Six Figure Certified

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Your go-to spot for expert advice on growing your coaching business, mastering your mindset, and turning your passion into profit, all while working for yourself, but not by yourself. More at: innerglowcircle.com/becomeacoach. Join us every week for inspiring conversations with Six-Figure Certified coaches, top service providers, and successful online business owners. Get ready to embark on this amazing journey with us, learn how to GLOW – achieve your Greatest Level of Want – and make money doing what you love! "Six Figure Certified” is brought to you by The IGC Coaching School.

  1. 1d ago

    Is an ICF Credential Worth It? (2026 Update)

    Free Training: How to Become a Professional Certified Coach [JOIN HERE] If you’re considering becoming a professional coach in 2026, you’ve probably wondered whether an ICF credential is actually necessary, or whether it’s just another expensive box to check. In this episode of Six Figure Certified, Liv breaks down the newest ICF updates, what the latest coaching industry data is telling us, and why the credentialing conversation looks very different today than it did even a decade ago. With the coaching industry continuing to grow, so are the expectations of clients, companies, and organizations hiring coaches. Liv digs into the distinction between coach certification and an ICF credential, what credentialing can potentially unlock professionally, and the surprising numbers behind client demand, earning potential, and employer-sponsored coaching. She also gets into who may truly need an ICF credential, who might have more flexibility, and why your long-term career goals matter when making that decision. And yes, we’re talking about AI too. As more people wonder whether AI could replace coaching altogether, Liv shares her perspective on where the industry is actually headed and why becoming an excellent, highly skilled coach may matter more than ever. If you’re researching coaching certification, comparing ICF credential levels, or trying to decide whether professional coach training is worth the investment in 2026, this episode will give you plenty to think about before you make your next move. In This Episode: The 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study and what the newest data revealsICF credential vs. coach certification and why they are not the same thingWhether an ICF credential is worth it in 2026The continued growth of the professional coaching industryACC, PCC, and MCC credential levelsWhy credentialing may matter for corporate coaching, executive coaching, and organizational contractsWhat the data suggests about credentialed coach income and paying clientsHow professional credentials can impact credibility and career opportunitiesThe conversation around AI and the future of coachingWhy coaching remains a skill-based profession where training and client results matter Free Resources from Inner Glow Circle: Discover Your Coaching Niche Quiz Get Access to Free Workshop: Get Paid to Coach  Speak with our Admissions Team ICF coaching, ICF credential, ICF certification, ICF coaching certification, life coach certification, professional coaching certification, how to become a life coach, how to become a certified coach, coaching certification 2026, ICF credential worth it, ACC PCC MCC, PCC coaching credential, coaching industry trends, coaching career, professional coach training, executive coaching certification, corporate coaching, coaching business, life coaching business, future of coaching

    Is an ICF Credential Worth It? (2026 Update)

  2. Aug 13

    Should I Quit My Job to Coach Full-Time? Ask Yourself These 10 Questions

    Free Training: How to Become a Professional Certified Coach [JOIN HERE] You’ve been dreaming about quitting your job and going all in on coaching, but how do you know when you’re actually ready? In this episode of Six Figure Certified, Olivia Chapman is breaking down 10 questions to ask yourself before quitting your job so you can make the leap with more clarity, confidence, and intention instead of relying on hope and a resignation letter. This conversation goes beyond “just believe in yourself.” Olivia gets into the real business foundations that matter before becoming a full-time coach, including whether people are willing to pay you, how confident you are in your ability to create clients, what your financial reality looks like, and whether you actually know what you would do with all that extra time once your 9 to 5 disappears. You’ll also hear the questions that are much easier to overlook, but can make a massive difference once coaching becomes your primary source of income. From support and sustainability to the bigger vision behind why you want this life in the first place, this episode will help you look at the leap from every angle. If quitting your job has been living in the back of your mind, grab a notebook. You may leave this episode with a very different answer to the question, “Am I ready?” In this episode, you’ll hear about: How to know when you’re ready to become a full-time coachWhat to consider before quitting your 9 to 5Building proof that your coaching business can generate paying clientsCreating more predictable coaching incomeFinancial preparation before making the leap into entrepreneurshipThe role of client results, testimonials, and referralsWhy having more time does not automatically create more revenueBuilding the right support systems and accountabilityPlanning for the realities of self-employmentCreating a bigger vision for your life as a full-time entrepreneur Free Resources from Inner Glow Circle: Discover Your Coaching Niche Quiz Get Access to Free Workshop: Get Paid to Coach  Speak with our Admissions Team quitting your job, how to quit your 9 to 5, become a full time coach, coaching business, how to start a coaching business, life coach career, online coaching business, coaching clients, how to get coaching clients, coaching income, full time entrepreneur, leaving your corporate job, career change, entrepreneur mindset, self employment, coaching business strategy, financial freedom, women entrepreneurs, life coach business, six figure coaching business

