In this episode of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re diving deep into one of the most common (and paralyzing) struggles coaches face: imposter syndrome. Whether you’re just getting started in your coaching business or scaling to your next level, that nagging feeling of “Who am I to do this?” can sneak in and hold you back big time. And in this episode, we’re calling it out—and showing you how to move through it.
We’re unpacking why imposter syndrome shows up (especially when you’re new or leveling up), what it’s actually trying to tell you, and the biggest lies it convinces you to believe. From comparing yourself to other coaches, to the fear of not knowing enough, to feeling like you have to be perfect to be qualified—we’re tackling it all. Spoiler alert: the fact that you’re worried about being a good coach is actually proof that you already care more than most.
If imposter syndrome has been stopping you from pitching, posting, launching, or fully owning your role as a coach, this episode is here to give you the kick in the leggings you need to take action—scared or not.
In this episode, we cover:
1) The Perfectionism Trap & Why This Episode Almost Didn’t Happen [0:00 – 2:41]
– How starting over multiple times reinforced the need to ditch perfectionism.
– Why messy action beats overthinking every time.
2) What Imposter Syndrome Really Is (and Who Gets It Most) [2:42 – 7:26]
– Why newer coaches feel it more—and why it actually means you care.
– How even seasoned coaches question themselves sometimes.
3) The Real Roots of Imposter Syndrome [7:27 – 13:02]
– Lack of proof, comparison to others, and fear of being judged or letting someone down.
– Why “being a few steps ahead” is more than enough to be a great coach.
4) Busting the Myth of Being Perfect to Be Qualified [13:03 – 17:49]
– Why your clients don’t need you to be flawless—they need you to be real and caring.
– The “coffee shop coach test” that proves you *do* know enough to help someone.
5) The Confidence Loop (And Why Thinking More Doesn’t Help) [17:50 – 22:43]
– Confidence doesn’t come from overthinking—it comes from doing.
– Why taking messy action is the only way to become the coach you want to be.
6) Trusting Yourself to Handle It (Even If You’re Not Ready) [22:44 – End]
– The truth about readiness and why it’s a myth.
– How to move through fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome by taking action anyway.
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