Toward Success in Work and Life by Henry Kimsey-House, Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahl, and Laura WhitworthWhy read it: If this episode made you wonder what coaching actually feels like, this book explains why great coaching isn’t about advice—it’s about helping people uncover their own answers.The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More, and Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier. Why read it: If you constantly feel pressure to solve everything—for yourself or for everyone else—this book shows how better questions lead to better decisions.Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant. Why read it: If you’ve ever felt stuck in old stories, expectations, or ways of thinking, this book will challenge you to rethink what’s possibleThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené BrownWhy read it: If you’re exhausted trying to fix yourself before moving forward, this book offers a different path—growth through self-acceptance.How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks. Why read it: If you want deeper conversations, stronger relationships, and more meaningful connections, this book will change how you listen to others and to yourself.Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases#MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #LifeCoach #midlifetransformation #SelfTrust #womenover40 #careerchange #midlifewomen #coachingwithmsd #genx #selfhelp #siponthis #womenover50 #lifecoachingwomen #lifecoachpodcast #lifecoachingpodcast #careercoachforwomen Music used in this video is licensed through Canva Pro and is authorized for commercial use, including YouTube distribution.