Ep 10. The $10,000 Learning: Coaching Mistakes, Repair, and the Real Art of Integrity

In this episode of The Coaching Mixer, Erin Aquin and Elana McKernan open up about the cringe-worthy, humbling, and ultimately transformative mistakes they’ve made in their coaching and businesses.

Over cocktails, they dig into what happens when you drop the ball with a client, how to repair trust without spiraling into self-blame, and why true integrity in business is rarely about being perfect.

Together they unpack the myth that “you never apologize” in business, and make a case for honesty, humility, and handling things like a pro without losing your humanity.

Themes explored:

• What to do when you mess up with a client
• The difference between genuine repair and self-punishment
• Turning business blunders into “$10,000 learnings”
• Why apologizing can be the most confident move you make
• Balancing integrity, leadership, and grace in your coaching practice

It’s a raw, funny, and surprisingly reassuring conversation for any coach who’s ever thought, “Did I just ruin everything?”

For full show notes and video version, visit https://besuperabound.com/coachingmixer/ep-10-10000-learning-coaching-mistakes-repair-and-the-real-art-of-integrity