How to Build a Successful Coaching Business That Lasts
From Magnolia Talks by Asian Women Coaching Collective (AWCC)
June 10, 2025 · 39 min · Season 2 · Episode 3
About this episode
Bea Kim discusses building a successful and sustainable coaching business through somatic wisdom and neuroscience.
What does it really take to build a coaching business that’s not only successful — but sustainable and deeply fulfilling? In this episode of Magnolia Talks, Bea Kim shares how she built a lasting practice grounded in somatic wisdom, neuroscience, and bold experimentation. We explore her journey into coaching, who she serves (and why), and how her unique approach helps clients reconnect with what they truly want — not just what’s expected of them. From reframing the immigrant mindset to choosing service over people-pleasing, she offers hard-won insights on building a business with integrity, intention, and impact. About Bea : Bea Kim is an executive and life coach who supports working parents and leaders as well as companies like Google, DirecTV, and Nasdaq to help their teams optimize their lives for work and home. She has also served as a group coach for Stanford Graduate School of Business and has founded multiple companies in the edtech, wellness, and DEI space. Bea has over 15 years of experience in technology and client services across multiple industries. She believes the best thing you can do for your teams and your kids is to work on yourself. Previously, Bea sold an…
People in this episode
Host: Asian Women Coaching Collective
Guest: Bea Kim
Topics covered
- coaching business
- sustainability
- somatic wisdom
- neuroscience
- immigrant mindset
- integrity
- impact
Keywords
- coaching
- business
- sustainability
- somatic wisdom
- neuroscience
- immigrant mindset
- integrity
- impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Google, DirecTV, Nasdaq, Stanford Graduate School of Business
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