452. The Burnout No One Talks About When You’re a Coach

Burnout doesn’t always look like total exhaustion or wanting to quit—it can show up quietly, in the way you start dreading sessions or feeling wiped after every call.

 

In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I’m talking about the kind of burnout coaches rarely admit out loud—the kind that creeps in when you’re doing “all the right things” but still feel mentally and emotionally drained. 

 

If you’ve been feeling drained after sessions, questioning whether coaching is really for you, or wondering why something you love is starting to feel heavy, then this episode is for you.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• The Confident Coach Certification is the ONLY certification specifically for divorced moms who want overcome imposter syndrome and finally feel legit: https://products.ambershaw.com/the-confident-coach-certification
• Listen to Episode 451. The 3 Non-Negotiables of Coaching Mastery (If You Want to Feel Confident and Make Money): https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/451-the-3-non-negotiables-of-coaching-mastery-if/id1577282350?i=1000746668732

 

What I Discuss:

• 04:01 Why the most common form of coaching burnout doesn’t look like a breakdown but feels just as dangerous
• 06:12 The difference between emotional exhaustion and skill fatigue
• 11:06 How structure, confidence, and credibility actually reduce burnout (instead of adding pressure)
• 13:01 What sustainable coaching really looks like—and how to protect your energy without pulling back from your business

 

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Website: ambershaw.com