454. The Metrics That Actually Matter in Your Coaching Business (2026 Edition)
Thu Feb 05 2026
Are you tracking everything in your business and still feeling unsure if you're actually moving in the right direction?
In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm breaking down the metrics that actually matter in your coaching business—especially as you head into a new year and start setting goals. Yes, numbers like income, followers, and clients matter—but they don't tell the full story. Today, I'm walking you through the real indicators of growth, sustainability, and momentum so you can stop guessing and start leading your business like a CEO.
Resources Mentioned:
Join the waitlist for ReNewU, my signature group program for divorced moms ready to launch a coaching business that actually pays: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist Cured Nutrition use code AMBER for 15% off: https://www.curednutrition.com/
What I Discuss:
01:30 Why goal-setting can create pressure and how metrics play into that 02:40 The difference between tracking numbers and understanding business health 05:03 How to diagnose where your funnel or process is actually breaking down 07:22 The intangible metrics most coaches ignore (but shouldn't) 07:33 Why consistency and real conversations matter more than doing "more" 09:31 Skill, confidence, and knowing what to ask without freezing 11:36 Energy, capacity, and what sustainability really looks like as a coach 13:50 Simple weekly and quarterly check-ins to stay aligned and avoid burnout
Find more from Amber Shaw:
Instagram: @msambershaw
Website: ambershaw.com
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Are you tracking everything in your business and still feeling unsure if you're actually moving in the right direction? In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm breaking down the metrics that actually matter in your coaching business—especially as you head into a new year and start setting goals. Yes, numbers like income, followers, and clients matter—but they don't tell the full story. Today, I'm walking you through the real indicators of growth, sustainability, and momentum so you can stop guessing and start leading your business like a CEO. Resources Mentioned: Join the waitlist for ReNewU, my signature group program for divorced moms ready to launch a coaching business that actually pays: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist Cured Nutrition use code AMBER for 15% off: https://www.curednutrition.com/ What I Discuss: 01:30 Why goal-setting can create pressure and how metrics play into that 02:40 The difference between tracking numbers and understanding business health 05:03 How to diagnose where your funnel or process is actually breaking down 07:22 The intangible metrics most coaches ignore (but shouldn't) 07:33 Why consistency and real conversations matter more than doing "more" 09:31 Skill, confidence, and knowing what to ask without freezing 11:36 Energy, capacity, and what sustainability really looks like as a coach 13:50 Simple weekly and quarterly check-ins to stay aligned and avoid burnout Find more from Amber Shaw: Instagram: @msambershaw Website: ambershaw.com