A New Year’s Message to Coaches: Build from Within

I love the camaraderie of coaching. It’s so inspiring to spend time with fellow Coaches—people who lean into personal growth and development. This doesn’t make us perfect, but it does mean we understand the power of personal responsibility—for our relationships, our well-being, and the fulfillment we seek in life. Coaches know that achieving the results we want begins with taking responsibility for our own actions.

As we step into 2025, I invite you to reflect on the results you want to create in your life this year. Whether you run your own coaching business, serve within an organization, or are just beginning your journey as a Coach, remember: your impact is profound. And that impact begins within. Being a great Coach starts with being a great human.

Aligning with Core Principles

At ithrive31, we believe in three core principles that help Coaches show up powerfully and authentically. These principles can guide you in both your personal growth and professional practice this year:

Be Intentional with Your Thoughts

Everything begins with mindset. Over the past seven years, I’ve seen how truly great Coaches prioritize maintaining a healthy and resilient mindset. Life’s ups and downs are inevitable, but how we respond to them is key. As 2025 unfolds, reflect on this: Who or what feeds your most helpful thoughts? Who or what drains them? Commit to staying mentally strong and intentional, no matter what challenges come your way.

If you’re a solo entrepreneur—like many Coaches—it can feel isolating at times. When life feels heavy, reach out for support. Remember, we encourage our clients to seek coaching; let’s model the way. Surround yourself with uplifting people, invest in your personal growth, and be disciplined in nurturing thoughts that empower your life.

Be Deliberate with Your Time and Resources

Where will you focus your energy this year? At ithrive31, we break goals into 31-day increments to help prioritize short-term actions that lead to long-term success. But setting goals is just the start. Each day brings choices about where to invest your time and resources.

This year, practice discernment. Restrain yourself from chasing every “shiny object” or jumping into opportunities that don’t align with your values and vision. Stand firmly and proudly in your YESes and NOs. When you’re deliberate with your time, you create space for meaningful growth and fulfillment.

Be Purposeful in How You Treat Your Body

Taking care of ourselves may seem obvious, but it’s not always easy to prioritize. In 2025, commit to honoring your body. Move it, nourish it, and treat it with respect. Your body is the vehicle that carries you through this life—show it love, self-control, and compassion. Embracing your whole self will empower you to show up fully, both for your clients and for yourself.

Looking Ahead

At ithrive31, we believe in creating supportive spaces for Coaches to thrive together. We know how essential it is to have a community that understands the challenges and joys of coaching. If these principles resonate with you, know that we’re looking for talented Coaches who align with our philosophy to join us in 2025. Together, we can grow, support one another, and amplify our collective impact.

Let’s make this a year of intentional, deliberate, and purposeful living. Here’s to an amazing 2025—for you, your clients, and the coaching profession as a whole.