Hello, I’m a podcast coach.
A what?
A Podcast Coach.
Well, what the hell is a podcast coach?
This conversation doesn’t happen as much now as it used to but that doesn’t mean people aren’t wondering about it. And if they’re podcasters, they are often also thinking, ‘Do I need a podcast coach?’ (And sometimes they should be thinking that, but they aren’t) Well since you asked (or didn’t but wanted to), let me break it down for you. What is a Podcast Coach (or Podcast Coaching)? On the surface, it’s pretty simple… someone who coaches people how to podcast. BUT, there are a lot of podcast coaches out there and they aren’t all the same. And, because there is no official ‘podcast coach certification’, pretty much anyone can call themselves a podcast coach. The way I see it, podcast coaches fall into three types:- The Online Course Creator. This podcast coach has taken their knowledge and poured it into a digital course that you can go through at your own pace. This is a totally hands off coach. You pay to access their knowledge and then you figure the rest out on your own.
- The Group Coach. This podcast coach either runs a mastermind for a group of podcasters OR they have an online course that they support with some level of group coaching. This means you will have a DIY aspect but also some support from the coach in a group setting.
- The Personal Podcast Coach. This type of coach works directly with you one-on-one. They listen to your show and give you specific feedback and guidance. Or, they help you develop your show in a custom way.
- The tech, including the hardware, the software, editing and uploading.
- The producing, including the format, structure, producing, lining up guests and interviewing.
- The performance and presentation.
- The marketing, including the show notes and strategy.