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Send us Fan Mail 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.

Send us Fan Mail 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.

Send us Fan Mail 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. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail 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. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail 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. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail 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. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail 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. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail 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. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail Healthy boundaries are one of the most overlooked coaching skills, yet they shape every client relationship. In this episode, Ustadha Razia Hamidi shares how to create boundaries that protect both you and your clients while building deeper trust, professionalism, and long-term sustainability.  She explains the difference between empathy and sympathy, why coaches should avoid carrying their clients' emotional burdens, how the Sunnah guides confidentiality and integrity... ...and practical ways to communicate expectations from your very first session. Whether you're a new coach or have been working with clients for years, this conversation will help you serve with confidence, avoid burnout... ...and create coaching relationships that truly benefit everyone involved. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you're falling short, carrying self-doubt, or questioning whether your efforts really matter? In this powerful reminder, Ustadha Razia Hamidi explores what it means to truly understand your worth in the sight of Allah. Drawing from the Quran, Hadith, and lessons from the lives of the Prophets and Sahabah, she unpacks how self-perception shapes faith, resilience, and the way we respond to life's tests. You'll learn: * Why knowing your value makes you stronger against Shaytan's whispers * How negative self-talk quietly harms your relationship with Allah * The connection between faith, confidence, and personal growth * A simple daily practice that can transform the way you see yourself * How powerful intentions can unlock strength you didn't know you had * What the stories of Dawud (AS), Badr, and Gaza teach us about belief and resilience This episode is a heartfelt invitation to stop measuring your worth through worldly standards and start seeing yourself through the lens of honor and purpose. If you've been struggling with self-doubt, discouragement, or feeling insignificant, this conversation will remind you of a truth Shaytan desperately wants you to forget: In the sight of Allah, you are priceless. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail Why do so many believers struggle to see their own value, even when Allah has already honored them? In this powerful conversation, Ustadha Razia Hamidi explores the connection between faith, self-worth, and resilience through the lens of the Quran and Sunnah. Drawing from prophetic guidance, stories of the companions, and practical coaching frameworks, she challenges the negative inner narratives that keep people stuck in self-doubt, hopelessness, and inaction. You'll discover: * How your self-perception shapes your ability to face life's challenges * The hidden ways you may be harming yourself through negative self-talk * Why Shaytan wants believers to forget their value * The role of powerful daily intentions in transforming your mindset * Lessons from Dawud (AS), Badr, and the companions on courage and conviction * How to unlock strength by deepening your reliance on Allah (SWT) Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail Why do so many sincere Muslims struggle to create lasting change? In this inspiring session, Ustadha Razia Hamidi explores the Prophetic approach to transformation and shares three powerful principles that build emotional resilience, strengthen faith, and help believers stay committed to growth. Drawing on lessons from the life of Ibn Umm Maktum (RA), the Quran, and the Sunnah, she unpacks how lasting change happens through consistent effort, discipline, and seeing life through a divine lens. In this episode, you'll discover: * Why change is a process, not a destination * How Allah defines success and why it differs from worldly standards * The relationship between discipline, faith, and personal growth * Why relying on motivation often leads to disappointment * How to reframe life's challenges through the perspective of the Quran and Sunnah * The role of urgency in spiritual development * Practical ways to strengthen emotional resilience during difficult times * How to stay focused on who you're becoming rather than simply what you're doing If you're seeking greater consistency, deeper faith, and a framework for navigating life's tests with strength and purpose, this conversation will leave you with practical insights you can begin applying immediately. Real transformation begins when every step of growth becomes a step closer to Allah. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail Most people coach the surface level problems… They focus on productivity while ignoring burnout, confidence while ignoring fear, or discipline while ignoring the emotional weight a person is carrying underneath it all. That’s why so many people stay stuck in the same cycle even after advice, courses, and motivation. Real transformation begins when someone finally feels seen as a whole person. Inside Adwam, students learn how to coach through a holistic Islamic framework that looks at purpose, emotional patterns, faith, relationships, mindset, and the deeper factors shaping a person’s behavior. Because people rarely struggle from one isolated problem, and powerful coaches learn how to guide others beneath the surface instead of staying trapped at it. That’s where real change starts happening. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail The Coaching Skill Most People Skip | Effective Communication Ft. Razia Hamidi Description: A coach can have the right advice, powerful frameworks, and sincere intentions… yet still fail to create change because they never learned how to truly communicate. In this powerful session, Razia Hamidi breaks down the foundations of effective communication and why it matters far beyond coaching sessions. You’ll learn: - Why tone, body language, and energy shape every conversation - How to listen in a way that makes people feel deeply understood - The difference between empathy and sympathy - How honest communication creates real growth - Why vague conversations keep people stuck - Practical ways to guide people toward reflection instead of venting - How to help someone move from insight into action Through real coaching examples, relationship dynamics, and mindset shifts, Ustadha Razia shares practical communication skills that help people feel heard, understood, and supported while still being challenged toward growth. Whether you’re a coach, teacher, parent, leader, or someone trying to improve your relationships, this session will help you communicate with more clarity, confidence, and impact. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.

Send us Fan Mail Working more will not raise your worth... You’ve been taught since school that staying busy proves you matter, so your day fills up and your mind keeps running even when your body stops. That pressure follows you into your salah, your sleep, even your quiet moments, because your value feels tied to how much you produce. Allah already gave you honor before any task, any job title, or any achievement ever showed up in your life. Your body has a right, your mind has a limit, and your soul needs space to breathe and return to Him. Burnout doesn’t start with long hours, it builds every time your mind refuses to switch off and keeps replaying what’s next. When you start seeing your worth as something given by Allah instead of earned through constant doing, your pace changes and your heart finally settles. Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.