Are you struggling to figure out if your self-paced content is actually working for your business and clients?

As we move into the new year, it’s time to reflect on the role self-paced content plays in your online business. Whether it’s lead magnets, online courses, or trainings, your self-paced content should be more than a bonus—it should be a powerful tool driving results for you and your clients. But when was the last time you even considered any of this?

In this episode, I’ll walk you through a three-step process to:

1. Take inventory of your self-paced content.
2. Assess its purpose and alignment with client needs.
3. Evaluate its effectiveness so you can identify what’s working and what needs improvement.

We’ll also dive into the critical difference between a fixed and growth mindset and how embracing a growth mindset can transform the way you approach your content and business strategy.

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Keywords: online course updates, self-paced content, course audit, feedback for online courses, course systems review, course purpose reflection, online course strategy, course creation tips, learning design, course content updates, course systems and funnels, self-paced learning

Is Your Online Course Ready for 2025? When was the last time you looked at it?

Are you an online business owner with a course collecting virtual dust or a coach with outdated curriculum? With 2025 just around the corner, it’s time to revitalize your self-paced content and position your course as a game-changer for the new year!

In this episode, Nicole Leman shares three essential steps to refresh your course and curriculum so you can continue making a lasting impact. Plus, get a bonus tip to help you reflect on the long-term purpose of your content.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

1. Perform an Audit: Review, Remove, and Update

• Why it's critical to perform an audit of your course content before the new year.
• How to identify outdated material and what needs to be removed.
• The importance of adding new insights, resources, and tools to keep your course fresh and relevant.
• Practical tips for updating documents, templates, and digital resources.

2. Gather and Analyze Feedback: Understand Your Learners' Needs

• How to gather valuable feedback from your students and course participants.
• What to do if you haven’t received feedback yet (and why you should prioritize it).
• Addressing feedback and common obstacles that learners face in your course.
• How to apply new industry trends and pain points to improve your content.

3. Review the Systems Surrounding Your Course: Email Sequences, Funnels, and Onboarding

• Why updating your course systems is just as important as updating your content.
• Tips for reviewing email sequences, upsells, order bumps, and course completion messages.
• How to enhance your student onboarding process to improve the learner experience and reduce drop-offs.

Bonus Tip: Reflect on the Purpose of Your Course

• Why it’s essential to revisit the purpose of your course in 2025.
• How to align your content with your goals and ensure it continues to serve your audience effectively.

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Keywords: online course updates, self-paced content, course audit, feedback for online courses, course systems review, course purpose reflection, online course strategy, course creation tips, learning design, course content updates, course systems and funnels, self-paced learning

Do you ever feel like every client you work with is starting from scratch?

You’re constantly repeating the same foundational lessons, but when it comes to creating a consistent process, it feels impossible because your coaching is so personalized. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many online coaches struggle to balance the individualized attention their clients love with the need to save time and scale their impact.

Here’s the truth: your results aren’t random. They come from an underlying process—a coaching framework—that you use again and again, even if you don’t realize it yet. In this episode, we’ll uncover how to identify and leverage your unique framework to amplify your business, save time, and deliver better results.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why every successful coaching relationship relies on a framework
• Three steps to define your unique coaching framework
• How to repurpose your framework into self-paced content
• Using your framework to assess client starting points and fill gaps
• Staying focused with a framework to avoid diluting results

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Keywords: coaching framework, online coaching, self-paced content, educational design, time management for coaches, client results, online business strategy

Memberships are having their moment in online business. They have become a really powerful way to build community, deliver results, and create a sustainable and scalable business model.

In this episode, I’m diving into why memberships are so effective for online business owners, what makes them successful, and how entrepreneurs can create one that fosters loyalty and drives action for their members.

Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode:

• 3 Key Strategies for Membership Success: What top entrepreneurs are doing to create raving, loyal communities.

• How to Build Your Membership for Maximum Impact: Clarity on your membership’s purpose, creating effective training, and the importance of personalized engagement.

If you are an online business owner dreaming of launching your own membership—or refining the one you have—this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you get started.

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Pour yourself a bold roast and lean in because we’re tackling a tough but critical conversation: the skepticism swirling around online courses. Nicole Lehman, your go-to online course strategist and host of The Educational Design Lab, is spilling the tea (or should we say coffee?) on what’s driving this hesitation—and how you can rise above the noise.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The origins of skepticism toward online courses and the impact of recent trends like master resale rights.
• Why building courses with high-quality, transformational outcomes is key to earning trust.
• The dual importance of client-focused design and creator leadership strategies.
• How to lead with service-first thinking to build credibility and lasting client relationships.

