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From Burnout to CEO: How Nicole Wood Built a 60+ Coach Career Empire

Podcast Oct 8, 2025 4:05:46 AM jamar-jones 1 min read

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nicole Wood—CEO and co-founder of career and leadership coaching company, Ama La Vida. Nicole opens up about her journey from management consulting to discovering the life-changing impact of coaching, and why she built a business to make this resource accessible to more people.

We dive into the challenges of scaling a coaching business, building a team of 60+ coaches, and finding the balance between personal brand and company identity. Nicole also shares candid insights on leadership, setting boundaries with your team, and the fears that often hold professionals back from making bold career transitions.

From practical tips on marketing and client acquisition, to deeper lessons on self-worth, confidence, and the role of coaching in unlocking potential, this episode is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone navigating what’s next in their career.

 Episode Highlights:
✅ Nicole’s journey from consulting to coaching
✅ How she scaled Ama La Vida to 60+ coaches
✅ The #1 fear that keeps people stuck in unfulfilling careers
✅ Marketing strategies that actually attract the right clients
✅ Why coaching should be normalized (and how it changes lives)
✅ Lessons on leadership, boundaries, and building trust with your team

If you’ve ever wondered whether you need a coach, or how to scale your impact while staying true to your values, this conversation is for you.

 

 

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