In this powerful live episode, CEO of IGC Coaching School Olivia “Liv” Chapman and Director of Marketing VP Wright break down everything you need to know about the coaching industry in 2025—from what’s trending, to what’s actually working, and how to build a real, sustainable coaching business that pays.

Whether you’re thinking of becoming a life coach, already in training, or scaling your practice—this is your inside look at what it takes to succeed right now. They share hard stats, real student income examples, and candid truths about what it takes to stand out, get paid, and live a more fulfilling life doing meaningful work.

• Why the coaching industry is still growing (and recession-resistant)
• How to quit your 9-5 by monetizing your ability to help others
• The top 6 most profitable coaching niches (with “I help” statements)
• The truth about credentials, certification, and landing corporate contracts
• Income stats for certified coaches in 2025 (and how to reach $10K/month)
• What’s changed in online marketing—and why clarity is key
• How Liv and vp built coaching careers as single moms of two
• What to do right now if you want to become a coach this year

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• Free Resource Library for Aspiring Coaches
• Related YouTube Video: How to Become a Life Coach in 2025
• DM us “CALL” on Instagram @innerglowcircle for the booking link

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• IGC Coaching School: @innerglowcircle | @igccoachingschool
• Liv Chapman: @thelivchapman
• VP Wright: @thevpwright

Most new coaches overcomplicate the path to six figures. They spend months creating ebooks, testing digital courses, or launching memberships that barely cover their software costs.

In reality, a six-figure coaching business comes down to six core income streams – ones that are simple, scalable, and actually work.

In this episode, Liv Chapman breaks down the proven ways coaches are building real income – and what’s worth your time if you’re serious about replacing your 9-to-5. She shares the strategies that move the needle, the ones that don’t, and how to know when you’re ready to scale.

If you’re aiming for $10K / month and want a business that feels sustainable, this is where to start. You’ll walk away clear on what works – and what to stop wasting time on.

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• Introduction (00:00)
• 6 profitable income streams for life coaches (00:56)
• #1 1:1 coaching: Most common & quickest to cash in on (02:25)
• #2 Group coaching: More money, less time (05:19)
• #3 Corporate/Team coaching: Big money (08:11)
• #4 Workshops: Virtual or in-person events (10:20)
• #5 Online courses: Passive income, but not overnight (13:32)
• #6 Public speaking: Coaches who love the spotlight (15:48)
• What won’t make you rich (18:26)

Additional Resources:

👉 Learn how to become a certified life coach today

👉 The 1st Internationally Accredited Life Coach Certification Program for women, by women – IGC Coaching School

👉 Book a FREE business strategy session with team IGC⁠ 

👉 Check out our ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠

👉 Connect with us on social media:

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Most coaches don’t realize that they don’t need to have all the right answers to be great at what they do. Great coaches don’t know everything. But they do know how to ask the right questions.

Sounds simple, right?

But not all questions actually help. We all know that yes/no questions usually fall flat. But there are also the ones that keep clients stuck in self-doubt, send them in the wrong direction, or get them rambling about surface-level stuff that doesn’t really matter. And that’s not what we’re here for.

In this episode, Liv shares 10 questions designed to bring clarity, inspire action, and challenge limiting beliefs. These are the tools that will help you to cut through the noise and spark real breakthroughs.

Liv challenges you to try them in your sessions – you’ll see the difference. No more going in circles. No more feeling stuck. Just deeper conversations and real progress.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways: 

• Introduction (00:00)
• Question 1: "What would you like to walk away with today?" (01:58)
• Question 2: "Tell me what this is really about." (03:22)
• Question 3: "What are you responsible for inside of this conversation?" (04:15)
• Question 4: "How do you want this situation to go?" (05:47)
• Question 5: "What if you did know?" (07:38)
• Question 6: "What are you willing to commit to in service of a breakthrough?" (09:00)
• Question 7: "Where else is this breakdown showing up in your life?" (10:08)
• Question 8: "What are you hearing in what I’m sharing with you?" (12:24)
• Question 9: "What can I acknowledge you for today?" (14:48)
• Question 10: "What is your biggest breakthrough from today’s session?" (16:31)

