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How Atlanta Embraced Online Coaching During the Pandemic
Remember March 2020? One minute, we were grabbing coffee at Rev Coffee in Smyrna, the next—boom—everything shut down. Overnight, Atlanta’s hustle shifted from packed Peachtree sidewalks to Zoom screens. And guess what thrived in that chaos? Online coaching.
Take Maria, a Buckhead career coach. Pre-pandemic, she met clients in her cozy Midtown office. When lockdown hit, she panicked—until she realized her clients needed her more than ever. Fast-forward to today: her virtual sessions are booked out three months. “Turns out,” she laughs, “people love pajama-friendly therapy.”
Why Online Coaching Blew Up in Atlanta
It wasn’t just about convenience. Atlanta’s always been a city of go-getters, but the pandemic forced us to rethink how we grow. Here’s what clicked:
- No traffic, no problem: Coaching from home meant skipping the 75/85 parking lot. A win for everyone.
- Access to the best: Suddenly, that LA-based business guru or NYC life coach was just a click away.
- Privacy perks: Hard conversations felt safer from your own couch.
James, an entrepreneur in Decatur, swears his online business coach saved his startup. “We’d have folded without those weekly Zoom strategy sessions,” he admits. “And I didn’t even have to put on pants.”
FAQs: Atlanta’s Online Coaching Scene
“Isn’t online coaching… impersonal?”
Surprisingly, no. Many ATLiens found it more authentic. No fancy offices—just real talk. Like your therapist seeing your dog photobomb a session. (True story.)
“What about tech issues?”
Sure, we’ve all yelled at frozen screens. But platforms got smoother fast. Now, even your grandma could probably host a Zoom call.
“Are in-person coaches gone for good?”
Nope! Hybrid is king now. Many Atlanta coaches offer both—virtual for busy weeks, face-to-face for deep dives.
The Future? It’s Already Here
Post-pandemic, online coaching isn’t going anywhere. Atlanta’s coaches are getting creative—think virtual coworking sessions, asynchronous video feedback, even AI-powered progress tracking.
Bottom line: Whether you’re a Dunwoody mom needing time management hacks or an East Point artist chasing creative clarity, there’s an online coach in Atlanta—or beyond—ready to help. And yeah, sweatpants are still totally acceptable attire.
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