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Nicole Lehman
Are you bursting with ideas for a mini course, eager to share your expertise as a service provider with the world, but struggling to pinpoint the best next steps? Feeling uncertain about how to effectively structure your online course as you step into the world of digital products? Unsure about what concepts will truly resonate with your audience? Maybe you've scaled your business and are ready to elevate your brand presence and credibility through high-quality course content. Or you're a successful coach itching to break free from endless weekly live calls, because if you were honest, you're starting to get bitter about hand holding your clients through your whole process.
I get it. The world of online courses and online programs can be daunting. Where to start? How to stay focused? What to include? How to deliver insane results? I'm here to tell you that you can have the confidence you crave in an online course. One that saves you your sanity and delivers the highest possible results for your clients.
Hey hey and official welcome to The Educational Design Lab Podcast. I’m Nicole Lehman, ex-teacher turned online business owner, mom of 2, course strategist, learning expert, avid coffee drinker, and lover of crisp fall mornings. I am so excited to walk alongside you as you pursue the best strategies for building online courses in your business.
Each week on this podcast I am coming to you with everything you need to know to move forward in confidence in your online courses and digital products. I'm here to equip you with simple learning strategies that will generate high client results on repeat while simultaneously take some of the weight of your shoulders. Say goodbye to your best guess and hello to learning strategy that delivers- for your clients and for you.
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Total 4 episodes
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4. Two Crucial Steps for Business Owners Planning to Build a Successful Online Course in 2025
Picture this: you’re buzzing with excitement over a fresh course idea. You’re pulling together Canva designs, crafting a sleek sales page, and signing up for that shiny new course platform. The big day arrives, you hit publish, and then... crickets. No sales, no buzz, just silence.Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the biggest mistakes course creators make: building something they think their audience needs without truly understanding what they’re craving.The magic of a successful course starts with knowing your audience—getting on their level, listening to their challenges, and creating a solution that speaks directly to them. But it doesn’t stop there. Once you’ve identified their needs, the real work begins: crafting a course that promises real, tangible results, sets clear expectations, and boldly delivers.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to tune into your audience and discover what they really want.The importance of interacting with your community to uncover actionable insights.Why your course should focus on transformation and how to communicate its value effectively.Practical strategies for setting yourself up for a successful launch long before your cart opens.Whether you’re just starting to dream up your next course or you’ve been in the game for a while, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you build courses that sell—and serve.Get your 3 day Perks Pass and Join us for a sneak peek event in The Expert Educator December 2-4. http://subscribepage.io/3daysneakpeekchallenge Join the Educational Design Lab email community: subscribepage.io/emaillistsubscribers Connect with me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_nicolelehman/
25:1425/11/2024
3. The Truth the Gurus Aren't Telling You - You Can't Shortcut Your Online Course
Have you ever clicked on a ‘build your online course in five days’ ad, only to find yourself overwhelmed, frustrated, and no closer to launching your course? You’re not alone. Host Nicole Lehman, a former teacher turned online business owner and course strategist, dives into the common pitfalls of rapid course creation and why quick-fix strategies rarely deliver on their promises.In this episode, Nicole reveals the truth about the course-building process: the hard work, the strategy, and the intentionality required to create something truly impactful. Learn why haphazardly throwing together ideas can hurt your business long-term and how applying learning theory and design strategy can transform your course into a powerful, results-driven product. Whether you’re struggling to organize your ideas, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or looking for a clear path forward, this episode is packed with actionable insights to guide you. Join the Educational Design Lab email community: subscribepage.io/emaillistsubscribers Connect with me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_nicolelehman/ Check out the Expert Educator Membership: https://organizing-essentials.my.canva.site/daggreeh2sy
20:3818/11/2024
2. Ditch Zoom Call Burnout with 3 Key Strategies in Your Group Coaching Program
Zoom call burnout in group coaching programs is all too common, leaving coaches feeling drained and unmotivated to continue delivering their signature offers. If you’ve ever dreaded a day packed with back-to-back Zoom calls, wished your clients would take more initiative, or struggled with the same repetitive questions call after call, this episode is for you.Nicole Lehman, an ex-teacher turned online course strategist, dives deep into the heart of Zoom fatigue and offers three practical, educational design strategies to transform your coaching calls. Discover how to pinpoint the foundational concepts your clients need to master independently, shift from handholding to empowering, and create a structured flow that maximizes your time and impact.If you’re ready to reclaim your enthusiasm for coaching, ditch the overwhelm, and elevate your program to new heights, tune in. Whether you run a membership site, group program, or mastermind, these strategies will give you the clarity and confidence to deliver transformative results—without sacrificing your own well-being.Say goodbye to Zoom fatigue and hello to a thriving, sustainable coaching business.Join the Educational Design Lab email community: subscribepage.io/emaillistsubscribers Connect with me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_nicolelehman/ Check out the Expert Educator Membership: https://organizing-essentials.my.canva.site/daggreeh2sy
24:0718/11/2024
1. The Secret Behind Insane Client Results: How Educational Design Helps you Scale your Business
In this inaugural episode of the Educational Design Lab Podcast, host Nicole Lehman dives into one of the secrets to scaling your online business and achieving greater client results. As an entrepreneur and former teacher, Nicole shares how educational design can help online coaches and service providers break free from the time-for-money trap and expand their impact. If you’re an online coach or course creator feeling maxed out, this episode will show you how to leverage learning theory and instructional principles to serve more clients without sacrificing your time. Nicole walks through the challenges entrepreneurs face when scaling their businesses, including managing a full client roster or balancing limited time. She explains how building high-quality courses, group programs, and memberships can allow you to reach more people with less effort, all while delivering transformational results. Learn how educational design not only enhances your course content but also creates a sustainable model for long-term success. Whether you're an established coach looking to streamline your offerings or a new entrepreneur trying to navigate the world of online courses, this episode will give you the tools you need to scale your online business effectively. Tune in for expert tips and actionable insights that will help you grow your impact, income, and business capacity.Freebie: 3 Strategies You Can Implement TODAYThe Expert Educator Membership
18:4518/11/2024