Passive income: NO

It is unlikely that someone could earn passive income solely from being a career coach without branching into other income streams. Career coaching typically requires active engagement with clients, personalized advice, and ongoing support, which are not easily automated or outsourced. While some career coaches may create passive income through digital products or online courses, these are separate income streams. Most people do not reach a level of passive income from coaching alone; it is usually a few outliers who achieve this by leveraging their brand and scaling their services. Misleading expectations often include the belief that coaching can be easily automated or that a large audience will naturally lead to passive income.