445. If You’re Afraid to Coach, This Might Be Why

Have you ever felt called to coach but noticed a quiet fear creeping in the moment you imagine actually doing it? Not just fear of being seen—but fear of messing it up, getting it wrong, or being exposed?

 

In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I’m unpacking what’s really underneath that fear so many new coaches feel. We talk about why confidence issues usually aren’t about confidence at all, how coaching isn’t about fixing people but guiding them, and why caring deeply can actually make the fear feel louder—not smaller. I also share how learning real coaching skills and structure changes everything, and why you don’t have to eliminate fear before you start—you just need to understand it.

 

If you’ve been wanting to coach but keep hesitating because you’re scared you’ll do it wrong or won’t be good enough, then this episode is for you.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Register to #CoachU, a FREE bootcamp for divorced moms who want to lead coaching sessions with confidence, clarity, and structure without guessing, freezing, or overstepping: https://products.ambershaw.com/coachu-organic-jan2026
• The Confident Coach Certification Waitlist: https://products.ambershaw.com/certification

 

What I Discuss:

• 03:21 The deeper fears that show up as “confidence problems”
• 05:58 Why coaching isn’t about fixing—but guiding
• 09:19 The fear of being exposed and what’s really driving it
• 12:55 A free coaching bootcamp to help you build real skills
• 14:17 Final encouragement if fear has been holding you back

 

Find more from Amber Shaw:

Instagram: @msambershaw

Website: ambershaw.com