    Should I Quit My Job to Coach Full-Time? Ask Yourself These 10 Questions

  3. Aug 6

    How Do You Know If You'd Be a Good Life Coach? (7 Signs You Might Be)

    Free Training: How to Become a Professional Certified Coach [JOIN HERE] Have you ever wondered whether you actually have what it takes to become a successful life coach? Maybe people naturally come to you when they need honest advice, a safe place to land, or someone who can see possibility in them when they cannot see it for themselves. Those qualities may be more than personality traits. They could be signs that coaching is the career you were meant to pursue. In this episode of Six Figure Certified, Liv Chapman shares seven qualities she has seen repeatedly in the most successful coaches trained through IGC Coaching School. These signs have nothing to do with having a large social media following, a polished website, or years of business experience. Instead, they reveal the natural strengths, values, and ways of connecting with people that can become the foundation of an impactful coaching career. You will also hear why being naturally gifted at helping people is only the beginning, what separates coaching from simply giving advice, and why the best coaches are committed to their own growth too. Whether you have been quietly considering becoming a certified life coach or you are searching for a career with more meaning, purpose, and human connection, this episode may give you the clarity you have been waiting for. Key Highlights Signs you may be naturally suited to life coachingWhy people already coming to you for advice mattersThe connection between personal development and coachingEmpathy, listening skills, and creating meaningful conversationsSeeing someone’s potential without trying to fix themWhy coaching is about empowerment rather than giving instructionsFinding purpose and impact through a coaching careerThe importance of professional coach training and certificationHow coaching skills support a sustainable coaching businessTaking the next step toward becoming a certified life coach Free Resources from Inner Glow Circle: Discover Your Coaching Niche Quiz Get Access to Free Workshop: Get Paid to Coach  Speak with our Admissions Team how to become a life coach, signs you should be a life coach, life coaching career, certified life coach, life coach certification, ICF credentialed coach, coaching skills, successful life coach, life coach training, become a certified coach, starting a coaching business, personal development career, purpose driven career, professional coaching certification, qualities of a good coach, coaching clients, IGC Coaching School, online coaching business, meaningful career change, life coaching profession

  4. Jun 18

    5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Career (Even If You're Still Succeeding)

    FREE Get Paid to Coach Workshop [JOIN HERE] Have you ever looked around at the career you worked so hard to build and thought, “Why does this not feel like enough anymore?” In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet, confusing, and sometimes guilt-filled realization that the path you chose years ago may no longer fit the person you are becoming. This conversation is for the high-achiever who did the “right” things, earned the degree, built the resume, became the leader, got the job, and still feels something inside them pulling toward a different life. We unpack what it can look like to outgrow a career path, why success on paper can still feel deeply unfulfilling, and how to know when your next chapter is no longer just a fantasy but something asking to be taken seriously. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re ungrateful, burned out, restless, or actually ready to reinvent yourself, this episode will give you language for what you may have been feeling but haven’t fully admitted yet. You don’t need to have the whole plan figured out, but you may need to stop ignoring the signs. Key Highlights: Outgrowing your career pathFeeling successful on paper but unfulfilled in real lifeCareer change guilt after investing in degrees, certifications, or experienceReinventing yourself after choosing a path youngSigns you may be ready for a new chapterWhy your resume should not become your identityThe difference between gratitude and settlingExploring entrepreneurship, coaching, or a more aligned careerListening to the pull toward something biggerCreating an exit plan without needing every answer first Free Resources from Inner Glow Circle: Discover Your Coaching Niche Quiz Get Access to Free Workshop: Get Paid to Coach  Speak with our Admissions Team career change, outgrowing your career, career transition, career reinvention, career path, leaving your job, career burnout, unfulfilled at work, successful but unhappy, professional women, women in leadership, entrepreneurship, becoming a coach, coaching business, life coach certification, high achiever burnout, career pivot, finding your purpose, starting over, dream career

