In this episode, Giacomo and Sawyer dive into the biggest coaching mistakes they’ve made throughout their careers and how their perspectives on coaching have evolved over time.

The conversation explores everything from rigid programming and poor communication to sustainability, emotional awareness, and the importance of building genuine client relationships. They discuss why coaching is far more than just training plans and macros, how empathy changes the coaching process, and why individualized support matters more than forcing clients into a one-size-fits-all system.

They also reflect on early coaching experiences, mistakes made during the “IIFYM era,” balancing accountability with compassion, and why helping clients better understand themselves is one of the most valuable parts of the coaching process.

This episode is a candid behind-the-scenes look at what good coaching actually looks like — and how both coaches and clients grow through the process together.

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