5 Things that Can Go Wrong When You Work With a Coach

Let's face it, we can hire the coach, buy the workout, buy the Shakeology, get the 2B Mindset Nutrition Plan ... but still not have results?

Are you going to blame it on your coach? No, you won't because you know better than that. 

Here are the 5 things that I personally find go wrong when people hire a coach (be it here from my Beachbody business, or even when I myself have hired a business or mindset coach).

1. Not following the program
2. Not letting your coach know your REAL goals
3. Not keeping in communication with your coach
4. Not tracking progress
5. Not including personal development

I'll elaborate below:

1. Not following the program.  Your coach has a course, or in the case with my company, you get a FULL fitness calendar, a full meal plan, a program guide and even journals for mindset with some programs. If you are working with your Beachbody on Demand, you'll find this all under Program Materials.

2. Not letting your coach know your REAL goals. When you join with me, I ask you to fill out this form and I want you to be real and honest. Telling me an answer of "I need to work on everything" does not help. Be specific. How much weight do you want to lose, or is more how you want to FEEL and what would that feeling or that weight loss do for you? By being specific as to your real needs and desires, your coach can best guide you.

3. Not keeping in communication with your coach. Any time I have hired a coach, I know communication is key. If she sends me an email asking me to take action or respond, you better believe the ONLY time I get results is when I take that action or respond. Coaches don't send messages just to chit-chat - they are doing it because it's their job and it's how they can get you results. We have no idea where you are at in your goals if you are not communicating.  When you're ghosting because you've gotten off track, by not responding to just say "hey, I need a break", you're wasting your time and your coaches' time. I for one work limited hours, I'm not on 24/7 and I will never be, so the time I work is precious. I try my best to respect those I have hired and I ask my clients to do the same.

4. Not tracking progress. We cannot improve upon that which we do not track. For example with my business, if you are a wellness client, taking your measurements, weights, and even photos before during and after you complete a program is key to you seeing how far you've gone. And insert step 1 again, if you do it, you will see you've gone far my friend! So if you're doing 2B Mindset, track your food, step on that scale daily as instructed, and watch the videos so you can get what you paid for <3

5. Not including personal development.  This has been a game changer for myself and my community.  Personal development (PD) is instrumental in success. PD is filling your mind with things that are positive, uplifting, growth oriented.  You can do this through reading, audio books, even motivational YouTube or full immersion events like Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within. For a listing of some of my favorite PD, grab the Soul & Shake guide and get to the bottom where lots of the personal development I have used myself or others have recommended is listed! 

I hope this guide helps you and you see the value of a coach. Yes, it's a bit blunt, but it's very honest!

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XOXO- Tamara