If you’ve had an intake session and still haven’t signed up for your first coaching session — you’re not alone. And you’re not failing!
Here are some of the most common reasons people don’t take the next step — and how we work through them in coaching.
1. I want to… but I can’t seem to take the next step.
What’s happening: Decision paralysis, avoidance, or ADHD freeze.
Reframe: This isn’t a motivation problem — it’s a brain pattern. In coaching, we untangle these patterns by making next steps clearer, smaller, and doable — and helping you follow through.
2. I should be able to figure this out myself.
What’s happening: Shame or fear of being judged.
Reframe: You’re not broken. You don’t need more pressure or self-doubt — you need tools that work for your brain and support that doesn’t make you feel like you’re failing. That’s exactly what this space is for.
3. This just feels like one more thing on my plate.
What’s happening: Life feels too full to add anything.
Reframe: Coaching isn’t another task — it’s support for the tasks. It gives you a clearer head, calmer days, and systems that make everything else easier to manage. You don’t have to wait for life to calm down — we start with what’s real now.
4. I don’t know if I can justify spending this on myself.
What’s happening: Guilt — (this is especially for women and parents) — around prioritizing your own needs.
Reframe: Taking care of yourself is taking care of your people. When you feel more in control, less reactive, and more steady, everyone around you benefits.
5. What if I try and still fail?
What’s happening: Fear of disappointment or being seen.
Reframe: Coaching isn’t about perfection — it’s about small, consistent shifts that work for your actual life. You don’t have to be ready. You just have to be willing to start.
6. I feel better after talking to you — maybe that was enough.
What’s happening: You got a mini dopamine hit from clarity or being heard.
Reframe: That clarity is real — and it’s a great start. But insight fades fast if we don’t put systems behind it. Coaching is where we take that insight and do something with it.
7. I’ll start when life calms down.
What’s happening: All-or-nothing thinking, waiting for the “right” time.
Reframe: There’s no perfect moment — but there is support for the moment you’re in. You don’t have to fix everything first. You start here, with support.
Final Thoughts
Whatever has kept you from starting — it’s okay. You don’t need to apologize, explain, or push through.
You just need to know that when you’re ready, this space is here for you.
Support isn’t for people who have it all together. It’s for people who are ready to feel less alone, less stuck, and more in control of their own lives.