How do coaches inspire?

Gopikakumar
3 min readNov 24, 2023
How do coaches inspire?

Are you a coach? Is your true dream to inspire and impact people’s lives? How can a coach truly achieve that and inspire others? If these are the questions you’re asking yourself, then this blog is for you. I’m Dr. Gopika Kumar, a communication and mindset coach. Let’s dive into it right away.

How can a coach inspire to make a lasting impact on the lives of their listeners or participants? To answer this, I’ve been using the acronym “inspire” as a guiding principle for the past twenty years. Let’s break down and explore this acronym.

The first “I” in inspire stands for Ignite the passion of your listeners or participants. To truly inspire them, they need to have a dream. Understanding their starting point and where they want to go shouldn’t take long. The more passion they have, the higher their zeal for learning, and the greater impact you’ll make as a coach.

Moving on to the “N” in inspire, it stands for Nurture their growth. They’ve come to you seeking guidance and support. You’re like a gardener tending to a seedling, witnessing its journey from a small plant to bearing fruits. Your role is to be deeply rooted in their growth mission.

Now, let’s look at the “S” in inspire, which stands for Support their dreams. Why are they doing what they’re doing? Understanding their dreams, whether it’s financial independence…

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Gopikakumar

Gopika, with about 20 years of experience, today is an established trainer, speaker, coach, writer, mentor, researcher and much more.