Therapy vs. Coaching: Why Coaching Wins

Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 05/05/2026

One thing I want to write about for you this morning is the difference between therapy and the type of work I do. I’ve been asked this by so many guys who’ve hopped on consultation calls with me over the years.

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What’s really holding you back?

Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 27/12/2024

We’ve all got insecurities. I don’t care how rich, famous, or in shape you are. Insecurities. Everyone has them. It’s that little voice in your head. Whispering. Bringing you down. “Don’t try that, you will fail.” “Don’t approach her, you are not...

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Growth starts when the comfort ends.

Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 13/12/2024

Continuing from our last topic about confidence, achievements & failure. I think it’s a good moment in time to have an honest conversation about comfort zones. We all know that growth happens outside of them – so why do we keep avoiding it? And the..

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Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 03/12/2024

Today, we are going back in time. A few years ago, before I even started coaching, I made what felt like one of the biggest mistakes of my life. It certainly felt like that at the time. But as it turned out, it was a pivot to put me on the path...

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