I was working on a new presentation recently and pulled up an old photo from one of our Bali retreats.
It’s a photo we use all the time in promotions.
But for some reason this time I actually stopped to properly look at it.
And went through everyone in the photo one by one:
One couple in the picture ended up getting married. They’ve got two kids now.
Another guy now leads breathwork sessions on Necker Island.
Others are running their own retreats, or busy growing businesses.
Funny thing is…
The photo wasn’t some planned testimonial shoot.
It wasn’t done on purpose.
It was just one of those random moments captured on camera.
But looking at it now, with the benefit of a few years…
…it’s so cool to see every single one of them has gone on to do something amazing.
And that’s when you realise…
Yes, the money’s good.
Yes, the freedom and flexibility is great.
But the real reason we do this - the most rewarding part of coaching - is watching your clients transform.
Sometimes it’s immediate.
Sometimes it takes years before the results fully reveal themselves.
But either way, it’s the most satisfying feeling in the world.
It also happens to be one of the most powerful forms of social proof you can build…
…when your clients’ wins speak louder than your words ever could.
So if you’re ever questioning the path, wondering if it’s worth it…
Zoom out.
Look at your clients (or future clients)...
Look at who they’ve become (or have the potential to become)...
And remember:
This is why we do what we do.
Let’s go!