In this power-packed mini-episode of Ask a Coach, Reinvention Coach Gail Keyes-Allen drops the truth every new coach needs to tattoo on their brain: don’t believe everything you think.

Gail introduces us to the concept of being “scared-sighted” — that wild blend of fear and excitement that hits the moment you step into your new identity as a coach. She explains why this feeling doesn’t mean something’s gone wrong… it means everything is going exactly right.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “My niche isn’t good enough.”
• “I’m unqualified.”
• “I’m behind.”
• “My ideal client won’t find me.”

It’s just your nervous system trying to keep you safe.

Gail built a six-figure coaching business at 65 after leaving a 20-year accounting career — and today, at 69, she’s proof that identity shifts don’t come from confidence…. they come from courage. She’s living her most powerful chapter and helping women do the same.

Her message for new coaches is simple and extraordinary:

“You can’t mess this up. Your fear isn’t a stop sign. Let those scared thoughts ride in the backseat while you drive.”

This episode is your reminder to trust your desire, trust your excitement, and — above all — don’t stop.

Key Takeaways

• “Scared-sighted” is normal — it’s what growth feels like.
• Your anxious thoughts aren’t instructions; they’re just noise.
• Confidence doesn’t come first — stretching yourself does.
• Every coach you admire started unsure and overthinking too.
• Your lived experience is your qualification.
• Reinvention has no age limit — your next chapter can be your most powerful.

About Gail Keyes-Allen

Gail is a Reinvention Coach who helps women 50+ whose life looks good on paper but whose soul is calling for more. She left a long, successful accounting career at 65, built a six-figure coaching business in her first year, and now dedicates her work to helping women reclaim their power, rewrite the rules, and launch purpose-driven businesses.

At 69, she is living proof that dreams don’t expire — and neither do you.

Connect with Gail

Instagram: @theoldblackladychronicles

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