447. What Coaching Sessions Actually Look Like (It’s Simpler Than You Think)

Coaching can feel intimidating—not because it’s complicated, but because no one really explains what actually happens in a session.

 

In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on what coaching sessions really look like and why they’re far less intimidating than most new coaches imagine. We talk about the fear that comes up when you can’t hide behind a screen, why that fear doesn’t mean you’re unqualified, and how having a simple, repeatable flow can completely change how confident you feel in the room. I also walk you through the three core phases of a coaching session, what your role actually is (and isn’t), and how to stay in integrity without overstepping into therapy or advice-giving.

 

If you’ve been curious about coaching but feel stuck because you don’t know what to say, how to lead, or how not to freeze in the moment, 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
• Listen to Episode 446. “Am I Even Helping My Clients?” Here’s How to Tell: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/446-am-i-even-helping-my-clients-heres-how-to-tell/id1577282350?i=1000744263901
• Listen to Episode 439. How to Ask Powerful Coaching Questions That Lead to Real Client Transformations (Even If You Feel Inexperienced): https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/439-how-to-ask-powerful-coaching-questions-that-lead/id1577282350?i=1000741330260
• Listen to Episode 435. How to Handle Breakdowns in a Coaching Session (And Turn Them Into Breakthroughs): https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/435-how-to-handle-breakdowns-in-a-coaching-session/id1577282350?i=1000739098630

 

What I Discuss:

• 02:31 Why fear around live coaching sessions is so common and why it actually means you care
• 04:51 Normalizing the fear of “being on the hook” in real sessions
• 07:04 The simple flow most confident coaching sessions follow
• 09:15 The three main phases of a coaching session (without scripts or pressure)
• 13:00 How to stay in integrity and avoid overstepping your role

 

Find more from Amber Shaw:

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Website: ambershaw.com