The Global Academy of Coaching Podcast_Episode 33
Jan 11, 2026
Today’s episode is one of the most personal I have ever recorded.
I want to talk to you about failure—because I know how heavy it can feel. Not just the moment something doesn’t work… but what happens inside you after. The doubt. The self-blame. The loss of trust in your own body, your choices, your timing, your path.
I share a story from my own life that still touches my heart: I had just gone through a very expensive IVF cycle, one that was tough on my body and on my emotions. I was looking forward to confirming I was pregnant… and instead, two days early, I got my period—right before I had to walk out and lead a workshop with a hundred people waiting for me.
I was devastated. And I had to keep going.
In this episode, I take you through the reframe that changed everything for me: failure is not a verdict on who you are. It’s data. It’s feedback. And most of the time, it’s simply life asking you to upgrade—your strategy, your support system, your mindset, and the version of you who is walking toward the desire you were given for a reason.
Because the only real failure is stopping.
If you’ve been questioning yourself lately, if you’ve been carrying shame, or if you’ve been afraid to try again—this episode is for you.
Listen to Episode 33: How to Trust Yourself Again After Failure.
And my dear friend, I made something for you to help you take what you hear and actually apply it in your life. You’ll find my free gift, the Weekly Transformation Plan, in the episode description. Grab it, set your goals, build your systems, and get ready to thrive.
I am so proud of you for being here. For continuing. For choosing growth over giving up.
Keep Thriving,
Jill Douka
