Season 9 Episode #6. "Coaches See What AI Can't: Your Blind Spots, Your Potential, Your Excuses"
Mon Feb 02 2026
Windermere Ask a Coach Podcast: Show Notes
Host: Michael Fanning
AI can provide instant answers and tactical advice, but true breakthrough happens in relationship with someone who sees your blind spots, challenges your thinking, and holds you capable of more than you currently believe possible. This episode explores why every Olympic champion has a coach and why you might need one too.
Why more knowledge doesn't automatically create changeWhat happens between where you are and where you want to beWhy Olympic athletes with world-class skills still need coachesDoubt: "I'm not sure I can do this. Maybe I'm not cut out for this level."
Delay: "I'll start when I have more time. I need to learn more first."
Division: Seeing another agent's success as proof you can't, rather than evidence you can.
How confirmation bias proves what you already believeActivities vs. excuses: getting brutally honestWhat successful agents are doing that you're notThe narratives that keep you safe but stuckWhy successful agents still burn outBuilding smarter, not just grinding harderCreating sustainable systems for longevityWhy there's never a "perfect time" to implement what you knowWhen facing any decision, four outcomes exist:
Quadrant 1: Take action → Success (growth, progress)Quadrant 2: Take action → Learning (experience, data)Quadrant 3: Don't take action → Lucky (things work out anyway)Quadrant 4: Don't take action → Stuck (nothing changes)
The Math: Taking action means you either succeed or learn. Not taking action means you're either lucky or guaranteed to stay stuck.
Which of the Three D's are you experiencing?What story are you telling yourself that's keeping you stuck?Are you being honest about your activities versus your excuses?If you did the same activities as successful agents consistently and professionally would your business grow?Are you building for the long game or surviving the short game?Do you need more information or different thinking?"Information is everywhere. Transformation happens in relationship."
"The person you dream about becoming doesn't live in your comfort zone."
"If you want to argue in favor of your excuses, you get to keep your excuses."
"AI pleases you. A coach transforms you."
AI is powerful for research and tactical questions. But transformation requires relationship with someone who cares enough to challenge your stories and hold you capable even when you can't see it yourself.
Every Olympic gold medalist has a coach not because they lack knowledge, but because true potential is unlocked with someone who sees what you can't see about yourself.
Contact: fanning@windermere.com | Podcast: Windermere Ask a Coach
Be awesome, help somebody, make it a great day.
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Windermere Ask a Coach Podcast: Show Notes Host: Michael Fanning AI can provide instant answers and tactical advice, but true breakthrough happens in relationship with someone who sees your blind spots, challenges your thinking, and holds you capable of more than you currently believe possible. This episode explores why every Olympic champion has a coach and why you might need one too. Why more knowledge doesn't automatically create changeWhat happens between where you are and where you want to beWhy Olympic athletes with world-class skills still need coachesDoubt: "I'm not sure I can do this. Maybe I'm not cut out for this level." Delay: "I'll start when I have more time. I need to learn more first." Division: Seeing another agent's success as proof you can't, rather than evidence you can. How confirmation bias proves what you already believeActivities vs. excuses: getting brutally honestWhat successful agents are doing that you're notThe narratives that keep you safe but stuckWhy successful agents still burn outBuilding smarter, not just grinding harderCreating sustainable systems for longevityWhy there's never a "perfect time" to implement what you knowWhen facing any decision, four outcomes exist: Quadrant 1: Take action → Success (growth, progress)Quadrant 2: Take action → Learning (experience, data)Quadrant 3: Don't take action → Lucky (things work out anyway)Quadrant 4: Don't take action → Stuck (nothing changes) The Math: Taking action means you either succeed or learn. Not taking action means you're either lucky or guaranteed to stay stuck. Which of the Three D's are you experiencing?What story are you telling yourself that's keeping you stuck?Are you being honest about your activities versus your excuses?If you did the same activities as successful agents consistently and professionally would your business grow?Are you building for the long game or surviving the short game?Do you need more information or different thinking?"Information is everywhere. Transformation happens in relationship." "The person you dream about becoming doesn't live in your comfort zone." "If you want to argue in favor of your excuses, you get to keep your excuses." "AI pleases you. A coach transforms you." AI is powerful for research and tactical questions. But transformation requires relationship with someone who cares enough to challenge your stories and hold you capable even when you can't see it yourself. Every Olympic gold medalist has a coach not because they lack knowledge, but because true potential is unlocked with someone who sees what you can't see about yourself. Contact: fanning@windermere.com | Podcast: Windermere Ask a Coach Be awesome, help somebody, make it a great day.