433. 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Coach (Especially as a Divorced Mom)

Have you ever looked at other coaches online and thought, "They've got it all figured out…why don't I?" I used to think the exact same thing. But the truth is, when I first started my coaching business, I was a 40-year-old divorced mom with zero social media experience, massive imposter syndrome, and absolutely no idea what I was doing. And yet, it changed my life.

In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm sharing the 5 biggest lessons I wish I had known before becoming a coach. If you've been dreaming of starting your coaching business but fear, self-doubt, or perfectionism keeps getting in the way, then this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Confident Coach Certification Waitlist is the ONLY certification specifically for divorced moms who want overcome imposter syndrome and finally feel legit: https://products.ambershaw.com/certification
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What I Discuss:

• 01:58 The messy, imperfect truth about how I actually started
• 03:50 Why clarity comes after you take action—not before
• 05:28 The real source of confidence (it's not mindset hype)
• 07:10 Why you don't need a perfect life to help someone
• 09:02 How vulnerability makes you a stronger, more relatable coach
• 10:45 Your story is your superpower—no matter your niche
• 12:40 Why mentorship and structure matter more than hustle
• 17:15 Final lessons and encouragement if you're scared to start

Find more from Amber Shaw:

Instagram: @msambershaw

Website: ambershaw.com