In this episode, we talk all things coaching: the coaching industry, my journey to becoming a coach and whether or not this path is right for you. If you’ve ever wondered felt the call to join this journey, this conversation is for you. Jim Curtis serves as IIN’s business and community leader and is affectionately identified as IIN’s Head Coach. Jim has dedicated his career to health, wellness and coaching. Over the last 25 years Jim has helped to develop WebMD, Everyday Health, Remedy Health, HempVet and Modern Sanctuary as well as coaching hundreds of entrepreneurs and wellness leaders. Jim is the author of The Stimulati Experience (Random House) and has given a TedX talk called the Cosmic Algorithm. Jim can be found on Instagram @jimcurtis1. Time Stamps 2:24 Why the coaching industry has thrived in the last 20 years 7:41 Mel’s catalyst for coaching and where she was at at the start of her journey 13:03 Your first client is… IIN alumni success stories 20:54 Whether or not the coaching industry is saturated and niching down in your brand 31:30 What often stops you from becoming a coach 34:54 Answering the call of your soul and how to get Mel’s exclusive bonuses with IIN 39:00 Mel’s 3 questions Want behind-the-scenes audio and video footage? Then be sure to join my monthly membership for your soul, The Goddess Collective. Goddess Collective members unlock access to extra “after the cut” content from each and every interview I host. During this segment of the podcast (which is recorded only for Collective members, and hosted inside the Collective website), questions that are submitted by the Goddesses are answered by podcast guests. The Goddess Collective also includes: A monthly workshop and workbook Fortnightly moonology readings A monthly Aphrodite Circle group coaching call hosted by yours truly Bonus interviews Interviews with guest experts An invitation into a members-only exclusive Facebook community, and Instant access to all the content that came before, and so much more… …all for $67. Click here to join, and access all my guest’s behind-the-scenes footage: https://bit.ly/3uweOvD Mentioned in this episode: Get $2,050 off your IIN tuition and access my exclusive bonuses today. Their first 2.0 course starts on April 25th: https://bit.ly/3F1tghQ Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter, Intimates with Melissa: https://bit.ly/3BtCzXg