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A lot of coaches walk into sessions scared they’ll say the wrong thing.

That fear pulls your focus off the client and back onto yourself.

In this episode, Ustadha Razia Hamidi walks through where that fear comes from and how to define what a mistake actually looks like for you.

We talk about self-awareness, humility, and why starting with shorter sessions builds your confidence faster.

She also shares what to say in the moment when you’re stuck and can’t think of the next question.

You’ll hear about a coach whose session went wrong, and how feedback from a fellow coach helped them see it.

We also look at sincere intention and how it shifts your attention back to the person in front of you.

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A lot of coaches walk into sessions scared they’ll say the wrong thing.

That fear pulls your focus off the client and back onto yourself.

In this episode, Ustadha Razia Hamidi walks through where that fear comes from and how to define what a mistake actually looks like for you.

We talk about self-awareness, humility, and why starting with shorter sessions builds your confidence faster.

She also shares what to say in the moment when you’re stuck and can’t think of the next question.

You’ll hear about a coach whose session went wrong, and how feedback from a fellow coach helped them see it.

We also look at sincere intention and how it shifts your attention back to the person in front of you.

Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs

or book a consultation here.

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You want to change, so you make a plan and start strong. Then life gets hard, and you wonder why you’re back where you began.

In this episode, Ustadha Razia Hamidi shares 3 lessons from the Islamic tradition that help you stay on the path: define success by what brings you closer to Allah, build discipline when motivation fades, and see your struggles through a wider lens.

Through a beautiful story, she shows how a difficult first step can become part of a much bigger change.

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What makes a coaching practice truly faith-centered?

In this episode, Ustadha Razia Hamidi shares a practical framework for bringing Islamic values into your coaching sessions with intention. You’ll learn how to choose three core values for your practice, then support each one with purposeful questions, Qur’anic verses, Seerah stories, and client activities.

Ustadha Razia also explains how to introduce faith-based guidance with care, meet clients at their current level, and continue growing in both Islamic knowledge and coaching skill.

If you want to help Muslims create meaningful change while strengthening their relationship with Allah, this episode gives you a clear place to begin.

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A successful coaching practice begins with understanding who you serve and bringing sincere value to every conversation.

In this episode, Ustadha Razia Hamidi, CEO of DiscoverU, shares two principles that helped her build a coaching practice, refine her message, earn trust, and create opportunities through everyday conversations.

You’ll discover:

- Why building your services around your own experience can limit your ability to serve others
- How speaking directly with your audience helps you understand their needs, preferences, and challenges
- Why Razia spoke to nearly 100 people while refining her coaching message
- How clear messaging makes prospective clients feel heard and understood
- Why focusing on your client helps you move past insecurity and imposter syndrome
- How sincerity and intention affect the quality of your coaching
- Why one valuable conversation can lead to referrals, clients, and professional opportunities
- How to approach networking with service, humility, and trust in Allah

If you want to build a coaching practice that serves people well and brings them closer to Allah, join Ustadha Razia Hamidi for this practical conversation on clients, messaging, intention, and value.

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Change begins when you look honestly at who you are becoming and where your daily choices are taking you.

In this episode, Ustadha Razia Hamidi shares three principles for building emotional resilience through an Islamic framework: defining success through closeness to Allah, choosing discipline over fleeting motivation, and reframing your struggles through a divine lens.

Drawing lessons from the life of Ibn Umm Maktum (ra) and the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ, she explains how consistent action renews your faith, why inaction feeds anxiety, and how an Akhirah-focused perspective changes the way you face hardship.

This episode invites you to examine your starting point, act with urgency, and commit to the daily process of becoming the believer Allah created you to be.

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Ustadha Razia Hamidi explores sabr as an active spiritual practice that shapes how you respond to setbacks, control anger, change old patterns, and move through life’s tests with faith in Allah.

She shares four ways to cultivate sabr in daily life: strengthening your awareness of Allah, reflecting honestly on your reactions, making Dua for the character you want to develop...

...and holding close an ayah or hadith that gives you strength in difficult moments.

You’ll also learn how Muslim coaches can use this Islamic framework to help clients face challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change with Allah at the center of their growth.

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What separates coaching that creates temporary motivation from coaching that creates lasting transformation?

In this episode, Ustadha Razia Hamidi shares the two foundations that shape every effective coach, leader, parent, and mentor. You'll learn why focusing on surface-level problems often keeps people stuck, how a holistic approach uncovers the real obstacles behind procrastination and burnout, and why purpose rooted in faith changes the way people grow.

Whether you're a coach, manager, community leader, or simply someone committed to your own personal development, this conversation will help you build stronger self-awareness, lead with greater compassion, and create meaningful change that lasts.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why you can only guide others as far as you've gone yourself
The power of coaching the whole person instead of the presenting problem
How faith and purpose become the foundation for lasting transformation
A practical coaching example that completely changed a client's trajectory
Ways to apply these principles in leadership, parenting, and everyday life

A powerful conversation for anyone who wants to help others grow by first becoming the kind of person who can lead that growth.

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