Six Figure Certified

Think you’re too busy to start your coaching business? In this episode, Liv Chapman shares how to build a profitable, purpose-driven coaching business while still working full-time — including how to train, get clients, and plan your exit strategy with confidence. In this episode, Liv breaks down exactly how to start a profitable coaching business without quitting your 9–5 — from building confiden...

Most new coaches think they need the perfect brand before they can start getting clients — the beautiful website, the curated Instagram feed, the catchy tagline. But here’s the truth: clients don’t come from perfection. They come from action. In this re-release of one of our most downloaded episodes, Olivia Chapman , CEO of IGC Coaching School, breaks down the five simple, repeatable steps to sign...

AI can write your emails and give advice, but it can’t build trust, empathy, or transformation.   In this episode, Liv Chapman shares the 6 reasons why AI will *never* replace life coaches and why coaching is one of the most future-proof careers of our time.   🎟️ Join the free Get Paid to Coach Workshop: https://www.innerglowcircle.com/workshop   🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube: HERE. T...

👉 Learn how to become a certified life coach today: https://www.innerglowcircle.com/workshop/ The coaching industry is exploding — and the numbers prove it. In this episode, I’m breaking down 10 *crazy* stats about the coaching industry in 2025 that will make you realize this is one of the fastest-growing, women-led, purpose-driven careers in the world.  You’ll learn: • How the average coach make...

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 practi...

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 i...

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 direc...

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...

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...

“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 o...

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...

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 dema...

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...

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, e...

Many people want to build a coaching career but feel they can't because they don’t have enough time. They all quote pretty similar everyday things as their “whys”: the 9–5 job, kids, family responsibilities, you name it... But Liv can tell you for sure – those are just excuses because she knows you have enough time. In fact, she knows you think you need way more time than you actually do. How...

Anyone can call themselves a coach today – they can just slap “Coach” on their bio, and that's all. But becoming a credentialed coach takes a significantly bigger effort. If you want to be recognized as a true professional instead of being seen as a hobbyist, the best way is to earn an International Coach Federation (ICF) credential. And that’s where the problem lies – many people who want to...

Ever wondered why some coaching sessions feel effortless and others leave you second-guessing everything? Or even better – how to make sure that your coaching call is never a waste of your client’s time (or yours)? The secret is having a framework that keeps your sessions intentional, impactful, and perfectly tailored to your client’s needs. In this episode, I’m sharing my tried-and-true 6-step ap...

Building a successful coaching business takes more than passion and talent – you need a solid plan. Without it, it’s easy to get stuck spinning your wheels, chasing ideas without real progress. A strong business plan is more than a one-time task; it’s your go-to guide. It keeps you focused, helps you stay on track, and reminds you of your big goals when things get tough. It’s the tool that brings...

The path to six figures is simpler than you might think. Many coaches get caught up in juggling group programs, digital courses, or flashy projects that leave them overwhelmed and spread too thin. But Liv Chapman knows there’s a better way – it’s not about doing everything; it’s about doing the essentials exceptionally well. In this episode, Liv shares her practical, no-fluff approach to creating...

Many new coaches think the secret to building a coaching business is all about having the perfect online presence – a beautiful website, polished social media posts, and a catchy tagline. They spend weeks fine-tuning every detail, believing that once they get those things right, clients will start rolling in. Liv Chapman has seen this struggle time and time again. Drawing on her years of experienc...

Most life coaches pour their energy and money into designing the perfect logo or building a website. They believe these tools will draw clients in like magic.  But after months of effort, the results often don’t match the investment. The clients aren’t coming, and their brand feels like it’s fading into the noise. What’s going wrong? In this episode, Liv Chapman talks with branding expert Kelli Pr...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Six-Figure Certified Podcast, Olivia Chapman sits down with IGC Graduate, Mentor Coach, and Former Trainer, Hayley Surya, That Psychic Psychologist, to dive deep into themes of personal growth, relationships, self-identity, and business ownership as a Life Coach. Surya is a one-of-a-kind breakthrough coach, neuro-spicy shaman, and trauma-informed expe...

In this week's episode, IGC's CEO Olivia Chapman sits down with Sandy Patterson, an IGC Coach Training Graduate who quit her job as a teacher to pursue her life coaching business, not because she hated the classroom but because she wanted something better for herself! What we cover: How Sandy found the Coaching Industry and what influenced her to get certified How Sandy left her Teaching j...

On this week’s episode of Six-Figure Certified, listeners get a sneak peek into The IGC Coaching School’s most recent free workshop, Scale Your Business. Led by IGC's CEO Olivia Chapman and the Director of Admissions, Sam Synett, the workshop went over real-life examples of scalable business models IGC graduates have used to go from brand-new Coach, to six-figure business owners, and the top 1...

On this week's episode of Six-Figure Certified, Liv Chapman sits down with IGC Graduate and Six-Figure Certified Coach, Laura Weldy. A high-achieving, feisty, unapologetic champion for women and their ability to rule the world, Laura entered the world of coaching a decade ago after answering an Ad on Monster.com to start as Liv's assistant, and work her way through IGC. From student to tra...