Coach Highlight – Bodhi Young

CM: When did you complete the Transformative Coaching Essentials program and what are some of the most valuable things you got out of it?

BY: When I completed my TCE course in January 2023, I realized that the greatest value wasn’t simply learning coaching techniques—it was becoming another version of myself. The program transformed how I show up for myself and, in turn, how I show up for others.

Four lessons stand out as the foundation of that transformation:

Tenacity: The course was challenging, but the experience was deeply invigorating. It pushed me to explore my own potential and develop the resilience to become an everyday coach for myself while learning to be fully present for my clients.

Compassion: Learning to be gentle with myself created the capacity to offer genuine compassion to others. Instead of trying to fix people, I learned how to hold space for them with empathy, curiosity, and acceptance.

Accountability: I discovered that true accountability isn’t about making excuses or justifying mistakes. It’s about recognizing when I’ve fallen short, owning it without judgment, learning from the experience, and creating agreements that I fully intend to keep. That level of integrity has been incredibly freeing.

Vulnerability: Allowing myself to be authentic and vulnerable creates an environment where others feel safe to do the same. I’ve learned that meaningful transformation begins when people feel seen, accepted, and free to be honest about where they are.

If I had to choose the most valuable lesson, it would be this: the transformation of the coach is what makes transformation possible for the client. Before TCE, I thought coaching was about having the right answers. Now I know it’s about being fully present, compassionate, accountable, and authentic. Those qualities have changed not only how I coach but also how I live.

CM: Do you consider yourself a life coach? If no, how would you describe who you are professionally?

BY:  Yes, I consider myself a life coach, specifically a Results Coach. I partner with clients to help them gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and achieve the results they declare they want in their lives and careers. My role is not to provide answers, but to ask powerful questions, create accountability, and support clients in discovering their own path forward with confidence and purpose.

CM: What would you say to somebody who told you they were thinking about becoming a life coach?

BY: If you’re thinking about becoming a coach, start by asking yourself if you’re genuinely curious about people and about your own growth. The best coaches I’ve met have a deep curiosity about themselves and life that naturally draws others to them for guidance—not because they have all the answers, but because they know how to listen.The coaching skills I learned through TCE aligned with what already brought me joy: being fully present, listening deeply, asking intentional questions, and creating conversations that lead to meaningful breakthroughs. While the transformation is for the client, you’ll often find yourself growing right alongside them.

CM: What is one misperception you believe people have about coaches (whether designated “life coach” or something else)?

BY  A common misconception about coaching is that coaches give advice, solve problems, or provide therapy. In reality, coaching is different. A coach partners with clients by asking powerful questions, listening deeply, and creating a space where clients can discover their own insights and solutions. Coaching is about helping people gain clarity, take purposeful action, and move toward the life and results they truly want.

CM: What is your coaching specialty?

BY: I am a Results Coach who helps people gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and achieve the goals they declare for their lives and careers. Through focused conversations, accountability, and purposeful action, I help clients identify what they want, uncover what’s getting in the way, and adapt their approach when needed so they continue moving forward with confidence and intention.

CM: Are you a full-time coach?

BY:  I am currently growing my coaching business on a part-time basis working with individual clients while expanding into additional avenues to reach and serve more people. My focus is on building a sustainable coaching practice that creates meaningful results for my clients, and I’m excited about the opportunities ahead.

CM: What do you do other than coaching?

BY: In addition to coaching, I recently retired after a rewarding career as a high school math teacher. Teaching strengthened my ability to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and help others discover their own potential—skills that naturally complement my work as a Results Coach. Retirement has given me the opportunity to dedicate more time and energy to helping clients create meaningful results in their lives and careers.

CM: Do you have a website dedicated to your coaching business?

BY: Yes, bodhists.com

CM: Do you have social media accounts that you use primarily for your coaching business?

BY: Facebook  Steps to Success Coaching with Bodhi

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