The Great Eight – Breakdown

1. Best Coaching Advice Ever Received
    
   • Be fully present—it’s their time, not yours. 
   • Meditation helps her access deep listening and minimize distractions. 
   • She watches for “thinking ahead” as a signal that she’s drifting. 
2. What She’s Still Improving
    
   • Continually working to stay present. 
   • Resisting the instinct to solve problems or add her own ideas. 
   • Coaching is about holding—not hijacking—the space. 
3. Most Outrageous Thing in a Session
    
   • Told a CEO during a pitch, “What have you done about that?”—boldly shifting accountability. 
   • It was quiet. Then he hired her for three years. 
   • She believes in delivering truth with service and courage, even early on. 
4. What Still Makes Her Uncomfortable
    
   • When clients arrive unprepared and deflect blame. 
   • Feels uncomfortable when coaching is undervalued or used as a scapegoat. 
   • Handles it with gentle redirection or recontracting—but always with compassion. 
5. Advice to Aspiring Coaches
    
   • “You can be the best coach in the world, but if you’re not known, you won’t have clients.” 
   • Understand marketing—it’s essential, not optional. 
   • Coaching is only 15% of the job; 85% is everything else (especially if you run your own business). 
6. What She’s Had to Conquer
    
   • Her self-worth. Struggled to charge for her services early on. 
   • Learning not to view coaching as an “hour-for-money” exchange. 
   • Realized clients pay for the wisdom, investment, and depth—not just the session. 
7. How She Uses AI
    
   • Still early stages—mainly using it for planning and content brainstorming. 
   • Asked ChatGPT to interview her so she could better articulate her niche and market positioning. 
   • Sees the value in time efficiency but draws a line to protect authenticity. 
8. What She’s Learned About Herself
    
   • Boundaries matter—both with clients and in life. 
   • She can’t coach everyone, everywhere, all the time. 
   • Coaching has deepened her sense of purpose and even led to love: one of her past clients is now her life partner. 

🎉 Fun Stuff

Guilty Pleasure:

Sea swimming—preferably naked.

Rachel says if it’s appropriate and she’s near the water, the swimsuit just might stay on the beach.