Too many coaches think their problem is marketing… when it’s really a crisis of identity.

They feel the calling. They want to serve. They’re fired up about helping others.
But when it comes time to price their programs, share their message, or lead with confidence, fear takes over - and everything stalls.

In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Norbert Orlewicz sits down with Mike Van Pelt - men’s life coach, bestselling author, and host of The True Man Podcast - to talk about what it really takes to lead with purpose, build a mission-driven business, and follow God’s calling into the unknown.

Through his keynote The Power of Asking for Help, Mike breaks the stigma around weakness and shows coaches how surrendering to support is actually a sign of strength - both spiritually and strategically.

“When you stop white-knuckling life and let go of control, that’s when God gets to work,” Mike shares. “That’s when the real growth starts.”

This is a conversation every coach, creator, and leader needs to hear - especially if you’ve ever struggled with identity, uncertainty, or imposter syndrome.

💬 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why many coaches are operating from fear - not faith

• The truth about masculine identity and spiritual leadership

• How to shift from head to heart (and why it matters in your messaging)

• The four fears that silently sabotage your success

• How to build a business rooted in calling, not comparison

• Why your story is the most powerful marketing tool you’ll ever have

• How Mike turned podcasting into real business momentum

• Why asking for help could unlock your next breakthrough

🙋‍♂️ Meet Today’s Guest: Mike Van Pelt

Mike Van Pelt is a men’s life coach, four-time bestselling author, and host of The True Man Podcast. As the founder of True Man Life Coaching, he helps men rediscover their God-given identity and live with greater clarity, courage, and conviction.

Through his books, coaching, and new keynote The Power of Asking for Help, Mike empowers men to lead from authenticity - not ego - and build lives and businesses that honor their faith, family, and future.

🔗 Connect with Mike:
truemanlifecoaching.com
truemanpodcast.com

🧭 Episode Resources:

• 📘 Mike’s Book: True Man True Ways

• 🎙 Listen to The True Man Podcast: truemanpodcast.com

• 💡 Join the Compass Workshop: compassworkshop.com

• 📺 Watch more episodes: Digital Mentors Podcast

Whether you're in your first year or your fifth, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to build alone. There is power in asking for help - and clarity on the other side of surrender.

🎧 Listen now and get reconnected to your calling.