In this candid and deeply relatable conversation, Jill Young sits down with fellow coach and EOS Implementer Kristin Donahue to unpack a question many coaches quietly carry: What if I don’t really have a “thing”? What began as Kristin hesitating to accept a podcast invitation turns into an honest exploration of comparison, self-doubt, and the pressure to be uniquely branded in a crowded world. Together, they reveal how comparison doesn’t just steal joy — it slows progress — and how shifting from scarcity (“I need clients”) to alignment (“I’m looking for people who are looking for me”) opens the door to more authentic growth.

As the conversation unfolds, Jill reflects back the subtle qualities she experiences in Kristin — quick insights, grounded presence, encouragement, humor, fresh perspective, and a warm, inviting energy — illustrating that our true differentiators are often innate traits rather than carefully crafted niches. Kristin realizes that not having a conventional “thing” may itself be the thing, and that each coach serves as a uniquely shaped puzzle piece for the clients meant to work with them. The discussion also highlights how difficult — and courageous — it can be to actually receive positive reflections, especially when comparison has been acting as a quiet block.

The episode closes with a powerful invitation: first reflect on what you believe you bring, then ask a trusted colleague what they see in you, and finally claim those truths in your own words so they aren’t lost to self-doubt or forgetfulness. Drawing on insights inspired by Fierce Conversations, the hosts challenge listeners to consider, “What are you pretending not to know?” The result is a warm, energizing reminder that you don’t need to become someone else to stand out — your perspective, presence, and lived experience already make you exactly what someone out there is searching for. ✨

Meet Kristin!

Show Links!

-Fierce conversations, Susan Scott

-Follow Kristin Donahue Linkedin

-Connect with Kristin at Kristin.donahue@eosworldwide.com

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P.S. Remember, you are magic!