Ep 019 - The Year Saying “Yes” to Everything Nearly Broke Me

The Efficient Coach

In this episode, I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about my experience with burnout as an online coach. Back in 2019, I said yes to everything -- every shift, every class, every client - even when it didn’t fit my schedule or align with my goals.

I was working 3:30am to 10pm, 5-6 days a week, living on caffeine and protein bars, convinced that hustling harder would grow my coaching business.

Spoiler alert: it didn’t.

Instead, I spiralled. I forgot sessions, mixed up my diary, and felt like I was failing my clients. My energy tanked, my passion disappeared, and my relationships suffered—the only time I saw my girlfriend was when she came to pick me up from work.

If you’re an online fitness coach juggling endless hours, struggling to set boundaries, and constantly chasing the next ‘yes,’ this episode is for you. I’ll take you through how burnout impacted my business, my relationships, and my health - and why saying yes to everything won’t help you grow your coaching business sustainably.

Tune in to hear my story, learn from my mistakes, and start thinking differently about what it really takes to build a thriving business as an online coach.