Why Great Coaches Don't Always Have the Answers

Join the waitlist for Health Coaching Essentials Spring 2026 at www.gethealthcoachskills.com Have you ever finished a coaching session and thought, "Maybe I should have given them more?" More advice. More resources. More recommendations. More information. I used to think that was my job too. I remember spending close to an hour writing follow-up emails after coaching sessions. I'd send articles, podcasts, assessments, worksheets, books and action steps because I really wanted to help. The problem was that my clients were already overwhelmed. Most people don't come to coaching because they can't find health information. They come to coaching because they can't figure out how to apply what they already know. That's a very different problem. In this video, I'm sharing one of the biggest mindset shifts I had to make as a health coach. The shift from being the expert with all the answers to becoming a coach who helps clients create clarity, confidence and ownership. We'll talk about: • Why giving more information isn't always more helpful • The difference between teaching and coaching • Why clients often need clarity more than another resource • What your role actually is in a behavioral change coaching relationship • How to stop feeling responsible for solving every problem your client brings to a session If you've ever felt pressure to have the perfect answer, the perfect recommendation or the perfect solution for every client challenge, I think you'll relate to this one. Because you probably don't need more health knowledge. You need a coaching process. And once you understand the difference, coaching starts to feel a lot lighter. 🎁 FREE RESOURCE Download my 6-Step Blueprint for Brilliant Health Coaching Sessions: https://michelle-maclean.com/6-step-health-coaching-session-blueprint/ This simple framework will help you lead coaching conversations without relying on teaching, advice-giving, or information overload. 📺 Watch Next: She Stopped Overthinking Every Coaching Session - Coming on June 24 CONNECT WITH ME Website: https://michelle-maclean.com/ 🧑‍⚕️ Health Coach? Join My Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingskillsforhealthcoaches/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellehealthcoach/ ✅ Get the self-study course today! https://www.gethealthcoachskills.com/hce-self-study/ 📱 Follow Me On Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/michellehealthcoach/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleMacLeanHealthCoaching