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How to Build a Legacy as a Coach: Secrets to Making an Impact with Judy Matejczyk

Many coaches start their businesses with the dream of creating impact, freedom, and abundance—but what does it take to build a legacy that lasts?

In this inspiring episode of The Abundant Coach, Lauren is joined by coaching veteran Judy Matejczyk, who has been serving and transforming lives for over a decade. Judy’s journey from special education teacher to sought-after life coach is filled with lessons on courage, commitment, and contribution.

Judy shares how she took a leap of faith by cashing in her teacher retirement to get certified, how she built a thriving business from the ground up, and why staying in alignment with her purpose has kept her going strong all these years.

If you’re a coach or aspiring coach wondering how to build a legacy in your business and impact lives for years to come, this episode is for you.

From Special Ed Teacher to Coaching Leader: The Evolution of Impact

Judy Matejczyk’s story is proof that a coaching career can start anywhere. As a special education teacher, she was already helping students realize their potential, but she wanted to do more. When she discovered life coaching, she knew she had found her true calling.

Taking a bold leap of faith, she cashed in her teacher retirement to invest in certification—despite her fears. Today, after over a decade in the industry, she continues to inspire and uplift hundreds of clients, proving that when you’re committed to your vision, success follows.

Why Investing in Yourself Is the Key to Building a Legacy

Many aspiring coaches hesitate to invest in themselves, worrying about the financial commitment. But as Judy shares, investing in certification and mentorship was the best decision she ever made.

Lauren and Judy discuss how every coach who has built a lasting business has one thing in common: they believed in themselves enough to take the leap. When you invest in your own growth, you build a solid foundation for a legacy that will continue to impact others for years to come.

The Power of Taking Action—Even If It’s Not Perfect

Judy’s first coaching workshop took place in a friend’s living room. She doesn’t even remember if she enrolled clients that day—but what mattered was that she got started.

Too many aspiring coaches wait for the “perfect time” to launch their business, but Judy’s story is a reminder that imperfect action is better than no action at all. If you want to build a legacy, the most important step is to start today.

How to Build a Legacy Through Social Media and Relationships

Judy has built her business primarily through organic social media content and personal connections. Rather than relying on aggressive sales tactics, she focuses on sharing authentic, inspiring messages that resonate with her audience.

Lauren and Judy dive into the power of:

  • Using social media as a tool for impact (not just marketing)
  • Engaging with people in a way that naturally attracts clients
  • Being in alignment with your purpose so that clients come to you

If you want to know how to build a legacy as a coach, it starts with showing up consistently, providing value, and truly caring about the people you serve.

Creating a Coaching Legacy That Extends Beyond Yourself

A true coaching legacy isn’t just about the clients you serve today—it’s about the ripple effect you create over time. Judy shares powerful stories about how her work has not only transformed her clients’ lives but has also impacted her family, community, and even people she has never met.

From inspiring her grandson to become an entrepreneur at her workshops to having her messages shared in women’s prisons, Judy’s story is a testament to the fact that when you commit to this work, your legacy reaches far beyond what you can see.

Key Takeaways: Why You Need to Listen to This Episode

  • How Judy transitioned from teaching to coaching and built a lasting business
  • Why investing in yourself is the foundation of a true legacy
  • The power of taking action before you feel “ready”
  • How social media can be a powerful tool for impact and client attraction
  • What it really means to build a coaching legacy that lives beyond you

To connect with Judy, please visit: www.JudyMatejczyk.com

To connect with Lauren and find out how the Brave Thinking Institute can support your coaching journey, visit: bti.com/coachcertification


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