The Coaching Crowd® Podcast is a weekly podcast for compassionate, courageous leaders, HR professionals and high achievers who are passionate about helping others to find alignment in their lives through coaching, and who are thinking of training and developing as a coach. Hosted by Zoe Hawkins and Jo Wheatley, Founders of Global Coaching Training Company “In Good Company” (https://www.igcompany.co.uk). Zoe and Jo are Master Accredited, Award Winning and Multi Award Nominated coaches, coach ...
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Welcome to Differently Brained, the podcast where no brain is the same. We are an Own Voices poddy that chats all things neurodivergence and mental health.
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What is Neurodivergent Inclusive Coaching
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24:35NDI Coaching Programme & Resources https://igcompany.co.uk/ND Is kindness enough when it comes to creating inclusive coaching spaces, or do we need something more intentional, informed, and powerful? In this episode we explore something that sits deeply in our hearts and runs through our work: neurodivergent inclusive coaching. As coaches, we often…
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Dungeons and Dragons and Differently Brained (oh my!): Tabletop Roleplaying Games with Jess C Wheatley & Declan Nathan
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1:13:47You must listen to this podcast episode before venturing forth! Gather one and all and listen as Lachlan interviews Jess C. Wheatley and Declan Nathan about a hobby that is growing seemingly exponentially in popularity and accessibility - Dungeons and Dragons (or, more broadly, tabletop roleplaying games). We discuss how these games have helped peo…
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FREE ACCESS to Introduction to Group and Team Coaching – Group & Team Coaching: https://igcompany.co.uk/GTC Have you ever wondered if coaching could be the missing piece to thriving and not just surviving in your HR role? In this episode we take a heartfelt look back at our own HR roots and how those experiences eventually led us to embrace coachin…
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Reframing Success: Rejoicing in Rejection with Alaina Dean
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45:06Writer Alaina Dean joins Jacinta and Lachlan in "the studio" to talk about her approach to literary rejections. She has been undertaking a years long project to get her writing out to as many publications as possible and, in the meantime, accrue 100 rejections! Somehow Alaina managed to find a secret cheat code that allows her to re-frame what it m…
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FREE ACCESS to Introduction to Group and Team Coaching: https://www.igcompany.co.uk/gtcnow Why is team coaching often messier, harder and more rewarding than we expect? In this episode, we dive into one of the most nuanced areas of our work: team coaching. If you've ever been asked to work with a team after coaching an individual, perhaps a senior …
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Smartphones: Keep 'em or Dump 'em? Part 2
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44:32Welcome back to the Differently Brained soapbox! We have started releasing these on a fortnightly basis, but it seems right to share this one with you all right off the back of part 1. We hope you didn't actually dump your smartphones after listening to the last episode. Especially because in this one Jacinta and Lachlan discuss how they might actu…
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Free Access to Introduction to Group and Team Coaching
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16:26Is group and team coaching the key to unlocking systemic change? In this episode, we explore one of the most common questions we hear from fellow coaches: “How do I actually get started with group and team coaching?” The truth is, stepping into this world can feel daunting, especially if your experience has mostly been in one-to-one sessions. That’…
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Smartphones: Keep 'em or Dump 'em? Part 1
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36:25It's the 21st Century and Smartphones are commonplace. Perhaps TOO commonplace! In part one of this "deep dive" (into their own personal relationships with smartphones), Jacinta and Lachlan chat about just how much smartphones suck and what they do to their mental health. But we like to be fair (and balanced) at Differently Brained), so make sure t…
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What if embracing uncertainty was the key to unlocking your client’s greatest growth In today’s episode, we explore a topic that touches all of us, uncertainty. It’s a word we hear often in coaching sessions, whether it’s said outright or disguised in phrases like “I don’t know”, “I’m not sure”, or “I feel stuck.” We recorded this episode because u…
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Have you ever wondered how coaching tools could completely transform the way you parent? This episode is an honest look at the realities of parenting, the guilt we carry, the mistakes we make, and the tools coaching gives us to navigate it all. We're not perfect parents, and we’re not trying to be. But through coaching, we’ve found more compassion …
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This is fine. Everything is fine. Doomscrolling -- the very contemporary phenomenon that so many of us just can help but fall victim to! Jacinta and Lachlan chat about what Doomscrolling is, why we do it, what it does to the brain, and maybe how we can mitigate it. RESOURCES: Mayo Clinic Article: Doomscrolling: Stop the scroll, protect your mental …
