by Coach Nikki B. | Becoming a Confident Coach, Coaching Skills & Presence
Overthinking as a coach usually isn’t about missing information. It’s about waiting for permission you haven’t given yourself yet. I see this pattern constantly, in myself and in the coaches I mentor, whether it’s setting a price, choosing a...
by Coach Nikki B. | Coaching, Coaching Skills & Presence
Many newer coaches are naturally caring, emotionally attuned, and invested in helping others. That’s a strength. And like most strengths, empathy can go too far and become a liability. Empathy Imposters One of the most common challenges I see is not a lack of...
by Coach Nikki B. | Coaching Skills & Presence
We live in a world that runs on urgency. Notifications buzz, inboxes overflow, and expectations—both external and internal—are everywhere. For many of us, stress has become so familiar that it fades into the background, like a constant hum we barely notice anymore. In...
by Coach Nikki B. | Coaching Skills & Presence
Session agreements can stir up a surprising amount of angst for coaches—even experienced ones. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is it so hard to get a good agreement?” you’re not alone. And no, it’s not because you don’t understand coaching or somehow missed an important...
by Coach Nikki B. | Coaching Skills & Presence
Have you ever caught yourself halfway through a conversation, nodding politely while your brain is already drafting what you’ll say next? I certainly have.
These days, with notifications, deadlines, and “just-a-second” distractions, real listening can feel like a lost...
by Coach Nikki B. | Coaching Skills & Presence
I’ve been coaching for over fifteen years, and if I could go back and share one bit of wisdom with my younger self, it would be this: “Set better boundaries.” Not sage advice on goal-setting. Not even recommendations for improving coaching skills. Nope, it would...
