I Love Coaching Podcast

In this episode, Adam Roach and Jess Webber discuss the pitfalls of New Year's resolutions, emphasizing that true change requires more than just a date on the calendar. They explore the importance of habit change, the impact of identity on personal growth, and the necessity of authenticity in achieving goals. They also highlight the challenges of trying to change too much at once and the significance of aligning one's environment with their true self.

They also invite listeners to join their challenge aimed at helping individuals embrace their authentic selves and overcome imposter syndrome.

Takeaways

You will fail in 2026 if you rely on resolutions.

New Year’s resolutions often lead to too many changes at once.

Habit change requires strategic focus, not a complete overhaul.

Your identity is not defined by your roles or titles.

Imposter syndrome arises from misalignment between identity and reality.

Authenticity is key to attracting the right people and opportunities.

You can only effectively change one habit at a time.

Your environment plays a crucial role in habit formation.

Embrace your 'weird' to create an authentic universe around you.

Join challenges that align with your authentic self for growth.

Chapters

00:00 New Year, Same You

02:42 The Myth of New Year's Resolutions

05:45 Strategic Habit Formation

08:25 Identity and Imposter Syndrome

11:31 Changing Your Reality

23:02 Invitation to Coaching Challenge

In this episode, Adam Roach and Jess Webber reflect on their experiences as coaches in 2025, sharing three key lessons learned throughout the year. They emphasize the importance of focusing on fewer, more impactful strategies, understanding the target audience, and maintaining a sense of fun in coaching. The conversation highlights the growth and empowerment within the coaching community, encouraging listeners to find clarity and joy in their coaching journeys.

Takeaways

Less is more; focus on one core offering.

Understanding your audience is crucial for success.

Having fun is essential in coaching.

Clarity on your target audience simplifies decision-making.

Authentic gratitude enhances the coaching experience.

Stripping away excess leads to better results.

Coaches should not feel burdened by unnecessary complexity.

Empowerment in coaching leads to greater impact.

Finding alignment with your 'who' brings joy to work.

Continuous learning and reflection are vital for growth.

Chapters

00:00 Reflecting on 2025: Lessons Learned

05:44 The Power of Simplicity: Less is More

11:14 Understanding Your Audience: The Importance of 'Who'

14:22 Having Fun: The Key to Sustainable Coaching

In this episode, Adam Roach and Jess Webber discuss the concept of a six week cycle for achieving goals and improving business performance. They emphasize the importance of breaking down larger goals into manageable cycles, focusing on learning before implementing, and reflecting on progress. The discussion includes practical strategies for identifying areas of improvement, creating solutions, and maintaining focus on high-impact actions.

Takeaways

The six week cycle helps break down yearly goals into manageable segments.

Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a year.

Learning before implementing is crucial for success.

The cool down phase allows for reflection and celebration of wins.

Identifying red and yellow areas in business helps focus improvement efforts.

Creativity is key in finding solutions to business challenges.

Focusing on high impact actions leads to better results.

The goal is to do less but do it better.

Intentional work on your business is essential for growth.

Participating in coaching challenges can accelerate learning and implementation.

Chapters

00:00 The Six Week Cycle Framework

11:35 Identifying Learning Opportunities

16:03 Creating Solutions for Growth

21:06 Implementing the Big Easy

In this episode, Dan DeMott shares his journey from being a highly successful Keller Williams team leader—helping agents generate massive revenue while feeling financially capped, overworked, and disconnected from his family—to building a thriving, values-aligned coaching business through Adam Roach and the I Love Coaching community. Dan walks through the mindset shift that helped him recognize his skills were transferable, the clarity he gained from the Real Coach Blueprint, and how decisive action allowed him to quickly replace and then surpass his income while reclaiming his time. Beyond financial growth, the conversation centers on redefining success: prioritizing health, family, meaningful work, and freedom over hustle culture, and building a business that supports life rather than consumes it

In this episode, Adam Roach and Jess Webber explore the theme of overcoming unspoken fears that hinder personal and professional growth. They discuss the importance of recognizing and naming these fears, understanding the costs associated with living in fear, and the power of community support in the journey of overcoming these challenges. Through personal anecdotes and practical strategies, they provide listeners with actionable steps to confront their fears and move forward with confidence.

Takeaways

Addressing fears is crucial for personal growth.

Fears often stem from past conditioning.

Naming fears is the first step to overcoming them.

The cost of living in fear can be significant.

Community support can help alleviate the burden of fear.

Recognizing the difference between fear and reality is important.

Journaling can be an effective tool for processing fears.

Understanding opportunity costs can motivate action.

Sharing fears with others can reduce their power.

Taking action is essential to moving beyond fear.

