Why hovering in “maybe” is often the real reason you feel stuck — and how to decide with clarity before 12/31 at midnight
If you’re still thinking about coaching… you’re not alone.
Most people don’t ignore the idea.
They don’t say no.
They just stay in maybe.
And “maybe” feels safe—because it postpones the discomfort of deciding.
But here’s the problem:
Maybe has a cost.
Not always financially.
Often emotionally.
Because when you’re stuck in “maybe,” part of you keeps pulling forward—while another part keeps holding back. That internal tension is exhausting.
“Maybe feels safe. But it quietly drains your momentum.”
Your brain doesn’t want clarity — it wants certainty
And certainty is rare.
From a neuroscience standpoint, your brain prefers predictability. When something matters (identity, work, purpose), the brain scans for risk and tries to avoid the unknown.
So instead of deciding, it offers you a loop:
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I’ll wait until I feel more ready.
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I’ll revisit this after the holidays.
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I need one more piece of information.
That loop feels responsible… but it often keeps you stuck.
Clarity isn’t found in overthinking.
Clarity is built through supported action.
“Clarity isn’t found in overthinking. It’s built through supported action.”
The sneaky truth: a deadline is a gift
A deadline doesn’t force you.
It reveals you.
It makes you ask:
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Do I want this enough to move?
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Or do I want the comfort of staying where I am?
That question can feel intense—but it’s also incredibly clarifying.
And right now, the timeline is real:
The 2025 Year End Scholarship ends on 12/31 at midnight.
If coaching has been circling in your mind, this deadline is simply asking you to stop hovering and decide with intention.
“Deadlines don’t create pressure. They create clarity.”
What you actually need isn’t certainty — it’s structure
Most people don’t need more motivation.
They need a supported path.
Because confidence doesn’t come from thinking about something long enough. Confidence comes from practice, feedback, and repetition—inside a structure that makes growth predictable.
That’s why people who do well in coach training aren’t always the “most confident” at the start.
They’re the ones willing to learn inside a process.
If you’re close, here’s the simplest decision filter
Try this:
Ask yourself:
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If nothing changes, how will I feel a year from now?
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What would change if I had structure, mentorship, and a clear path?
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Am I waiting for readiness—or avoiding the discomfort of beginning?
You don’t need to have everything figured out.
You just need a next step that moves you forward.
What’s included if you enroll by 12/31 at midnight
If you enroll in the Certified Coach Program using Scholarship Code HOLIDAY before 12/31 at midnight, your enrollment includes:
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$650 off tuition (tuition becomes $3,689)
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Two Graduate-Level Mastermind Classes
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Five Essential Reflections for Beginning Your Coaching Practice Workbook
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Additional Coaching Tools
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Your first year of ICF dues covered by Coach Training Alliance*
*ICF dues are paid once you certify and tuition is paid in full.
You can choose any start date on the schedule, with flexible 3-, 7-, or 9-month payment plans available.
A final thought
The risk usually isn’t that you’ll choose wrong.
The risk is that you’ll keep waiting… until the decision gets made for you.
The scholarship ends 12/31 at midnight.
If you’re close, don’t let “maybe” take this one.