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What does it take to truly transform conversations and empower clients as a coach? In this episode we unpack the essential coaching skills that every great coach should cultivate. These aren’t the conventional techniques you’ll find in a competency framework; they’re the often-overlooked yet powerful capabilities that create truly impactful and tra…
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Is interrupting ever a good thing in coaching? Many of us have been taught that interrupting is rude, disrespectful, or unhelpful, but what if the right kind of interruption could be transformational for a client? In this episode, we explore the complex role of interruptions in coaching. We often get asked in coaching supervision whether interrupti…
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What role do beliefs play in shaping our lives, and how can coaching help us uncover and transform them? In this episode we explore the profound impact of beliefs on our lives and how coaching can guide individuals in uncovering and reshaping them. Beliefs are powerful mental constructs, often mistaken for facts, that act as filters for our experie…
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186 How Creating A Mini Course Can Attract Coaching Clients
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21:39How can a mini course help you attract coaching clients and build trust before they even book a session? In this episode, we explore the power of mini courses as a marketing tool for coaches. Many coaches struggle with attracting new clients because potential clients often hesitate, they don’t know if coaching is right for them, if they’ll get valu…
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Sorry for the delay with this one! Today, Jacinta and Lachlan are joined by two guests, the inimitable Clem Bastow and Jo Case! They have just released a beautiful new anthology titled Someone Like Me, which showcases works of creative nonfiction and memoir of Autistic women and gender-diverse people. It was a pleasure to chat with them, and we hop…
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185 How Kajabi Powers A Successful Coaching Business
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23:47What if you had a single platform that could run your entire coaching business, without the tech overwhelm? In this episode, we share how Kajabi has transformed our coaching business and why we consider it one of the best-kept secrets in the coaching world. When we first started out, we struggled with website updates, clunky payment systems, and te…
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How do you support coaching clients who are struggling with burnout? In this episode, we explore how to recognise burnout in clients, the different ways burnout manifests, and how coaching can (and can’t) support clients experiencing it. Many people believe burnout is simply about working too much, but it often stems from deep-seated patterns, emot…
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Attention Surplus Hyperactivity Awesomeness with Georgia Zentrich, the ADHD Educator
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52:32Are you in need of some education on ADHD? Or perhaps some advocacy and youth work? Or maybe even a DJ for your event? Well look no further - in today's episode Jacinta talks to Georgia Zentrich, The ADHD Educator. They discuss ADHD stigma, managing schedules, the challenges posed by the mental health care system, and more (including DJing) Georgia…
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How can visualisation unlock deeper insights for your coaching clients? In this episode, we explore the powerful role that visualisation plays in coaching. Whether it’s a grounding exercise at the start of a session, a guided journey to explore emotions, or a visioning tool for goal achievement, visualisation is a technique that can transform clien…
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How do you support clients when they’re experiencing conflict? In this episode, we explore one of the most common yet complex topics in coaching, conflict. Whether it’s workplace disputes, family tensions, or internal struggles, conflict is something that touches all of us. But here’s the thing: conflict isn’t necessarily bad. In fact, it can be an…
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This one is a bit late, apologies all! In today's episode, Jacinta tells us all about her recent journey through Europe. How did it affect her? How can neurodivergent people prepare themselves for travel? Was it worth it? Are Jacinta and Lachlan the most beautiful singers you've ever heard? Jump aboard and find out!…
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Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you couldn’t even decide what to focus on? In this episode, we dive deep into the experience of overwhelm, how it shows up in coaching conversations, what it really means, and how we, as coaches, can help clients navigate through it. Overwhelm can present in many ways: some clients might feel completely frozen…
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Have you ever wondered if coaching could be the right career for you? In this episode, we explore the reality of a coaching career—the opportunities, challenges, and what it truly takes to succeed. Whether you're thinking about transitioning from your current job, using coaching as a leadership tool, or starting a coaching business, we break down t…
