Ep. 108: Building Unshakeable Self-Trust: Why Your Coaching Success Begins Within

In this unfiltered episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin and support coach Lurinda dive into the messy truth about self-trust in coaching. What started as a completely unplanned chat becomes the perfect demonstration of their message: true coaching happens when you trust yourself enough to loosen your grip on the rigid roadmap. They explore why so many coaches hide behind over-planning and scripts, and how building genuine self-trust creates the breakthrough moments your clients are actually paying for.This episode is for you if:You panic at the thought of coaching without a bulletproof planYou talk over clients because silence feels like you're failingYou secretly worry your clients will discover you don't have all the answersWhat we'll cover:The dead giveaways you're coaching from fear instead of trustHow your relationship with yourself mirrors your coaching effectivenessWhy the simplest trust-building practices create the biggest client transformationsKey Points and Timestamps:01:19:00 - Trust Under PressureLurinda's real-time anxiety about "getting it right" perfectly illustrates the trust challenges we all face.05:47:00 - The Planning ParadoxWhy obsessive session planning actually blocks your intuition and limits client breakthroughs.20:00:00 - Self-Trust Red FlagsThe telltale signs you've lost trust: fast talking, constant interrupting, and that frantic energy clients can feel.33:10:00 - Personal Trust LaboratoryLurinda shares how relationship challenges became her testing ground for deeper self-trust.40:12:00 - The Magic of Messing UpWhy owning your mistakes actually builds more trust than pretending to be perfect.48:48:00 - The Liberation of RealityThe relief that comes when you finally stop fighting where you actually are (spoiler: it's the only place transformation happens).Resources Mentioned:Shadow Alchemy Certification: shadowalchemycoaching.comFollow Lurinda: @perspectivebylurindaShadow Alchemy Coaching Academy: @shadowalchemycoachingacademyConnect with Us:Loved this episode? Slide into our DMs with your biggest takeaway – we're genuinely nosy about what landed for you.If you're tired of performative coaching certifications that expect you to have your shit together from day one, Shadow Alchemy might be what you’re looking for. We create space for you to be exactly where you are – messy parts included.