Additional Resources:

👉 Learn how to become a certified life coach today

👉 The 1st Internationally Accredited Life Coach Certification Program for women, by women – IGC Coaching School

👉 Book a FREE business strategy session with team IGC⁠ 

👉 Check out our ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠

👉 Connect with us on social media:

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New coaches often avoid choosing a niche for one big reason – they think it will limit them. In their eyes, focusing on one area means shutting out potential clients.

They want to help as many people as possible and fear that picking a specific focus is like putting a cap on what’s possible.

But trying to serve everyone often leads to serving no one. In reality, the most successful coaches aren’t the ones trying to be everything to everyone. They’re the ones who are crystal clear on who they help and how they help them. 

Because your message gets lost without a clear niche and the right clients struggle to find you.

In this episode, Liv Chapman explains why a specific niche actually attracts more clients (not fewer), breaks down how to find a niche that works for you, and shares the six main coaching categories and the Venn diagram method to help you identify the sweet spot between what you love and what people will pay for.

The right clients are looking for you. Make sure they can find you – tune in now.

Key Takeaways: 

• Introduction (00:00)
• Why you need a niche (03:56)
• The six main coaching categories (06:32)
• The Venn diagram method (09:31)
• Common fears about niching (12:57)
• Final steps (14:27)

Additional Resources:

👉 Learn how to become a certified life coach today

👉 The 1st Internationally Accredited Life Coach Certification Program for women, by women – IGC Coaching School

👉 Book a FREE business strategy session with team IGC⁠ 

👉 Check out our ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠

👉 Connect with us on social media:

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🔹⁠ LinkedIn

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You’re doing all the “right” things – posting on social media, networking, offering free sessions – but clients aren’t showing up. So you start wondering if people even want what you have to offer. Sound familiar?

If your marketing strategy seems fine to you, that’s probably because there’s nothing wrong with it. You’re probably just looking in the wrong direction. The biggest obstacle keeping you from getting hired is actually happening in your own mind.

In this episode, Liv Chapman breaks down four mindset blocks that could be quietly sabotaging your success as a life coach.

But don’t worry – these fears are common and completely fixable. Plus, you don’t have to change everything – just a few key shifts can make a huge difference.

So tune in to learn how to spot these roadblocks, understand why they show up, and take the right steps to move past them.

It’s time to stop second-guessing yourself and start getting hired!

Key Takeaways: 

• Introduction (00:00)
• Fear #1 – ‘I’m not qualified enough’ (01:45)
• Fear #2 – ‘What if no one wants to work with me?’ (06:36)
• Fear #3 – ‘Can I actually make money doing this?' (09:06)
• Fear #4 – ‘The coaching industry is saturated’ (11:04)
• Recap (13:38)

Additional Resources:

👉 Learn how to become a certified life coach today

👉 The 1st Internationally Accredited Life Coach Certification Program for women, by women – IGC Coaching School

👉 Book a FREE business strategy session with team IGC⁠ 

👉 Check out our ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠

👉 Connect with us on social media:

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🔹⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠

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🔹⁠ LinkedIn

👉 Work with Olivia 

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“Is what you teach like Tony Robbins?” 

“Can I become the next Tony Robbins?” 

“This isn’t going to be like that Tony Robbins stuff, is it?”

These are the kinds of questions Liv Chapman hears all the time. 

Love him or hate him, Tony Robbins is often the first name people associate with coaching. But does his coaching actually follow professional standards?

In this episode, Liv breaks down one of Robbins’ coaching sessions, analyzing what he gets right – like building trust and using mirroring – and where he completely misses the mark, like stacking too many questions and focusing on external validation rather than true client transformation.

