Coaches Who Don't Suck: Insights with Samantha Belle on Success, Self-Acceptance, and the Art of Effective Coaching
In this episode of The Amanda Kaufman Show, Amanda dives deep with performance coach Samantha Belle, uncovering what it truly means to be a coach who doesn't just show up—but truly makes a difference.
Samantha's unique approach combines practical productivity and performance coaching with transformative mindset and subconscious work.
Together, Amanda and Samantha discuss the journey of personal healing, self-confidence, and the critical practices every coach can adopt to better support their clients and themselves.
Here's what you can expect from this episode:
One of Samantha's core insights is the idea of embracing your "favorite self" rather than viewing your "higher self" as something distant or idealized.
In this episode, she explains how connecting to a "favorite" version of yourself grounds confidence and allows for authentic growth. Amanda shares her personal experience of working with Samantha to embrace her own favorite self—a shift that transformed her business and sense of self.
According to Samantha, effective coaches have three essential traits that set them apart:
These aren't just abstract qualities; they're powerful, actionable traits that every coach can develop to create lasting impact.
Samantha's journey into coaching began with her own healing process, and she shares how a life-changing experience with hypnotherapy opened her to the importance of subconscious work.
Her background in personal healing drives her to bring real transformation to her clients, and she encourages coaches to consider their own journeys to self-awareness and healing as foundational to their work with others.
Burnout is real, especially in high-touch fields like coaching. Samantha emphasizes the difference between "unplugging" and "recharging"—both necessary for sustainable success.
She offers actionable tips for overcoming the guilt many of us feel when we take time off, encouraging coaches to integrate rest as a productive, intentional part of their routine.
Samantha and Amanda also dive into the benefits of meditation and journaling, especially for those who don't feel "naturally" suited to these practices. Samantha explains how meditation doesn't have to be an hour-long silent ordeal, and that journaling doesn't have to be legible or "perfect." From mindfulness practices to intuitive flow journaling, they explore ways to make these tools accessible and impactful for everyday life.
Throughout her life, Samantha has embraced new experiences and challenged herself in creative ways. Her willingness to try new things and accept variety has made her a resilient and adaptable coach, which has benefited her clients tremendously.
Her story is a reminder of the power of openness and personal evolution, a quality that makes her coaching style both unique and incredibly effective.
Whether you're a seasoned coach or someone just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable insights, reflective prompts, and inspiration to deepen your practice.
Samantha's wisdom on self-acceptance, grounded confidence, and creating an impactful coaching practice is something every listener can learn from.
Tune in to discover what it takes to be a coach who not only meets expectations—but exceeds them, every day.
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