Stacey Brass-Russell

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EPISODE 167: The Truth About Getting Results: How Long It Really Takes to Create Change (For You & Your Clients!)

We live in a world obsessed with quick wins, overnight success stories, and instant results. But in the real world—especially when it comes to coaching, transformation, and business growth—there’s no set timeline for success.

As a coach, service provider, or expert, one of the biggest challenges you’ll face is managing expectations—both your own and your clients. We’re constantly bombarded with messages about “fast results” and “instant breakthroughs,” but the reality? True transformation takes time.

🔥 Maybe you’ve been working hard to grow your coaching business, refine your messaging, or improve your skills, but you’re frustrated because it’s not happening fast enough.
🔥 Maybe you have coaching clients who feel stuck—who aren’t seeing results as quickly as they hoped, even though you know they’re doing the work.
🔥 Maybe you’re wondering if you’re doing something wrong as a coach—or if it’s even possible to create the success you want without burning out.

This episode is all about understanding the real process of coaching, client results, and long-term success—without the pressure of unrealistic timelines.

Inside This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✨ Why the timeline for coaching results is highly individual—and what really determines how fast (or slow) progress happens
✨ The biggest mistake coaches make when they expect instant success (for themselves or their clients)
✨ Why some coaching clients see results faster than others (and why it has nothing to do with talent or intelligence)
✨ How to support your clients when they feel stuck or discouraged
✨ The role of limiting beliefs, resistance, and emotional blocks in slowing down client progress
✨ How to reframe your expectations about success so you stop feeling like you’re “behind”
✨ The difference between a normal slow-but-steady process vs. a coaching red flag that something needs to shift
✨ Why balancing personal well-being and professional coaching goals is essential for long-term success

The Bigger Picture: Mastering the Art of Patience & Trust in Coaching

One of the most challenging parts of being a coach or service provider is holding space for uncertainty—trusting that even when your clients (or you) feel stuck, transformation is still happening beneath the surface.

Sometimes, results come fast. Other times, coaching growth happens in invisible ways before it ever shows up in tangible outcomes. The key is learning how to navigate the messy middle—to stay committed to the process even when progress isn’t obvious.

This episode will help you reframe your coaching approach and client expectations so you can:
✔ Support your clients through their ups and downs without feeling responsible for their pace of progress
✔ Stay committed to your own coaching business growth—even when the results aren’t happening as quickly as you’d like
✔ Build a coaching practice that’s rooted in long-term impact, not just quick wins

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by your own progress, your coaching clients’ results, or the unrealistic timelines you see everywhere in the online space, this conversation will shift your perspective and help you create more trust in the process.