Career Help for Entry Level Professionals
Career Help for Entry Level Professionals
mentorship for aspiring coaches
honest guidance for professionals exploring how to become a coach *before* certification
You've been researching for a while now: how to become a coach. You're considering certification programs. You wonder whether coaching could be your next career chapter, but taking the leap (and making the investment) feels intimidating.
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My 1-1 mentorship is designed for aspiring coaches who want honest guidance, real-world perspective, and clarity before committing years of time and countless dollars to becoming a coach.
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I won’t certify you and I won’t sell you a dream, but I will help you think like a coach with a real business so you can take your next steps with confidence.
Hi I'm Ali, former aspiring coach.
When I began my coaching journey in 2019, options felt limited and questions were endless. Do I jump straight into a costly certification and hope for the best, or piece together advice without clear direction?
Now, after 5+ years as a private practice coach, I created this mentorship as an honest, clarifying middle step I wish I’d had: guidance on what coaching truly is (and isn’t), how to define your foundation as a coach, and how to make certification decisions with confidence.
1-1 mentorship is for you if:
​You are exploring coaching as a career transition and want to understand what becoming a coach actually entails beyond surface-level inspiration.
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You are researching or comparing coaching certification programs and wish you had an experienced guide to help you evaluate options, tradeoffs, and timing before making a major investment.
You are asking yourself how to become a coach but don’t want a one-size-fits-all roadmap or a program that rushes you toward a decision you’re not ready to make.
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You have 5+ years of professional experience and sense that your background could translate into coaching, but need help articulating a clear niche and value proposition.
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You value thoughtful, 1-1 advisory support, not hype-driven group programs, sterile online self assessments, or business consultants who "guarantee" a result.
note:
Mentorship is intentionally designed for professionals who are seriously exploring coaching and want context, clarity, and honest guidance before committing. This service is not a certification program, launch guarantee, or shortcut to income. If you’re seeking to make a career transition that's not coaching, explore my 1-1 career coaching services for guided, long-term exploration and support.
mentorship topics
Our mentor-mentee partnership is designed to explore up to six core topics:
Topic 1: Coaching Vision & Readiness
Clarify what kind of coach you’re drawn to becoming, who you want to serve, and what coaching could realistically look like in your life and career right now.
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Topic 2: Overcoming Fears & Common Obstacles
Name the doubts, concerns, and resistance that often show up when stepping into coaching, and develop practical strategies to move forward as a coach with confidence.
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Topic 3: Coaching Certification Program Guidance
Explore and compare coaching certification programs with clarity. I’ll share researched insights, tradeoffs, and real-world considerations so you can make an informed decision without pressure.
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Topic 4: Coaching Niche Exploration & Definition
Learn why early niche clarity matters. Together we'll define a niche that's rooted in your lived experience, professional background, and real market demand, not trends or vague positioning. ​​
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Topic 5: Networking & Relationship Building
Learn ethical ways to practice coaching, build relationships with other coaches, and begin showing up in the coaching space authentically.
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Topic 6: Brand, Positioning & Early Offer Thinking
Together we'll explore and lay the groundwork for your coaching brand, including mission, values, messaging, and a simple value ladder so that you have a foundation to work with and inspire you.
packages & pricing
CLARITY SPRINT / $700
Ideal for professionals who want to explore the fundamentals of becoming a coach and move from on-the-fence to a clear, confident Yes/No decision without the investment of brand development or networking yet.
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Includes: 4 private 1-1 mentorship sessions and guided workbook covering Topics 1-4​​​​
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MOMENTUM BUILDER / $1,650
Ideal for professionals who are ready to move beyond fundamentals into early-stage building, including brand development and tangible networking momentum.
Includes: 6 private 1-1 mentorship sessions and guided workbook covering all topic areas, plus..
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One dedicated small business branding session
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Starter logo + visual brand kit to support your early launch
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Networking guidance and curated connection opportunities within the coaching community​
A $150 non-refundable deposit is due at registration to hold your spot and will be applied toward your total investment.