The 3 (and a Half) Big Coaching Business Lessons 2025 Taught Me
I’m closing out 2025 with a candid reflection on the biggest lessons I’ve learned this year — about staying adaptable, protecting my freedom, and doubling down on what really matters in my coaching business.
From navigating the “trust recession” and experimenting with new offers, to taking almost two full months off this summer (without losing revenue), this episode is packed with the real-life insights that helped me keep my coaching business grounded and growing.
Here’s what I’m sharing:
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Why market shifts aren’t a reason to panic — they’re an invitation to get curious
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How going back to my beta mindset helped me test, tweak, and learn through uncertainty
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Why it’s not just okay to change your mind — it’s essential if you want a business that lasts
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What it actually took to step away for two months this summer while keeping revenue steady
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The single biggest constant in business: your funnel — and why it’s the thing to protect when everything else feels uncertain
If you’ve been craving a grounded, encouraging take on how to move into 2026 with confidence, clarity, and calm — this one’s for you.
Resources:
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Author & Host
Wendy McCallum
Business Coach for Coaches, Burnout & Alcohol Coach for High Achievers
I’m Wendy McCallum — a coach, mentor, and former lawyer who’s spent the last 15 years helping people build lives and businesses they actually want to wake up to. When I first left law, I had no guidebook for how to do this coaching thing. I floundered — hard. I undercharged, overthought, and overinvested in shiny solutions that didn’t really move the needle. But every mistake taught me something, and eventually, I built the kind of coaching practice I once only dreamed about — one that’s profitable, sustainable, and full of work I truly love. Today, I coach two kinds of people: ✨ Busy professionals who are ready to make big, meaningful changes — whether that's finding balance, recovering from burnout, or rethinking their relationship with alcohol. ✨ And newer coaches who are building their businesses from the ground up and want a clear, sustainable path forward without all the gimmicks and noise. Whether I’m helping someone simplify their business or reclaim their personal life, the heart of my work is the same: giving smart, capable people the clarity, encouragement, and real-world tools they need to move forward — in a way that feels good, not overwhelming. If you’re ready for something better — in your work, your life, or your business — you’re in the right place. And I’m so glad you’re here. IMPORTANT: Blog content including Wendy's podcasts are for information purposes only and not intended in any way to be health advice. Please see full Terms of Use, by clicking on the link in the footer of this page, for details.
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