The Journey to Coaching – From Self-Doubt to Building Purpose | Ep. 32

What does it really take to become a coach—and how do you find your voice in a space filled with uncertainty?

In Episode 32 of TURTZED, Charlie shares his personal evolution from corporate management to certified coach, revealing the inner work, fear, and breakthroughs that shaped his path. In this solo episode, he gets vulnerable about the discomfort of transition, the impact of the MindBodyGreen coaching course, and what it means to hold space for someone else’s transformation while navigating your own.

If you’re curious about the coaching world, feeling stuck in your own growth, or wondering how to step into a more purpose-driven life, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Charlie opens up about why coaching became the natural next step in his journey, how it differs from therapy, and how the process of becoming a coach helped him heal in unexpected ways. He breaks down the importance of active listening, self-trust, and redefining success—not only in business, but in how we show up for each other.

Key Takeaways:

Coaching Starts with Self-Work – Before guiding others, you must explore your own patterns, beliefs, and healing journey.

Imposter Syndrome Doesn’t Disqualify You – Doubting yourself is part of the process, but it shouldn’t keep you from starting.

Coaching Is Not Therapy—It’s Forward-Focused – While therapy looks at the past, coaching helps you create a vision for the future and take aligned action.

Active Listening Is a Superpower – Holding space for others without trying to fix them builds trust and transformation.

Your Purpose Evolves With You – You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin; just start where you are.

The Most Powerful Tool Is Trusting Yourself – Intuition, honesty, and presence make you a more effective coach than any certification alone.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 The Desire to Help and Self-Improvement

02:35 Transitioning from Management to Coaching

05:24 Discovering MindBodyGreen and Coaching Tools

07:49 Why Active Listening Is at the Heart of Coaching

10:30 The Power of Human Connection in Growth

13:23 Defining Success and Fulfillment in Coaching

17:39 Empowering Others While Empowering Yourself