If you’re a local therapist or counselor wanting to start an online coaching business, or transition from local therapy to online coaching, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how Dr. Michelle Alden shifted from in-home therapy to online coaching and grew a national audience of thousands of parents.

Dr. Michelle is a licensed counselor, author of Parenting Emotionally Distressed Kids, fourth-degree black belt, and adoptive mom - to talk about her powerful work helping parents of children with challenging behaviors, ADHD, autism, and adoption trauma.

In this episode, Dr. Michelle shares how she transitioned from going into families' homes in Idaho to building a national coaching business, growing from 400 to 20,000+ Instagram followers, and finding the confidence to own her expert niche. Whether you're a parent at your wit's end, a therapist thinking about coaching, or a helping professional ready to expand your reach - this conversation is packed with real talk, practical insight, and genuine hope.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why parents of kids with adoption trauma, ADHD & autism often feel unsupported, and what actually helps
• How to create safety and calm in a home when a child's behaviors feel out of control
• Dr. Michelle's journey from in-home therapy to online coaching and national reach
• The mindset shift that helped her go viral on Instagram and clarify her ideal client
• What therapists and counselors need to know before transitioning into coaching

Connect with Dr. Michelle Alden:

Website: https://www.parentingchallengingkids.com/about.html

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingchallengingkids/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michelle-alden-24558656

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyFoundationsFamilyProgram/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingchallengingkidsHF

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What if you've invested thousands in coaching programs, courses, and certifications and still don't have a coaching business that feels like yours?

That's exactly where Thais Glenn found herself. A certified coach, a mom of three, a woman with the skills but missing the one thing that actually moves the needle: a business built around who she is and what she wants.

If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women coaches go from invisible to booked — without burning out or losing themselves in the process.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why investing in certification doesn't automatically mean clients will come
• How Thais went from spending five figures on the wrong coaching to building a fully booked practice
• The identity shift that turns "I have imposter syndrome" into unshakeable confidence
• Why knowing your signature framework eliminates self-doubt faster than any mindset course
• How to build a boutique coaching business that fits your life — not the other way around
• What it really takes to hit six figures as a coach (hint: it's not 80-hour weeks)

Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building a business that actually books clients?

Book your free Discovery Call with me here:
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Or grab our free Masterclass to Grow Your Coaching Business:
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Let's connect!
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Podcast: Life Coach Business Building School
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085

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If you’re using AI to build your coaching business, you need to listen this, because in this episode we’re going to show you exactly how it might be hurting your results - and what to do instead.

If you’re new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I’m a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I’ve helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love.

If you’re relying on AI to pick your niche or write your content, this is the shift you need to make if you want to build a coaching business that actually works.

In this episode, we’ll walk through:
• Why letting AI choose your niche leads to a business that doesn’t convert
• How AI-generated content creates a disconnect that clients can feel immediately
• What happens when your message sounds polished online but doesn’t match who you are on calls
• Why trust is the most important factor in getting clients—and how AI can quietly erode it
• The real reason most coaches struggle to get clients, even when they’re “doing everything right”
• How to identify the niche you should actually be coaching based on your own experience
• The right way to use AI as a tool without losing your voice, message, or authority

AI is not the problem. The way most coaches are using it is.

When your business sounds like you, aligns with your experience, and connects with real people, everything changes - your message lands, your confidence grows, and clients start to trust you.

Free Canva Workshop — Build Your Coaching Brand: https://www.debbieshadid.com/canva

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Listen to the Podcast:
Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085

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