What I Wish I Had Known In My First Year Of Coaching

What I Wish I Had Known In My First Year Of Coaching

July 4, 2026 · 23 min · Season 1 · Episode 29

About this episode

Andy Ramage shares valuable lessons from his first year of coaching, highlighting common mistakes and insights for new coaches.

If I could go back and speak to the coach I was in my first year, I'd have a lot to say. I made plenty of mistakes. I waited too long. I undercharged. I gave too much advice. I worried about being ready. And I almost gave up more than once. The good news? Every one of those mistakes taught me something that helped shape the coach I've become today. In this episode, I share the lessons I wish someone had taught me from the very beginning. Whether you're thinking about becoming a coach, you're in your first year, or you've been coaching for years, these insights could save you years of trial and error. Because coaching isn't just about mastering the craft. It's about learning how to build a meaningful, sustainable coaching career. What You'll Learn: Why giving advice often weakens great coaching The biggest pricing mistakes new coaches make Why selling outcomes matters far more than selling your time How finding your niche can transform your coaching business The lessons I wish I'd learned years earlier that would have accelerated my journey Timestamps: 00:00 – 05:00 The biggest mistakes I made in my first year of coaching 05:00 – 10:00 Why advice giving can hold coaches back10:00…

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