    5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Career (Even If You're Still Succeeding)

  5. Jun 4

    The 3-Step Referral System Every Coach Needs to Grow Without Social Media

    IGC BUSINESS ACCELERATOR [JOIN NOW] In this episode of Six Figure Certified, Olivia Chapman breaks down a simple but powerful 3-step referral system for coaches who want to grow their business without depending on social media to do all the heavy lifting. If you’ve been posting, waiting, refreshing, and wondering why clients aren’t magically appearing, this episode will shift the way you think about visibility, connection, and building a real pipeline. Olivia walks you through how referral-based marketing actually works inside a coaching business, including how to reach out to your existing network, how to think strategically about referral partnerships, and why warm leads are often hiding in places you’re overlooking. This isn’t about sending awkward copy-and-paste messages or begging people to send you clients. It’s about learning how to build trust, start meaningful conversations, and create business momentum in a way that feels personal, human, and sustainable. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how this fits into the IGC business curriculum and why referral marketing is one of the most underrated client-generation tools for coaches. Whether you’re a new coach, a certified coach struggling to get clients, or someone who is tired of relying on reels and algorithms, this episode will help you see the relationship-building side of business in a whole new way. Key Highlights: The 3-step referral system for building a warmer coaching client pipelineWhy social media is not your whole business strategyHow to think about referral-based marketing without making it weirdThe difference between random outreach and relationship-driven lead generationWhy strategic referral partnerships can open new doors for coachesHow to start building a referral-based coaching business with what you already haveThe role of warm leads, trust, and personal connection in client generationWhy successful coaches need more than content, they need real conversations Free Resources from Inner Glow Circle: Discover Your Coaching Niche Quiz Get Access to Free Workshop: Get Paid to Coach  Speak with our Admissions Team referral marketing, referral based business, coaching referrals, coaching business, life coach business, referral system, client referrals, warm leads, lead generation, coaching clients, how to get coaching clients, strategic partnerships, referral partnerships, business networking, client pipeline, relationship marketing, social media alternatives, business accelerator, coaching certification, certified coach business

    The 3-Step Referral System Every Coach Needs to Grow Without Social Media

  6. May 28

    Followers Don't Make You a Great Coach

    Speak With Our Admissions Team? [BOOK YOUR CALL HERE] In this episode of Six Figure Certified, Olivia kicks off part one of a two-part conversation about a major shift happening inside the coaching industry. For years, follower count, viral content, and a polished online presence have been treated like proof of success, but that illusion is starting to crack. The truth? Visibility might get attention, but it does not automatically create trust, transformation, or a real coaching business. This episode pulls back the curtain on why coaching skill, ethical practice, structure, client outcomes, and reputation matter more than ever. Olivia shares why consumers are becoming more discerning, why “looking successful” online is not the same as being able to support real clients, and why coaches who want longevity need more than pretty content and a big audience. If you have ever worried that you need thousands of followers before you can start coaching, book clients, or be taken seriously, this episode will be a deep breath and a wake-up call. Olivia breaks down what actually builds credibility as a coach and tees up part two, where she will walk you through how to grow through referrals, reputation, and real connection. Key highlights from this episode: Why follower count is not the same as coaching successThe difference between visibility and credibilityWhy viral content does not always lead to clients or revenueWhat actually builds trust in a coaching businessWhy coaching certification and skill development matterThe role of ethics, structure, and client outcomesHow conscious consumers are changing the coaching industryWhy referrals and repeat clients matter more than internet popularityWhat newer coaches misunderstand about credibilityWhy you can start building a coaching business before you are “famous” Free Resources from Inner Glow Circle: Discover Your Coaching Niche Quiz Get Access to Free Workshop: Get Paid to Coach  Speak with our Admissions Team coaching business, life coach business, coaching certification, life coach certification, coaching skills, ethical coaching, coaching industry, coaching credibility, how to get coaching clients, referral based business, client referrals, coaching testimonials, coaching structure, building trust in business, conscious consumers, service based business, online coaching business, coaching clients, business reputation, becoming a successful coach

