Six Figure Certified

What if being a better leader had less to do with having all the answers and more to do with asking better questions? In this episode of Six Figure Certified, host Olivia Chapman sits down with ICF certified executive and leadership coach Laura Weldy to explore why coaching skills are quickly becoming one of the most valuable tools in modern leadership.As organizations face increasing pressure, limited bandwidth, and rising burnout, many managers are realizing that the old command-and-control approach simply does not work anymore. Laura breaks down why coaching is no longer just for life coaches and why companies like Microsoft and UCLA are investing heavily in coaching to improve performance, retention, and team engagement.Together, Olivia and Laura unpack what it actually looks like to lead through coaching instead of fixing, rescuing, or micromanaging. From letting go of the expert role to helping employees take true ownership of their work, this conversation offers a refreshing and practical look at leadership that empowers people instead of exhausting them.Whether you manage a team of two or two thousand, are an aspiring executive coach, or simply want to become a more effective and confident leader, this episode will shift how you think about leadership, communication, and impact.Get Access to IGC's Free Workshop:Get Paid to Coach 👉 https://www.innerglowcircle.com/workshop/Key highlights from this episode include:Coaching as a leadership superpower in today’s workplaceExecutive coaching vs traditional management stylesHow coaching improves performance, motivation, and retentionThe three core coaching skills every leader should useAsk, don’t assume and why it changes everythingCoaching employees into ownership instead of becoming the bottleneckAwareness vs action and why both matter in leadershipPowerful open-ended questions managers should ask in one-on-onesHow attention and presence are becoming the new leadership currencyLetting go of the expert role and leading with confidence and humilityAbout Laura:Laura Weldy is a leadership development expert and executive coach renowned for her work in empowering high-potential talent across diverse industries. With over a decade of experience, she has established herself as a thought leader in the modern workplace, contributing to top publications like the Association for Talent Development and Thrive Global. Laura’s expertise includes:High-Potential Talent Development: Guiding emerging leaders to excel in their careers.Executive Coaching: Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with extensive experience in leadership and career strategies.Retention of Diverse Leaders: Focused on creating inclusive environments that nurture and retain diverse talent.Laura is dedicated to fostering a culture of coaching that drives long-term, impactful change within organizations and drives revenue.Connect With Laura and Grab her Free Guide The High Potential Path:https://www.instagram.com/lauraweldy/https://lauraweldy.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/potentialite-podcast/id1784838186leadership coaching, executive coaching, coaching skills for managers, people management skills, leadership development, modern leadership, coaching conversations at work, management coaching techniques, employee engagement strategies, leadership communication skills, coaching mindset for leaders, manager training and development, high performance teams, workplace coaching, leadership soft skills, employee retention strategies, coaching questions for managers, how to be a better leader

In this episode, Liv talks with Sam Synett, LCSW, a former federal PTSD trauma therapist who built a thriving coaching and consulting business without abandoning her ethics, expertise, or empathy.They talk about:Walking away from “secure” jobs that are slowly draining your lifeHow to know if what you’re feeling is burnout vs compassion fatigueWhy wanting more money and more mental space doesn’t make you selfishThe overlap between therapy and coaching — and how therapists are overqualified to become powerful coachesHow coaching and therapy can complement each other instead of competeIf you’re a therapist, social worker, counselor, or helper who knows there has to be more to life than notes, quotas, and insurance drama, this conversation will feel like a permission slip.About Sam SynettSam Synett (she/her) is a rare coach–therapist hybrid. She’s a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and former federal PTSD trauma therapist who now works as a trauma-informed business and life coach.Sam combines deep clinical expertise with practical business and sales strategy to help women service-based entrepreneurs and female leaders build profitable, resilient businesses that actually work for them — without burning out or sacrificing their mental well-being.She is also a trauma-informed certification practitioner, entrepreneur, and mentor to mental health professionals who are ready to step into coaching, leadership, and entrepreneurship.👉 Connect with Sam:www.instagram.com/thatswhatsamsaiadwww.samsynett.comwww.innerglowcircle.com/samantha-synetttherapist to life coach, therapist career change, lcsw career transition, social worker to coach, burnout recovery for therapists, compassion fatigue, therapist burnout help, life coach certification, IGC Coaching School, Olivia Chapman podcast, Sam Synett interview, trauma informed coach, coaching vs therapy, leaving the mental health field, alternative careers for therapists, online coaching business, women entrepreneurs, six figure certified podcast, life coaching explained, therapist entrepreneurship, how to become a life coach, icf coach training, therapy career burnout, mental health professionals career change, build a coaching business, coaching skills for therapists, therapist side hustle, new career for therapists, trauma therapist story, federal therapist burnout, therapist wants to quit, helping professionals burnout, start a coaching business, coaching for women

n this episode, Liv Chapman breaks down the real difference between therapy and life coaching — plus how to know exactly which one you need. Whether you're healing, growing, or somewhere in between, this 11-minute breakdown brings clarity to one of the most common questions women ask.LINKS: Become a Certified Coach: https://www.innerglowcircle.com/becomeacoach Free Training: https://www.innerglowcircle.com/fworkshop Book a Clarity Call: [insert link]Tags: life coaching, therapy, women’s empowerment, coaching certification, IGC Coaching School, personal development, career change, life coaching versus therapy,

Former gym owner and fashion stylist turned business coach, IGC grad and ICF coach Kaitlin Anthony joins Liv to break down exactly how she went from the fitness world to a multi–six-figure coaching business. They talk about side jobs, scrappy beginnings, simple one-on-one offers, money mindset, and why good women need to let themselves make more money. If you’re a trainer, instructor, gym owner, stylist, or service provider who’s craving more freedom and income, this episode will show you how coaching can be your next chapter.

Let’s be honest — most people still don’t know what life coaching actually is. In this 15-minute episode, IGC Coaching School founder Liv Chapman explains what coaching really means, how it’s different from therapy or consulting, and why it’s one of the most transformative career paths out there.If you’ve ever felt the pull to help others and do work that matters, this episode will show you exactly what coaching is — and how it could change your life too.🎧 Free Training: innerglowcircle.com/workshopMost people still don’t really know what life coaching is. They’ve heard of therapy, consulting, mentorship — but coaching? It’s something different entirely.In this episode, IGC Coaching School founder Olivia “Liv” Chapman breaks down exactly what life coaching is, what it isn’t, and why it’s one of the fastest-growing careers in the world.You’ll learn:The real difference between coaching, therapy, and consultingThe simple structure of a coaching session that creates transformationWhy coaching works (and why it’s backed by psychology + neuroscience)How you can turn this skill into a profitable, purpose-driven careerCoaching changes lives — including yours.TimeStamps0:00 Intro — What Is Life Coaching? 1:30 What Life Coaching Isn’t 4:45 What Life Coaching Is 8:45 Why Life Coaching Works 12:00 Who Hires Coaches + Career Opportunities 14:30 Wrap-Up + Free TrainingEPISODE TAGS / KEYWORDSlife coaching explained, what is life coaching, become a life coach, start a coaching business, coaching vs therapy, coaching vs consulting, coaching certification, IGC Coaching School, Inner Glow Circle, Liv Chapman, women entrepreneurs, purpose-driven careers, ICF accredited coach training, how to become a certified coach