“If you can’t coach, you can’t lead.”

Those words hit me like a lightning bolt the first time

I heard them. I still remember the moment — sitting

in one of my early coaching certification trainings, my

instructor spoke those words, and I instantly sat up

straighter. Something shifted in me. I knew I had to

grow.

As a business owner, I realized I wasn’t just leading a

team — I was influencing lives. And if I wanted to lead

well, I needed to become a better coach. That moment

launched me into a decade-long journey of development.

From devouring books and podcasts to investing in

courses, I committed to mastering the art of coaching.

Today, I’m a certified DISC and Emotional Intelligence

consultant and trainer, and those tools have

transformed the way I coach my team — and the

leaders I’m privileged to serve. Coaching isn’t just a skill;

it’s a responsibility.

If you’re ready to start your own coaching journey, here’s

a list of powerful questions to help you begin. And if

you’re interested in receiving your own personalized

DISC and EQ assessment, feel free to reach out at tina@

tinablack.net. Let’s grow together.