The How-To School For Health Coaches - with Julia Sarver

#124: Coaching vs. Teaching: Are You Helping or Just Giving Advice?

Julia Sarver Season 1 Episode 124

Do your coaching sessions sometimes feel more like lectures? If you’re spending more time giving advice than asking questions, your clients might not be getting the transformation they signed up for.

In this episode, we’re diving into the key difference between coaching vs. teaching—and why your well-intentioned tips might be hurting more than helping. You’ll learn how to spot when you’re slipping into teacher mode, how to shift back into powerful coaching, and a simple framework to strike the right balance between guiding and educating.

Listen now to learn:


 ✔️ The difference between coaching and teaching
 ✔️ Why giving more advice can stall your clients’ progress
 ✔️ A simple “Coach-Teach-Coach” formula to use in your next session
 ✔️ How to coach with confidence—even if you’re still learning yourself

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