Do I Really Need a Coach?
Let’s be honest. The moment someone says, “I’m working with a coach,” half the room leans in and the other half rolls their eyes. Somewhere between the rise of avocado toast and the dominance of LinkedIn humblebrags, coaching has become the business world’s version of therapy, personal training, and motivational speaker—shaken, stirred, and served with a sprinkle of “you got this.”
So, do you really need a coach?
The get to the point answer.
If you’re asking, it might already be time.
But let’s dive deeper. (Promise I’ll keep the fluff to a minimum and the real talk at a maximum.)
1. You’ve Got Big Goals… and a Calendar That Looks Like Jenga
You’re ambitious. You’re running teams, scaling businesses, launching ventures, or simply trying to stay afloat without sacrificing your sanity. And yet, despite the vision board, the KPIs, and that productivity app you downloaded (and promptly forgot about), something’s not clicking.
A coach—particularly one who snaps you into clarity—helps you cut through the noise, spot the patterns, and shift from reactive to intentional. Think of it as decluttering your mental desktop. Marie Kondo for the mind.
2. You’re Surrounded, But Still a Bit… Alone
Leadership can be a lonely gig. Sure, you’ve got a team. Maybe even a board. But let’s be real: who do you talk to when imposter syndrome strikes or when you’re second-guessing that major pivot?
A coach doesn’t tell you what to do (you’ve got Google for that). A coach asks the questions that make you pause, squirm a little, then light up with realisation. It’s not therapy. It’s not consulting. It’s the power of someone holding up a mirror and saying, “You already know—let’s snap it into action.”
3. Because Let’s Face It, You’ve Plateaued (Yeah, I Said It)
If you’re honest, you’re not stuck, but you’re not exactly soaring either. You’re efficient. Functional. Fine.
But fine doesn’t spark revolutions, drive innovation, or make you feel lit up on a Monday morning.
A coach helps you see the edge of your comfort zone, then lovingly dares you to leap. You don’t need fixing. You need focusing. Precision over hustle. Purpose over panic.
4. Trend or Not, Growth Never Goes Out of Style
Yes, coaching is everywhere. But so is burnout. So is leadership fatigue. So is “I’ll figure it out on my own”—which, let’s be honest, is code for “I’ll keep spinning my wheels until something breaks.”
Good coaching (the kind that snaps you out of loops and into next-level living) isn’t about hopping on a trend. It’s about investing in the one thing that impacts everything else: you.
So… Do You Need a Coach?
Only if you want to:
- Think sharper.
- Lead stronger.
- Grow faster.
- Snap out of the status quo and into your next level.
But hey, no pressure. Keep doing you. Just know that when you’re ready to stop surviving your schedule and start owning your story—I’ll be right here.
Venetia Butler – THE SNAP COACH – Your decision! Transformation? Inevitable.