If you’ve ever wondered whether Tony Robbins' methods are coaching or just a performance, this episode will give you the answers.

Tune in now for the full breakdown!

Key Takeaways: 

• Introduction (00:00)
• The "Turnaround Technique" and how it relates to reframing (02:02)
• The problem with stacking too many questions (03:59)
• Client’s internal experience vs. external validation (11:45)
• Give the client space to reflect (13:32)
• Breakthroughs need follow-up for lasting change (18:26)
• Why celebrating small wins is essential for building confidence (23:50)
• Recap (27:03)

Additional Resources:

👉The original Tony Robbin’s video: https://youtu.be/MxBXqmud09w?si=RUhhLZzCIj9XFkib 

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👉 Book a FREE business strategy session with team IGC⁠ 

👉 Check out our ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠

👉 Connect with us on social media:

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Many new life coaches think that getting certified is the hard part. They believe that once they have the credentials, clients will naturally start showing up. But that’s not how it works.

Getting certified is just the beginning. Too many new coaches struggle – not because they lack talent, but because they make a few critical mistakes that quietly sabotage their businesses and themselves without even realizing it.

Liv Chapman has seen it happen over and over again – no good leads, clients don’t show up, marketing falls flat… Even promising coaches often hit these roadblocks and end up wondering what went wrong.

In this episode, Liv reveals the five biggest mistakes that keep new coaches from building a successful and profitable business. Once you know what they are, you can avoid them completely.

Tune in and find out:

• What’s keeping clients from saying yes
• Why some coaches stay invisible
• What can ruin your reputation before you even get started

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways: 

• Introduction (00:00)
• Mistake #1: Lack of clarity on your niche (01:43)
• Mistake #2: Underestimating the importance of marketing (04:14)
• Mistake #3: Neglecting to build a strong client relationship (06:36)
• Mistake #4: Overpromising and underdelivering (09:09)
• Mistake #5: Failing to continuously learn and grow (10:57)
• Recap (14:36)

Additional Resources:

👉 Learn how to become a certified life coach today

👉 The 1st Internationally Accredited Life Coach Certification Program for women, by women – IGC Coaching School

👉 Book a FREE business strategy session with team IGC⁠ 

👉 Check out our ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠

👉 Connect with us on social media:

🔹⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠

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Perfect offer, social media, first few clients — yes, these matter when starting your coaching business. But without a solid legal protection, you’re leaving your business — and your income — wide open to risk.

Skipping this step isn’t just a rookie mistake. It’s a financial and professional disaster waiting to happen. 

A client ghosts after multiple sessions? No clear payment policy? Someone demands a refund months later? No contract terms to back you up? Before you know it, you're caught in a messy situation that could have been avoided.

In this episode, Liv Chapman sits down with Yasmine Salem Hamdan, a business attorney and founder of Coaches & Company, to break down exactly what every coach needs in their contract. Yasmine shares the non-negotiables every coaching contract needs, including clear payment terms, strong boundaries, and legal protections to keep your business secure.

You won’t want to miss this one — it could save you a ton of money and legal headaches.

Tune in now to make sure you're legally protected because your coaching business deserves more than just a handshake.

Key Takeaways: 

• Introduction (00:00)
• The #1 legal mistake new coaches make (03:02)
• What every life coach needs in their contract (08:12)
• Setting up your coaching business legally (12:12)
• Handling legal situations with clients (31:04)
• Action steps for new coaches (35:28)
• Closing (38:33)

Guest’s Bio:

Yasmine Salem Hamdan is a business and intellectual property attorney, digital strategy consultant, and an award-winning entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners access the resources they need to build protected & profitable businesses. As the founder of Coaches & Company, she provides affordable, lawyer-approved legal contract templates to help entrepreneurs shield themselves from liability while protecting their brands, intellectual property, and business relationships.

