Hello Shiny Minds,

Have you ever thought coaching was just about giving advice?

Like, if someone has a problem, you just tell them what to do, and boom—problem solved?

Well… what if I told you that’s NOT what coaching is about?

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Shiny Minds Show™.

Today, we’re breaking down the biggest myths about coaching and uncovering what it really means to coach at a transformational level.

Because coaching isn’t just about guidance—it’s about growth.

And when you understand this, you unlock a whole new way of empowering yourself and those around you.

What Is Coaching, Really?

According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF), coaching is:

✨ Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their potential.

Notice the key word? Partnering.

That means coaching is NOT:

🚫 Solving someone’s problems for them.
🚫 Telling them what to do.
🚫 Giving advice based on personal experience.

Instead, coaching is about holding space for someone to access their own inner wisdom.

It’s about asking powerful questions, listening deeply, and helping them uncover the answers that already exist within them.

Because here’s the truth: the most profound breakthroughs don’t come from external advice.
They come from within.

Watch this video to learn the 3 Biggest Misconceptions About Coaching (And How to Bust Them)

Why Coaching Matters Now More Than Ever

We live in a world filled with distractions, self-doubt, and external noise.

Real coaching cuts through that noise and helps people reconnect with their truth.

✨ It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about helping others find their own.
✨ It’s not about giving solutions—it’s about empowering transformation.
✨ It’s not about fixing people—it’s about illuminating the brilliance they already have.

So, ask yourself:

💡 How do I show up in my conversations?
💡 Am I truly listening, or just waiting for my turn to speak?
💡 What if I embraced the power of coaching—not just for others, but for myself?

The world doesn’t need more advice-givers.

It needs more coaches, leaders, and light-bringers.

Made with love ❤️ for a world with more #light, #love, and #ShinyMinds in it...

by Dr. Shiny Burcu Unsal ✨