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The IGC Coaching School

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

    2d ago

    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

    21 min
  2. Followers Don't Make You a Great Coach

    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

    8 min
  3. From Employee to Full-Time Coach: What the First Year Actually Looks Like

    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

    17 min

  4. 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

    20 min
  5. 6 Real Income Examples Every New Coach Needs to See

    May 7

    6 Real Income Examples Every New Coach Needs to See

    Curious about what your coaching niche is? [TAKE OUR QUIZ]  If you’ve ever Googled “How much do life coaches actually make?” this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Olivia is pulling back the curtain on six real coaching businesses across multiple niches and experience levels. From newer coaches booking their first clients to seasoned coaches landing premium contracts, you’ll hear what kinds of offers people are selling, how they are packaging their coaching, and the surprising patterns behind the coaches creating serious income. But this conversation is about way more than numbers. It’s about understanding what actually creates demand in the coaching industry, why some coaches stay stuck undercharging for years, and what starts to happen when someone commits to becoming known for one thing instead of constantly reinventing themselves online. Whether you’re interested in life coaching, business coaching, executive coaching, spirituality, confidence coaching, or career coaching, this episode will help you start thinking differently about what’s possible for your own coaching business and what it really takes to build sustainable income as a coach. In this episode, we cover: Real coaching income examples across multiple nichesBeginner coach pricing vs advanced coach pricingWhat certified coaches are actually chargingHow long it takes to build a profitable coaching businessThe role of ICF coaching credentials in pricing and credibilityCoaching niches that are growing fast right nowOne-on-one coaching packages vs scalable offersWhat separates struggling coaches from fully booked coachesHow coaches increase pricing without constantly reinventing their business 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 salary, how much do life coaches make, coaching business, life coaching business, certified life coach, ICF coaching, coach certification, executive coaching, business coach, career coach, confidence coach, spiritual coach, high ticket coaching, coaching packages, online coaching business, coaching niche, life coach income, coaching industry, female entrepreneur, how to become a coach

    14 min
  6. The Coaching Niche List Every New Coach Needs to See (60+ Niches!)

    Apr 30

    The Coaching Niche List Every New Coach Needs to See (60+ Niches!)

    Curious about what your coaching niche is? [TAKE OUR QUIZ]  If you have ever felt like you would make a great coach but had no idea what you would actually coach people on, this episode is going to open your eyes in a big way. Olivia Chapman breaks down one of the most common roadblocks aspiring coaches face. The niche question. Instead of vague advice, she walks through how the coaching industry actually organizes specialties and why getting specific is the key to standing out and signing your first paying clients. Inside this episode, Olivia shares the six core coaching categories used inside IGC Coaching School and reveals dozens of highly specific sub niches within them. As you listen, you may start recognizing places where your life experience, interests, or professional background naturally translate into a coaching business. The conversation explores how identifying the right problem to solve makes everything easier. Your messaging, your offer creation, and your ability to attract clients who are already looking for help. If you have ever wondered whether your skills, experiences, or passions could become a real coaching niche, this episode will challenge how you think about the possibilities. You may discover that the thing you have been helping friends with for years could actually become the foundation of a powerful coaching offer. Listen closely because one of the examples Olivia shares might be exactly the direction you have been looking for. In this episode we touch on: How to choose a coaching niche that actually attracts paying clientsThe six major coaching categories in the life coaching industrySpecific coaching niches inside life coaching, business coaching, health coaching, and moreWhy niche clarity is critical for new coaches starting a life coaching businessCoaching business ideas for women exploring purpose driven workThe difference between general coaching and a clearly defined coaching nicheHow identifying a real problem people will pay to solve changes everythingExamples of coaching specialties that are growing rapidly right nowThe first step toward turning your experience into a coaching offerHow niche clarity makes marketing and client attraction much easier 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 coaching business, how to start a life coaching business, coaching niche ideas, coaching niches, life coach niche, coaching business ideas, life coaching for women, female entrepreneur podcast, women in business, purpose driven business, business coaching for beginners, how to become a life coach, coaching industry insights, personal growth podcast, self development podcast, career coaching, relationship coaching, health coaching, executive coaching, coaching business strategy, find your coaching niche, start a coaching business online, coaching offer creation, make money as a life coach, coaching entrepreneur

