5 Clear Signs You’re Ready to Work with a Coach (And Why It Might Be the Step You’ve Been Avoiding)

...and how to know it’s time for real, lasting change.

This morning, whilst out walking, I caught myself reflecting on something I haven’t felt in a while: I’m ready to shift my focus back to my coachees.

When I first became more visible online, I spent a lot of time thinking about myself - my voice, my story, my positioning. It was a season of necessary growth. But now, I find myself wondering again:

What are you feeling right now? What’s keeping you up at night?

Maybe… You’re just waking up.You haven’t even left bed, and already your chest feels tight - that familiar niggling sense of anxiety creeping in.There’s so much to do. So many thoughts. And the day hasn’t even begun yet.

Maybe you’re stuck in a choice:Do I stay in this safe, predictable job… or take the risk and pursue something more fulfilling?The fear is real. So are the trade-offs.

Or maybe you've already made a big, bold change - you left the job, the relationship, the place - and now you’re in the messy middle.It’s chaotic. It’s uncertain. You’re feeling all the feelings… and trying to move forward at the same time.

If any of this resonates with you, here are 5 signs it might be the right time to work with a coach.

1. You Feel Overwhelmed Before the Day Even Starts

   
   

That tightness in your chest? The racing thoughts before you even open your eyes?That’s not just stress - it’s a signal.

Coaching gives you space to untangle those thoughts, build structure around your day, and reconnect with what actually matters to you.

2. You Feel Stuck in a Decision You Can’t Seem to Make

   
   

You’ve journalled about it. Talked it through with friends. Made a pros and cons list (or five).And still… nothing feels right.

Coaching helps you cut through the noise and access the deeper truth underneath your indecision - your values, your fears, your priorities.

3. You’ve Let Go of What No Longer Serves You — Now You’re in the “Messy Middle”

   
   

Whether it’s a job, relationship, city, or role… you’ve made the brave choice to leave.But now you’re navigating the in-between. It’s exciting, yes - but also disorienting, emotional, and lonely at times.

Coaching gives you structure, perspective, and emotional grounding in that space between endings and beginnings.

4. You’re Tired of Thinking About the Same Things Over and Over

   
   

You keep circling the same thoughts.You know what’s bothering you - but no matter how much you think about it, nothing really shifts.

That’s where coaching comes in. It helps you turn thought into action, insight into momentum.Sometimes, you don’t need more time - you need forward movement.

5. You Want to Feel More Like Yourself Again

   
   

You miss the version of you that was energised. Grounded. Curious. Clear.The one who didn’t second-guess every decision or feel buried under the weight of everyday life.

Coaching helps you come back to yourself - with clarity, compassion, and direction.

Final Thoughts:

Working with a coach isn’t about being “broken” or needing to be fixed.It’s about giving yourself permission to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention.

✨ If any of this feels like where you are right now - you’re not alone.And you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.

Book a free consultation call today and let’s explore whether coaching is right for you.

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