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How much should you charge for coaching? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Pricing is one of the biggest challenges for coachee. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your business model. In this episode, we break down the different approaches to pricing your coaching services. We explore why charging "b…
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The Cold Truth about tech, anxiety and writing with Ashley Kalagian Blunt
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58:28Join us in welcoming back Ashley Kalagian Blunt - author, podcaster and friend of the show. In this episode we chat about her brand new book, 'Cold Truth', a tech-noir crime thriller. The conversation delves into the writing process, cybersecurity, technology anxiety, crypto-currency warnings, and more! ASHLEY'S BOOKS: COLD TRUTH — Ashley Kalagian …
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Have you ever wondered how to help someone move forward when they’re stuck in anger? In this episode, Jo and Zoe explore how to coach clients through anger and related emotions in a way that is safe, ethical, and transformative. Anger can show up in coaching as a block, a motivator, or even an unrecognised emotion. We discuss how unresolved anger f…
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Welcome to Season 3! Word of the Year 2025
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42:21It's a new year, friends, and a brand new season of Differently Brained! We're really excited to get back into the swing of things and give you all a year's worth of podcast goodness with different brains aplenty. Just like in 2024 we've come up with two new 'guiding words/intentions' for 2025 (No Spoilers as to what we chose, you'll just have to l…
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How do you help someone move forward when fear is holding them back? In this episode, we explore how to recognise, name, and coach fear in a way that empowers clients to navigate their emotions and achieve meaningful progress. Fear often shows up in coaching sessions, sometimes explicitly but often disguised as procrastination, indecision, or avoid…
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As we settle into the new year, we dive into a powerful tool from Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) that’s designed to help you set well-formed coaching outcomes. Whether you're supporting clients or working on your personal goals, this structured approach helps ensure goals are both achievable and meaningful. In this episode, we reflect on the im…
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175 Accelerating Your Coaching Business In 2025
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21:10As the calendar turns to a fresh year, we bring experience, energy, and experience to guide listeners through accelerating their coaching business in 2025. This episode is more than a blueprint—it’s a call to action. The conversation opens with a relatable moment: the energy of a new year—that “turning of the page” feeling. Whether you’re starting …
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2024 has been a year of growth, challenges, and meaningful evolution. In this intimate and reflective episode we share a behind-the-scenes journey through 2024 in our coaching business. The year kicked off with a significant milestone: hiring a team of qualified coaching supervisors to support learners completing their coaching qualifications. Refl…
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173 8 End of Year Questions In this reflective end-of-year episode, we guide listeners through 8 powerful coaching questions to close out 2024 and set intentions for 2025. Inspired by the idea of Christmas crackers but swapping out cheesey jokes for meaningful questions, we pair reflection with forward-thinking, encouraging listeners to pause, refl…
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172 How to Change Your Career in a Year Is it possible to train as a coach and become accredited all within a year? This episode we answer this question and share how to make a significant career shift in just one year. We explore the process of becoming a qualified coach, offering a structured timeline for training, practicing, and completing a co…
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Lachlan's 2024 Wrapped: Salty, Disappointing, Hopeful
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47:25Who's that guy? Who's that guy? It's Rutho! Welcome to the second of our wrap up episodes for 2024. This time, Lachlan looks back on the year and his intention of "RECALIBRATING". Some of the resources mentioned: The Pulling | Book | Scribe Publications (Adele's Book) WISE Employment | Disability Employment Services | Workforce Australia | NDIS Wat…
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171 Coaching and Neurodiversity In this episode we explore the growing importance of coaching neurodivergent clients. The reason we're bringing this topic to you is because you will, if you're coaching clients, be coaching neurodivergent clients, those that know they're neurodivergent and those that don't. You yourself may be neurodivergent or you …
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Jacinta's 2024 Wrapped: Gloomy, vibrant shenanigans
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55:01We're back baybeeeeeeee! And not a moment too soon (considering the end of the year is hurtling towards us). In this, our first of two wrap-up episodes, Jacinta reflects on the year that was. Has she, indeed, "BUILT"? Some of the resources mentioned: The Pulling | Book | Scribe Publications (Adele's Book) Simply Happy Organisation - Narelle King - …