This isn’t just another lecture about “selling more courses.” This is a rallying cry for creators who want to stand out, build trust, and brew a rich, results-driven learning experience that their audience will savor.

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Tune in, grab your coffee, and learn how to create courses that inspire trust, deliver results, and stand the test of time!

Picture this: you’re buzzing with excitement over a fresh course idea. You’re pulling together Canva designs, crafting a sleek sales page, and signing up for that shiny new course platform. The big day arrives, you hit publish, and then... crickets. No sales, no buzz, just silence.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the biggest mistakes course creators make: building something they think their audience needs without truly understanding what they’re craving.

The magic of a successful course starts with knowing your audience—getting on their level, listening to their challenges, and creating a solution that speaks directly to them. But it doesn’t stop there. Once you’ve identified their needs, the real work begins: crafting a course that promises real, tangible results, sets clear expectations, and boldly delivers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to tune into your audience and discover what they really want.
• The importance of interacting with your community to uncover actionable insights.
• Why your course should focus on transformation and how to communicate its value effectively.
• Practical strategies for setting yourself up for a successful launch long before your cart opens.

Whether you’re just starting to dream up your next course or you’ve been in the game for a while, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you build courses that sell—and serve.

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Have you ever clicked on a ‘build your online course in five days’ ad, only to find yourself overwhelmed, frustrated, and no closer to launching your course?

You’re not alone. Host Nicole Lehman, a former teacher turned online business owner and course strategist, dives into the common pitfalls of rapid course creation and why quick-fix strategies rarely deliver on their promises.

In this episode, Nicole reveals the truth about the course-building process: the hard work, the strategy, and the intentionality required to create something truly impactful. 

Learn why haphazardly throwing together ideas can hurt your business long-term and how applying learning theory and design strategy can transform your course into a powerful, results-driven product. Whether you’re struggling to organize your ideas, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or looking for a clear path forward, this episode is packed with actionable insights to guide you.

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Zoom call burnout in group coaching programs is all too common, leaving coaches feeling drained and unmotivated to continue delivering their signature offers. If you’ve ever dreaded a day packed with back-to-back Zoom calls, wished your clients would take more initiative, or struggled with the same repetitive questions call after call, this episode is for you.

Nicole Lehman, an ex-teacher turned online course strategist, dives deep into the heart of Zoom fatigue and offers three practical, educational design strategies to transform your coaching calls. Discover how to pinpoint the foundational concepts your clients need to master independently, shift from handholding to empowering, and create a structured flow that maximizes your time and impact.

If you’re ready to reclaim your enthusiasm for coaching, ditch the overwhelm, and elevate your program to new heights, tune in. Whether you run a membership site, group program, or mastermind, these strategies will give you the clarity and confidence to deliver transformative results—without sacrificing your own well-being.

Say goodbye to Zoom fatigue and hello to a thriving, sustainable coaching business.

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In this inaugural episode of the Educational Design Lab Podcast, host Nicole Lehman dives into one of the secrets to scaling your online business and achieving greater client results.

As an entrepreneur and former teacher, Nicole shares how educational design can help online coaches and service providers break free from the time-for-money trap and expand their impact.

If you’re an online coach or course creator feeling maxed out, this episode will show you how to leverage learning theory and instructional principles to serve more clients without sacrificing your time. 

Nicole walks through the challenges entrepreneurs face when scaling their businesses, including managing a full client roster or balancing limited time. She explains how building high-quality courses, group programs, and memberships can allow you to reach more people with less effort, all while delivering transformational results.

Learn how educational design not only enhances your course content but also creates a sustainable model for long-term success. 

Whether you're an established coach looking to streamline your offerings or a new entrepreneur trying to navigate the world of online courses, this episode will give you the tools you need to scale your online business effectively. Tune in for expert tips and actionable insights that will help you grow your impact, income, and business capacity.

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Ready to ditch the uncertainty you feel when it comers to organizing your course? Sick of wondering what's going to click with your audience? Tired of endless live support answering the same questions over and over? Eager to boost your brand presence with high quality course content? All in for finding ways to improve your current training materials to give your clients even more value?

I am on a mission to equip you with the most relevant and effective tools to make sure your clients are getting insane results, that your content is pulling its weight in your business, and that you are reveling in the mental freedom that comes from knowing you have created something with excellence. This is a space where we pursue excellence and back our marketing claims with integrity.

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