With expertise in digital business models and brand protection, Yasmine has worked with startups and established brands across SaaS, tech, retail, service-based businesses, and the creator economy. Her passion lies in equipping entrepreneurs to scale and safeguard their ventures while navigating the complexities of today’s digital landscape.

She also leads Crème de la Crème®, a B2B referral network, and hosts The Business of Doing Business podcast, where she shares actionable insights for building thriving businesses. To date, Yasmine has educated over 10,000 entrepreneurs through workshops, speaking engagements, and live events, empowering them to grow with confidence.

Additional Resources:

➡️ Legally Launch Guide (Legal Checklist included!) 

➡️ Coaches & Company:

🔹 ⁠Website 

🔹 Contact: [email protected] 

🔹 ⁠Instagram

🔹⁠ YouTube channel 

🔹⁠ Threads 

➡️ Connect with Yasmine:

🔹⁠ LinkedIn 

🔹⁠ Substack

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Most new coaches worry about one thing, "Why would anyone take me seriously?"

They usually believe you need years of experience, big-name clients, or fancy certifications to be credible. But credibility isn’t about time – it’s much more about strategy.

In this episode, Liv breaks down five simple but powerful steps to help you establish yourself as a respected coach right now – even if you’re just starting. She'll explain how to step into your authority, build trust fast, and position yourself as the expert people want to work with.

You'll also learn about the biggest credibility mistakes new coaches make.

(Spoiler alert: Waiting until you “feel ready” is the worst thing you can do.)

So, if you’re done second-guessing yourself and curious about what can help you own your space as a coach, this episode is for you.

Hit play and make it happen!

Key Takeaways: 

• Intro (00:00)
• Credibility struggles (00:29)
• Step 1: Own your authority (01:22)
• Step 2: Get an accredited certification (04:34)
• Step 3: Leverage social proof (06:14)
• Step 4: Show up like a pro (08:54)
• Step 5: Get featured & collaborate (13:330)
• The final takeaway: Consistency is key to credibility (18:05)

Additional Resources:

👉 Learn how to become a certified life coach today

👉 The 1st Internationally Accredited Life Coach Certification Program for women, by women – IGC Coaching School

👉 Book a FREE business strategy session with team IGC⁠ 

👉 Check out our ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠

👉 Connect with us on social media:

🔹⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠

🔹⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠

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🔹⁠ LinkedIn

👉 Work with Olivia 

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When you want to become a coach — not just any coach, but a confident and successful one — there’s one question you’ll face for sure: How to pick the right certification program?

Right now you might think you don’t need certification. But sooner or later, you’ll realize that accreditation matters. In fact, 87% of clients prefer certified coaches.

Choosing the right program can feel overwhelming, especially with like a million courses online each claiming to be the best. But we all know that not all programs are created equal.

As the CEO of an ICF-accredited coaching school, Liv Chapman has definitely seen what works and what doesn’t. And in this week's episode, she’s breaking down the six essential factors to keep in mind when evaluating a coaching certification program.

Liv shares insider tips to help you identify and avoid red flags and focus on what truly matters. So, if you’re serious about investing in a program that builds both your skills and your career, tune in to learn how to make the right choice.

Hit play now!

Key Takeaways: 

• Intro (00:00)
• How to find an excellent coach training program (00:47)
• Find an accredited coaching program (03:14)
• Research their curriculum (04:47)
• Research your instructors (08:12)
• Is business development present? (10:34)
• Is there an active community? (12:13)
• Student testimonials (13:52)
• Recap (15:49)

Additional Resources:

👉 Learn how to become a certified life coach today

👉 The 1st Internationally Accredited Life Coach Certification Program for women, by women – IGC Coaching School

👉 Book a FREE business strategy session with team IGC⁠ 

👉 Check out our ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠

👉 Connect with us on social media:

🔹⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠

🔹⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠

🔹⁠ TikTok

🔹⁠ LinkedIn

👉 Work with Olivia 

👉 Connect with Olivia:

🔹Instagram 

🔹Facebook

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