About this episode
Have you ever left a coaching session wondering, “Was that any good?” Or worse, have you had a coach who clearly wasn’t?In this eye-opening episode of The Coaching Clinic, John Ball and Angela Besignano tackle one of the most uncomfortable but important questions in the coaching world: What makes someone a bad coach, and how do you know if that someone is you?Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been coaching for years, this conversation explores:The warning signs of ineffective coachingScripted coaching vs. presence and real connectionWhy imposter syndrome never really disappears—and how to work with itThe difference between growth and actual red flagsHow to develop your unique coaching style (without copying others)When passion for the craft trumps polished deliveryYou’ll hear honest stories of coaching gone wrong, tough lessons learned, and why being committed to growth (not perfection) is what really matters.If you're serious about being the best coach you can be—and staying human in the process—this episode is for you.? Subscribe to the show and leave a review if it resonates.? Also now on YouTube! Search The Coaching Clinic to watch and comment on the episode.Chapters00:00 Introduction: Bad Coaching Experiences00:27 Identifying Bad Coaching01:00 Personal Coaching Stories02:06 The Importance of Effective Coaching02:22 Self-Evaluation as a Coach02:04 Challenges and Growth in Coaching05:28 Commitment to Improvement06:21 The Value of Professionalism13:09 The Coaching Industry Boom16:02 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome18:24 Conclusion and Call to ActionWant to contact the show? You can leave us a voicemail. It's free to do, and we might feature you on our next episode. All you need to do is go to https://speakpipe.com/thecoachingclinicpodcast and leave us a message. You can also find our clips and full episodes on the exclusive Coaching Clinic YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coachingclinicpodcastYou can send us a video or voice message on LinkedIn:John's LinkedIn Profile or go to PresentInfluence.com for coaching enquiries with JohnAngie's LinkedIn Profile or visit AngieSpeaks.com