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170 Great Mentors are Great Coaches We often discuss how mentoring and coaching are two very different and distinct disciplines/conversations and how the two play very diverse roles in leadership. However, in this episode we explore the similarities of coaching and mentoring and how your mentoring conversations can be improved by incorporating some…
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169 Ten Results You'll Get From Training To Be a Coach
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25:18In this week's episode we want to explore with you the results you will get from training to be a coach. Some of them may seem obvious to you but we also want to share with you some of the more subtle results that we see our learners achieving. Hear us talk about: the growth journey every learner goes on how an additional income stream can support …
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On the third anniversary of this podcast we wanted to share with you how you might start your own podcast. This podcast has become the cornerstone of our business and something that we enjoy recording together every month. Let's think about how this could work for your business too. Hear us talk about: why starting a podcast can can be simple what …
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167 Questions to Define Your Ideal Coaching Client
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26:51In this week's episode join us to talk about all things ideal client. Defining your ideal client is at the heart of developing a coaching business but we know that so many struggle with this. Hear us talk about: Why defining your ideal client is not about excluding people Questions to define your ideal coaching client What actually is an ideal clie…
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166 How to Choose a Coaching Accreditation Body
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20:02In today's episode we are talking about how to choose a coaching accreditation body. It's something that many people wonder about, so let's explore it today. Hear us talk about: What is an accreditation body How long does your accreditation last for Is CPD required whilst a member of an accrediting body What does the accreditation body demonstrate …
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Okay, we know, this one is a bit late and hastily edited, but nevertheless it is here! A supercut of many of our guest episodes from series 1 of Differently Brained sharing their favourite resources and representations dealing with mental health and neurodivergence. Of course, if you want something more comprehensive, do go back and listen to the f…
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In today's episode we are talking about creativity and coaching. We truly believe that creativity is at the heart of coaching so let's explore what it truly means. Hear us talk about: Why creativity is at the heart of coaching How AI can be used creatively in the context of coaching What does being creative as a coach really mean Why some clients n…
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164 The 4 Principles of Group and Team Coaching
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21:31In this week's episode we want to talk about the principles of group and team coaching as means to grow your coaching business. Hear us discuss: Why group and team coaching are perfect routes to create a successful and sustainable coaching business Our principles of group and team coaching The importance of what you want to contribute to humanity w…
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DISCLAIMER: As always it's important to state that we at Differently Brained are not medical professionals, and this episode contains our personal testimonies of being on medication. Furthermore, we have always been staunchly in favour of treatment for mental illness. The experiences in this episode have been shared as a means of conversation, and …
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163 ICF Core Competencies: Facilitates Client Growth
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24:55In this week's episode we continue our series about ICF core competencies by focussing on facilitating client growth. Hear us talk about: What it means to facilitate client growth What signs you can look for that your client is not benefitting from this competency What progress can look like for a client How you can ensure clients have everything t…
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DISCLAIMER: All information presented in this episode was correct at the time of recording in July of 2024. Since then, some circumstances have changed, namely the Minister for the NDIS. ____________________________________________________________ The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) - great idea, almost consistently failing in practice.…
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162 ICF Core Competencies: Demonstrates Ethical Practice
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20:09In this week's episode we continue with exploring the ICF core competencies. Today we will discuss demonstrating ethical practice. Hear us talk about: What it means to embody to demonstrate ethical practice The link between ethics and the other core competencies How to create a safe environment for your clients Creating a safe environment Knowing t…
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It's been discussed before that some neurodivergent folks don't really vibe with idioms. Either they don't understand them, find them frustrating and trite, or don't parse the context together. Jacinta is one such neurodivergent person with this particular pet peeve (is that an idiom?) and Lachlan tests out some of the more egregious examples on he…
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