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77. Is Coaching Worth It?
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- Visionary's Pursuit
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- Mar 25, 2026
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- 1878
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If you want to explore a coaching relationship, click here, fill out your name and email and we'll be in touch Episode Summary I've wanted to record this episode for a long time. If you and I were sitting at a coffee shop and you asked me what I do and why I love it, this is the conversation we'd have... I share the full story of how I went from working in private wealth management at Morgan Stanley to discovering coaching through a conversation with my boss in 2008. I break down the differences between therapy, mentorship, and coaching, including what makes each one valuable and when each one applies. We explore the three most common reasons founders resist hiring a coach, why high performers in particular tend to talk themselves out of it, and the cost of staying where you are. I also share client stories that illustrate what coaching looks like in practice. If you've ever been curious about coaching or wondered whether it's worth the investment, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways Therapy tends to look at the past and often involves diagnosis. Coaching looks toward the future and operates from the belief that clients are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. Mentorship is advice-based, drawing from someone who has walked your path. Coaching helps you find answers within yourself by revealing blind spots and expanding how you think. Coaching is not just about tactics and action steps. It's about evolving your identity so you become the person who naturally lives the results you want. Three common reasons founders resist coaching: a fear disguised as logic ("it's not the right time"), skepticism about intangible ROI, and the belief that money should only go toward tactical investments. Most people evaluate the cost of coaching but rarely evalua…