    18 min
  7. Is Life Coaching a Pyramid Scheme? The Truth Every Coach Needs to Hear

    Apr 16

    Is Life Coaching a Pyramid Scheme? The Truth Every Coach Needs to Hear

    Interested in becoming a certified life coach? Book a Call with the Admissions Team  If you’ve ever Googled “Is life coaching an MLM?” you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions people ask when they first start exploring the coaching industry. In this episode, Olivia tackles the confusion head on and explains why coaching is often misunderstood online. She breaks down the real differences between multi level marketing, pyramid schemes, and professional coaching so you can finally understand where coaching actually fits. Olivia shares how legitimate coaching businesses operate, what ICF accredited training really means, and why coaching is fundamentally a skill based profession rather than a recruitment model. If you’ve ever wondered whether coaching is a legitimate career path, how coaches actually make money, or why so many people mix these business models up in the first place, this episode will clear it up. By the end, you’ll have a much clearer picture of how coaching works and why it continues to attract people who want to build a business centered around transformation, ownership, and impact. In this episode we explore: Why people keep confusing life coaching with MLMsThe real difference between MLMs, pyramid schemes, and coaching businessesWhat ICF accredited coach training actually meansHow coaching income is based on skill, transformation, and serviceWhy coaching businesses allow you to own your pricing, clients, and intellectual propertyThe truth about coaches coaching coachesWhy coaching can be a powerful path into entrepreneurship Free Resources from Inner Glow Circle: Discover Your Coaching Niche Quiz Get Access to Free Workshop: Get Paid to Coach  life coaching business, is life coaching an mlm, coaching vs network marketing, coaching industry explained, icf accredited coaching, life coach certification, coaching business model, how coaches make money, coaching entrepreneurship, coaching career path, coaching profession explained, coaching myths, coaching industry misconceptions, coaching training programs, professional coaching certification, coaching services business, start a coaching business, female coaching entrepreneurs, coaching vs pyramid scheme, coaching education programs, coaching skills training, coaching as a career, life coaching profession, coaching industry standards, coaching business ownership

    14 min
  8. 11 Clients Away From 6 Figures: The Real Life Coach Income Breakdown

    Apr 9

    11 Clients Away From 6 Figures: The Real Life Coach Income Breakdown

    Free ROI Calculator: Estimate your Earnings as a Professional Coach! Get Access to Free Workshop: Get Paid to Coach  Can you actually make money as a life coach, or is the internet selling a dream that only works for a handful of people? In this episode, Olivia Chapman tackles one of the most common questions aspiring and new coaches are quietly asking behind the scenes. Instead of hype or overnight success stories, she walks through the real math behind a coaching business. From industry research to her own journey going from a public school teacher salary to building a thriving coaching career, Olivia breaks down what is possible when coaching becomes a skill based business instead of a guessing game. You will also hear a behind the scenes look at how pricing, client capacity, and business structure can dramatically change your income potential as a coach. Using real examples and a coaching business calculator, Olivia explores different scenarios that show how coaches at various stages can structure their services. If you have ever wondered what realistic income could look like in the coaching industry, this conversation will open your eyes and likely spark some new possibilities. In this episode we explore: What coaches are actually charging per session according to industry researchThe difference between hype based coaching businesses and sustainable incomeHow many clients it really takes to replace a traditional salaryThe simple math behind coaching income and pricing modelsWhy marketing and sales are just as important as coaching skillThe hidden workload most new coaches underestimateHow credentialing and experience can impact coaching ratesDifferent ways coaches structure one on one and group offersA practical way to calculate your potential coaching incomeThe mindset shift that separates hobby coaches from real businesses Free Resources from Inner Glow Circle: Discover Your Coaching Niche Quiz Get Access to Free Workshop: Get Paid to Coach  Book a Call with the Admissions Team  life coaching business, how to become a life coach, can you make money as a life coach, life coach salary, life coaching industry, coaching business tips, coaching business for beginners, how coaches make money, life coach pricing, coaching income examples, coaching business model, life coaching career path, coaching certification, ICF coaching credential, starting a coaching business, coaching clients and pricing, online coaching business, coaching niche and offers, group coaching programs, one on one coaching services, life coaching training programs, coaching business growth, female entrepreneur coaching business, how to get coaching clients, coaching business income potential

    14 min
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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
    127
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    Six Figure Certified

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