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#44 ・ 2025-10-09 ・ 37 min ・ Doug's story

My first time as a coach — and how impostor syndrome nearly beat me

第一次當躺平教練,我差點被「冒牌者症候群」打敗

MindWork & creativity

About this episode

Have you ever doubted yourself: "Am I really qualified to help other people?"

In this episode, I share my first-ever financial coaching session — from nerves and self-doubt to gradually understanding the real value of a coach: not being stronger than the client, but helping them grow.

You'll hear: • How to overcome impostor syndrome and build self-affirmation • The five functions of a coach: spotting blind spots, building structure, designing methods, tracking progress and giving encouragement • The two coaching tools I've tested myself: Calendly for bookings and XMind for mind maps • Why "done is better than perfect" • The learning pyramid: teaching others is the most powerful way to learn

This isn't just a story about coaching; it's an inner journey from doubt to growth. If you want to start offering knowledge services, consulting or coaching, this episode will save you a lot of detours.

The episode is in Mandarin Chinese. These notes are translated from my original show notes.