A WILLING HEART IS YOUR QUALIFICATION - Most people think they need more knowledge before they can guide others, but coaching is built on presence, not perfection. In this episode, we unpack why willingness matters more than expertise and how everyday roles already reflect the posture of a coach.

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MODERN DAY DISCIPLERS- There is a difference between learning how to coach and becoming the kind of person who can guide transformation. In this episode, I unpack the heart, posture, and responsibility behind Sterling and Stone coaching. This is not about collecting tools or asking better questions. This is about stepping into a role of influence, leadership, and discipleship in everyday life. Coaching becomes a way to help people renew their minds, align with truth, and move forward with purpose, creating ripple effects that impact families, communities, and generations.

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FROM INFORMAL HELP TO INTENTIONAL LEADERSHIP- You are probably already helping people more than you realize. The conversations, the questions, the perspective you offer in everyday moments are not random. They are patterns. And for many women, those patterns are the early evidence of a coaching call. In this episode, we talk about the shift that has to happen, not in skill, but in identity. Moving from casually helping to intentionally leading requires ownership, structure, and a willingness to be seen. This is where conversations begin to turn into clients, and where influence becomes responsibility.

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YOU DON’T NEED PERFECTION OR READINESS! A lot of women who start thinking about coaching assume the reason they are hesitating is because they don’t know enough yet. But in my experience, that’s rarely the real issue. Most of the time the struggle isn’t information. It’s fear. Fear that you’re not legitimate enough, not experienced enough, not perfect enough, or that you’ll put yourself out there and people will judge you or reject you. In this episode I walk through the questions about worth, credibility, comparison, calling, faith, and whether your story actually matters. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re ready to coach, this conversation will help you see those fears for what they are and remind you that you were created on purpose for good works.

Key Takeaways:

Most hesitation around coaching is rooted in fear and identity questions, not a lack of ability.

Your life experience and what you have already walked through can become meaningful guidance for someone else.

Confidence, credibility, and clarity grow as you begin helping people, not before.

Action Guide:

Pay attention to the one thought that keeps telling you you’re not ready. Write it down. Then ask yourself if that thought is actually true, or if it’s just fear trying to keep you from stepping forward. Choose one small action you could take this week that moves you closer to helping someone.

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COACHING SKILLS ARE NOT ENOUGH - Many people believe that if they just become a better coach, clients will naturally find them. They focus on learning how to listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and guide people through meaningful conversations. Those skills matter. But coaching skill alone does not build a coaching business. In this episode we talk about the difference between the role of the coach and the role of the captain. One happens inside the session. The other happens outside of it. If you want a coaching practice that actually brings people through the door, you have to learn to wear both.

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GET CLARITY ON YOUR CALLING- So many people quietly wonder if the pull they feel toward guiding others is real or just a passing idea. In this episode, we separate ego from assignment, desire from stewardship, and hype from maturity. Calling is not about platform or personality. It is about alignment between your wiring, your lived experience, and the burden you carry for transformation. If you have ever asked, “Is this for me?” this episode will help you discern whether coaching is curiosity, escape, or a genuine assignment on your life.

Which ones speak to you?

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A TRANSITION TO FULL TIME- This live coaching session is for the coach who knows she is called, has been faithful for years, and still feels the tension of “why is it not happening faster?” Laschl has recently retired and wants five weekly clients. Together, you talk through the shift from side gig thinking to business owner thinking, why pricing reflects value (not time), how testimony builds faith and attracts the right clients, and why selling is not sleazy - it is serving. You also unpack false humility, imposter syndrome, and practical next steps like testimonials, clear calls to action, simple lead magnets, and even the idea of group coaching from home.

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Action Guide:

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BECOMING A COACH WHO LEADS THEIR TIME- One of the fastest ways to lose authority as a coach is to live from the phrase “I don’t have time.” In this episode, we talk about why self leadership always comes before client leadership and how time management is less about systems and more about personal agency. You will learn why shifting from “I don’t have time” to “I don’t make time” moves you out of a victim mindset and into ownership, clarity, and power. This conversation is about learning to lead yourself well so you can teach what you actually live.

Key Takeaways:

Action Guide:

If you want to go deeper into identity, purpose, and belonging as a woman of faith, listen to my companion podcast: StoryMakers.

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GET STEADY BEFORE YOU MOVE- It’s easy for coaches to rush into planning, offering, and striving without first creating internal steadiness. In this episode, we talk about why anchoring matters before momentum. You’ll learn how presence, purpose, rhythm, and results work together to reduce reactivity, support clarity, and help you build something sustainable instead of chaotic.

Key Takeaways:

Action Guide:

If you want to go deeper into identity, purpose, and belonging as a woman of faith, listen to my companion podcast: StoryMakers.

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IDENTITY BEFORE STRATEGY- As we open a new year inside the Christian Life Coach Collective, this episode begins somewhere different. Not with pressure, performance, or planning, but with listening. Through prayer and guided reflection, you are invited to ask God who He says you are as a coach, why He shaped you the way He did, and who you are meant to serve. This episode walks you through identity, purpose, belonging, and a Great Exchange where lies are released and Truth is received, setting a grounded foundation for your coaching and business in the year ahead.

Key Takeaways:

Action Guide:

If you want to go deeper into identity, purpose, and belonging as a woman of faith, listen to my companion podcast: StoryMakers.

To explore working together, visit SterlingAndStoneMentoring.com.

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