Chapters

00:00 Facing the Unspoken Fears

02:44 Understanding the Nature of Fear

05:35 Strategies to Overcome Fear

08:35 Identifying and Naming Fears

11:34 Calculating the Cost of Living in Fear

14:07 The Power of Community in Overcoming Fear

16:55 Personal Stories of Fear and Growth

19:40 Releasing Fear and Moving Forward

This week, Adam Roach and Jess Webber explore the challenges faced by coaches who feel lost despite their past successes. They discuss the impact of uncertainty and conditioning on personal growth and the importance of building one's own foundation in the coaching space. They emphasize the need for emotional connection and authenticity in coaching, as well as the journey to overcoming past conditioning to find one's calling. They also introduce their coaching challenge as a roadmap for those looking to navigate these challenges and achieve success.

Takeaways

Many talented individuals feel lost when starting their own coaching business.

Simplicity in solutions is often overlooked due to overcomplication.

Uncertainty is a significant barrier to success in coaching.

Conditioning from previous roles can create limitations in new ventures.

Building a personal brand requires understanding one's own foundation.

Emotional connection is crucial for attracting clients.

Removing past conditioning can lead to greater clarity and success.

Commitment to authenticity is essential for long-term success.

The journey to finding one's calling takes time and effort.

Joining a supportive challenge can provide guidance and community.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Uncertainty in Coaching

02:53 The Impact of Conditioning on Success

05:44 Building Your Own Foundation

08:32 The Role of Emotional Connection

11:20 Overcoming Past Conditioning

14:28 The Journey to Authenticity

17:07 Finding Your Calling in Coaching

20:09 The Roadmap to Success

In this lighthearted, personal episode, Adam Roach and Jess Webber step away from strategies and problem-solving to let listeners get to know them on a deeper level. Through five unscripted questions, they explore their roots, childhood dreams, favorite books, biggest coaching lessons, and what they’re most grateful for as the year winds down. Their candid stories—ranging from crypts under cathedrals to fantasy novels and marine biology dreams—highlight how their backgrounds shaped the way they teach, coach, and lead.

This week, Adam Roach and Jess Webber discuss the critical role of trust in business success and the various mechanisms to build it. They outline seven tools for building trust, emphasizing the importance of time and proximity in the trust-building process. The discussion covers the effectiveness of different platforms, including ads, blogs, social media, podcasts, long-form videos, and live interactions, highlighting how each contributes to establishing trust with potential clients.

Takeaways

You're not converting enough to say that you have a business.

People will buy with you because they trust you.

It takes 48 minimum minutes for someone to start to trust you.

Ads are the lowest form of trust building.

Blogs are still fantastic for building authority.

Social media is a curated version of you.

Podcasts allow you to be in someone's ears for a longer time.

Long-form video adds authenticity in the voice.

Live interactions build trust much faster.

Live in person is the highest version of trust building.

Chapters

00:00 Building Trust: The Foundation of Business Success

02:56 Understanding Trust Mechanisms: The Seven Tools

05:46 The Role of Ads in Trust Building

08:46 Blogs and Newsletters: A Step Up in Trust

11:40 Social Media: The Edited Version of You

14:20 Podcasts: Authentic Connection Through Audio

17:14 Long Form Video: Adding Visual Trust

20:13 Live Interactions: The Ultimate Trust Builder

This week, Adam Roach and Jess Webber unpack leadership expert John Maxwell’s principles of “trade-offs”—the conscious choices we make to grow, change, and pursue our calling. Drawing from Maxwell’s teachings, they explore how every new level of success requires leaving something behind, distinguishing between forced change and chosen trade-offs. Through personal stories and examples from their coaching community, they illustrate how discomfort, courage, and faith in one’s calling create the environment for growth. From letting go of outdated habits (“killing your darlings”) to making trade-offs within—not away from—your true purpose, this conversation challenges listeners to embrace the tension between comfort and progress and to honor their higher calling with conviction and clarity.

This week, Adam Roach and Jess Webber discuss the critical role of influence in business growth, emphasizing that many entrepreneurs fail to grow because they are not leveraging their influence effectively. They define influence and influencers, explore the importance of having people in your network, and discuss the significance of understanding the payoff for clients. They also highlight the need for a clear path to influence and the importance of choosing a specific path to establish authority and trust.

Takeaways

Your business isn't growing because you're using the wrong currency.

Everyone has influence, even if they don't realize it.

To grow your business, you need to have people.

Influence is about inspiring others to take action.

The payoff for clients is what truly matters.

Coaches often list their credentials instead of focusing on client outcomes.

A clear path to influence is essential for success.

Consistency in your chosen path leads to greater influence.

Avoid spreading yourself too thin across multiple paths.

Participating in challenges can help you establish your coaching offers.

Chapters

00:00 The Currency of Influence

02:11 Defining Influence and Its Importance

05:23 Building Influence Through Connection

10:20 Understanding Payoff in Coaching

14:59 Establishing a Clear Path for Influence

19:33 Choosing Your Path to Influence