    Followers Don't Make You a Great Coach

  7. May 21

    From Employee to Full-Time Coach: What the First Year Actually Looks Like

    Speak With Our Admissions Team! [BOOK YOUR CALL HERE] For anyone sitting at their 9-5 wondering, “Could I actually become a full-time coach?” this episode breaks down what that transition can realistically look like. Olivia pulls back the curtain on the journey from full-time employee to full-time coach, without the overnight-success fantasy or the vague “just follow your dreams” advice that leaves people confused and spiraling. Inside the episode, she walks through the key phases most future coaches move through, from the first whisper of “I’m meant for more than this” to the moment when your coaching business starts asking for more of your time, energy, and leadership. You’ll hear why clarity comes first, why coach training matters, when paid clients typically begin entering the picture, and what signs may tell you you’re closer to making the leap than you think. This is not a “quit your job tomorrow and hope for the best” conversation. It’s a grounded, honest look at building a coaching business with strategy, patience, and real skill behind it. If you’ve been researching coaching, wondering how long it takes to replace your income, or trying to figure out when it actually makes sense to leave your job, this episode will help you see the path with more clarity and confidence. Key Highlights: The realistic timeline for leaving your 9-5 and becoming a full-time coachHow coach training helps create the identity shift from employee to coachWhen new coaches may start getting paid clients and building confidenceThe hidden time commitment behind running a coaching businessWhat to consider before quitting your full-time jobHow to think like a CEO while building your coaching business on the side Free Resources from Inner Glow Circle: Discover Your Coaching Niche Quiz Get Access to Free Workshop: Get Paid to Coach  Speak with our Admissions Team life coach business, becoming a life coach, leaving your 9 to 5, quit your job, full time coach, coaching business timeline, how to become a coach, coach training, ICF certification, life coach certification, start a coaching business, coaching clients, paid coaching clients, business transition plan, employee to entrepreneur, career change, coaching business tips, online coaching business, coaching career, full time entrepreneur

    From Employee to Full-Time Coach: What the First Year Actually Looks Like

  8. May 14

    Your Coaching Offer Is Failing Because You Skipped This Step

    Curious about what your coaching niche is? [TAKE OUR QUIZ]  In this episode of Six Figure Certified, Liv is breaking down one of the most overlooked pieces of building a profitable coaching business: market research. Because if you’ve ever launched a coaching offer and heard nothing but crickets, it probably does not mean you’re bad at coaching. It may mean you created something based on what you thought people wanted, instead of what they are actually willing to pay for. Liv walks listeners through a business-building exercise straight from IGC Coaching School, showing how new and growing coaches can stop guessing and start gathering real insight from the people they want to serve. She talks about the difference between creating an offer that sounds nice and creating one that makes your ideal client think, “Oh my God, I need that now.” This episode is for coaches who are ready to get clearer, bolder, and more strategic with their coaching offers, content, messaging, and niche. If you want to understand what your ideal clients are really struggling with, what language they’re already using, and what they may actually invest in, this conversation will help you start looking in the right places without overcomplicating the process. Key highlights from this episode: Why your coaching offer may not be converting, even if you’re a great coachHow market research helps you create coaching packages people actually wantThe role of client language in stronger messaging and contentHow to stop relying on assumptions when building your coaching businessWhy surveys, DMs, emails, and calls can all reveal valuable insightThe difference between surface-level questions and questions that lead to better offersHow market research can help you clarify your niche, ideal client, and transformationWhy coaches need to get comfortable asking, testing, and gathering real-world dataHow to use market research to create content that speaks directly to your ideal clientWhat to look for when your ideal clients tell you what they’re actually struggling with Free Resources from Inner Glow Circle: Discover Your Coaching Niche Quiz Get Access to Free Workshop: Get Paid to Coach  Speak with our Admissions Team market research, market research for coaches, coaching business, coaching offers, coaching niche, ideal client, client research, coaching package, how to create a coaching offer, life coach business, ICF coaching, coaching certification, business building for coaches, coaching clients, coaching content strategy, coaching marketing, coaching sales, surveys for business, client language, how to sell coaching

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Your go-to spot for expert advice on growing your coaching business, mastering your mindset, and turning your passion into profit, all while working for yourself, but not by yourself. More at: innerglowcircle.com/becomeacoach. Join us every week for inspiring conversations with Six-Figure Certified coaches, top service providers, and successful online business owners. Get ready to embark on this amazing journey with us, learn how to GLOW – achieve your Greatest Level of Want – and make money doing what you love! "Six Figure Certified” is brought to you by The IGC Coaching School.

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  • Creator
    The IGC Coaching School
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
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