“Not Ready” to Willing—and in Motion
One client’s journey from stuck to soaring
Client Background:
My client, a former corporate professional with two decades of experience, recently made the courageous leap into coaching. Smart, intuitive, and deeply heart-centered, she had a beautiful offer ready to go… but was caught in the all-too-familiar loop:
“I’m just not ready to launch.”
She had the training.
She had the vision.
And she had a genuine desire to serve.
But readiness? That felt miles away.
The Turning Point: A Simple, Powerful Question
During our session, I looked her in the eyes and asked the same question I ask myself when self-doubt starts whispering:
“Are you willing?”
That was the shift.
Because here’s what I’ve learned from coaching soulful entrepreneurs for over 12 years:
✨ “Ready” is often fear in disguise—a way to postpone the discomfort of visibility or imperfection.
✨ “Willing” is different. It’s our heart saying yes to growth. It’s a mindset rooted in courage and curiosity.
✨ And most importantly: Action creates clarity.
What Happened Next
Instead of waiting to be ready, she chose to be willing:
✅ Willing to make her first offer visible—imperfectly.
✅ Willing to post online and tell people what she does.
✅ Willing to trust her lived experience and let it be of service.
And that’s when the fog started to lift.
Within a week, she had a discovery call booked. A few days later, a paid session. The clarity and confidence she’d been waiting for? It arrived because she acted.
The Bigger Reflection (for both of us)
That session was a turning point for her—but also for me. It reminded me of the moments I still hesitate.
I don’t always feel “ready” to post. Or launch. Or say the bold thing.
But I am willing.
Willing to show up, even when it’s messy.
Willing to serve, even when it’s not perfect.
Willing to trust that my work can light the way for others.
The Takeaway
If you’re a coach or creative or mission-driven entrepreneur waiting for that elusive feeling of readiness…
Maybe the real question isn’t:
Am I ready?
But rather:
Am I willing?
Because that’s where the transformation starts.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to care enough to begin. And when you do—I’m right here to walk beside you.
